Obituaries

Pressey, Harry Lewis of St. Thomas passed away at LHSC on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was 75 years old. Beloved brother of Louise Myers(Maurice Neville) and brother-in-law of Penny Pressey. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on October 22, 1950, son of the late Lewis Pressey(1972), Helen (Grinsted) House(2013) and step-son of the late ... Read more.

Jan. 3, 1940 – Feb. 24, 2026  John David Nolan – B. Sc. of St. Thomas, Ontario (formerly of Owen Sound, Geraldton, Sudbury and Ottawa (Bowesville). John passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on the night of February 24, 2026, after months of declining health.  He was 86. John was born in Ottawa, Ontario on January 3, 1940, ... Read more.

MacKenzie, John Fraser of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on March 2, 2026. He was 74 years old. Beloved husband of Mary Jane(Huller) MacKenzie of 49 years. Dear father of Robert(Veronica) and Nicole(Doug). Cherished grandfather of Spencer and Blaire. He will be missed by his in-laws Linda Graves(Neil Crozier), Bob Mossey(late Julie) and Janet Sym(late Ted). ... Read more.

Couckuyt, Judith of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was 78 years old. Beloved wife of Jack Couckuyt. Loving mother of Jeff Couckuyt (Marcy) of Washington State and proud grandmother of Alexander and Moliah. Dear sister of Dr. Susan MacKenzie (late Robert). She will be missed by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, ... Read more.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Matthew Gordon Saunders, aged 25 years on February 26, 2026, after a brief illness. Matthew is survived by his parents, Lori (Dave) and Stuart (Jenny), his siblings Kristina (Eric), Emily (Mark), Molly (Matt), Nicklaus (Lila), Lucy and nephews Henry and Lucas. It is with great heartbreak that ... Read more.

What a guy! Life of the party; always! Hoffer, Paul of St. Thomas passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Linda Hoffer who is so grateful for having this man as part of her life for 63 wonderful years. Paul was the last of his family. Besides Linda, he leaves behind sisters-in-law Joanne ... Read more.

Rakoschi, John Dennis Jr. of Mississauga passed away at Trillium Health Partner on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was 56 years old. Loving son of John and Marie Rakoschi of St. Thomas. Dear brother of Linda Smith (Kyle) of St. Thomas. He was predeceased by his grandparents Katie and John Rakoschy and Dennis and Mary Boudreau. John was born in ... Read more.

Habkirk, Robert Clark “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (Maracle) Habkirk. Dear brother of Peggy Franklin (Allen) of Aylmer. Loving father of Jobbie Peloquin (Scott) of St. Thomas. Cherished grandpa to Jason, Jeff, David, Nicole, Heather, Tyler, Lindsay, Emilee and great-grandpa ... Read more.

Patterson, Dr. Keith, peacefully, on January 25, 2026 at the age of 77.  Loving husband of Connie for 32 years.  Much loved father of Gail Pozzi and husband Dr. Anthony Pozzi, Julia Bennett and husband Dave Bennett.  Cherished Papa of Grace (Matt), Josh, Joey, Claire, Jane, Anna and Jack.  Dear brother of Muriel Davidson (the late Norm), Phyllis Pembleton (Laverne) ... Read more.

Nathan D. Wagler (Uncle Nate), 59, passed away on January 22, 2026, in London, Ontario. He was born on December 16, 1966, in Aylmer, Ontario, to David and Ida Mae Wagler. Nathan was preceded in death by his parents, David Wagler (d. 2018) and Ida Mae Wagler (d. 2014); and two brothers, Joseph Wagler (d. 2019) and Titus Wagler (d. 2024). ... Read more.