Obituaries

Harder, Peter of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was 64. Beloved husband of Angie(Friesen) Harder. Dear father of Tammy Loucks(Dave) of Orwell, Jenna Harder of Aylmer and Peter Harder(Kanako) of London. He will be missed by his grandchildren Jaiden, Isabela, Tyler and Willow. Brother of Jake Harder(Denise), Annie Wall(John), John Harder(Lydia), Isaac ... Read more.

Craig, Rhea formerly of Aylmer passed away at Valleyview Home on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Edmund Facey and the late William Craig. Dear mother of Mary Lynn Firby(Ken) of Aylmer and Bob Facey(Deb) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Brent, Nicole, Tammy(Rueben), Chad(Melissa), Brianna(Mitch) and Andrew. She will be missed by ... Read more.

ASHTON – Kenneth Mervin of St Thomas passed away peacefully at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital with family at his side on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the age of 83.  Ken is survived by his son Greg Ashton.  Missed by siblings Marilyn O’Brien (Austin), Gary Ashton (Vivian) and Wayne Ashton (Jo-Ann).  Predeceased by parents Mabel (nee. Pettit) and Mervin ... Read more.

Dr. Duncan Wilfrid Sinclair of Aylmer, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the age of 87. Dr. Sinclair was married to Margaret (Scandrett) Sinclair for 63 cherished years and was the devoted father of Kathy Sinclair of Ladner, British Columbia, Jane Knauer (Jeff) of Ladner, British Columbia, and Duncan Sinclair ... Read more.

Redekop, David, fondly remembered as “Crazy Dave,” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with Catalina by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in his 65th year. He will be missed by his partner Catalina who helped him through his journey. Loving father of Kalika, Willow, Emma, Noah and their mother Cheyenne. Also survived by his ... Read more.

Brackenbury, Beulah formerly of Vienna passed away at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Brackenbury(1995). Dear mother of Doug Brackenbury(Jerlene) of Vienna & the late Barb De Pieza(2017). Predeceased by her son-in-law Paul Moosberger. Loving grandmother of Todd(Barb), Jodi, Cameron(Melinda), Shane and Sabrina(George). She will be missed by 8 great-grandchildren and ... Read more.

Bayham Township has lost another of its most senior lifelong residents. Hugh Wesley Howey passed away at Tillsonburg Hospital on Sunday October 15, 2023 in his 98th year. Farming and family were his true passions. He worked on other farms in the area, but eventually came home to join his father and brothers on the farm that had been in ... Read more.

Kalman, Helen of Aylmer passed away with family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, October 15, 2023 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Kalman(2018). Dear mother of Thomas of Aylmer, Donna (William Robinson) of Aylmer and James of London. Loving Oma of Katherine Thompson(Evan), Gillian Kalman(Tyler Hackney), Jacqueline(John D’Oria), Jamie Roodzant(Eric) and Jesse ... Read more.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Roy Stewart on Saturday October 28, 2023 at the Straffordville Community Centre, Straffordville, Ontario from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. All are welcome. “Walk in the shade of the evening When the sun paints the sky in the west. Ponder for a moment about me And remember only the best.” Author unknown   ... Read more.

ROBIN JAMES MILTON MATHEWS    1965 – 2023 The family wishes to announce the passing of their beloved son and brother, Robin James Milton Mathews of Tillsonburg on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 58 years.  Loving son to Ann and the late Jim (2015).  Baby brother to Charlene Crossett (the late Larry), Marcia and her husband Allen ... Read more.