Obituaries

LONG, Barbara Jean “Barbie” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in her 79th year. Dear partner of the late Brian Holsworth (2008). Dear mother of Derrick Long (partner Kate) of London and Greg Long (wife Cynthia) of Cambridge. Loving grandmother of Brody (wife Nichole), Sarah, Jenn (husband David), Jackson, Olivia and ... Read more.

Audrey Jean Hill of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday March 23, 2024. Treasured wife of the late Arthur (Bud) Hill (2021). Dear mother of Cheryl Bido, Joe Hill (Carolyn) and Charlene Ierullo (Vito). Also survived by her brother Gary and sisters Irene, Julia, Bonnie, Shirley and half-sister of Helen. She was a cherished ... Read more.

Cornelius (Neil) Wolfe Unrau July 27, 1958- March 20, 2024 It is with great sadness and with much love we announce the passing of Cornelius who lived his life to the fullest and will be missed by his family  and friends. His memory will be cherished by his life partner Nancy Gardner, daughters Lisa Unrau and Eva (Tim) Garvais.Siblings John (Ann) ... Read more.

WELLS – Ena “Lucille”,  peacefully at Dearness Home in London, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9 days before her 104th birthday. She was born in Malahide Township on March 25, 1920, the only child of Fred and Hazel (Caron) Haggan. Predeceased by her first husband William Donald Watterworth and her second husband Hubert Barclay Wells. Survived by Bill Watterworth and ... Read more.

Robert R. Hansebout, born 1935, son of Andre and Martha, brother to Loretta (m. Peter Does). Well-respected surgeon, educator, administrator and internationally-recognized researcher. He excelled scholastically, obtaining many scholarships and awards. He worked as a general labourer and truck driver to fund his education. Robert gained specialist recognition in neurosurgery in Canada and the United States. In Montreal, he married ... Read more.

VIRAG, Elona Veronica Mary (March 21, 1947 – March 12, 2024) Passed away peacefully with her loving children by her side, on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Elona Veronica Mary Virag a resident of Tillsonburg in her 77th year. Born in Tillsonburg, daughter of the late Michael Virag and the late Lenke Julia (Barta) ... Read more.

Peters, Cornelius of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was 90 years old.  Beloved husband of Mary (Dyck) Peters of 66 years. Dear father of Isaac Peters, Jake Peters(Cindy), Lena Schultz(Tony) and Betty Peters. Loving grandfather of Maxine(Mike), Zachary(Jordan), Avery, Kim(Calvin), Connie, Brent(Kate), Michael(Esther), ... 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.

Sheils, James “Jim” Robert passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Carol(Shackelton) Sheils for 63 years. Dear father of Randy Sheils(Toni) and Brenda Ackworth(Les). Father-in-law of Garry Hansford. Predeceased by his daughter Barbara Hansford(2023). Loving grandfather of Tyler, Rob(Kayleigh), Kelsie, Brittany, Jessica, ... Read more.

Sym, Theodoor “Ted” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 04, 2024 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Janet(Huller) Sym. Dear father of Julie Sym-Wilson of Aurora and Jeff Sym(Stephanie) of Simcoe. Loving grandfather of Justin, Ella and Sophie. Brother of Nick(Janice) and Theresa and brother-in-law of Nancy. He will be missed by ... Read more.