Obituaries

Lee, Jerry of Port Bruce passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of the late Sharon(Gaitens) Lee(2006). Dear father of Christopher Jaumol, Angela Jaumol and Mariann Jaumol(Scott McLeod) and loving grandfather of Shauni(Wes), Bradley, Megan and Jade and great-grandfather of Alivia. Brother of Rick Lee(Sandra), uncle of Rick Lee Jr.(Amanda) and great-uncle of Abi, Carmen ... Read more.

August 31, 1939 – December 24, 2025 Danielle Barbara Theresa (Stockmans) Decoopman, passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, at the age of 86 after a courageous struggle with dementia. Danielle was born in Belgium, to Margaret and Alphonse Stockmans. Danielle was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and a Lifetime Member of the Sacred ... Read more.

Veldhuizen, Aart of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 90 years old. Loving husband of 46 years to the late Kim Sheppard-Veldhuizen(Dec. 17, 2025). Dear father of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Brother of Hennie Veldhuizen(Pauline), Ena VanViegen(Conrad) and Winnie Cornelissen. Also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces ... Read more.

McConnell, Gwenda of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 65 years old. Beloved wife of Todd McConnell of 45 years. Cherished mom of Jamie-Lynn Friesen(Walter) of Aylmer and Leslie Moore(Anthony) of Aylmer. Her grandchildren Riley, Zander, Brinley, Devon, Roger and Charlie were the ... Read more.

Freeman, Gerry of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was 87 years old. Beloved husband of the late Clarene (Hardcastle) Freeman(2018). Dear father of Doug(Shyann) of Calgary and Christine(Rob) of Copenhagen.  He will be missed by his grandchildren Tyler Dwyer(Karyssa) and Shannon ... Read more.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bob De Angelis of Belmont on December 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Jean De Angelis, and brother Paul. Survived by his siblings Joe, Mary Ann, Emmett (Sue), and Tonner, and ex-wife Rhonda, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends, including ... Read more.

Sheppard-Veldhuizen, Kim of Copenhagen passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was 81 years old. Beloved wife of 46 years to Aart Veldhuizen. Loving step-mother of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Sister of Jean(Carol), Vern (Sha), Alan(Shirley), Robin(Christy) and Kevin(Jo-Ann). Also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. ... Read more.

George F. Robinson of Brownsville, Ontario, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2026, following complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. George is survived by his wife Gloria Jean Robinson (Connor) of Springfield, Ontario, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son Greg Robinson and daughter-in-law Bernadette, and by his cherished granddaughter Amelia and her husband ... Read more.

Stickel, Katharina “Katie” formerly of Aylmer passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 91.  Beloved wife of the late Konrad Stickel. Dear mother of Irene Stickel-Ruhlman (Philip) of Ayr and Konrad Robert Stickel (Andrea) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Tasha (Dan), Ali (Steve) and Cassie. Great-Grandmother to Sebastian and Analeah.  Sister of ... Read more.

March 29, 1938 – Dec. 13, 2025 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Franklin ‘Frank’ Ernest Chilcott, wish to announce his peaceful passing, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, at the age of 87. Frank was born to Walter Chilcott Sr. and Gladys (Cowan) Chilcott, in Bayham Township, Ontario. Frank was a ... Read more.