Obituaries

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.

Underhill, Lisa of Tillsonburg passed away at her residence on Monday, December 2, 2019 in her 50th year. Beloved daughter of the late Marvin and Margaret (Gunstone) Underhill. Dear sister of Randy Underhill and wife Mary, David Underhill, Teri Widner and husband Mark and Chris Underhill. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews Maranda, Ryan, Sydney, Morgan, Makenzie, ... Read more.

Inspector J. Larry Kneale (Ret.) completed his journey at hawkswood with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  Born in Woodstock on February 28, 1936.  Survived by his loving wife Carol(Irwin), sons David(LouAnn) of Brantford, Mike Kneale of Don Mills, daughters Rhonda Fabian of Tillsonburg and Linda Fabian(James) of Lambeth.  He will be sadly missed by three grandchildren ... Read more.

BLYTH, Mary Adelia (1919-2019) Peacefully, in her sleep at Valleyview Home in St. Thomas on Friday, November 22, 2019, Mary Adelia (Hayward) Blyth, formerly of Port Burwell, passed away shortly before her 100th birthday.  Beloved wife of the Late Charles Blyth (1998).  Proud and loving mother of her daughter Minnie Brown of Port Burwell.  Cherished grandmother of Maryellen Miller of Port ... Read more.

GELING, Marsha We are deeply saddened to announce that CST. Marsha Geling of the Aylmer Police Department lost her battle with cancer yesterday. She was an ever affectionate person who cared deeply about every individual she knew. A proud member and volunteer for many organizations, not limited just to Aylmer, Marsha was an involved member of many communities. One of Marsha’s ... Read more.

GRAY, Sally Anne (nee Holditch) Passed away at home with her family by her side, on November 20, 2019, at the age of 67. She will be deeply missed by her husband Gary, daughter Stephanie Clapham, son William, granddaughter Chloe and sister Charlotte (Doug) Charlton. Sally was predeceased by her grandson Carson in 2014, and her parents, Cecil and Margaret (Smith) Holditch. She ... Read more.