Obituaries

Robinson, Philip M. of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Robinson and loved partner of Gina (Camilleri) Barton. Dearly loved step-father of Susan Bolton (Stuart), Elizabeth Edwards (Peter) and late Erica Edwards (late DJ Mckillop). Dear brother of Jack Robinson and uncle of Donald ... Read more.

Danis, Agnes of R.R.#7 Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Mortier (2003). Dear mother of Roland Danis (Karen) and Joan Laur (Gary). Loving grandmother of Tracy, Niki (Greg), Aura, Roxanne, Krista (Joe), Angela (Mike), Jeff (Talya) and Jodi (Matt). Proud great-grandmother ... Read more.

With his family by his side at The VON Sakura House John “Paul” McQuiggan of Straffordville passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025. Paul was a loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather, and pillar of his community. Born on September 30, 1954, Paul took great pride in being a father to Christopher (Khristina), Ryan (Ellyn), and Tyler (Kaila)—a pride that ... Read more.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joseph Cornelissen of Norfolk County, on September 8, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on June 24, 1957, in St. Thomas, Joe was predeceased by his mother and father, Dina (Hendriks) and John Cornelissen, as well as his eldest brother, Ted Cornelissen. For 45 years, Joe was ... Read more.

Gillies, Robert Allan “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was 92 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Laur) Gillies (2023). Dear father of Laurie Waldie (Keith), Rob Gillies (Denise) and John Gillies (Michelle) and step-father of Gerald Ellis (Judy), David Ellis (Kim) and Dean Ellis.  Loving grandfather ... Read more.

Withenshaw, Steven James on Sunday, September 7, 2025, passed away in St. Thomas, after a brief illness, in his 79th year. Dear son of the late and wonderful Jim and Virginia (Freeman) Withenshaw. Very dear brother of Martha Gavey (Gary “Bro”) of Aylmer, Uncle Steve to Matt Gavey (Tara) of Aylmer, and their children Lydia and Sophia; Ben Gavey (Andrea) ... Read more.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Louise McNames (Hawley), who left us peacefully on August 28, 2025. Marilyn was born on May 7, 1942, in St. Thomas, Ontario. She spent most of her life in Aylmer, a community she proudly called home. Marilyn was predeceased by her beloved husband, William (Bill) McNames, in 2014. ... Read more.

Volland, Ruth Ann of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was 85 years old. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Volland. Cherished sister of Jim Timpany(Audrey), and sister-in-law to Donna Timpany and Sandra Timpany. She will be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son ... Read more.

Peacefully, with his family by his side, Viktor Dietrich passed away on August 21, 2025 in his 76th year. Born June 15, 1950 in Kopeysk, Russia, to a German family in the Soviet Union, Viktor’s early life under post-war communism instilled in him deep gratitude for the freedoms he later enjoyed. In 1989, he and his family immigrated to Germany ... Read more.

Ryan Woodworth Graham passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in his 34th year.  He is survived by his father Monty Graham, half-brothers Robert (Shelley) Graham, and Jason Graham and his Granny Ruby Woodworth, his nephew Connor and his nieces Amber, Madison and Mackenzie and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his mother Kyle Woodworth (2024). Ryan was interested in ... Read more.