Obituaries

Walters – William “Robert” passed away on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital at the age of 83. Bob is survived by his loving wife Helen “Jeanette” (Campbell) and by their children; Robert J. (Mary Ann), Dana Thibaudeau and Denise Walters, grandchildren Melissa Walters (Grant) and their daughters Harlow and Ruby; Robert Walters (Laura) and their ... Read more.

ESLER – John William of Mapleton passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 63. John will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Barbara and son Spencer. He is survived by his brothers Jamie (Femmie) Esler and Jerry Esler; by his siblings-in-law Polly (Michael) Bowie, Joe Cadham, Portia ... Read more.

Giesbrecht, Peter of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was 71 years old. Beloved husband of Susanna (Guenther) Giesbrecht. Dear father of Ben Giesbrecht(Mary) of Copenhahen, Jake Giesbrecht(Tina) of Luton, Abe Giesbrecht(Jodi) of London, Justina Giesbrecht of St. Thomas and Lisa Giesbrecht(Peter) of Straffordville. Brother of Anna Fehr(Jacob), Gerhord Giesbrecht(Agatha), David ... Read more.

On a beautiful winter day, Joyce Marie (Fitzgerald) Klachan joined her much loved and missed husband Stan Klachan (2012) and son Frank Klachan (1982) on Friday, February 18, 2022 in her 89th year. Born in Madoc, ON and raised in Blind River, ON Joyce met Stan, the man she would spend a life time with, while working in the Blind ... Read more.

Reska, Erna of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in her 92nd year surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Hans Reska (2013) and dear mother of John Reska and wife Johanna of Aylmer. Cherished and loving grandmother of Melanie (Steve) of Aylmer and Julie of London. Adored ... Read more.

Thomas Alfred Barry Pinch, age 89, passed away on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. He was born in Collingwood on July 2nd, 1932 to the late Tom and Anne (Weatherall) Pinch. On February 20th, 1954 he was united in marriage to Vivian Laur. They were married for 67 years until Barry’s death. Barry grew up in an air force family, ... Read more.

NEWELL, Dorothy Grace (nee Biden) (June 11, 1925 – February 9, 2022) – Dorothy Grace Newell died peacefully at home in Tillsonburg, on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, at the age of 96, surrounded by her 6 children. She is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Charles Robert (Bob) Newell (2014), her son-in-law Wayne June (2012), her grandson David Kingsbury ... Read more.

Geldhof, Roger Hendrick Joseph of Vienna passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on February 10, 2022 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Angie (Klassen) Geldhof and the late Nelly (Lamers) Geldhof(1994). Dear father of Mary Yates(Jim Vandenbor), Jack Geldhof(Kellie) and stepfather of Shawn, Selena and Venessa. Grandfather of Brad Yates, Kyle Yates, Amanda Long and Ashley Weare. ... Read more.

Haayema, “Dick” Dirk of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Sally (Hooghiem) Haayema. Dear father of Tony(Ann) of Port Bruce, Andy(Brenda) of Aylmer, Rick(Nell) of Eden and Jeff(Trish) of Manitoulin Island. Loving grandfather of  Scott(Ashley), Brandon(Hilda), Aaron(Erin), Gareth(Hannah), Zach, Samantha(Greg), Alyssa(Kevin) and great-grandpa of Drew, Adrienna, Margaret, ... Read more.

It is with profound sadness, the family announces that Leo Aspden has passed away in his 81st year, peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn(Bouck) Aspden and his sons Ron and Randy(Mary Jo). He was adored by his grandchildren Amanda, Brandy, Cameron and Branden and great-granddaughter Rosalee. Leo was ... Read more.