DeBLAIRE, Emil The Family wishes to announce the passing of Emil Franklin Louis DeBlaire, in his 85th year, on Tuesday August 9, 2022. Born on October 24, 1937 to Richard and Julia DeBlaire. Emil and Stephanie (nee Stephens) married on May 30, 1958 and had an incredible 39 years of marriage and four children before…

“Clarence” Earl Douglas Garton GARTON, “Clarence” Earl Douglas. It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of “Clarence” Earl Douglas Garton, on July 22, 2022, at Freeport Hospital, Palliative Care in Kitchener, who fought the fight with cancer for two years. An amazing father to daughters Mercedes (Tony) and Tara, Waterloo; Kiana,…

HIEPLEH – Wendy Kathleen (nee Kristoff) of Aylmer passed away at her home in the late afternoon of Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age of 63.  Beloved wife of Wayne of 43 years.  Dear mother of Megan (Justin) Siemens and Trevor (Elizabeth) Hiepleh.  She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Andrew, Amelia, Julia,…

Stockford-Cole, Elizabeth May Of Aylmer, previously residing in Guelph, passed away peacefully after a short but fierce fight against cancer, August 4, 2022 at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Beloved wife for 53 years of the late Samuel Cole (2020). Loved mother of Patrick Cole (Cathy) and Catherine Parmeter (Robert) of Aylmer. Beloved Grandma…

Charlton, Leonard of St. Thomas passed away at Valleyview Home on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Gloria (Clifford) Charlton for 67 years. Dear father of Nancy Charlton of Algonquin Highlands, Bill Charlton(Mary Jane) of St. Thomas and Shelly Charlton-Glover(Bob) of New Sarum. Brother of Wayne(Willi) Charlton. Also survived by…

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Laemers announces her passing at Terrace Lodge Retirement Home on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in her 88th year. She was preceded in death by her husband Alphonse Laemers and her siblings; Allan, Ivie, Jean, Edward, Joyce and her grandson; Gregory. She leaves her brothers John…

Percy, Donald Drysdale of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by his side at his residence on Monday, August 8, 2022 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Boughner) Percy. Dear father of Dianna Hewson(Ron), Christine Tribe(late Wendell), Sherry Percy-Gray(Wayne), and Kelly Zavitz(Mike).  Loving papa of David(Kathryn), Donnie(Jenn), Dawn(Chuck), Dana(Justin), Brooke(Gavin), Blair(Jaime) Tara(Adam), Michael(Jamie),…

SMITH – Amy “Marlene” (nee Lawton) of St. Thomas passed away at her home on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the age of 83.  Marlene is predeceased by her husband Kenneth Smith (2017).  Marlene will be sadly missed by her children; Sherry Johnstone (Rob), Stuart (Kevin) Smith (Kelly) and Scott Smith. Grandmother to Sheryl Haaijema…

Pineo, Beatrice Winnfred of Elgin Manor, St. Thomas and formerly a longtime resident of Port Bruce passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, July 25, 2022 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Pineo(2017). Dear mother of Tricia Manzato(Gabriele) of West Lorne, Mike Pineo(Ginette) of Severn and Dave Pineo(Sherry) of…

Abell, Bernice of Metcalfe Gardens, St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital with family by her side on Monday, July 25, 2022 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late “Bill” William Charles Abell(2018). Dear mother of Julie of London, Sandra(Joe Valerio) of London, Sharon Russell(late Dave) of Calton…