Obituaries

MCCUNE, Anne Jane, 78, of Stratford, Ontario, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, with her two adoring daughters, Erin Knights (Alan) and Marcie McCune, by her side after a short and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Anne was born in Montreal, Quebec to Anna (née Bienvenu) of Montreal and William Mainwaring of Darwen, Lancashire. She married Wayne McCune on ... Read more.

BRADY, Sylvia Alice (née Pell) of Port Rowan, passed away peacefully at the Brantford General Hospital on Monday, January 20th, 2020, at the age of 83 years. Beloved wife of James “Jim” Brady. Loving mother of Deb Kostyria (Dave), Brian “Sam” Hooker (late Janice) and Cindy Webber (Lonnie). Cherished grandmother of Kevin and Trevor Kostyria, Michael and Jill Hooker and ... Read more.

DYCK, Tina of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Dyck (2017).  Dear mother of Trudi Miller (Jay Duross) and Sally Hache (Dave). Loved by her grandchildren Tori, Geordan, Tasha and Mathew, along with her great-grandchildren Liam, Carter and Audrey. She will be ... Read more.

LAIDLAW, Marilyn of London passed away at her residence on Monday, January 13, 2020 in her 80th year. Dear mother of Karen Laidlaw (Doug Jowett) and Katherine Richardson (Steve). Loving grandmother of Mitchell (Kate), Jacob and Brooke. Born in Tillsonburg on July 15, 1940, daughter of the late Edgar and Eva (McMichael) Stafford. Marilyn was a mom and grandma extraordinaire. ... Read more.

Barker, James William “Jim” of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 7, 2020 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Elsje (Hazelaar) Barker. Dear father of Christopher and Stephanie. Loving grandfather of Abbey and Ben. Brother of Rhoda MacIntyre (John) of Thamesford and Kathleen Ellington (Dennis) of London and brother-in-law of Audrey Barker, ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that the family of Cathy Boxer-Byrd announce her passing on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 11:40 PM.  Cathy passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, after complications from her cancer treatment.    Cathy is the beloved wife of husband Steven Byrd, loving mother of Andrew and Meagan, and sister of older brother Craig (Lucan) and younger brother ... Read more.

Gurr, John Leslie “Les” of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret(Peters) Gurr. Dear father of John(Suzanne) of St. Thomas and Janet Campbell(Stephen) of Port Bruce. Loving grandfather of Jacey Denis(Eric), Jaclyn Gurr(Alex) and Jessica Milton. Brother of Helen Weyler, Margaret ... Read more.

With great sadness, the family of Barbara Jane Wintermute (née Short) announces her peaceful passing at home in her 81st year. She remained active to her last day, even being recognized as a 40th anniversary Charter Member of the Belmont Lioness Club on Monday. She was the cherished wife of Claire for 61 years, the loving mother of Sharon Shackleton ... Read more.

KALMIKOV, Maria in her 86th year, passed away on Monday, January 13th at Sunnyside Home in Kitchener, ON. Maria was born on July 7, 1934 in Waltersdorf, Romania. Her parents were Peter & Maria Bachner. She was loved by her two sisters Katie (George) Ungar, Rosie (John) Karst, and two brothers Peter Bachner and Mike Bachner. Maria met and married ... Read more.

Jack Maurice Irish (April 27, 1927 to January 11, 2020) With great sadness the family of Jack Irish announces his passing in his 93nd year.Active to the end, Jack was unable to overcome injuries sustained after a fall at home. Predeceased by his father Frank and mother Merle (Hawley) Irish, his brother Donald Irish and wife Marguerite, his niece Beverley and ... Read more.