Obituaries

Mitchell, Hazel passed away peacefully at Stirling Heights Long Term Care Home, Cambridge on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Mitchell (2006). Dear mother of Jeanette Baldwin (Dan Smyth) of Port Burwell and Linda Mitchell (John Teixeira) of Cambridge. Loving grandmother of Mark and Paul. Also survived by her sister-in-law Jean Mitchell and a ... Read more.

SMITH, “Bill” Alvin Glen Russel passed away at his residence in Lyons on Friday, December 11, 2020 in his 85th year. Bill is survived by his children John and Sylvia, sister Evelyn “Ev” McNeil (Alex), brothers Don (Shirley) and Wilbur. He was uncle to Bonnie, Stephen, Barb, Phil, Tom, Larry, Laurie and families.  Born in Strathroy, Ontario, son of the ... Read more.

VANDERWEEGEN, Maria of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilhelmus Vanderweegen (1968). Dear mother of Mary Spicer of Port Burwell, Harry Vanderweegen of St. Thomas, Margaret Wilson (Thomas) of London and Audrey  Diamond (Bill) of Vancouver. Loved by ... Read more.

It is with the greatest of sadness that the family of Cody Lee Wright announces his passing on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Cody will always be fondly and forever remembered for his bright smile, his contagious laugh, his love of music but most importantly and above all his unquestioned love for his family and dear friends. Cody is lovingly remembered ... Read more.

Tribe, Wendell of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Christine (Percy) Tribe. Dear father of Dawn Tribe (Chuck) and Dana Posthumus (Justin). Loving papa of Kylee, Lilah, Rowan and Hazel. Brother of Harvey Tribe (Kathleen) and Roxanne Husser (David). Son-in-law of ... Read more.

UNDERHILL, Alice Anastasia passed away at her residence, Chartwell Home, Aylmer on Monday, December 7, 2020 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Underhill (2006). Dear mother Doug Shoup (Carey), Audrey Parker (Vaughan), Phillip Shoup, Nancy Nevill (Max), Lorna McLellan (Mike), Alan Shoup, Ruth Cleary (Dale) and Roy Shoup. Step-mother of Doreen Smith (Jim), Brenda Underhill, Marilyn ... Read more.

SHEPPARD, DONALD G. “Don”, of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in his 92nd year.  Husband of the late Verna (née Steed) Sheppard (2017).  Father of Sandra Sheppard, Susan Fryer (Shawn) and Beth Rooke (Mike).  Grandfather of Samuel Fryer and Rebecca Nuttell (Derek). Born in Vancouver, BC, January 5, 1929, ... Read more.

CSIKOS, Joseph of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 4, 2020 in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Ilona “Helen” (Csankovszky) Csikos. Dear father of Jeremy Csikos and Kimberly Csikos (Eric Hamilton) and stepfather to Nathalia, Beatrice, Annamaria and Alex. Also survived by 2 granddaughters Cara and Andi, brothers Steve Csikos (Rose), Albert Csikos ... Read more.

BRISSON, Barbara (nee Elley) of Aylmer passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 63.  Barbara is survived by her husband Gilles Brisson; by her daughters Tammy Minor and Natasha Minor (Tom Ungar); by her grandson Konner Lidkea, whom she adored; by her siblings Reed (Louise) Elley, Mark (Lynda) Elley, ... Read more.

BENNETT, Evelyn M. (Woolley) was born 92 years ago to Olive (Puckett)and William Woolley.  The ever-loving, always supportive Mom of Dr. Barbara Chu (Ansel), Brian (Jacqueline), Dr. Brenda Coleman (Edward Woods), Bradley (Christine), Beth Fabrizio (John), Blake (Phine) and Karen Carroll (Dr. Wayne). Caring Gramma to 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  She will be missed by her sisters Pat ... Read more.