OBITUARIES

Grace Wood of Belmont, passed away at Valleyview Home on Friday, June 2, 2023 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of Alex Wood. Dear mother of Alan Wood(Gerri) of R. R. #5 Aylmer and David Wood(Joanne) of R. R. #1 Belmont. She will be missed by her step-grandchildren Shawn and Ashlyn and many nieces and nephews.…

Oppel, Martha passed peacefully at her residence in Troy, Ohio, USA with her family by her side on Monday, May 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Martha Oppel was born on March 1, 1935, in Kurasch, Poland, to Adolf and Maria Krebs. It was not long afterwards that the storm of World War II threatened…

Mervis, Germaine of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of Henry Mervis for 71 years. Dear mother of Linda DeMunck(Gabe) of Burford and Ron Mervis(Lisa) of Port Stanley. Loving grandmother to Jason(Janelle), Sandra(Shone) and Christine(Scott) and proud great-grandmother of Carson, Lauren,…

Van Dyk, Lambert “Bert” Henry of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Nellie(Hoffer) Van Dyk(2000).  Dear father of Linda Deller(Kirby) of Aylmer and the late Lou Van Dyk. He will be missed by his grandchildren Danielle(Adam), Amanda,…

Bennett, Norma of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Bennett(April 23, 2023). Dear mother of David Bennett(Tami) of Stratford and Linda Bennett (Doug Johnson) of Springfield. Loving grandmother of Adam Bennett(Sarah), Nichole Armstrong(Mark) and Sadie Davis(Mark). Sister-in-law of Jim Walker. Predeceased by her sister…

Noel Vandooren, formerly of Harrietsville passed away May 19, 2023 in Brantford General Hospital. Born May 22, 1931 in Roeselare, Belgium. Noel moved to Canada in 1956 to be a farm labourer. That was not a career for him, and he became the house (master) painter that everyone knew him as, which he continued until…

Donald M. Webber (January 7, 1936 – March 27, 2023) Please join the family and friends of Donald M. Webber as we celebrate his life on Saturday, May 27th, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in the Delmer Cemetery (312242 Dereham Line, Delmer), with a graveside service to share memories about Donald and a message of hope,…

Pettit, Murray of Belmont passed away at Chartwell Aylmer Long Term Care Residence on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Betty(Honeywood) Pettit. Dear father of Suzanne Pettit, Tom Pettit(Kris) and step-father to Greg Chute(Nikki) and Scott Chute(Linda). Loving grandfather of Madison, Kadence and Mason. Brother of Ralph Pettit(Joyce).  Born in South Dorchester…

Caers, Walter of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in his 84th year. Brother of George Caers(Jean), Mike Caers(Donna) and the late Herman Caers(2018). He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who adored him. Born in Herentals, Belgium on June 28, 1939,…

MITCHELL, Ernest William “Bill” – Peacefully, with family by his side, at Extendicare London, on Monday, May 8, in his 86th year. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Marjorie Priscilla Mitchell (née Atkinson) for 57 years. Loving father of Stephen and Peter. Adored grandfather of Ashley, Hope, Lucy, and Hannah. Treasured brother of Rita…

Donald Murray Farquhar 80, passed away peacefully at home in Belmont on May 7, 2023. Even though a failing body took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in our family. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lorinda (Stresman).  Loved by their sons…

Bud (Maurice) Graham passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2023. Survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Sherry Graham (Anderson), his three daughters, Pam (Rob) Graham, Melanie Graham (Brad Smallwood) and Alana Graham (Adam McNeill). Bud was a proud Papa to Fiona, Finnegan, Mabel and Edith.  He is predeceased by his…

GRANNEN, Alice (née Jones)  Alice Grannen passed away on April 14, 2023, at the age of 86, at the Peterborough Regional Hospital, due to heart complications. Alice was the beloved mother of Judy Revoy, Linda Grannen, and the late Tom Grannen. She was also a cherished grandmother to Selina Revoy, Christina and Leah Tanner. Alice…

Helena Klassen (September 9, 1942 – April 30, 2023) Passed away, following a courageous struggle with illness, we the family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved sister and friend, Helena Klassen, at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care Home, Leamington, on April 30, 2023, at the age of 80. Helena was born in Durango, Mexico.…

Reynaert, Vera of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, May 1, 2023 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Reynaert(2002). Dear mother of Albert Reynaert(Marg) of Tillsonburg, Barb Pede(Dan) of Aylmer and the late James Reynaert(1995). Mother-in-law of Barb Kersten. Loving grandmother of Heather(Shawn), Karen(Stephen), Jason(Amanda), Chris(Leanne), Mike(Andrea), Shawn(Jennie) and…

Williamson, Olive Norah of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Williamson(2010). Dear step-mother of the late Mary Stout, grandmother of the late Kenneth Stout(Beth), great-grandmother of Andrea and Matthew Stout. Survived by several nieces and…

Underhill, Dave of Calton passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Sunday, April 30, 2023 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion “Mary Kay”(Mc Mullen) Underhill (2016). Loving father of Ryan(Stacey) Underhill, Sydney Underhill, Morgan Underhill(Rick) & Makenzie Underhill. Much loved grandfather to Ellie, Jack, Ivy, Rileigh, Ivan and…

Spiering, Pieter Jr. of Aylmer passed away in Sudbury on Monday, April 17, 2023 in his 28th year. Dear son of Peter and Sue(Anderson) Spiering of Aylmer. He will be missed by his sisters Chris Spiering of Thamesville, Sherry Rozon(Nathan) of Hamilton and Jessica Klassen-Wiebe(Mack) of Aylmer. Survived by his nieces and nephews: Michael, Emily,…