Obituaries

David Wagler, 97, died Dec. 26, 2018. He was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Montgomery, Indiana, to Joseph and Sarah (Lengacher) Wagler. Surviving are 11 children: Rosemary (Joseph Gascho) Aylmer, ON; Magdalena (Raymond Marner) Donalds, S.C.; Joseph (Iva Mae) Mays Lick, KY; Naomi (Alvin Yutzy) Huntsville, AR.; Jesse (Lynda) Abbeville, S.C.; Rachel (Lester Yutzy), Hutchinson, KS.; Stephen (Wilma) Bird-in-Hand, PA.; ... Read more.

POORTINGA, Iep of Aylmer and formerly of Harrietsville passed away at Chartwell Home on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Nelly (Beekhof) Poortinga and the late Stella (Douma) Poortinga (1987). Dear father of Randy Poortinga (Bettina) of Harrietsville, Monica Paulin (Christian) of San Jose, CA, Diane Boonstoppel (Marco) of Dumfries, New Brunswick. Step-father of Carla (Martin), ... Read more.

STOVER, Howard Francis of Kingsmill passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Betty (Taylor) Stover for over 66 years.  Dear father of Ken Stover (Mary).  Loving grandfather of Beth (Bob), Tony, Sarah, Stephanie (Mike) and great-grandfather of Alexis and Faye.  Survived by sister-in-law Reta Stover. He will be missed by ... Read more.

NORTHEY, Donna Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Wayne Northey.  Dear mother of Rebecca Cupples (Stephen) of Frogmore and Dan Northey (Janine) of Port Burwell.  She will be missed by her grandchildren Kendra and Cole.  Daughter of Florence (Everett) Hawley and the late ... Read more.

REID (Stainton), Elizabeth Dianne of Aylmer, Ontario, is now in the presence of her heavenly Father and her Saviour, Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018 in her 83rd year while residing at Chartwell, close to her home of almost sixty years and near to the children and grandchildren she nurtured and loved. Dianne was born to ... Read more.

CAERS, Herman of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 28, 2018 in his 77th year. Dear father of Denise (David) of London, Joey (Stephanie) of London and Jonathan of Sparta.  Loving grandfather of Raine, Hunter, Greg and great-grandfather of Keira, Alexis and Mya. Brother of George Caers (Jean), Walter Caers and Mike Caers (Donna).  ... Read more.

After a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer at St. Joseph’s Hospice on December 24, 2018 Julie Piché at the age of 49. Dear wife of Stephen Piché for 23 years. Proud mother to Melanie age 20, Alyssa age 18, and Chantal age 14. Loving daughter to Frank and Hilda Dujardin, sister to Susan (Jason) Trimble and Nicole (Brad) Niblett, daughter-in-law ... Read more.

Of Aylmer, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, in her 78th year.  Beloved wife for nearly 60 years to James “Jim” Pearson.  Dear mother of Donna Woloschuk (Brian) of Keewatin, and Ted Pearson of London.  Grandmother of Melissa, Richard, Jim, Ashley, and David.  Sister of Virginia Baughman (Herman) of Belleville.  Also remembered ... Read more.

MCMAHON, Alice Elaine of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in her 79th year.  Dear mother of Angela Cormier (Lance) of Eden, Christine Reymer (Andre) of Aylmer, the late Natalie McMahon (1983) and Randy McMahon of Aylmer.  Loving grandmother of Jim (Hilary), Amanda (Adam), Nathan (Alison), Dylan (Al), Christian (Alicia), Jordan (John) ... Read more.

STOVER, Florence Nellie formerly of Lyons, passed away at Valleyview Home, St. Thomas on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in her 101st year.   Beloved wife of the late Stanley Stover (1979).  Dear mother of David (Eleanor) of R. R. #7 Aylmer, Ross (Linda) of R. R. #2 Springfield, Carl (Mary Jane) of R. R. #1 Belmont and Mary Jane Bell (Steve) ... Read more.