Obituaries

Melville, Verne David of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne(Sloat) Melville(1980) and the late Helen(Stafford) Melville(2021). Dear father of Deb Pressey(late Randy) and Wendy Hill(Doug). Loving grandfather of Kevin, David(Kristin) and Cheryl(Drew) and great-grandfather of Austin, Trinity, Ethan, Nick, Josh, Mason and Olivia. Brother of Dolores ... Read more.

We regretfully announce the passing of Eddy Rempel, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and community leader. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on March 5, 1968, Eddy passed away on the morning of January 10, 2024, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Eddy is survived by his devoted wife, Pauline Sarah (Wiebe) Rempel, whom he married on July 29, 2006, and ... Read more.

Ball, Rosemary of Eden passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Bill Ball. Dear mother of Samantha Pilkey(Jamie), Sabrina Ball, Stephanie Berkelmans(Brent) and Bobby Ball(Brittany). Loving grandmother of Zack, Brianna, Avery, late Joseph, Thomas, Stanley, Ainsley, Ashlynn and Billy. Dear sister of Gary Laur(Joan), Jim Laur(Ann), Gwenda McConnell(Todd) and Randy Laur(Heidi) and sister-in-law ... Read more.

Kornelis Smit of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2024 in his 91st year. Beloved husband and partner to Lia of over 62 years.  Dear father of Nelly Provoost, Jack Smit and partner Dean, Lisa Helder and husband Frank.  He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Mark Provoost and wife Hayley, Brad Provoost and wife Caylee, ... Read more.

Sheldon, Marilyn Anne of Aylmer passed away at AgeCare Aylmer on Monday, January 8, 2024 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Gary Sheldon. Dear mother of Sheila Klassen(Jake) of Aylmer and Glenn Sheldon of Aylmer. Loved by her grandchildren Allison Peters(Ricky), Crystal Bergen(Dave) and Rick Wiebe and great-grandchildren Beatrice, Violet, Kaydon, Trevan, Dawson, Ashtin, Danika, Brysen and ... Read more.

Huisman, Abel of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in his 91st year. Best friend of Theresa McGregor. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta(VanDyk) Huisman. Dear father of Theresa Thomas of London and Dan Huisman of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Jennifer and Susan and great-grandfather of Evan.  Brother of Jan, Hank, Otto, Louise and Greg(Barbara).  Also ... Read more.

Ingram, Allan Foley of R. R. #6 Aylmer, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in his 56th year. He will be missed by his partner Sue(Brooks) Muschett. Dear brother of Cheryl Quait(Ken) of London. Loving and proud uncle and godfather of Lynn Marie Mallia(Steffan) and Brian Foley Mallia(Brittany). Great-uncle to Sophia, Paisley and Maximus. Born in St. Thomas ... Read more.

White, Robert Dean of St. Thomas, passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2023, at St. Thomas, at the age of 64. Loved partner of Andreanna Whitty and loved father of Deana Phillips (Jeff), Jessica McVicar (Chris), Kenny White and Jaxson White. Dear brother of Frances White (Sam), Steven White (Waffa), Jamie Chapman (Dave) and Jackie White. Loved grandfather of Ainsley ... Read more.

SHOUP – Philip Gordon of Kensington Village, London passed away peacefully with his sister Ruth and loving staff of Kensington Village at his side on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 67.  Beloved brother of Doug (Carey) Shoup, Audrey (Vaughn) Parker, Nancy (Max) Nevill, Lorna (late Mike) McLellan, Alan Shoup, Ruth (Dale) Cleary and Roy Shoup.  Philip is ... Read more.

Morse, Steven of Aylmer passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Lena Morse(2022). Dear father of the late Albert Morse, Robert Morse of Aylmer, Leona Babcock(Randy) of Aylmer and Beverly(Joe) of Orwell. Loving grandfather of Brandon, Jason, Jessica(Tim), Justin, Ashley, Mercedes(Chris) and great-grandfather to Kayden, Haillie, Dakota, ... Read more.