Obituaries

Shipp, Robert Ernest “Bob” passed away peacefully at the Aylmer Retirement Residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in his 97th year. Husband of the late Inez(Wingrove) Shipp(1999) and the late Betty(Fugard-Howey) Shipp(2012). Dear father of Karen Down(Michael) and Barry Shipp. Grandfather of Roxanne(Scott), Travis(Jacquie), Robin, Corey and Chad(Trish). Great-grandfather of Lucy, Ruby, Lauren and Brady. He will be missed by his sisters-in-law, ... Read more.

Marath,  Jozsef “Joe” of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his 82nd year. Husband of Isabel(Greig) Marath. Dear father of Christa Gregor of St. Thomas and Stefan(Nicole) Marath of Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of Luke and Claire Gregor. Brother of Ann(Steve) Greer of St. Thomas. Uncle to Jeff(Rachel) Greer and Anne(Paul) Rendall. He will be ... Read more.

Johnston – Glenn Foster of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Husband of 67 years to Nancy (Coates) Johnston. Father of Cathy Johnston, Margaret Lake (Dan), Sue Mulcahy (Kevin) and Judy Johnston (Dave Suter). Grandfather of Bobbi, Corey, Luke, late Mackenzie, Sara, Greg (Carolyn), Hannah ... Read more.

Cartwright, James Andrew “Jim” of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at the age of 84. Loved husband of the late Marilyn Cartwright (Kilgour). Loved father of the late Ken Cartwright (2023), and Dave (Bonita) of Medicine Hat, Alberta and grandfather of Graham of London, Ontario, Danielle of Medicine Hat, ... Read more.

Thiessen, Nick of St. Thomaspassed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Anne (Harder) Thiessen. Dear father of Angie Loewen (Jake) of Aylmer, Adam Thiessen of Orwell and Bill Thiessen (Jodi) of Orwell. Loving grandfather of Brandon Susie), Bobby, Dillon, Conner (Ella), Maranda and Jadice. Brother ... Read more.

Harder, Angie of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was 61. Beloved wife of the late Pete Harder (2023). Dear mother of Tammy Loucks (Dave) of Orwell, Jenna Harder of Aylmer and Peter Harder (Kanako) of London. She will be missed by her grandchildren Jaiden, Isabela, Tyler and Willow. Daughter ... Read more.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Plaskett, who passed away peacefully at his home, on April 23, 2025. Born in Stratford on August 4, 1939, to Victor and Norine (nee Everett) Plaskett. Beloved husband and best friend of Marlene (Willmore) for 62 years. Loving father of Jacqueline (Blair) Bossuyt and Steven (Jenn) Plaskett. Cherished ... Read more.

It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mark Daniel Wilson announces his passing on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 57, in his home in Kitchener, Ontario. Devoted husband to Sandra, his beloved partner of 34 years, and a proud father to his sons, Devin and Wave. His pride deepened with the arrival ... Read more.

On April 26, 2025, the Lord took home our dear dad, grandpa and great-grandpa Lawrence “Lou” Dykxhoorn at Dorchester Terrace Retirement Home, one day shy of his 90th birthday. He was born on April 27, 1935, in Nootdorp, the Netherlands. Lou immigrated to Canada with his family in May 1949 and they eventually settled in the Springfield area in 1952. Lou and wife ... Read more.

Perry, John Gordon of Aylmer, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 66. Dearly loved husband of Joan (VandenWyngaert) Perry. Loved father of Reginald (Latoya) and Sandra Perry (Mike). Cherished grandfather of Jamaul, Aisha and Jayden. Dear brother of Robert (Marjorie), Lee (Elaine), Fran Somerville (Gary) and Wendy Haight ... Read more.