Obituaries

Hartley, Bruce of London passed away peacefully at Henley Place Long Term Care on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was 84 years old. Beloved husband of Judy(Teeple) Hartley. Dear father of Heather DeSando(Bruno) of London, Kevin Hartley of London and step-father of David Hertner(Lucy) of St. Thomas and Brad Hertner(Jennie) of Ilderton. Loving grandfather of Rebecca and Laura and step-grandfather ... Read more.

DeVries, Hilda of Aylmer, Ontario passed into glory to be with her Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her family on Monday, January 5, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. She was 87 years old. Beloved wife of Jack DeVries for 60 years. Dear mother of Monica Walraven, Ken DeVries (Alyson), Irene Schaafsma (James) and Nancy DeVries (Brad Stephen). Cherished ... Read more.

IRWIN, Richard (Rick) Martin of Aylmer passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025 at the age of 68. Beloved son of Jenny Irwin, and the late father Ivan (Joe) Irwin. Survived by younger brother Dan Irwin, daughter, Krista Irwin (Josh) and granddaughter Jemma. In Rick’s spare time he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter Jemma playing with Lego. Donations to ... Read more.

Lyle Lemon Jan. 30, 1925 – Jan. 2, 2026 Peacefully, at his home in Straffordville, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 2, 2026, Lyle Lemon, passed away at the age of 100 years.  Predeceased by his beloved wife Anna (2022).  Proud and loving father of Cathy Boden (Larry) of Tillsonburg, Bryan Lemon (Brenda) of Waterloo and Robert Lemon (Kathryn) ... Read more.

Lois Elizabeth (Liz) Doxsee Goldsmith of Aylmer, formerly of St. Catharines, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Born on April 19, 1952, Liz was the devoted daughter of the late Leland and Dorothy Doxsee of Picton, ON. She was a devoted mother to Trevor Simpson (Cathy) of Hamilton and Brent Goldsmith ... Read more.

Triebl, Ronald Stephen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin with his children by his side on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. He was in his 69th year. Dear father of Blake Triebl (Kristin) and Natalie Cousins (Josh). Also survived by his granddaughters Leah and Sadie and their mother Jen VanDeMaele and granddaughter Maren; brothers John Hartig (late ... Read more.

Kennedy, Ray of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was 95 years old. Beloved husband of the late Helen(Granger) Kennedy(2017).  Loving father of Patrick Kennedy(Gerarda) of Nova Scotia and Sandra Campbell(Rob) of Lambeth. He will be missed by his grandchildren Alicia(Keith), Rae, Larissa(Bill), Connor(Shannon) and his great-grandchildren Asa, Veruca, Dylan, ... Read more.

Young, Dean of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 64 years old. Beloved husband of Chris Stafford. Dear brother of Dale Young, Darrell Young and Mark Young(Tammy) and Marvin(Debbie). Predeceased by his brothers Dennis and Mike and sister Debbie Acorn. He will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in ... Read more.

Ruckle, Larry of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn(Glover) Ruckle(2013). Dear father of Gary Ruckle(Donna) of Aylmer and Paddi Vandendool(Ken) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Cortney, Jenny(Dimitri), Tyler(Ash), Ashley(Kyle), Brooke(Adam), Lucas, Kennedy(Jesse) and Jordyn(Jake). Great-grandfather of Logan, Hannah, Katie, James, Gabby, Dallas, Brooklyn, Indie, Chloe, Ally and ... Read more.

Oct.18, 1955 to Dec. 26, 2025 Evelyn Olive Ireton, 70, a caring and passionate mother, grandmother and animal lover, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Eve was born on October 18, 1955 to T.J. Cameron Ireton and Olive (Burke) Ireton in Perth, Ontario. Eve is survived by her children Greg, Mark (Martha), Alyecia, and Celia ... Read more.