Obituaries

Henderson, (Wilson) Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 25, 2019 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Bill Henderson and the late James Wilson (1986). Dear mother of Mark Wilson (Cheryl), Lee Wilson, Layne “Fred” Wilson (Diana), Judy Van Ymeren and Jay Wilson. Mother-in-law of Pat Wilson. Step-mother of Ted Henderson and ... Read more.

Jack Samuel Helsdon passed away on January 15, 2019 at maple Manor Nursing home in Tillsonburg. Born October 31, 1925, the only son of Samuel Martin Helsdon and Phyllis (Newman) Helsdon, Jack was a fourth-generation Helsdon in the Tillsonburg area. Jack is survived by his three children – Phyllis Anne (Sandy) Thompson and Gary, David Samuel Helsdon and Miriam, and ... Read more.

Passed away on January 14, 2019 at his home in the presence of his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Beth (McElwain). Loving dad of Jennifer and husband Craig Steptoe, Alison and former spouse of Lynn. Step-dad to Jesse Brown (Bea), Mandy Brown, Jeremy Brown (Sandy) and Chris Brown. Loving ... Read more.

Press, Joyce Louisa of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 18, 2019 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Walter Press. Dear mother of Tammy Ross(David) of Springfield, Ashley Press of Tillsonburg, Holly Press of St. Thomas, Jennifer Weaver of St. Thomas, Dwight Press and Dwayne Press both of London. She will be missed ... Read more.

SOBRY, Angela Julia of Caressant Care, St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 11, 2019 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Sobry (2006). Dear mother of Robert and wife Madeline. Loving grandmother of Deb Howitt and husband John, Lori Kirby and husband Jim and great-grandmother to Sarah and Jane Kirby ... Read more.

DeSutter, Alice of Terrace Lodge Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Cyriel DeSutter (2008). Dear mother of Frank DeSutter (Ingrid) and Anita VanRoestel (Adrian). Loving grandmother of David VanRoestel, Nancy Fisher (Dean), Ryan DeSutter (Melissa), Robert DeSutter (Kim), Stephanie DeSutter-Klachan (Paul) and great-grandmother of Deanna, Andria, Brody, Jayden, ... Read more.

LYSKO, Irene Katie of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 11th, 2019, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital at the age of 81. Beloved daughter of the late Michael (1963) and Katherine (Halewich) Lysko and dearly loved sister of Lorraine Clark (Wayne), the late Anthony “Tony” Lysko (1996) and the late Bill Lysko (1981) (late Shirley (2006)). Sadly ... Read more.

BEATTIE, Carol of Brownsville passed away at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Friday, January 11, 2019 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Dave Beattie. Dear mother of Bonnie Cleeve (Keith), Mary Beattie (Victor Neamtz), Ken Beattie, Susan McConnell (John) and Sandra Graham (Jim). Also survived by sisters and brothers June Doubt, Terry Wilkins, David Wilkins, Norene Pilkington, and Ron Wilkins. ... Read more.

PAGET,  Beverly Harold of Brownsville passed away at Sakura House, Woodstock after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 11, 2019 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Donna (Firby) Paget.  Loving father of Vicky Paget (Dale) of Sudbury, Richard Paget (Cornelia) of Brownsville and Cindy Kalman (Brian) of Aylmer.  Loving grandfather of Chantele, Melissa, Kassie, Katie, Jason, Ben, Cody and Lucas.  ... Read more.

It is with heavy hearts the family of Audrey Churchill announce her passing on January 10, 2019 at the Chelsey Park Long Term Care Home in London, Ontario at the age of 90. Mrs. Churchill was born in Romney Township, Ontario on February 4, 1928. Beloved wife of the late Winston “Bruce” Churchill (1979). Loving mother of Linda (David) Schuyler ... Read more.