OBITUARIES

KALMAN, Stephen “Steve” passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence at R.R.1, Aylmer on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Helen (Fasold) Kalman. Dear father of Thomas (Deb Hoffer) of Aylmer, Donna (William Robinson) of Aylmer and James of London. Loving grandfather of Katherine Thompson…

McKEAN, Gerald J., formerly of St. Thomas and Orwell, passed away at the Parkwood Institute, London on Friday, August 24, 2018, in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband for 58 years to the late Beatrice (née Helmer) McKean (2009). Father of David McKean (Debbie) of Courtland, and Gerald McKean of Fairground.  Grandfather of Sara McKean-Schulthies (Isaac)…

It is with saddened hearts, we, the family, announce the passing of Roger William Sheppard, on August 20, 2018, at the age of 58, a resident of Lisgar Avenue, Tillsonburg and formerly of Aylmer. Roger will be missed. He will be especially missed by his father Bill Sheppard, his step-mother Margaret Sheppard, his sister Jennifer…

DUMEZ, “Judy” Judith Mary of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late George Dumez (2004). Dear mother of Michael Dumez of Aylmer, Janice Cranston of Caledonia and the late Marlene Dumez (1993). Loving grandmother to Tyler and Max.…

DEMAEYER, Kerry Lynn of London, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, in London, at the age of 46. Dearly loved wife of Michael Beverly DeMaeyer and much loved mother of Courtney Alanna and Nina Cassandra DeMaeyer. Loved daughter of Linda (Willson) Baldwin and the late John Barry Baldwin. Dear sister of Scott and Elizabeth…

Mr. Max Ferguson of Springfield, passed away suddenly at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, June 8, 2018 in his 90th year. Max was an electrician for 50 years and farmed near Springfield all of his life.  He was a former 4H and Junior Farmers member.  He spent a number of years in his younger days providing “Music by…

CLUNAS, Betty Anne of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 2, 2018. She was 70. Beloved wife of 54 years to Ken Clunas. Dear mother of Tammy, Paul and Danny. Loving grandmother of Dustin, Courtney, Ashley, Breanne, Raelyn, Christopher and Tim. Predeceased by her son Ken (1994). Sister-in-law to…

Peacefully at home with his family, Robert (Bob) Wayne Thornton of Walsingham (formerly of Avon, Ontario) passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Born in Nilestown, Ontario, as a pre-Christmas gift on December 24, 1936. Survived by his wife of 53 years Mary (Manning) Thornton and their children: Rob (Karen Totten) RR6 Tillsonburg, Roxane (Bill…

Today, May 27, 2018, I said goodbye to my life partner of 54 years. We had good times, challenging times, lots of fun, and for this, you will always be in my heart. I will miss you terribly. Continuing on my own will be difficult. Please keep me company and watch over me. I know…

MCCALLUM, Dorothy Lowanna of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.  She was 85. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” McCallum.  Loving mother of Larry McCallum and wife Mary and Paul McCallum and wife Susan.  Cherished grandmother of David (Jamie), Michael (Julie-Ann), Teresa, Andrea (Devon), Jessica (Sean), Jason (Sadie), Melissa (Kevin),…

Burwell, James Brian “Mick” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, May 20, 2018.  He was 70. Beloved husband of Mary (Kovacs) Burwell.  Dear father of Brian Burwell (Wendy) of Aylmer, Brenda Cuthbert of Tillsonburg, David Burwell (Lisa) of Delmer, Melissa Firby (Ryan) of Aylmer and Chris Burwell (Tera) of…

FREEMAN, Clarene of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was 77.  Beloved wife of Gerry Freeman. Loving mother of Doug (Shyann) of Calgary and Christine of Belmont.  She will be missed by her grandchildren Tyler and Shannon Dwyer.  Dear daughter of the late Thomas…

CARREL, George Edward of Brownsville passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, May 20, 2018. He was 66. Beloved husband of Susan (Chilcott) Carrel. Dear father of Mark Carrel (Michelle) and loving grandfather of Victoria, Kaileigh and Kristian. Brother of Ruth Abbott Kinsey (Wayne), Margaret Bedwell and Donald Carrel (Vicky). Son-in-law of…

PESALL, Dennis John of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Sunday, May 13, 2018.  He was 82.  Beloved husband of Jeanette (Hebert) Pesall.  Dear father of Kevin (Laurie) of Delhi, Kathi Vandermeer (Ben) of Springfield and Kera Pesall of Toronto.  Loving grandfather of Kim (Brian), Ashley (Jared), Megan, Tyler, step-grandfather of Stefan, Jordan and…

BARBIER, Anna “Annie” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Aylmer Retirement Residence on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.  She was 95. Loving wife of the late Albert Barbier (1999). Survived by her children Louise Toth, Robert Barbier (Sharon), Judy Mennill (David), Rosemary Carter (Cameron), and her grandchildren Suzanne Toth (Ryan) Michael Toth, Jeff Barbier (Sara),…

LIMBRICK, Grace Florence (née Lafford) of Caressant Care Bonnie Place, St. Thomas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in her 85th year. Dearly loved mother of Karin (Alex), Nick (Kim), Adam, Tina (Barry) and Adrian (Lori). Cherished grandmother of Carissa, Drew, Dillon, Bobby, Tara, Paul, Cody, Caitlyn, Ashley, Brandon, Matthew, Brianna. Dear sister-in-law…

VAN WYCHEN, Rudolph Arnold of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  He was 93.  Beloved husband of the late Francis (Huybers) Van Wychen (2014).  Loving father of Martin (Cathy), Peter (Janet), Cathy (Fred), David (Lynn), Joseph (Rebecca) and Mary (James).  He will be missed by 16 grandchildren and 15…

BUCK, Francis of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, April 26, 2018.  She was 64. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Buck.  Dear mother of Rebecca Buck and Ryan Buck. Special mom of Andrew Carrick and Jennifer Cabana.  Proud grandmother of five grandchildren. Sister of Pat Cook (Gary), Marlene…

HAINES, Robert M. of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Friday, April 27, 2018. He was 81. Beloved husband of Ruth Anne Haines. Dear father of Kim, Bob (Wanda) and Mike (Michelle) all of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Jodie (Jamie), Greg (Sandi), Brett, Brooke (Jeff), Justin, Nick, Katie (Klara) and…