Obituaries

Mr. Jack Buys of Delhi, passed away at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in his 57th year after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Jack was a great golfer who worked just so he could golf. One of his fondest memories was golfing on the courses in Ireland. Beloved son of Joseph and Alice ... Read more.

Pogue, Helen of London passed away with her family by her side at her residence on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of Clare Pogue. Loving mother of Jason F. Pogue. Helen was born in Brownsville on April 17, 1952, daughter of Anne (Styve) Fehr of Aylmer and the late William Fehr (2015). Dear sister of ... Read more.

Kraan, Elizabeth “Betty” of Heritage Place, Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, March 20, 2020 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ed Kraan (2010). Dear mother of Robert and wife Alice of Aylmer, Shelley Prong of Port Stanley and Marcella Nicotera and husband Peter of London. Loving grandmother of Danielle, Amanda ... Read more.

Aug 20, 1941- Mar 19, 2020 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Roberta Hall on March 19th, 2020 in London. Survived by her children Bob Kenn (Lynn), Melanie Brooks (Scott), Mark Kenn (Sharon), her 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, as well as her brother Tony Ford. Roberta is predeceased by her son Kevin Kenn ... Read more.

BROWN, Robert Arnold “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at his residence with his loving dog Sky by his side on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in his 65th year. Dear brother of Mervin, Janet Fehr (John), Catherine Litt (Gord), David, Kevin (Jackie) and Johnny. Loving uncle of Tammy, Mark, Becky, Brenda Lee, John, Chris, Bobbie Jo, Adam and Josh. He will ... Read more.

After six weeks of illness – surrounded by his family – David Hildebrandt went to his reward in the early hours of Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born on August 23, 1930 as the 10th child to Jacob and Katharina (née Epp) Hildebrandt in Blumenort, Chihuahua, Mexico. As a child born early in the Great Depression, to a family ... Read more.

FIRBY (Boughner), Marjorie Helen of Terrace Lodge, Aylmer passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in her 96th year. Loving mother of Shirley Paget (Carl) of R.R.1, Eden, Ron Boughner (Maureen) of London and Ken Boughner (Brenda) of Aylmer. Step-mother to Ken Firby (Mary Lynn), Shirley Patterson and Velma Firby. Also survived by a sister-in-law Audrey Goble, ... Read more.

White, Robert “Bob” of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at Chartwell Long Term Care Residence in Aylmer on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the age of 81. He will be remembered dearly by his wife Lucille (Lockwood) of 62 years and children Francis White of St. Thomas, Dean White (Andy) of London, Steve White (Wafaa) of London, Jamie Chapman (Dave) of ... Read more.

GUTTMAN, Kathleen “Kay” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 91.  Her funeral service will be held at the H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Saturday March 14, 2020 at 1pm.  Visitation at the funeral home will be held on Friday March 13, 2020 from 2-4pm. Kay was ... Read more.

VANDENBRINK, Orlie of Aylmer and formerly of Sparta passed away at Parkwood Hospital on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Joe VandenBrink. Loving mother of Jim (Anna) of Aylmer, Mike of Vienna, Christine Hanenburg (Greg) of Putnam and Evelyn Vanderkooy (Jim) of St. Thomas. Dear grandmother of Nathan, Rachel, Kyle, Taylor, Connor, Chad, Bailey, Anayo ... Read more.