Obituaries

In memory of loved ones
Photo of Frances Underhill
Underhill, Frances of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was 90 years old. Beloved wife of William Underhill, the late William Schaap and the late Russell Hall. Dear mother of Bev Murphy(Dan) of Aylmer and adopted mother of Betty Butt. Loving grandmother of Stephen(Lisa) and Jason(Samantha), great-grandmother of Brayden, Tyler, late Amber and ... Read more.
Photo of Robin DeLeemans-Willsey
On June 19, 2025, on the eve of the summer solstice—a time when the veil between worlds is thin—our beloved Robin Jean DeLeemans-Willsey completed her earthly journey, much like a wizard departing Platform 9¾ for her next great adventure;  Heaven gained a new angel. Surrounded by her loved ones and faithful fur companions (her very own Patronuses, Eddie, Archie, and ... Read more.
Photo of Gayle Campbell
Campbell, Gayle of Harrietsville passed away at Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was 81 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Lorne Campbell(2017). Dear mother of Michael Campbell(Laura) of Harrietsville and Tammy Spoor(Jeff) of Springfield. Loving grandmother of Marlee, Caitlin, Olivia(Jeny), Lindsey,Jessica(Brad). Great-grandmother of Scarlett, Ava, Brianna, Kian and Monroe. Sister of Jerry Wyatt(Leanne) and Lynda Smith(Richard). ... Read more.
Photo of Debbie Heffren
Heffren, Debbie of Aylmer passed away at Caressant Care on Mary Bucke on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was 67 years old. Dear mother of Rick Heffren(Marcy), Tom Heffren(Janelle) and Tony Heffren(Courtney). Grandmother of Noah, Emily, Ayden, Ethan, Hudson, Rory, Aurorra, Liam, McKinley, Xavier, Ian, Cole and Isabelle and great-grandmother of Jackson. Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on November 2, 1957, daughter of ... Read more.
Photo of Peter Cline
Cline, Peter passed away on June 12, 2025 at St. Thomas. My choice, my time, my place. Peter Michael Cline, born April 30, 1943. Survived by his loving wife Lois Cline (Phillimore) of 59 years. Son of Joe and Dorothy Cline. Survived by brother Pat Cline (Anne), sister Paula McCulloch (late Bill), late sister Pamella McDowell (Brian) and Mac and ... Read more.
Photo of Bill Baxter
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bill Baxter on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, with his family by his side. Bill was the beloved husband of Carol (née Fitches) for 62 ½ years, a true partnership filled with love and devotion. He was a loving father to John Baxter ... Read more.
Photo of Marion Fuller
Marion Elaine Fuller, age 86 of Aylmer, ON, passed away June 5th, 2025 at the Georgetown Hospital in Halton Hills.  Marion Fuller was born February 20th, 1939 at the St Thomas Elgin General Hospital to Grey and Bea (Taylor) Fuller. Marion grew up in Aylmer working her summers at both the East Elgin High School and Ontario Police College. She eventually ... Read more.
Photo of Joyce Taylor
Sharron Joyce Taylor, known fondly as Joyce to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on the 6th of June, 2025, in Straffordville, ON, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 20, 1943, in Tilbury, ON, Joyce’s warmth and vivacity brought light and love into the lives of everyone she knew. Joyce’s early years were spent in ... Read more.
Photo of Larry Hudson
Larry Douglas Hudson of Aylmer, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 6, 2025. Predeceased by his wife Betty Hudson (2017). Dad of Gail Howse (deceased 2015), Connie Patterson (Dr. Keith Patterson), Guy Hudson (Conne), and Brent Hudson (Tess Watt). Grandpa of six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Remembered by his sisters-in-law Jean Hudson and Jean Ortner, and ... Read more.
Photo of Charlie Jenkins
Jenkins, Charlie of R.R. #1 Belmont passed away with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, June 2, 2025, a day short of his 67th birthday. Beloved husband of Betty(Smeaton) Jenkins. Dear father of Jessica(Rob) and Michael. Brother of Donna Ripley(Jack), Betty Butcher(Brent) and Gordon Jenkins(Ruth). He will be missed by a number of nieces and ... Read more.