Obituaries

Csakli, Rose of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late George Csakli(1997). Dear mother of George Csakli(Bonnie) of St. Thomas, Hilda Schwager(late John) of Tillsonburg & Linda Walker(Jon) of Aylmer. Loving Nana Rose of Jennifer(Justin), Michelle(Vince), Sheena, John(Ginna), Dayna(Jordan), Scott(Jill), Clint(Annabelle) and Jane(Grant). Great-grandmother ... Read more.

Marilyn Madacsi (nee Adams), 89 years, of Petrolia passed away at Lambton Meadowview Villa on Thursday, September 25, 2025.  Born in St. Thomas to Earl and Vera Adams.  Marilyn was predeceased by her husband Joe (2022), her son Paul (2023), and her great granddaughter Kinsley Picard (2016).   She will be missed by her granddaughters, Jennifer (James) Snider, and Jessica ... Read more.

Grant, Catharina “Kitty” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was 68 years old. Dear mother of Ryan Grant (Lauren) of Belmont and Michael Grant (Victoria) of Elmira. Loving grandmother of Aurora, Meadow and Harbour. She will be missed by her sisters Anna Liston (Tim), ... Read more.

1941 – 2025 Piet, retired farmer and private pilot, died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday September 20, 2025. Piet was born in Rhoon, the Netherlands to Tom and Nell Bouthoorn. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen, daughter in his heart Amy (Brad) and grandchildren Sampson, Jonah, Leilani, and Samuel. He is also survived ... Read more.

Vivian Irene Pinch (Laur), age 89, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, September 19th, 2025 at Extendicare Port Stanley. She was born on January 17th, 1936 to the late Delmer and Ruby (Lee) Laur. On February 20th, 1954 she was united in marriage to Barry Pinch. They were married for almost 68 years until Barry’s ... Read more.

Splane, Della Diane of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was 78 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Lorne Splane(2022). Dear mother of Robin Annen(John), Beverly Splane(Jesse) and Pamela Fife(Vince). Loving grandmother of Nicole, Alexander, Micheala and Kiera. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in St. Thomas, ... Read more.

Robinson, Philip M. of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Robinson and loved partner of Gina (Camilleri) Barton. Dearly loved step-father of Susan Bolton (Stuart), Elizabeth Edwards (Peter) and late Erica Edwards (late DJ Mckillop). Dear brother of Jack Robinson and uncle of Donald ... Read more.

Danis, Agnes of R.R.#7 Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Mortier (2003). Dear mother of Roland Danis (Karen) and Joan Laur (Gary). Loving grandmother of Tracy, Niki (Greg), Aura, Roxanne, Krista (Joe), Angela (Mike), Jeff (Talya) and Jodi (Matt). Proud great-grandmother ... Read more.

With his family by his side at The VON Sakura House John “Paul” McQuiggan of Straffordville passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Paul was a loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather, and pillar of his community. Born on September 30, 1954, Paul took great pride in being a father to Christopher (Khristina), Ryan (Ellyn), and Tyler (Kaila)—a pride that ... Read more.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph Cornelissen of Norfolk County, on September 8, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on June 24, 1957, in St. Thomas, Joe was predeceased by his mother and father, Dina (Hendriks) and John Cornelissen, as well as his eldest brother, Ted Cornelissen. For 45 years, Joe was ... Read more.