OBITUARIES

PAGET,  Beverly Harold of Brownsville passed away at Sakura House, Woodstock after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 11, 2019 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Donna (Firby) Paget.  Loving father of Vicky Paget (Dale) of Sudbury, Richard Paget (Cornelia) of Brownsville and Cindy Kalman (Brian) of Aylmer.  Loving grandfather of Chantele, Melissa, Kassie, Katie,…

It is with heavy hearts the family of Audrey Churchill announce her passing on January 10, 2019 at the Chelsey Park Long Term Care Home in London, Ontario at the age of 90. Mrs. Churchill was born in Romney Township, Ontario on February 4, 1928. Beloved wife of the late Winston “Bruce” Churchill (1979). Loving…

Rempkens (DeKoster) Mary Lou, formerly of Aylmer passed peacefully at CCC St. Thomas General Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in her 81st year.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Henk Rempkens.  Dear mother of Pete Rempkens and wife Ginger of Aylmer, and Rick Rempkens and wife Marie of Springfield.  Loving Oma of Mike, Alisha, Jaimie…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Hugh Phillips, surrounded by loved ones at University Hospital in London on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the age of 63 years.  Beloved husband and best friend of Linda (Ralf) Phillips for 35 years.  Proud and loving father of Joshua and Nathan (Serenity)…

FLEMING, Edith Ann – Born May 5, 1939, Edythe Ann left us suddenly on January 2, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Workman Fleming in 1993, and her parents, Mary and William Phinney.  EA touched many lives during her career as both nurse and teacher at S.T.E.G.H. School of Nursing and Fanshawe College. …

WRIGHT, Dr. Donald Leslie of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at a hospital he enjoyed practicing at, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Ellen “Nell” (Elsey) Wright for 68 wonderful years. Dear father of Diane Zimmer (Bill) of Calgary, Alberta…

BOGART, Pamela Sheila formerly of Springfield passed away at Caressant Care on Bonnie Place, St. Thomas on January 3, 2019 in her 93rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Leo Bogart (2012).  Dear mother of Reg Bogart and wife Joan of St. Thomas, Judy Veres and husband Lloyd of Windsor, Brian Bogart of Acton, Dale…

Surrounded by love with his family at his side, Tom Hooghiem “Hoogie” passed suddenly on Jan. 3, 2019 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.  Beloved soulmate of Wendy Cowie.  A loving dad, he will be dearly missed by his daughter Jodie (John) Costa of Ilderton.  Loving grandfather “Bubba” to Cameron and Mason Costa.  Tom is…

David Wagler, 97, died Dec. 26, 2018. He was born Dec. 10, 1921 in Montgomery, Indiana, to Joseph and Sarah (Lengacher) Wagler. Surviving are 11 children: Rosemary (Joseph Gascho) Aylmer, ON; Magdalena (Raymond Marner) Donalds, S.C.; Joseph (Iva Mae) Mays Lick, KY; Naomi (Alvin Yutzy) Huntsville, AR.; Jesse (Lynda) Abbeville, S.C.; Rachel (Lester Yutzy), Hutchinson,…

STOVER, Howard Francis of Kingsmill passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of Betty (Taylor) Stover for over 66 years.  Dear father of Ken Stover (Mary).  Loving grandfather of Beth (Bob), Tony, Sarah, Stephanie (Mike) and great-grandfather of Alexis and Faye.  Survived by sister-in-law Reta Stover.…

NORTHEY, Donna Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Wayne Northey.  Dear mother of Rebecca Cupples (Stephen) of Frogmore and Dan Northey (Janine) of Port Burwell.  She will be missed by her grandchildren Kendra and Cole.  Daughter of Florence…

REID (Stainton), Elizabeth Dianne of Aylmer, Ontario, is now in the presence of her heavenly Father and her Saviour, Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018 in her 83rd year while residing at Chartwell, close to her home of almost sixty years and near to the children and grandchildren she nurtured and…

CAERS, Herman of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 28, 2018 in his 77th year. Dear father of Denise (David) of London, Joey (Stephanie) of London and Jonathan of Sparta.  Loving grandfather of Raine, Hunter, Greg and great-grandfather of Keira, Alexis and Mya. Brother of George Caers (Jean), Walter…

After a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer at St. Joseph’s Hospice on December 24, 2018 Julie Piché at the age of 49. Dear wife of Stephen Piché for 23 years. Proud mother to Melanie age 20, Alyssa age 18, and Chantal age 14. Loving daughter to Frank and Hilda Dujardin, sister to Susan (Jason) Trimble…

Of Aylmer, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, in her 78th year.  Beloved wife for nearly 60 years to James “Jim” Pearson.  Dear mother of Donna Woloschuk (Brian) of Keewatin, and Ted Pearson of London.  Grandmother of Melissa, Richard, Jim, Ashley, and David.  Sister of Virginia Baughman…

MCMAHON, Alice Elaine of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in her 79th year.  Dear mother of Angela Cormier (Lance) of Eden, Christine Reymer (Andre) of Aylmer, the late Natalie McMahon (1983) and Randy McMahon of Aylmer.  Loving grandmother of Jim (Hilary), Amanda (Adam), Nathan (Alison), Dylan…

STOVER, Florence Nellie formerly of Lyons, passed away at Valleyview Home, St. Thomas on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in her 101st year.   Beloved wife of the late Stanley Stover (1979).  Dear mother of David (Eleanor) of R. R. #7 Aylmer, Ross (Linda) of R. R. #2 Springfield, Carl (Mary Jane) of R. R. #1 Belmont…

MARACLE, Jean Myrtle of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, December 10, 2018 in her 89th year.  Beloved wife of the late Glenn “Bob” Maracle.  Loving mother of Lynda Booy, Susan Zimmer (Pat), Shayne (Penny), Wanda Maracle (Leon), Velda Maracle (Walter), Brenda Buis (Jim) and Shannon (Donna).  Dear sister of June Fitzpatrick (Earl), Elaine McMahaon and Michael…