Obituaries

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.

SHACKELTON, Carol Ann of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 15, 2019.  She was 77 years old. Beloved wife of Ron Shackleton.  Dear mother of Deb Harris (Rick), Terry Shackleton (Kate) and Allan “Harv” Shackleton (Melissa). Loving grandmother of Sean (Dani), Marc (Sam), Lauren, Devin (Kirstynn), Stevie (Mike), Clarke, Chloe and great-grandmother of Raylynn.  ... Read more.

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Marcy Maracle of St. Thomas, who passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 15, 2019 in her 46th year. Beloved wife of Brad Congdon. Loving mother of Sara and Charlie. Dear sister of Patricia Maracle Grogan (Jay) and aunt of Alex and Kyle. Also survived by her mother Janice ... Read more.

SAWATZKY, Anna of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Franz Sawatzky. Dear mother of Neil (Kathy) of Aylmer, Jacob (Margie) of Eden, Frank (Heather) of Springfield, Lisa Rempel (John) of Belize, Peter (Margaret) of Springfield, Susanna Bueckert (Henry) of Alberta, John (Sarah) of Aylmer, Margarita ... Read more.

ZIMMER, Robert Joseph It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert Joseph Zimmer announces his passing after a brave battle with cancer, on Sunday December 8th, 2019, at the age of 74. Bob passed peacefully in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his cherished family. Bob will be remembered by his loving wife of 51 years, ... Read more.

NEVILL, James R. “Jim” of St. Thomas, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 2, 2019, in his 75th year.  Son of Marion (née Anderson) Nevill Armstrong and the late Ross W. Nevill (1997).  Father of Jim Nevill (Mary-Ann), and Jerry Nevill (Victoria), and grandfather of Kaitlin, Jacob, and Trey Nevill.  Brother of Janet DeKeyzer (Bill), Kevin Nevill (late ... Read more.