SMITH, Helen of Summers Corners passed away surrounded by her family after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer, on August 24th, 2022 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Eric Smith for 52 years. Dear mother of Angela and Rick (Stephanie) Smith and sister to Alice Biro. Loving Oma to Connor, Robyn, Tara and…

Hawley,  John Edward “Jack” of Belmont passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, August 26, 2022, in his 99th year.  Beloved husband of the late Helen(Jenken) Hawley, and the late Marie(Draper) (Gartly) Hawley. Born in Malahide Township on May 10, 1924, son of the late Bruce and Hazel(Marr) Hawley.  Predeceased by his sister Blanche…

  Benner, Cynthia of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Douglas “Earl” Benner for 38 years. She will be missed by her sister Karen Youcke(Jayson), niece Kelsey Youcke; brother Gary Long, niece Kristen Long; and nephew Joshua Schlyer. Dear sister-in-law of Bill…

Van Bommel, Linda Patricia of Belmont passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in her 55th year. Beloved daughter of William and Mary (Clymans) Van Bommel. Loving sister of Rosemary Baughman (Dave), Robert VanBommel (Katie), Dianne VanBommel (Nick) all of Belmont. Dear aunt of Dylan, Nathan, Chantel, and Melissa. Also survived by…

Maurice “Lee” Nelles 1944 MAY 18 – 2022 AUG 19 – Lee passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 19th, 2022, in his 78th year. He is survived by his children, John Nelles and wife Edie, and Deborah Tutty; his sister Colleen Groote; and many dear nieces and nephews. He was the…

Neufeld, Peter of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Anna(Klassen) Neufeld of 66 years. Dear father of Nettie Guenther(Jake) of Kingsville, Tina Reimer(late Abe) of Leamington, Annie Rempel(Ben) of Paris, Texas, Pete Neufeld(Annie) of Kingsville, Jake Neufeld(Agatha) of Cottam, Mary…

KILMER – Linda Marie (nee Berdan) of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the age of 73.  Beloved wife of Wayne Kilmer.  Linda is survived by her children Suzanne Scott (Matthew) of Beamsville and Darren Kilmer of St Thomas;…

There will be a celebration of love and life for Janet DeAngelis Saturday, September 10, 2022 12:00pm – 4:00pm Strathroy Lions club 432 Albert St. There will be a cash bar and some of Janets’ artwork will be displayed for the pleasure of all. Some of Janets’ sewing projects will be for sale also. All…

Pressey, Doris of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, August 19, 2022 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Pressey(2011). Dear mother of Alana Rice(Ken) of St. Thomas and the late Randy Pressey(April 2, 2022) and mother-in-law of Debbie Pressey of Vittoria. Loved by her grandchildren Kevin Pressey, David Pressey(Kristin), and…

LECLAIRE, René Gerald (September 6, 1960 – August 18, 2022) – The Leclaire – Piché family are sad to announce the sudden passing of their beloved father, brother and friend René Gerald Leclaire a resident of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer at the age of 61 years. Raised in Northern Ontario, René learned to…