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Allan Collard

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Collard, Allan of Port Burwell formerly of London and Port Franks passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was 69 years old. Cherished brother of Colleen Shackleton (Dave) of Port Burwell. Also survived by a son Christopher and nephews Jeff, Jason, Josh and nieces Shel and Holli and sister-in-law Linda Cook. Predeceased by brother Blaine Collard(2021). Born in…

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Carolyn Pawluk

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Dec. 23, 1942 – Jan. 3, 2026 Carolyn Kathleen Pawluk (Armstrong) passed away suddenly at Trillium Health Partners (Mississauga). Survived by her loving husband of 63 years Norman Pawluk, Predeceased by her loving parents, Ruby Eleanor Wilson (Armstrong), and her father James Albert Armstrong, and predeceased by her brother Ted Armstrong. Survived by her brother…

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Lynda Millard

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Millard, Lynda of Calton passed away at Terrace Lodge on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was 79 years old. Beloved wife of the late Paul Millard. Dear mother of Ken Millard of Calton, Cheryl Lambert-Millard of Peterborough, Joe Millard(Kelly) of Tillsonburg. Dear sister of Alvin Lindsay (Jenny) and Keith Lindsay  (Sharon).  Also survived by a…

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Bruce Hartley

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Hartley, Bruce of London passed away peacefully at Henley Place Long Term Care on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was 84 years old. Beloved husband of Judy(Teeple) Hartley. Dear father of Heather DeSando(Bruno) of London, Kevin Hartley of London and step-father of David Hertner(Lucy) of St. Thomas and Brad Hertner(Jennie) of Ilderton. Loving grandfather of…

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Hilda DeVries

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DeVries, Hilda of Aylmer, Ontario passed into glory to be with her Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her family on Monday, January 5, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. She was 87 years old. Beloved wife of Jack DeVries for 60 years. Dear mother of Monica Walraven, Ken DeVries (Alyson), Irene Schaafsma (James) and…

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Rick Irwin

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IRWIN, Richard (Rick) Martin of Aylmer passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025 at the age of 68. Beloved son of Jenny Irwin, and the late father Ivan (Joe) Irwin. Survived by younger brother Dan Irwin, daughter, Krista Irwin (Josh) and granddaughter Jemma. In Rick’s spare time he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter Jemma…

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Lyle Lemon

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Lyle Lemon Jan. 30, 1925 – Jan. 2, 2026 Peacefully, at his home in Straffordville, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 2, 2026, Lyle Lemon, passed away at the age of 100 years.  Predeceased by his beloved wife Anna (2022).  Proud and loving father of Cathy Boden (Larry) of Tillsonburg, Bryan Lemon (Brenda) of…

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Liz Goldsmith

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Lois Elizabeth (Liz) Doxsee Goldsmith of Aylmer, formerly of St. Catharines, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Born on April 19, 1952, Liz was the devoted daughter of the late Leland and Dorothy Doxsee of Picton, ON. She was a devoted mother to Trevor Simpson (Cathy)…

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Ron Triebl

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Triebl, Ronald Stephen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin with his children by his side on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. He was in his 69th year. Dear father of Blake Triebl (Kristin) and Natalie Cousins (Josh). Also survived by his granddaughters Leah and Sadie and their mother Jen VanDeMaele and granddaughter…

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Ray Kennedy

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Kennedy, Ray of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was 95 years old. Beloved husband of the late Helen(Granger) Kennedy(2017).  Loving father of Patrick Kennedy(Gerarda) of Nova Scotia and Sandra Campbell(Rob) of Lambeth. He will be missed by his grandchildren Alicia(Keith), Rae, Larissa(Bill), Connor(Shannon) and…

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Dean Young

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Young, Dean of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 64 years old. Beloved husband of Chris Stafford. Dear brother of Dale Young, Darrell Young and Mark Young(Tammy) and Marvin(Debbie). Predeceased by his brothers Dennis and Mike and sister Debbie Acorn. He will be missed by a number of…

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Larry Ruckle

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Ruckle, Larry of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn(Glover) Ruckle(2013). Dear father of Gary Ruckle(Donna) of Aylmer and Paddi Vandendool(Ken) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Cortney, Jenny(Dimitri), Tyler(Ash), Ashley(Kyle), Brooke(Adam), Lucas, Kennedy(Jesse) and Jordyn(Jake). Great-grandfather of Logan, Hannah, Katie, James, Gabby, Dallas,…

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Evelyn (Eve) Ireton

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Oct.18, 1955 to Dec. 26, 2025 Evelyn Olive Ireton, 70, a caring and passionate mother, grandmother and animal lover, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Eve was born on October 18, 1955 to T.J. Cameron Ireton and Olive (Burke) Ireton in Perth, Ontario. Eve is survived by her children Greg,…

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Myrtle Hopf

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HOPF – Myrtle Violet Luella (nee Neff) passed away peacefully, at home with her husband, on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the age of 88.  Beloved wife of Ronald Hopf for 69 years.  Myrtle will be missed by her children Ronda (Scott) Evans, Robert (Maria) Hopf; by her grandchildren Sara Evans, Courtney Evans, Mariah Hopf,…

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Margaret Howey

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Howey, Margaret Louise (April 16, 1929 – December 30, 2025) It is with sadness that we the Howey family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Margaret Louise (Jackson) Howey at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on December 30th, 2025, in her 97th year. Margaret was born in…

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Larry Grigg

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Grigg, Larry of Vienna passed away at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was 81 years old. Beloved husband of the late Beverly(Moore) Grigg. Dear father of Adam Grigg(Wendy), Jeffery Grigg, and Patrick Grigg (Ashley). Loved by his grandchildren Keegan, Piper, Everly, Charles, Euan, Orla and Callum. Brother of Marie Hillner, Leta Crossett,…

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Joe Pressey

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Pressey, Joe of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was 62 years old. Beloved husband of Penny(Wheeler) Pressey and the late Myrna Green(2011). Dear step-father of Kimberly White(Shawn), Ken Green(Tasha) and Shawn Lennox. Loving grandfather of Dustin, Madison, Austin and Gemma. Brother of Louise Myers(Maurice Neville) and Harry…

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Jerry Lee

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Lee, Jerry of Port Bruce passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of the late Sharon(Gaitens) Lee(2006). Dear father of Christopher Jaumol, Angela Jaumol and Mariann Jaumol(Scott McLeod) and loving grandfather of Shauni(Wes), Bradley, Megan and Jade and great-grandfather of Alivia. Brother of Rick Lee(Sandra), uncle of Rick Lee Jr.(Amanda)…

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Danielle Decoopman

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August 31, 1939 – December 24, 2025 Danielle Barbara Theresa (Stockmans) Decoopman, passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, at the age of 86 after a courageous struggle with dementia. Danielle was born in Belgium, to Margaret and Alphonse Stockmans. Danielle was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and a…

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Aart Veldhuizen

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Veldhuizen, Aart of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 90 years old. Loving husband of 46 years to the late Kim Sheppard-Veldhuizen(Dec. 17, 2025). Dear father of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Brother of Hennie Veldhuizen(Pauline), Ena VanViegen(Conrad) and Winnie Cornelissen. Also survived by a…

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