Obituaries

Cornish, Ralph of Springfield passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 29, 2024 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Gweneth(Cooper) Cornish. Dear father of Geoffrey of Waterloo. Brother-in-law to Jean Cornish, Beth Walker, Pam Pallister, Jackie McNay, Ted Cooper and Ron Cooper. He will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Harvey Cornish and ... Read more.

Siebenmorgen, Susanna of Sparta passed away peacefully at Valleyview Home on Sunday, January 28, 2024 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of Fred Siebenmorgen. Dear mother of Eric(Heather) of Waterdown, Alfred(Bonnie) of Strathroy and Michael(Leanne) of Sparta. Loving grandmother of Stephanie(Mickie), Peter(Sarah), Philip(Brandy), Angela, Jessica(Greg), Nicole(Tom) and Holly(Brett). Also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her ... Read more.

RAWLINS – William “Bill” Clair of St Thomas passed away peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London with his family at his side on Thursday, January 25, 2024 the age of 77.  Beloved husband of Pamela Rawlins (nee Black).  Bill is survived by children Rhonda (Tim) Bogart, Karen (Mark) Ryckman, Dean (Angela) Rawlins; stepchildren Laura Barrington (Martin) and Adam (Lorena) Barrington; grandchildren ... Read more.

Robert Wilson Burwell passed away peacefully in Chatham, Ontario on January 24, 2024. Bob was born in 1940 to Lewis and Minnie Burwell and was raised on a tobacco farm alongside his brothers Tom, John and sister Joan. He married his sweetheart Therese with whom he recently celebrated their 65 th anniversary. They had three children, Randy, Candy and Chad ... Read more.

Vindasius, Kestutis ”Kesty” of Aylmer passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in his 69th year. Brother of Algie Vindasius(Cathy) of Tillsonburg and Romas Vindasius(Mary Peters) of Port Burwell and brother-in-law of Edie Vindasius. Also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Predeceased by his brother Mindy Vindasius(2012). Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario ... Read more.

Leon Pierre Dusselier passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock, Ontario on January 23, 2024 in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Marcella Dusselier (December 10, 2005) and devoted father of Rebecca Nesbitt (Gary Nesbitt) of Springfield, and Brian Dusselier (Deanna Westbrook) of Waterloo. Leon was loved by his grandchildren Stephanie Forget, Stephen Nesbitt (Jessica Nesbitt), Stacey Bossuyt (Evan Bossuyt), Sydney Dusselier ... Read more.

Johnson, David Paul of Orwell passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, January 22, 2024 in his 73rd year. Loving father of Jenn. Dear brother of Barbara Armstrong(Ross) and Brenda “Binnie” Johnson(Doug Claus). Also survived by his nephews. Predeceased by his sister Lynda(1963).  Born on April 14, 1951, son of the late Bus and Marjorie(Walker) Johnson. In his younger ... Read more.

Sheppard, Robert “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was 80 years old. Bob is survived by his wife Gloria, sons Daryl of Mount Salem and Dean and partner Jack of London, brother Bill(Marg), sister June, mother-in-law Olive Grass and sister-in-law Midge Dias. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews Predeceased ... Read more.

White, Louillen “Welly” a long-time resident of New Sarum, passed away peacefully at Valleyview Home on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred White(2005). Dear mother of Marilyn Devine(late Terry(2013)) of Forest, David White of New Sarum and the late Linda White(1950). Loved by her grandchildren Carol Devine(Pat Stocking), Bill Devine, and Don Devine. Great-grandmother of ... Read more.

Schmitt, Cornelio “Neil” of Springfield passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was 56. Beloved husband of Anna(Loewen) Schmitt. Son of Cornelius and Catarina(Suderman) Schmitt. Dear father of Kristy Schmitt(Benjamin), Sherry VanQuaethem(Curtis), Anthoney Schmitt(Auralee), Jennifer Schmitt, Salena Fehr(Jacob), Carter Schmitt and Allizon Sztogryn. Loving grandfather of Lucas, Bradley, Cash, Cecilia, Conrad, Cyril, Camilla, Roman, Mason, Auston, Aaron, Oden, Jonah, ... Read more.