Obituaries

Lois Elizabeth (Liz) Doxsee Goldsmith of Aylmer, formerly of St. Catharines, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Born on April 19, 1952, Liz was the devoted daughter of the late Leland and Dorothy Doxsee of Picton, ON. She was a devoted mother to Trevor Simpson (Cathy) of Hamilton and Brent Goldsmith ... Read more.

Triebl, Ronald Stephen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin with his children by his side on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. He was in his 69th year. Dear father of Blake Triebl (Kristin) and Natalie Cousins (Josh). Also survived by his granddaughters Leah and Sadie and their mother Jen VanDeMaele and granddaughter Maren; brothers John Hartig (late ... Read more.

Kennedy, Ray of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was 95 years old. Beloved husband of the late Helen(Granger) Kennedy(2017).  Loving father of Patrick Kennedy(Gerarda) of Nova Scotia and Sandra Campbell(Rob) of Lambeth. He will be missed by his grandchildren Alicia(Keith), Rae, Larissa(Bill), Connor(Shannon) and his great-grandchildren Asa, Veruca, Dylan, ... Read more.

Young, Dean of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 64 years old. Beloved husband of Chris Stafford. Dear brother of Dale Young, Darrell Young and Mark Young(Tammy) and Marvin(Debbie). Predeceased by his brothers Dennis and Mike and sister Debbie Acorn. He will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in ... Read more.

Ruckle, Larry of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn(Glover) Ruckle(2013). Dear father of Gary Ruckle(Donna) of Aylmer and Paddi Vandendool(Ken) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Cortney, Jenny(Dimitri), Tyler(Ash), Ashley(Kyle), Brooke(Adam), Lucas, Kennedy(Jesse) and Jordyn(Jake). Great-grandfather of Logan, Hannah, Katie, James, Gabby, Dallas, Brooklyn, Indie, Chloe, Ally and ... Read more.

Oct.18, 1955 to Dec. 26, 2025 Evelyn Olive Ireton, 70, a caring and passionate mother, grandmother and animal lover, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Eve was born on October 18, 1955 to T.J. Cameron Ireton and Olive (Burke) Ireton in Perth, Ontario. Eve is survived by her children Greg, Mark (Martha), Alyecia, and Celia ... Read more.

HOPF – Myrtle Violet Luella (nee Neff) passed away peacefully, at home with her husband, on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the age of 88.  Beloved wife of Ronald Hopf for 69 years.  Myrtle will be missed by her children Ronda (Scott) Evans, Robert (Maria) Hopf; by her grandchildren Sara Evans, Courtney Evans, Mariah Hopf, predeceased by Rick Hopf; siblings ... Read more.

Howey, Margaret Louise (April 16, 1929 – December 30, 2025) It is with sadness that we the Howey family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Margaret Louise (Jackson) Howey at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on December 30th, 2025, in her 97th year. Margaret was born in Straffordville to the late Elton ... Read more.

Grigg, Larry of Vienna passed away at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was 81 years old. Beloved husband of the late Beverly(Moore) Grigg. Dear father of Adam Grigg(Wendy), Jeffery Grigg, and Patrick Grigg (Ashley). Loved by his grandchildren Keegan, Piper, Everly, Charles, Euan, Orla and Callum. Brother of Marie Hillner, Leta Crossett, MaryLee Tupper(Wayne), and Alice Grigg.  ... Read more.

Pressey, Joe of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was 62 years old. Beloved husband of Penny(Wheeler) Pressey and the late Myrna Green(2011). Dear step-father of Kimberly White(Shawn), Ken Green(Tasha) and Shawn Lennox. Loving grandfather of Dustin, Madison, Austin and Gemma. Brother of Louise Myers(Maurice Neville) and Harry Pressey.  Also survived by a ... Read more.