Obituaries

Celebration of Bill Lysko. You are invited to celebrate Bill with family and friends.  Please bring a story that provides a smile or laugh.  If you are daring enough, you are also invited to wear a loud Hawaiian-type shirt or anything lime green!  If you have any pictures, please send them to llysko@yahoo.com Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2:00 – ... Read more.

DRIESMAN – Gillis Richard “Rick” of St Thomas has gone home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the age of 64.  Beloved husband of Margaret Driesman (nee. Hiemstra).  Richard is survived by his children Joshua Driesman of St Thomas and Rachel McGuire (Kevin) of St Thomas; grandchildren Isaac McCoubrey-Driesman, Georgia McCoubrey, Julian McGuire ... Read more.

SIEMENS, Herman “Herm” of Belmont was called to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at the age of 61 with his beloved wife of over 40 years, Betty, by his side. Dear father of Justin (Megan) Siemens and Janine (Brandon) Jorritsma. Cherished Papa of Andrew, Amelia, Julia, Kate, and Anna. He will also be greatly ... Read more.

Catherwood, Carole of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of 60 years to George Catherwood. Dear mother Kelly Vandenbroek(Dave) of Port Stanley, Karen Ford(Mark) of Ingersoll and Kevin Catherwood(Terri) of Aylmer. Loving nanny of Ryan, Kristen, Derek, Sarah, Karli(Matt), Calvin ... Read more.

                               WEBBER, Donald Murray (January 7, 1936 – March 27, 2023)   Passed away, peacefully, on Monday, March 27th, 2023, at the Maple Manor, Tillsonburg. Donald Murray Webber formerly of Woodstock in his 88th year. Born in Ingersoll son of the late Murray Webber and the late Violet (Simmons) Webber. Much loved brother of: Jim Webber (Valerie), St. Thomas; Betty ... Read more.

STEFAN, Helen Elizabeth (November 12, 1930 – March 27, 2023)   Passed away, peacefully, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 27th, 2023, with loving family by her side, Helen Elizabeth (Morrison) Stefan of Tillsonburg and formerly of RR1 Vienna as the result of injuries sustained earlier in a tragic auto mobile accident, in her 93rd year. Born in ... Read more.

Catherine “Catto” McConnell Catherine Elizabeth (Catto) McConnell (nee McMullen) passed peacefully in Tillsonburg, Ontario on Saturday, March 25, 2023 with family by her side at 101 years old.  Catto was predeceased by her loving and beloved husband, of 60 years, Robert John (Jack) McConnell. She is survived by brother Al McMullen (Theresa), daughters Sharon Sharpe (Bob) and Cathy Sather (Doug), ... Read more.

BENNETT  It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we share the passing of Leonard “Sam” Bennett of Belmont in his 88th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Alice (2003). A cherished friend of Janet Jenkins of Belmont. Survived by his brothers Hedley (Pat) Bennett and George (Ruth) Bennett. Predeceased by his parents George Bennett Sr. and Mildred and ... Read more.

Enns, Anna of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, March 17, 2023 in her 81st year. Dear mother of Neil Enns(Anna) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Tony(Hilda), Eva Abrams, Jimmy(Lisa), Sara Enns(Thomas), Maryann Enns(Justin) and David Enns. She will be missed by her great-grandchildren Eli, Theo, Matthew and many nieces and nephews. Survived by her brothers Peter(Margaret), Jake(Nettie), ... Read more.

Kenneth George McCallum  Kenneth George McCallum – We wish to share the sudden passing of Ken (age 76) beloved husband of Betty for 51 years. Dearly loved father to Chad (Melissa) and Wade. Ken was the precious grandfather of Braeden and will be missed by the family pet “Chuckie”. Brother to Shirley (Emerson), David (Bonnie) Barbara, Joanne (Dave), Linda (Ken) ... Read more.