Obituaries

Katharina (Tina) Wiebe was born on August 13, 1961, in Chihuahua, Mexico. She passed away on November 23, 2023 in Elmira, Ontario. Tina had a vibrant sense of style, and loved laughing. She was much loved and is sorely missed.Tina is predeceased by her parents Peter S. Wiebe and Katharina (Wall) Wiebe, and her siblings David (Helen), Susana, and Henry. She is ... Read more.

GEORGE ALEXANDER BACKUS October 5, 1930 – November 26, 2023 George Alexander Backus, of Eden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.  George was born on October 5, 1930, to Stanley and Mae (Hepburn) Backus.  He was born on the family farm where he has resided his ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that the family of Dan Bearss, a much loved husband, father and grandfather, announce his passing at Terrace Lodge on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 82. Dan was an exceptional man, adored by his family, wife Cathy, sons Grant, Andrew(Jen) and daughter Susan Gobeil(Mike) as well as 9 grandchildren. Dan was a proud retired farmer having spent ... Read more.

Pettit, Marilyn formerly of Springfield and Lyons passed away at her residence in Port Stanley, with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Pettit(2012). Dear mother of Mary Payne, Terry Pettit and Charlene Barletta(Paul). Loving grandmother of Michael, Richard, Lacey, Matt, Justin, Jeff and Brendan. She will ... Read more.

BEATTIE, Dorothy Ida of Aylmer passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 13, 2023 in her 89th year. Dear mother of Larry Beattie (Tracy) of Tillsonburg, Doug Beattie (Janet) of Tillsonburg, Ann Newell (Bill) of Roseneath, Deborah Cluett (Larry) of Tillsonburg, Karen Cluett (Brian) of Tillsonburg and Rick Beattie (Sherry) of Wooler. Loving partner of Ron Ward ... Read more.

George Janssen “The Lord is my Shepherd….and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23 1a, 6b.” In His perfect timing, God called Gerrit (George) Johan Janssen home on November 18, 2023 in his 95th year surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased on April 18, 2023 by his beloved wife Ida (nee Van Gurp) with whom he ... Read more.

Ohler, Maria passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in her 90th year. Dear mother of John Bohm (Nancy) of Aylmer and Michael Bohm (Susan) of Peterborough.  Loving grandmother of Kyle Bohm of Aylmer, Carly Beauchamp of Pembroke, Hilari Dennis-Bohm (Brendan) of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Robert Wood (Mariella) of Smith Falls, Larissa Bartman (Donald) of Carp, Colleen Wood ... Read more.

Patricia Marie Perovich  “Trish” June 9, 1961 – November 16, 2023 At her residence, surrounded by the love of her family, Patricia “Trish” Marie Perovich of Tillsonburg on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the age of 62 years.  Incredible wife of 42 years to her husband Mike.  Thoughtful and extremely caring mother to Michael and his wife Shannon; Jason and his ... Read more.

Manfred “Fred” Hermann Sept. 3, 1949 – Nov. 11, 2023 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Fred Hermann of Straffordville, age 74, at Woodingford Lodge in Tillsonburg, on Nov 11, 2023.  Fred was born in Germany in 1949, and came to Canada in 1954 at the age of 5.  He grew up in the Aylmer area ... Read more.

Annette Marie Dunn April 5, 1961 – Nov. 14, 2023 Annette passed away peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Dear daughter of Ed and Ruth Ann Latimer. Predeceased by her son Brandon Dunn. Grandma of Daxton Dunn. Mother-in-law of Hailey Goranson. Loving sister of Andy (Sue) Latimer, Tina Latimer, and Chris Latimer. Remembered by her Aunt Isabelle, Uncle Willy, and ... Read more.