Obituaries

Kalman, Joseph of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2020. He was 90 years old. Beloved husband of the late Mary Margaret (Chalk) Kalman (2007). Dear father of Brian Kalman (Cindy) of Aylmer, Rob Kalman (Libby) of Streetsville and Craig Kalman (Melanie) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Alison, Daphne, Cody and Lucas. Predeceased ... Read more.

ROBERTS, Pauline of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in her 98th year. Beloved wife for 53 years of the late Robert “Bob” Patrick Roberts (1998). Dear mother of Vivian Moore (Jim) of Strathroy and Judy Minor (Mark) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Evelyn D’Oria (Nick), Russel Moore (Catherine), Marisa Kohler (Jason) and Lindsay ... Read more.

MEILLEUR, Brian C. July 26, 1952 – December 28, 2019 Unexpectedly, after a lengthy illness, passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Loving husband of Patricia Fletcher-Meilleur. Loving Dad of Jesse Lilleorg-Meilleur, and Lee Lilleorg-Meilleur (Shannon). Brian will be remembered by his extended family, Port Burwell friends, and his longtime friends and Kinsmen of Newmarket. Cremation has taken place. Celebration of ... Read more.

DYCK, Cornelius passed away peacefully in Hinton General Hospital, Hinton, AB. At 9:45 A.M. on Sunday, December 22, 2019. This is the day God chose to call him home. Cornelius was born to his parents David and Katharina (Giesbrecht) Dyck on June 28, 1957, in Cuauhtemoc, Chih. Mexico. He came to Ontario, Canada with his parents in June of 1960. ... Read more.

DEKEYZER, Martin of St. Thomas and formerly of London and Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 27, 2019. He was 87. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn DeKeyzer. Dear father of Mark DeKeyzer (Marcia) of London and Kelly DeKeyzer of St. Thomas. Loving grandfather of Martin, Cory, Deanna and Heather. Great-grandfather of Alexa. Brother ... Read more.

MACIULIS, John “Big John” born January 6, 1920, a long time resident of Catt Line in Aylmer passed away at his latest residence of 4 years at Elgin Manor, St. Thomas. John was a Proud Lithuanian & Dedicated Tobacco Farmer most of his life, enjoying winters in Miami Beach. Faithful Member of St. Casimir’s Lithuanian Catholic Church in Delhi and ... Read more.

PHILLIPS, Mary Ellen (Esler) in her 90th year. Peacefully at Marian Villa Hospital, London on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Predeceased by her husband Bob Phillips (2002). Mary lived in Aylmer, Dorchester and for over 70 years on the 2nd Concession of Westminster Township. Mary was born on May 27, 1930, daughter of Bill and Minnie (Blaney) Esler.  Sister of Harry, ... Read more.

DEVISON, Catherine Elizabeth nee Kelly September 5,1930 – December 16, 2019. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Betty. With our inherit ability to love that was instilled by our parents we will continue to pass on Mom’s many attributes, unconditional love, caring ,respect, kindness, generosity, love of sports, her sense of humour, laughter, ... Read more.

OWEN, Kenneth Murray “Buckie” of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Gwen (Hainer) Owen. Loving father of Lisa McLain (Ron) of Aylmer. Dear grandfather of Crystal, Kelly and R.J. and great-grandfather of Gracey, Caiden, Roland and Rose. Brother of ... Read more.

Wereley, Irene of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  She was 92. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Wereley (1992). Loving mother of Patricia Krug (Stan) of Thamesford and Jim Wereley of London. Dear grandmother of Sara St. Jean (Kevin) and Ryan Krug(Amanda) and great-grandmother of Elizabeth.  Sister of Isabel Sims ... Read more.