DeVries, Hilda of Aylmer, Ontario passed into glory to be with her Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her family on Monday, January 5, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. She was 87 years old. Beloved wife of Jack DeVries for 60 years. Dear mother of Monica Walraven, Ken DeVries (Alyson), Irene Schaafsma (James) and…
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IRWIN, Richard (Rick) Martin of Aylmer passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025 at the age of 68. Beloved son of Jenny Irwin, and the late father Ivan (Joe) Irwin. Survived by younger brother Dan Irwin, daughter, Krista Irwin (Josh) and granddaughter Jemma. In Rick’s spare time he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter Jemma…
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Lyle Lemon Jan. 30, 1925 – Jan. 2, 2026 Peacefully, at his home in Straffordville, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 2, 2026, Lyle Lemon, passed away at the age of 100 years. Predeceased by his beloved wife Anna (2022). Proud and loving father of Cathy Boden (Larry) of Tillsonburg, Bryan Lemon (Brenda) of…
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Lois Elizabeth (Liz) Doxsee Goldsmith of Aylmer, formerly of St. Catharines, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Born on April 19, 1952, Liz was the devoted daughter of the late Leland and Dorothy Doxsee of Picton, ON. She was a devoted mother to Trevor Simpson (Cathy)…
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Triebl, Ronald Stephen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin with his children by his side on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. He was in his 69th year. Dear father of Blake Triebl (Kristin) and Natalie Cousins (Josh). Also survived by his granddaughters Leah and Sadie and their mother Jen VanDeMaele and granddaughter…
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Kennedy, Ray of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was 95 years old. Beloved husband of the late Helen(Granger) Kennedy(2017). Loving father of Patrick Kennedy(Gerarda) of Nova Scotia and Sandra Campbell(Rob) of Lambeth. He will be missed by his grandchildren Alicia(Keith), Rae, Larissa(Bill), Connor(Shannon) and…
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Young, Dean of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 64 years old. Beloved husband of Chris Stafford. Dear brother of Dale Young, Darrell Young and Mark Young(Tammy) and Marvin(Debbie). Predeceased by his brothers Dennis and Mike and sister Debbie Acorn. He will be missed by a number of…
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Ruckle, Larry of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn(Glover) Ruckle(2013). Dear father of Gary Ruckle(Donna) of Aylmer and Paddi Vandendool(Ken) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Cortney, Jenny(Dimitri), Tyler(Ash), Ashley(Kyle), Brooke(Adam), Lucas, Kennedy(Jesse) and Jordyn(Jake). Great-grandfather of Logan, Hannah, Katie, James, Gabby, Dallas,…
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Oct.18, 1955 to Dec. 26, 2025 Evelyn Olive Ireton, 70, a caring and passionate mother, grandmother and animal lover, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Eve was born on October 18, 1955 to T.J. Cameron Ireton and Olive (Burke) Ireton in Perth, Ontario. Eve is survived by her children Greg,…
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HOPF – Myrtle Violet Luella (nee Neff) passed away peacefully, at home with her husband, on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Ronald Hopf for 69 years. Myrtle will be missed by her children Ronda (Scott) Evans, Robert (Maria) Hopf; by her grandchildren Sara Evans, Courtney Evans, Mariah Hopf,…
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Howey, Margaret Louise (April 16, 1929 – December 30, 2025) It is with sadness that we the Howey family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Margaret Louise (Jackson) Howey at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on December 30th, 2025, in her 97th year. Margaret was born in…
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Grigg, Larry of Vienna passed away at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was 81 years old. Beloved husband of the late Beverly(Moore) Grigg. Dear father of Adam Grigg(Wendy), Jeffery Grigg, and Patrick Grigg (Ashley). Loved by his grandchildren Keegan, Piper, Everly, Charles, Euan, Orla and Callum. Brother of Marie Hillner, Leta Crossett,…
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Pressey, Joe of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was 62 years old. Beloved husband of Penny(Wheeler) Pressey and the late Myrna Green(2011). Dear step-father of Kimberly White(Shawn), Ken Green(Tasha) and Shawn Lennox. Loving grandfather of Dustin, Madison, Austin and Gemma. Brother of Louise Myers(Maurice Neville) and Harry…
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Lee, Jerry of Port Bruce passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of the late Sharon(Gaitens) Lee(2006). Dear father of Christopher Jaumol, Angela Jaumol and Mariann Jaumol(Scott McLeod) and loving grandfather of Shauni(Wes), Bradley, Megan and Jade and great-grandfather of Alivia. Brother of Rick Lee(Sandra), uncle of Rick Lee Jr.(Amanda)…
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August 31, 1939 – December 24, 2025 Danielle Barbara Theresa (Stockmans) Decoopman, passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, at the age of 86 after a courageous struggle with dementia. Danielle was born in Belgium, to Margaret and Alphonse Stockmans. Danielle was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and a…
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Veldhuizen, Aart of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 90 years old. Loving husband of 46 years to the late Kim Sheppard-Veldhuizen(Dec. 17, 2025). Dear father of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Brother of Hennie Veldhuizen(Pauline), Ena VanViegen(Conrad) and Winnie Cornelissen. Also survived by a…
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McConnell, Gwenda of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 65 years old. Beloved wife of Todd McConnell of 45 years. Cherished mom of Jamie-Lynn Friesen(Walter) of Aylmer and Leslie Moore(Anthony) of Aylmer. Her grandchildren Riley, Zander, Brinley, Devon,…
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Freeman, Gerry of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was 87 years old. Beloved husband of the late Clarene (Hardcastle) Freeman(2018). Dear father of Doug(Shyann) of Calgary and Christine(Rob) of Copenhagen. He will be missed by his…
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bob De Angelis of Belmont on December 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Jean De Angelis, and brother Paul. Survived by his siblings Joe, Mary Ann, Emmett (Sue), and Tonner, and ex-wife Rhonda, as well as many…
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Sheppard-Veldhuizen, Kim of Copenhagen passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was 81 years old. Beloved wife of 46 years to Aart Veldhuizen. Loving step-mother of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Sister of Jean(Carol), Vern (Sha), Alan(Shirley), Robin(Christy) and Kevin(Jo-Ann). Also survived by a number of…
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