John Knelsen   It is with great sadness and shock that we share that our beloved brother John Knelsen of Copenhagen died unexpectedly at his home on September 26, 2023. As many of our friends and family know, our family has experienced a great deal of loss over the last eight years. Losing John has…

JOHN “ROY” STEWART January 27, 1934 – September 26, 2023 It is with heavy hearts the family of John “Roy” Stewart had to say goodbye on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  Roy passed away at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband and best friend of June (Faulkner) for 70 years. …

Afman, Peter Kornelis of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Mary(Cummings) Afman. Dear father of Shannon Thompson(Jesse) of Aylmer, Megan Afman of Waterloo and Miranda Johnson(Brent) of Aylmer. He will be missed by his amazing grandchildren Jack and Reed Thompson and Audrey Johnson. Brother of Edna Prins(Jack),…

Hunt, Jean Eleanor of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, September 25, 2023 in her 95th year. Loving wife of over 66 years of the late George Frederick Hunt (2016). They were the cherished parents of 5 children : Diane Park (Gord) of Fingal, Debra Wilson (James) of Springford, Brian Hunt (Shelley) of Cambridge,…

BUYS – Joseph 1939 ~ 2023  Mr. Joseph Buys, formerly of Rhineland, passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, on Friday, September 22, 2023 in his 84th year. Joe and his wife Binnie had been avid volunteers with H-N Senior Support Services.  He loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, or in the garden,…

Putnam, William “Bill” formerly of R. R. #4 Aylmer passed away at his residence, Valleyview Home on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Jean(Shackelton) Putnam(2012). Dear father of Mary Lynne Magyar(Joe), Cheryl Wilson(Mark), Robert Putnam and Valerie McNeil(Larry).  He will be missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.…

Wall, Jacob Berg of Aylmer passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Maria(Guenther) Wall. Dear father of Marge Quiring of Aylmer, Helena Hearon(Derek) of Ridgetown, Jake Wall(Sarah) of St. Thomas, Susan Giesbrecht(late Isaac) of Aylmer, John Wall(Vreneli) of Valencia, California and Mary Giesbrecht(Tim) of Aylmer. He will…

Smith, Gordon Wayne of St. Thomas passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at the age of 67. Loved father of Alisha Frome and Dwayne Smith. Dear brother of Judy Kitchenham, Pearl Funstin (late Edward), late Maria Mizon and Linda Green (Murray). Sadly missed by 5 grandchildren and a number of nieces…

Walker, Trace James of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Monday, September 18, 2023 in his 24th year. Dearly loved son of Melissa(Irwin) and Mark Walker(Jennifer Fraser). He will be missed by his best friend and brother Wade and Maima Janet Irwin(late Tim). Uncle to Sylas. Also survived by a number…

Ethelston, Joanne of Eden passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 11, 2023 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Ethelston(2012). Dear mother of J. Douglas Ethelston and wife Susan of Benmiller. Loving grandmother of Enissa Falconer(Andy) and Tasha Verhoeve(Adam). Great-grandmother of Trent Falconer and Daryn Verhoeve. Also survived by her sister…