Obituaries

In memory of loved ones
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Alice Kuipers

Kuipers, Aaltien “Alice” of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was 92 years old. Wife of the late Ted Kuipers(2020). Loving mother of Terry Kuipers of Port Stanley, Hetty Teuber(Dick Fisher) of Glanworth, John Kuipers of St. Thomas and Tessa Kuipers(Charlie Hiemstra) of ... Read more.
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Edward B. Shelly

With heavy hearts our family announces the unexpected passing of Edward Shelly at his home on Friday May 22, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Carol Shelly (nee Prong). Proud Dad of Allen, David, and Jason (Monica). Loved Papa of Elena (Brent), Robert, Katie (David), Thomas (Robert), Daniel, Aissa, Sadie, Hailey (Trent), and great-grandfather of ... Read more.
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Myna James

Myna passed peacefully on May 17, 2026, in St Thomas, ON. Myna, born October 31, 1926, in Windsor, Ontario, married her beloved husband, the late Maurice, on March 26, 1949. Myna was a dedicated mother to her daughters, Brenda and Sheila, and mother-in-law to their husbands, Paul and Jeff. She took great pride and joy in her grandchildren and their ... Read more.
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Rodger Milmine

MILMINE, Rodger Blake February 20, 1948 – May 10, 2026 With deep love and gratitude to God for a life well lived, the family of Rodger Milmine announce his peaceful passing on Sunday May 10, 2026 at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin.  Rodger was a devoted follower of Jesus, who guided every part of his life.  He was a ... Read more.
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Michael Ungar

Ungar, Michael passed away at Metcalfe Gardens on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was 94 years old. Beloved husband of the late Helga (Beindressler) Ungar (2017). Loving father of the late Michael Eric Ungar (2011), Linda Oswell (Mark Irvine) of Aylmer, Lisa Thompson (Phil) of Seattle, Washington, and Anita Mair (Steven) of Virginia.  Dear grandfather of Alexandria Marisco (Myles), Leighton ... Read more.
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Diane M. Lazenby

May 21, 1956 — April 16, 2026 Diane Marie Lazenby (née Vandendriessche) of Aylmer passed away peacefully, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre on Thursday April 16, 2026, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Ken Lazenby.  Loving mother of Ryan Cook (Kristen) of Tavistock and Krista Clifford (Jason) of Kincardine.  Dear step-sister ... Read more.
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Janny Bijleveld

BIJLEVELD, Janny of AgeCare, Aylmer passed peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the age of 78. Dearly loved mother of Allan vanVoorn (Kimberly), Rhonny Johannes vanVoorn and Jennifer Dobson (Mike). Cherished Oma of Jessica, Nicolas, Jesse, Kaitlin, Carson and Sierra. Dear sister of Fritz, Wim and Nelly. Lovingly remembered by a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Janny ... Read more.
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Bob Giles

Giles, Robert “Bob” StephenSeptember 27, 1946 – April 25, 2026 With love and sadness, we announce that Bob passed away in Burlington, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 79. Loving father of Kimberly Giles and Todd Giles. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Tayah, Albany, Grace and Nash. Proud brother of Bryan (Yvonne) Giles and Dr. Donna Elaine Giles ... Read more.
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Brad Beaudoin

It is with great sadness, the family announces that Bradley Jay Beaudoin, 69 of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, April 27, 2026. Brad fought a long and hard battle with cancer. Brad was born in Sarnia, Ontario. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years Cathleen (Hood), daughter Crystal Beaudoin, son-in-law Bo Zhang ... Read more.
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Marlene Carter

June ‘Marlene’ Carter (nee Ball) passed away peacefully in her 87th year on Tuesday March 31, 2026 at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, Ontario.  Cherished wife and best friend for 63 years of Ralph Carter.  Mother of the late Kevin Carter (1964), Tammy Carter (Bryan McDonald), and Carmon Carter.  Grandma of Brianna (Tyler) Strauss, Braedon McDonald, Kamara Carter, and Jessica (Kyle) Gordon.  ... Read more.