Obituaries

March 4, 1943 – May 28, 2025 It is with great sadness that we the family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, Marlene Thorpe (nee Simpson), after a long sickness, on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the age of 82.  Loving wife of John Thorpe.  Mom of Brad and ... Read more.

June 9, 1960 – May 24, 2025 With family by her side, Nancy Miller, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025 at Woodstock Hospital, in her 65th year. Wife and best friend to Larry “Butch” Foster. Mother to Lennis (Erica), Tammy (Chris), Scott (Lindsey), Jason (Jody), and step-daughters Shari (Rob) and Dawn (Barry). Grandma to 13 grandchildren and 1 great- ... Read more.

Bowen, Brenda of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in her 85th year. Wife of the late Gerald Bowen(1982). Dear mother of the late Donny, Deb(late George), Dan, Dave(Linda) and Darlene and mother-in-law of Jeannie. Loving grandma of Blair, Danielle, Jacklyn(Shawn), Brandon, Megan, Jake(Casey), Holly(Kevin) and great-granny of Matthew ... Read more.

McIntyre, Robert “Rob” of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025 in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Linda(Moldowan) McIntyre. Loving father of Adam(Kelsey) and Brian(Julie) and grandfather of Hunter. He will be missed by his brother Dale and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Chris. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on September 22, ... Read more.

Stafford, Donald Lindley of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Extendicare Port Stanley on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Mathilda “Tilly”(Broer) Stafford for 65 years. Proud father of Karen Stafford-Lahey(Johnny) of Port Stanley, Timothy Stafford(Toni) of Jaffa and Scott Stafford(Wendy) of Exeter. Don took great pride in his grandchildren Donald T. Stafford, Lauren Stafford(Drew), Michelle ... Read more.

Shipp, Robert Ernest “Bob” passed away peacefully at the Aylmer Retirement Residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in his 97th year. Husband of the late Inez(Wingrove) Shipp(1999) and the late Betty(Fugard-Howey) Shipp(2012). Dear father of Karen Down(Michael) and Barry Shipp. Grandfather of Roxanne(Scott), Travis(Jacquie), Robin, Corey and Chad(Trish). Great-grandfather of Lucy, Ruby, Lauren and Brady. He will be missed by his sisters-in-law, ... Read more.

Marath,  Jozsef “Joe” of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his 82nd year. Husband of Isabel(Greig) Marath. Dear father of Christa Gregor of St. Thomas and Stefan(Nicole) Marath of Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of Luke and Claire Gregor. Brother of Ann(Steve) Greer of St. Thomas. Uncle to Jeff(Rachel) Greer and Anne(Paul) Rendall. He will be ... Read more.

Johnston – Glenn Foster of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Husband of 67 years to Nancy (Coates) Johnston. Father of Cathy Johnston, Margaret Lake (Dan), Sue Mulcahy (Kevin) and Judy Johnston (Dave Suter). Grandfather of Bobbi, Corey, Luke, late Mackenzie, Sara, Greg (Carolyn), Hannah ... Read more.

Cartwright, James Andrew “Jim” of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at the age of 84. Loved husband of the late Marilyn Cartwright (Kilgour). Loved father of the late Ken Cartwright (2023), and Dave (Bonita) of Medicine Hat, Alberta and grandfather of Graham of London, Ontario, Danielle of Medicine Hat, ... Read more.

Thiessen, Nick of St. Thomaspassed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Anne (Harder) Thiessen. Dear father of Angie Loewen (Jake) of Aylmer, Adam Thiessen of Orwell and Bill Thiessen (Jodi) of Orwell. Loving grandfather of Brandon Susie), Bobby, Dillon, Conner (Ella), Maranda and Jadice. Brother ... Read more.