Obituaries
In memory of loved onesHOPF – Myrtle Violet Luella (nee Neff) passed away peacefully, at home with her husband, on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Ronald Hopf for 69 years. Myrtle will be missed by her children Ronda (Scott) Evans, Robert (Maria) Hopf; by her grandchildren Sara Evans, Courtney Evans, Mariah Hopf, predeceased by Rick Hopf; siblings ... Read more.
Howey, Margaret Louise (April 16, 1929 – December 30, 2025) It is with sadness that we the Howey family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Margaret Louise (Jackson) Howey at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on December 30th, 2025, in her 97th year. Margaret was born in Straffordville to the late Elton ... Read more.
Grigg, Larry of Vienna passed away at Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was 81 years old. Beloved husband of the late Beverly(Moore) Grigg. Dear father of Adam Grigg(Wendy), Jeffery Grigg, and Patrick Grigg (Ashley). Loved by his grandchildren Keegan, Piper, Everly, Charles, Euan, Orla and Callum. Brother of Marie Hillner, Leta Crossett, MaryLee Tupper(Wayne), and Alice Grigg. ... Read more.
Pressey, Joe of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was 62 years old. Beloved husband of Penny(Wheeler) Pressey and the late Myrna Green(2011). Dear step-father of Kimberly White(Shawn), Ken Green(Tasha) and Shawn Lennox. Loving grandfather of Dustin, Madison, Austin and Gemma. Brother of Louise Myers(Maurice Neville) and Harry Pressey. Also survived by a ... Read more.
Lee, Jerry of Port Bruce passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of the late Sharon(Gaitens) Lee(2006). Dear father of Christopher Jaumol, Angela Jaumol and Mariann Jaumol(Scott McLeod) and loving grandfather of Shauni(Wes), Bradley, Megan and Jade and great-grandfather of Alivia. Brother of Rick Lee(Sandra), uncle of Rick Lee Jr.(Amanda) and great-uncle of Abi, Carmen ... Read more.
August 31, 1939 – December 24, 2025 Danielle Barbara Theresa (Stockmans) Decoopman, passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, at the age of 86 after a courageous struggle with dementia. Danielle was born in Belgium, to Margaret and Alphonse Stockmans. Danielle was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and a Lifetime Member of the Sacred ... Read more.
Veldhuizen, Aart of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was 90 years old. Loving husband of 46 years to the late Kim Sheppard-Veldhuizen(Dec. 17, 2025). Dear father of Suzan Johnson(Peter), Ron Veldhuizen(Anita), Lorraine Councell(Danny) and Kathy Hayhoe(Ron). Brother of Hennie Veldhuizen(Pauline), Ena VanViegen(Conrad) and Winnie Cornelissen. Also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces ... Read more.
McConnell, Gwenda of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was 65 years old. Beloved wife of Todd McConnell of 45 years. Cherished mom of Jamie-Lynn Friesen(Walter) of Aylmer and Leslie Moore(Anthony) of Aylmer. Her grandchildren Riley, Zander, Brinley, Devon, Roger and Charlie were the ... Read more.
Freeman, Gerry of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was 87 years old. Beloved husband of the late Clarene (Hardcastle) Freeman(2018). Dear father of Doug(Shyann) of Calgary and Christine(Rob) of Copenhagen. He will be missed by his grandchildren Tyler Dwyer(Karyssa) and Shannon ... Read more.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bob De Angelis of Belmont on December 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Jean De Angelis, and brother Paul. Survived by his siblings Joe, Mary Ann, Emmett (Sue), and Tonner, and ex-wife Rhonda, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends, including ... Read more.