Obituaries

Mercz, Helen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 5, 2020 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Eugene I. Mercz(2018). Dear mother of Rosemary Ficzere(Karl) of Burford. Loving grandmother of Karl Ficzere(Ashley), Kevin Ficzere(Mackenzie) and Kaitlyn Jessop(Jamie) and great-grandmother of Ciara, Wesley, Jackson, Carmen and Bailey. Also survived by her brother Fred Kristoff and a number of nieces ... Read more.

GRYLICKI, Sandra Ruth of Aylmer and formerly of the Hamilton area, passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Tom Sinden. Loving mother of Lisa Muir of Hamilton and Robert Muir of Burlington.  Born in Port Arthur, Ontario on August 7, 1948, daughter of the late Madeline ... Read more.

Killough, Nancy Elizabeth of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in her 48th year. Beloved wife of David Mailloux. Dear mother of Justin Killough(Beth) and grandmother of Mason Killough. Loving stepmother of Rebecca Mailloux. Much loved daughter of Margaret (Toth) Killough and the late Dennis Killough. Dear sister of Jamie and Jeffery(Gail) and aunt of ... Read more.

Bitz, Joseph Brendan of Aylmer passed away at his residence with family by his side on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in his 61st year. Beloved partner of Belinda Young. Dear father of Devon Trowell of London. Brother of Ruth Bitz and Thomas Bitz, both of London.  Born in London, Ontario on February 17, 1960, son of the late Martin and Elaine Bitz. Cremation has ... Read more.

De Angelis, Jean of Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in her 99th year. Jean was a resident of Belmont for many years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur De Angelis (1975). Dear mother of Joe De Angelis (Janet) of London, Mary Ann Crossett (late Brian) of Aylmer, Emmett De Angelis (Susan) ... Read more.

PORTER, Harold Charles “Gus” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of “Joan” Viola (Stanton) Porter. Dear father of Bonnie McPhee of Aylmer and Sue Bergen (Pete) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Karen Pratt (Joe), Michael McPhee (Kelly Jansen) and TJ McPhee and ... Read more.

It is with heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Bonnie Gretchen Foote, on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her residence in Scotland, Ontario, surrounded by her loving and cherished family. She was 75 years of age. Loving wife of 58 years to her husband Robert (Bob) George Foote. A wonderful mother ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vera Ann Blake of Barryville, New Brunswick, at the age of 60, on May 12, 2020, at Miramichi Regional Hospital. Vera is survived by her sisters Linnea Sundstrom, Sandy Blake Youskow, brother Richard Blake, her two nieces Samantha Racicot (Michael) and Cheyenne Youskow (Brandon) and her grand-niece Sara Racicot. ... Read more.

With profound sadness, his family announces the death of Peter William Legg on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from complications of a heart attack. He passed away surrounded by loved ones at Hamilton General Hospital. Born in 1962 on Christmas Eve, Peter actively volunteered in his community. He loved animals and is greatly missed by his dog, Titan. He is grieved ... Read more.

We sadly announce the passing of Marion Kiddie, in the early evening of Saturday, May 23, 2020 with her daughter Penni and Minister John Twinem by her side. In her 93rd year, she was a lifelong resident of Springfield and member of Springfield Baptist Church, living at her current address for over 65 years. She was an accomplished homemaker, 4H leader, ... Read more.