Obituaries

Lockwood, JoAnn of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was 85 years old. Beloved wife of Philip Firlotte. Dear mom of Chris Lockwood(Shelly) of Sarnia and Darrin Lockwood(Sue) of Aylmer. She will be dearly missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sister Dianne Hamilton and sister-in-law Mary Vandewyngaerde. Also survived by ... Read more.

Prong, Rick of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He was 75 years old. Beloved husband of Marilyn(Heffren) Prong. Dear father of Ryan Prong(Lindsay), the late Rob Prong(2007) and Brandie Parent-Quinn(Brian). Loving grandfather of Daniel, Gavin, Brandon, Keira, Aaron and Cooper. Brother of Vicki Hull(Wil), ... Read more.

At AgeCare Aylmer on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Fred Barth of Springfield (formerly of Glen Meyer) in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Laur). Dear father of Deanna Barth (Tyler McKenney) of Springfield and Derek Barth (Amanda) of Strathroy. Loving grandfather of Quinten and Harrison. Also survived by brother Richard Barth (Mary Jane) and predeceased by sister Katherine ... Read more.

Terry Robert Learn of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. He was 66 years old. He is survived by his wife Lesley (Braley). Loving father of Katherin (Mathew) Baitscheff of England and Sarah Learn of Medicine Hat; cherished grandfather of Aela and Jensen Baitscheff. Brother of Penni (Steve) Lenane Van Beers of Aylmer and Kristene Learn ... Read more.

Hines, Donald of Aylmer passed away at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was 66 years old. Beloved husband of the late Judith(Tait) Hines(2014). Dear father of Tracy Goris(Patrick) of Lyons and Tara Lawrance(Jarrod) of Minden. Loving grandpa of Hailey, Jackson, Lawson, Jordyn and Lucas. He will be missed by his brothers Bob Hines(Kathy), Dougal Hines(Wendy), sister-in-law ... Read more.

Walter Gilbert Verstraeten of Aylmer, Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Madeline (Moerman) Verstraeten for 62 years. Father of Mary-anne Kerkhove (Jamie) and Rose Anne Kuiper (Rob). Proud grandfather of Jessica Toth (Bence), Linsey Pecile (Adrian), Rechelle Kuiper, ... Read more.

Hobbs, Joan Rosemary beloved wife of the late Bob Hobbs, passed away at Mount Hope on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 101. Mother of Wendy Watters(Pat), Lorrie Bouchard(Mark) and Gary Hobbs(Heather). Grandmother of Nicole Wise(Jon), Pamela Regier(Adam), Angela Campbell(Scott), Cindy Chan(Jeremy), Scott Bouchard(Sarah) and Stephanie Hobbs. Also survived by her brother Don(late Muriel) and a number of great-grandchildren, ... Read more.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edna Borremans (nee Edwards) on June 3, 2026 at St. Thomas General Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Edna was predeceased by her husband, Albert Borremans in 2012. She was a devoted and loving mother to Pat Grau (Willy) of St. Thomas, John Borremans of St. Thomas ... Read more.

Roberts, David of Sparta passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was 78 years old. Beloved husband of Marie (Bond) Roberts. Dear father of Elena Roberts, Darryl Roberts and Emily Glover (Adam). Loving grandfather of Alan, Justin and Ethan. Brother of Evangeline Little (Ray) and brother-in-law of Alice Goodall. He will be missed ... Read more.

John Hordyk, born June 10, 1935 in s-Gravenzande, The Netherlands, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Aylmer, Ontario, at the age of 91 years and one day. After a short illness, John passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. We give thanks that he is now in the presence of his Saviour, whom he ... Read more.