Obituaries

PETTIT, Joyce Enid Peacefully in her 82nd year, Joyce Enid Pettit of Belmont passed away. Born on October 31st 1941 in Kingston Upon Thames Surrey, England to Frank and Elsie Hounsell. Beloved wife of Ralph Pettit for 63 years. Dear mother to Mary, Ann (Kim), James (Mary Ann), John (Amanda), Jeff (Karen) and Chris (Jennifer). Cherished grandmother to 13 grandchildren ... Read more.

Brower, Barbara Joan of Aylmer passed away at AgeCare Aylmer on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in her 80th year. Dear mother of Rob(Dawn) and Jim(Tammy). Loving grandmother of Brandon, Michele, Dylan and Cole. Sister of Lawrence Cox(Brenda) and Betty Cox.  Predeceased by her nephew Barry Cox. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on October 9, 1943, daughter of the late Herbert and Amy(Hepburn) Cox. ... Read more.

POGUE, Jordan Keith of Calton, ON passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 26, 2023  in his 29th year. Dearly loved son of Robin (Frook) (Pogue) James and the late Keith Pogue (2013). Loved stepson of Roger James. Fiancé of Zahra Talebian. Proud father of Jaxon (born September 15, 2023). Beloved grandson of Mollie and Fred Frook. Survived by his siblings, aunts, ... Read more.

Quick, Robert Eugene “Bob” of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Susan(McAdams) Quick(2014). Father of the late Marie Quick, loving grandfather of Kristin Holmes and great-grandfather of Michael, Sarah and Xavier. Dear brother of Dorothy Otvos, Shirley Fallowfield and Norma Chambers all ... Read more.

John Knelsen   It is with great sadness and shock that we share that our beloved brother John Knelsen of Copenhagen died unexpectedly at his home on September 26, 2023. As many of our friends and family know, our family has experienced a great deal of loss over the last eight years. Losing John has been a shock to all ... Read more.

JOHN “ROY” STEWART January 27, 1934 – September 26, 2023 It is with heavy hearts the family of John “Roy” Stewart had to say goodbye on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  Roy passed away at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband and best friend of June (Faulkner) for 70 years.  Proud father of Douglas Roy ... Read more.

Afman, Peter Kornelis of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Mary(Cummings) Afman. Dear father of Shannon Thompson(Jesse) of Aylmer, Megan Afman of Waterloo and Miranda Johnson(Brent) of Aylmer. He will be missed by his amazing grandchildren Jack and Reed Thompson and Audrey Johnson. Brother of Edna Prins(Jack), Theo Afman(late Betty), Annie Vandenboogaard(Bill), ... Read more.

Hunt, Jean Eleanor of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, September 25, 2023 in her 95th year. Loving wife of over 66 years of the late George Frederick Hunt (2016). They were the cherished parents of 5 children : Diane Park (Gord) of Fingal, Debra Wilson (James) of Springford, Brian Hunt (Shelley) of Cambridge, Don Hunt (Wilma) of Waterloo ... Read more.

BUYS – Joseph 1939 ~ 2023  Mr. Joseph Buys, formerly of Rhineland, passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, on Friday, September 22, 2023 in his 84th year. Joe and his wife Binnie had been avid volunteers with H-N Senior Support Services.  He loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, or in the garden, or appreciating the peacefulness of ... Read more.

Putnam, William “Bill” formerly of R. R. #4 Aylmer passed away at his residence, Valleyview Home on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Jean(Shackelton) Putnam(2012). Dear father of Mary Lynne Magyar(Joe), Cheryl Wilson(Mark), Robert Putnam and Valerie McNeil(Larry).  He will be missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Raymond ... Read more.