Obituaries

De Craemer, Walter Gentil of Aylmer passed away suddenly in the acute stroke unit with his family by his side at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital on March 12, 2026. He was 93 years old. Walter met the love of his life in 1955, Dorothy(Taelman), married her on June 27, 1957, and together for almost 69 years, they ... Read more.

HULL, John February 7, 1947 – March 10, 2026 John Hull passed away on March 10, 2026 at Norfolk General Hospital.  Husband of Alexandria Hull.  Predeceased by their son Jim Hull.  Survived by granddaughters Autumn and Alexa Hull. Brother of Bob Hull.  Brother – in – law of Chris (Emma) Maltezo, and Mary Wiebe. Remembered by many nieces and nephews.  ... Read more.

Allister “Al” McMullen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at AgeCare Aylmer on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the age of 96. He is now reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 72 years, the late Theresa (LeClair) McMullen (2024). Dear brother-in-law of Jeannie MacKay. Cherished uncle to several nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by ... Read more.

Tuthill, Craig of Blenheim and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was 63 years old. Dear son of Harold Tuthill of Aylmer and the late Claire(Stone) Tuthill(2018). Father of Tyler, Kelsey, Michael all of Aylmer and Matthew of London and grandfather to 8 grandchildren. Brother of Blair of Tillsonburg, Michael of Edmonton and ... Read more.

Pressey, Harry Lewis of St. Thomas passed away at LHSC on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was 75 years old. Beloved brother of Louise Myers(Maurice Neville) and brother-in-law of Penny Pressey. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on October 22, 1950, son of the late Lewis Pressey(1972), Helen (Grinsted) House(2013) and step-son of the late ... Read more.

Jan. 3, 1940 – Feb. 24, 2026  John David Nolan – B. Sc. of St. Thomas, Ontario (formerly of Owen Sound, Geraldton, Sudbury and Ottawa (Bowesville). John passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on the night of February 24, 2026, after months of declining health.  He was 86. John was born in Ottawa, Ontario on January 3, 1940, ... Read more.

MacKenzie, John Fraser of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on March 2, 2026. He was 74 years old. Beloved husband of Mary Jane(Huller) MacKenzie of 49 years. Dear father of Robert(Veronica) and Nicole(Doug). Cherished grandfather of Spencer and Blaire. He will be missed by his in-laws Linda Graves(Neil Crozier), Bob Mossey(late Julie) and Janet Sym(late Ted). ... Read more.

Couckuyt, Judith of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was 78 years old. Beloved wife of Jack Couckuyt. Loving mother of Jeff Couckuyt (Marcy) of Washington State and proud grandmother of Alexander and Moliah. Dear sister of Dr. Susan MacKenzie (late Robert). She will be missed by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, ... Read more.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Matthew Gordon Saunders, aged 25 years on February 26, 2026, after a brief illness. Matthew is survived by his parents, Lori (Dave) and Stuart (Jenny), his siblings Kristina (Eric), Emily (Mark), Molly (Matt), Nicklaus (Lila), Lucy and nephews Henry and Lucas. It is with great heartbreak that ... Read more.

What a guy! Life of the party; always! Hoffer, Paul of St. Thomas passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Linda Hoffer who is so grateful for having this man as part of her life for 63 wonderful years. Paul was the last of his family. Besides Linda, he leaves behind sisters-in-law Joanne ... Read more.