Obituaries

Barker, James William “Jim” of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 7, 2020 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Elsje (Hazelaar) Barker. Dear father of Christopher and Stephanie. Loving grandfather of Abbey and Ben. Brother of Rhoda MacIntyre (John) of Thamesford and Kathleen Ellington (Dennis) of London and brother-in-law of Audrey Barker, ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that the family of Cathy Boxer-Byrd announce her passing on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 11:40 PM.  Cathy passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, after complications from her cancer treatment.    Cathy is the beloved wife of husband Steven Byrd, loving mother of Andrew and Meagan, and sister of older brother Craig (Lucan) and younger brother ... Read more.

Gurr, John Leslie “Les” of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret(Peters) Gurr. Dear father of John(Suzanne) of St. Thomas and Janet Campbell(Stephen) of Port Bruce. Loving grandfather of Jacey Denis(Eric), Jaclyn Gurr(Alex) and Jessica Milton. Brother of Helen Weyler, Margaret ... Read more.

With great sadness, the family of Barbara Jane Wintermute (née Short) announces her peaceful passing at home in her 81st year. She remained active to her last day, even being recognized as a 40th anniversary Charter Member of the Belmont Lioness Club on Monday. She was the cherished wife of Claire for 61 years, the loving mother of Sharon Shackleton ... Read more.

KALMIKOV, Maria in her 86th year, passed away on Monday, January 13th at Sunnyside Home in Kitchener, ON. Maria was born on July 7, 1934 in Waltersdorf, Romania. Her parents were Peter & Maria Bachner. She was loved by her two sisters Katie (George) Ungar, Rosie (John) Karst, and two brothers Peter Bachner and Mike Bachner. Maria met and married ... Read more.

Jack Maurice Irish (April 27, 1927 to January 11, 2020) With great sadness the family of Jack Irish announces his passing in his 93nd year.Active to the end, Jack was unable to overcome injuries sustained after a fall at home. Predeceased by his father Frank and mother Merle (Hawley) Irish, his brother Donald Irish and wife Marguerite, his niece Beverley and ... Read more.

MOORE, Clayton Douglas of Caressant Care St., St. Thomas, passed away peacefully, at his late residence, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of the late Olive Marie (Creed) Moore (2013). Clayton was the last of his family Predeceased by 3 brothers William (2012), Kenneth (2007), John  (2014) and a sister Joanne Hill (2010). Sadly missed by a number of ... Read more.

VAN DE MAELE, Mary (1926 – 2020) Passed away, peacefully, with loving family by her side, on Saturday, January 11th, 2020 at the Woodingford Lodge, Tillsonburg, Mary Yvonne Van De Maele, formerly of Port Burwell and Straffordville in her 94th year. Born in Ninove, E.F., Belgium daughter of Arthur Frans Kosynski and Marie Adeline (Cobbaert) Kosynski. Mary was a member ... Read more.

WIEBE, Philip of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of the late Judith (Guenther) Wiebe (2016). Dear father of Felipe Wiebe (Tina) of Aylmer, Judy Wiebe of Aylmer and Susie Goertzen (Rick) of Mitchell. Loving grandfather of Tiffany, Kassie, Nina and Nathan. Dear brother of Agatha, ... Read more.

CATTRYSSE, Daniel Lee of RR5, Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Christine (Baker) Cattrysse. Loving brother of Christopher Cattrysse (Evangeline) of RR1, Aylmer. Proud uncle to Lauren and Ella Cattrysse. Son-in-law of Monica (Chris) and Bryan (Ludmilla). Also survived by a ... Read more.