Obituaries

BECK, Rosalia “Rose” (nee Arnold) (December 28, 1933 – April 18, 2024) Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, at Terrace Lodge Long Term Care, Aylmer, Rosalia (Rose) Beck, formerly a resident of Courtland, in her 91st year. Born in Hungary, to Joseph and Magdalena (Zemanko) Arnold, she will be remembered as a longtime and devoted member of the ... Read more.

Wilson Eugene (Jiggs) Morse of Tillsonburg, passed away on Friday, February 16th, 2024 in his 95th year. He is predeceased by his wife Joy (January 2023) after 73 years together. Loved by daughters, Judy Lewis (Charlie) of St Thomas, Nancy Myshrall (Orlo) of Minto NB, Jane Winkworth of Delhi, Marg Van Loy (Victor) of Eden; sons, Bill Morse of Tillsonburg ... Read more.

HELMER – Jeanette of Sparta, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Monday, April 15th, 2024 in her 85th year.  Beloved wife and best friend of James Helmer, for 65 years.  Dearly loved mother of Keith Helmer (Pam), Kim Collier (Mike) and Charlene Walker (Wade).  Cherished grandmother of Brennan Collier, Shaye and Megan ... Read more.

JAMES [JIM] LEE BUIS passed away on April 11th, 2024 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Brenda [Maracle] Buis. Treasured father to MacKenzie and Trinity Buis, Brittany and Tory Marr, Jessie and Ashly Buis and Quincy Buis. Proud ‘Papa Jim’ to 10 beautiful grandchildren, he will be remembered fondly ... Read more.

Smith, Donald Eugene “Smitty” of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie(Morrish) Smith(2010). Dear father of Todd Smith(Susan) and Tim Smith. Don will be greatly missed by Denise White(Joel). Loving grandfather of Derek(Kim), Meghan(Kevin), Lacey and Logan. Predeceased by his brother ... Read more.

Wiebe, Aganetha “Nettie” of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in her   86th year. Dear mother of Albert Wiebe(Annie), Mary Carty(Brian), Edna Verbruggen(Rene) and Linda Loewen(John). She will be missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Freddie ... Read more.

Monteith, Patricia Anne “Pat” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at her residence, at the age of 76. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Edmond “Ed” Monteith and much loved mother of Matt McVeigh and Mark and his wife Kate McVeigh. Cherished grandmother of Van, Will and Jovi. Dear ... Read more.

With loving hearts, the family of Jim (Malcom) Derek McKinnon announce his passing on March 30, 2024, in his 77th year.  Jim passed away peacefully at home, in his chair (“his spot”), with his family.  He is survived by the love of his life and caring wife, Karen McKinnon (Nesbitt) of 53 years, and his two “girls”, Bobbi (Chris) Humphrey, and ... Read more.

Julius John Kesteloot of Fredericton, New Brunswick formerly of Aylmer, Ontario, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday March 22, 2024, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Moerman) Kesteloot for 63 years.  Dear father of Ron Kesteloot of Aylmer and Linda Killough (Len) of Fredericton, NB. Proud and loving grandfather of Cameron Killough (Jenna), Keegan Kesteloot (Catherine) and ... Read more.

Poulopoulos, Gus of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in his 73rd year. Loving son of Stamata(Duvalis) of Tripolis, Greece and the late George Poulopoulos. Dear brother of Helen of Toronto, John(Stafra), Peter, Maria, Argentine all of Greece. He will be fondly remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. He was born in Tripolis, Greece on December 5, ... Read more.