HELMER – Jeanette of Sparta, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Monday, April 15th, 2024 in her 85th year.  Beloved wife and best friend of James Helmer, for 65 years.  Dearly loved mother of Keith Helmer (Pam), Kim Collier (Mike) and Charlene Walker (Wade).  Cherished grandmother of…

JAMES [JIM] LEE BUIS passed away on April 11th, 2024 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Brenda [Maracle] Buis. Treasured father to MacKenzie and Trinity Buis, Brittany and Tory Marr, Jessie and Ashly Buis and Quincy Buis. Proud ‘Papa Jim’ to 10 beautiful grandchildren,…

Smith, Donald Eugene “Smitty” of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie(Morrish) Smith(2010). Dear father of Todd Smith(Susan) and Tim Smith. Don will be greatly missed by Denise White(Joel). Loving grandfather of Derek(Kim), Meghan(Kevin), Lacey and…

Wiebe, Aganetha “Nettie” of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in her   86th year. Dear mother of Albert Wiebe(Annie), Mary Carty(Brian), Edna Verbruggen(Rene) and Linda Loewen(John). She will be missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.…

Monteith, Patricia Anne “Pat” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at her residence, at the age of 76. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Edmond “Ed” Monteith and much loved mother of Matt McVeigh and Mark and his wife Kate McVeigh. Cherished grandmother of…

With loving hearts, the family of Jim (Malcom) Derek McKinnon announce his passing on March 30, 2024, in his 77th year.  Jim passed away peacefully at home, in his chair (“his spot”), with his family.  He is survived by the love of his life and caring wife, Karen McKinnon (Nesbitt) of 53 years, and his two…

Julius John Kesteloot of Fredericton, New Brunswick formerly of Aylmer, Ontario, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday March 22, 2024, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Moerman) Kesteloot for 63 years.  Dear father of Ron Kesteloot of Aylmer and Linda Killough (Len) of Fredericton, NB. Proud and loving grandfather of Cameron Killough…

Poulopoulos, Gus of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in his 73rd year. Loving son of Stamata(Duvalis) of Tripolis, Greece and the late George Poulopoulos. Dear brother of Helen of Toronto, John(Stafra), Peter, Maria, Argentine all of Greece. He will be fondly remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. He was born in…

LONG, Barbara Jean “Barbie” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in her 79th year. Dear partner of the late Brian Holsworth (2008). Dear mother of Derrick Long (partner Kate) of London and Greg Long (wife Cynthia) of Cambridge. Loving grandmother of Brody (wife Nichole), Sarah, Jenn…

Audrey Jean Hill of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday March 23, 2024. Treasured wife of the late Arthur (Bud) Hill (2021). Dear mother of Cheryl Bido, Joe Hill (Carolyn) and Charlene Ierullo (Vito). Also survived by her brother Gary and sisters Irene, Julia, Bonnie, Shirley and half-sister of…