Obituaries

“It’s not the years in your life that count… It’s the amount of life and love you had in your years.” Jason Peter Geerts, “Gertzy”, 35, of Springfield, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Friday March 8, 2019, surrounded by those closest to him. Jason fought courageously and inspirationally against his ALS diagnosis for the past two years but unfortunately his ... Read more.

Wiley, Thomas Alfred passed away in Winnipeg on February 27, 2019. Born July 24, 1950, St Thomas, Ontario to parents Alfred Cyril and Anetta Lillian Wiley (Scriver). Predeceased by his wife Maureen Wiley. Survived by sons Brian (Leslie) and Bryce (Nathalie) of Winnipeg, step-daughters Marsha, Crystal, Barb King (Wayne) and Grace. Predeceased by brothers David, Carl and Paul. Survived by ... Read more.

Turnbull, Earl Douglas of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in his 82nd year.  He will be missed by a number of in-laws, nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by sisters Shirley Vout, Mary Smith, Frances Drabick, Dorothy Moore, Isabelle Shapton, Betty Peters, Muriel Rice and brothers Donald Turnbull, Robert Turnbull and Alan Turnbull.   ... Read more.

Taylor, Irene of Belmont passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late John Taylor (1960).  Loving mother of Marilyn Osborne (the late Doug) of RR1 Belmont and the late William “Bill” Taylor (the late Marilyn) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Shirley Sealey(John), David Taylor (Pam), Paul Taylor ... Read more.

Neudorf, Margaret passed away peacefully at Elgin Manor after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in her 71st year.  Beloved wife of the late Franz Neudorf (2004).  Loving step-mother of Nettie Friesen (Peter) of Straffordville and Neil Neudorf (Margaret) of Aylmer.  Sister of Katharina and Elisabeth.  She will be missed by her step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and ... Read more.

Papiernik, Norman John Born in Windsor, Ontario on April 2, 1933, son of the late Marianna and Jan Papiernik.  He passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at University Hospital, London unexpectedly from a heart attack and COPD.  Husband of Kathryn (Jones) Papiernik for over 61 years.  Father of Ian and Jennifer Papiernik.  Stepson of Philip Bohatuik.  Brother of Rose ... Read more.

KIRSCHNER, Maria Margareta of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  Born in Dettelbach, Germany on October 4, 1930, daughter of the late Georg and Maria (Riegel) Dallner.  Beloved wife of the late John Kirschner (2005). Treasured mother of John Kirschner (Deb) of Aylmer, Heidi Kirschner (Gilbert) of Montreal and Sofia Joot (Peeter). Loving ... Read more.

On Friday, February 22, 2019, at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Donna Elizabeth Marr, formerly of Eden, was called home to be with her Lord, at the age of 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Colin Marr (2014).  A wonderful loving mother to her daughters, Marsha Campbell and her husband Scott of St. Thomas, Kimberly Pressey and her ... Read more.

At University Hospital, on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, with family by his side, Graham Phillips of London in his 56th year.  Beloved husband and best friend of Sharon (Graystone) Phillips (daughter of Allan and Yvonne).  Loving dad of Mackenzie and Courtney. Dear son of the late Patricia Phillips and the late Harold Phillips and step-son of Roberta Phillips.  Survived also ... Read more.

NESBITT, Ruth passed away with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 22, 2019 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Nesbitt (2005).  Dear mother of Linda LaForge (Jim), Kathy Worthington (Roy), Ken (Laura), Tom (Pamela), Dan (late Lorrie), Judith Fasseel (Larry), Tim (Julia) and Ron.  Ruth leaves behind 14 ... Read more.