McConnell, Gwenda of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 65 years old. Beloved wife of Todd McConnell of 45 years. Cherished mom of Jamie-Lynn Friesen(Walter) of Aylmer and Leslie Moore(Anthony) of Aylmer. Her grandchildren Riley, Zander, Brinley, Devon,…

Freeman, Gerry of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was 87 years old. Beloved husband of the late Clarene (Hardcastle) Freeman(2018). Dear father of Doug(Shyann) of Calgary and Christine(Rob) of Copenhagen.  He will be missed by his…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bob De Angelis of Belmont on December 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Jean De Angelis, and brother Paul. Survived by his siblings Joe, Mary Ann, Emmett (Sue), and Tonner, and ex-wife Rhonda, as well as many…

Sheppard-Veldhuizen, Kim of Copenhagen passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was 81 years old. Beloved wife of 46 years to Aart Veldhuizen. Loving step-mother of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Sister of Jean(Carol), Vern (Sha), Alan(Shirley), Robin(Christy) and Kevin(Jo-Ann). Also survived by a number of…

George F. Robinson of Brownsville, Ontario, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2026, following complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. George is survived by his wife Gloria Jean Robinson (Connor) of Springfield, Ontario, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son Greg Robinson and daughter-in-law Bernadette, and by his cherished…

Stickel, Katharina “Katie” formerly of Aylmer passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 91.  Beloved wife of the late Konrad Stickel. Dear mother of Irene Stickel-Ruhlman (Philip) of Ayr and Konrad Robert Stickel (Andrea) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Tasha (Dan), Ali (Steve) and Cassie. Great-Grandmother…

March 29, 1938 – Dec. 13, 2025 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Franklin ‘Frank’ Ernest Chilcott, wish to announce his peaceful passing, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, at the age of 87. Frank was born to Walter Chilcott Sr. and Gladys (Cowan) Chilcott, in Bayham…

Haines, Barry of River Valley, Ontario and formerly of Aylmer, passed away very peacefully with his girls and family by his side on Monday, December 8, 2025. He leaves behind his girls, Trisha Haines, Beth Turcotte(Derek) and Amy-Leigh Pearce(Ryan). Also survived by his precious grandchildren Isla, Olivia, Teagen, Gunnar, Emry and his mom, Kay.  Brother…

Camp, Clasina “Chris” of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025 in her 77th year. Survived by her sister Paige Mills (Martin) and her children Anne Hedelius, Jim (Janet), Peter (Bev) and Mike Hendriksen (Jodi) and extended family. Predeceased by her siblings Nicolass Saris, Margaret Quaite, Pieter Saris Jr. Born in the Den…

Grunsell, Kathryn of Straffordville passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was 56 years old. Beloved wife of Stephen Grunsell. Cherished mother of Victoria Grunsell(Denver) and Justin Grunsell(Bridget), and loving grandma to Blake, who will miss her. She was…