Obituaries

Heffren, Angela of Aylmer passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was 47 years old. Cherished mom of Ethan and Liam Heffren. Loving daughter of Mike Killough(Christine) and the late Susan(Scratch) Killough. Sister of Amanda Clark(Chris) of Aylmer and aunt to Kendra. Also survived by her grandma Betty(late Murray) Scratch. She will be missed by a number of aunts, ... Read more.

Alfred (Bud) Westaway Jan. 5, 1942 – August 11, 2025 The Westaway Family is saddened by the loss of Bud Westaway on August 11, 2025 in his 84th year in St. Thomas, Ontario. Bud was born in St. Thomas on January 5, 1942 and is the son of the late Harry and Gladys (Lawrence) Westaway. He will be deeply missed ... Read more.

Stevens, Stuart “Bud” of London passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was 81 years old. Beloved husband of Shirley(Howey) Stevens. Dear father of Kelly Payne(Andrew Wellings), Jennifer Pettit(Chris) and Rick Stevens(Jen). Loving grandfather of Ethan, Jordan, Megan, Tyler, Christopher, Alyssa, Connor, Wyatt, Jersey and Sydney. Brother of Sharon Armitage of Woodstock.  Also survived by ... Read more.

de Ryk, Frank – Our dad was doing his best to come home, but he passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a battle with Parkinson’s at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday August 7, 2025 at 90 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie de Ryk  (nee Mitchell). Loving father of Michelle, Tammi, Tony ... Read more.

Van Acker, Gwen, formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at Manor Village, London, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Julien Van Acker (2010) and the late Frazer Rule (1979). Cherished mother of Bradley Rule (Kerri) of Port Bruce and Gregory Rule (Melanie) of Toronto, and step-mother to Brian ... Read more.

Whitcroft, Marg of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was 79 years old. Beloved wife of the late Percy Whitcroft(Jan. 2025). Cherished mother of Nicole Kunkel(Mike Silverthorn) and step-mother of  Jeneen Toth(Paul), Jackie Matthews and Jay Whitcroft(Jeannot Lebreux). She will be missed by her grandchildren Andrew(Jenna), Jill (Brian), Luc, Mackenzie(Blair), ... Read more.

Wiebe, Cornelius of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. He was 80 years old. Beloved husband of Margaret (Boldt) Wiebe. Loving son of the late Jacob and Katharina Wiebe (Bolivia). Dear brother of the late infants, Cornelius and Jacob, (Mexico); Elisabeth, (late Abram, Bolivia) Froese; Katharina, (late Isaac, Bolivia) Rempel; Margaretha, (late Peter, Bolivia) Loepky; late Maria and ... Read more.

Willows, Daniel of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was 41 years old. Dear partner of Joanne Beemer and loving father of Leeland Willows. Dear son of Fred Willows of Aylmer and Jean Underhill of Saskatchewan, brother of Nicole Willows and uncle of Braden. Also survived by his grandmother Mabel Willows(late Cliff) and a number of aunts, ... Read more.

Vaughan, Rosemary of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on July 22, 2025. She was 67 years old. Beloved wife of Arnie Vaughan and pet mom to her dear Shelby. Dear sister of Ken Campbell(Marilyn), Kathy Pressey(Gary), Martin Campbell, Mike Campbell(Barb) and Mary Lou”Dew” Marr(late Bob). Sister-in-law of Sherry Rowe(Jeff) and Estelle Stewart(Brian). She will be missed by a number ... Read more.

Charles Albert Acre October 22, 1960 – July 18, 2025 With sadness, the family of Albert Acre announces his peaceful passing on July 18, 2025 at Sakura House, in his 65th year, after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer.  Predeceased by his dear wife Carol (nee Creamer), his father Nick Acre and his niece Erin McGuire.  Albert is lovingly remembered ... Read more.