Obituaries

McGann, Patrick Leo of Lyons passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was 77 years old. Dear father of Patricia (Dennis) of Lyons, James of Lyons, Cheryl (Ken) of Taber, Alberta, Patrick Jr. of Calgary, Alberta, Daniel (late Jennifer) of Ingersoll. Loving grandfather of Dembyr, Bradley, Madisyn, Jonathan, Michael, Matthew, Jeffrey, Tianna, Tyler, Riley, Allyson ... Read more.

Shackelton, Ethel passed away peacefully at home in Belmont on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was 81 years old. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Shackelton(2011). Dear mother of Gordon Shackelton and Dan Shackelton. Predeceased by her brother Harley Knott(2017). She will be missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, friends and extended ... Read more.

Hovius, Helen was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Valleyview Home in her 83rd year after a courageous and long battle with Parkinson’s. Helen will be missed and remembered by her siblings Theresa Poortinga, John Hovius (Beth), Sadie Oldewening (Arnold), Ben Hovius (Pat), and Freda McCallum, as well as her brother-in-law Wayne Hoogsteen, her stepbrother ... Read more.

John (Jack) Walter BALL  November 26, 1926 – January 11, 2022  It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of John Walter Ball, at the age of 95, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.  Jack was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Ball.  He will be dearly missed by his son Dr. John P. Ball of Umea ... Read more.

JUDITH ROSELINE FULLER October 10, 1944 -January 2, 2022 Judy Fuller of Straffordville, age 77, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday January 2, 2022. Born in Leamington, Ontario to Wilbur and Luella Latimer. Over the years she enjoyed ceramics, toll painting, sewing, quilting and spending her time gardening. One ... Read more.

It saddens me to announce the passing of my beloved wife, Janet Shelley DeAngelis (nee Carpenter) “Dovie” on January 3, 2022. She was my best friend, soul mate, confidant, my everything. I will miss her with all my heart. Janet is survived by her husband John “Tonner” DeAngelis, daughter Shannon (Keith) Ryan, granddaughters Madeline and Sophia. She will be missed ... Read more.

Jones, Kenneth of R.R.2, Aylmer passed away at his residence on Nova Scotia Line, Aylmer on Monday, December 20, 2021 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Linda (Perry) Jones. Dear father of Robert of R.R.2, Aylmer, Tammy(Sean Unwin) of St. Thomas and Heather of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Addison, Alexis, Kariesha and Mickel. Ken will be greatly missed by his brother David Jones(Laura), ... Read more.

Skaftfeld, Shirley Helen (nee House) Always the hopeless romantic, Shirley has reunited with her husband and best friend of 56 years Glen (2010) just after Christmas, two days shy of her 92nd birthday. Shirley passed peacefully in her sleep at Burloak LTC in Oakville, Ontario, and will be dearly missed by her family Glenann Skaftfeld Vincent, Geoffrey and Karen Skaftfeld, ... Read more.

Herman, David  of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 24, 2021 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Connie Lynn (Woodford) Bantam(2012). Dave is survived by daughters Donna Bentley of London, Michelle Manicom of London and devoted daughter and care giver Mary Lou Jans(John O’Brien) of St. Thomas . Also survived by his sister Gertrude ... Read more.

Pichette, Raymond John of Courtland passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 31, 2021 in his 69 th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Burnham) Pichette. Loving father of Jennifer Knelsen(Dave) of Aylmer, Joy Cahill(Dave) of Brantford, Jill Woodford(Steve) of Brantford and Ryan Pichette of Tillsonburg. Proud grandfather of Riley, Reese, Emilee, Abby, Connor, Paige, Haylee, Aubree and Alex. Born ... Read more.