Obituaries

Jones, Catherine “Kitty” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 4, 2024 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Jones(2020). Dear mother of David of Sarnia, Peter(Kathie) of Aylmer and Karen Lang(Paul) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Jason, Jennifer(Nigel), Brian(Kristina) and Scott(Lee Anne), great-grandmother of Kayla, Courtney, Cassidy, Benny, ... Read more.

MELLOR – Kevin Harold of St Thomas passed away peacefully into the arms of his loving heavenly father after a short brave battle with cancer, at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, in his 61st year.  Kevin was a dearly loved partner and best friend of 22 years to Mary Brown.  Proud father of Lynn Barnhardt, ... Read more.

KICKSEE, Norman W. “Norm” of St. Thomas, passed away at AgeCare Aylmer on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in his 80th year. Husband of Linda L. (née Neish) Kicksee. Father of Cherie “Squirt” Servant (Todd) and step-father of Robert Dotzert. Also survived by grandchildren, Craig and Grayson Dotzert. Born in Fort Erie, ON, May 12, 1944, he was the son of ... Read more.

Darren Allen Stafford, 57 of Aylmer passed away on February 26, 2024, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, with his family by his side. He will be dearly missed by wife Katherine and children Kevin (Mikayla), Terri-Lynn (Steven), Wesley, Riley and by his granddaughter Scarlet. Survived by his parents Betty-Jean and Jim Stafford, siblings Ron (Teresa), Lori (Kevin) and Jason ... Read more.

DUNLOP- Andrew Wayne of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the age of 64.  Wayne is survived by his wife Rhonda Pressey; by his son Joshua; by his daughters Amanda (Rob) and Valerie (Ryan); by his grandchildren Keegan, Haley, Landon, Logan, and †Carstyn (2015); by his siblings Lauree Dunlop and Patricia ... Read more.

Judith Ann Ratcliffe (nee Van Patter), known affectionately as Judy by her loved ones, was a beacon of kindness and a wellspring of love throughout her remarkable journey on this earth. Born on July 26, 1943, in St. Thomas, Ontario, Judy’s life was a tapestry of rich experiences and unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community. On February 23, ... Read more.

Whaley – Douglas Miles “Doc” of St. Thomas, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at the age of 73. Loved son of the late Russell and Freda (Baxter) Whaley. Dear brother of Lon Whaley (Ann) of Britt. Predeceased by brothers, Tony and Bill and niece Jennifer. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. ... Read more.

Kyle Sylvia Woodworth With great sadness the family announces the passing of Kyle at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Monty Graham. Dear mother of Ryan Graham. Step-mother of Rob(Shelley) and Jason Graham. Dear daughter of Ruby and the late Ray Woodworth. Sister of Karen and Stan Jones, ... Read more.

WANDA TAYLOR Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 17, 2024, Wanda Taylor of Straffordville at the age of 90 years.  Wonderful wife of 69 years to her loving husband Jerry.  Loving mother to her daughter Pam (Dennis) Wilson and their children, Jonathon Wilson and his daughter Gemma, Rebecca (Ryan) Parry and their children Rylan and Reid; ... Read more.

BERGEN, Sarah (September 30, 1943 – February 16, 2024) Passed away, peacefully on Friday, February 16th, 2024, with her loving family by her side, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Sarah (Neufeld) Bergen a resident of RR2 Langton at the age of 80. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, daughter of the late Gerhard and Sarah (Wieler) Neufeld. Sarah was a much-loved ... Read more.