Douglas Bartlett

Jan 15, 2026

         It is with great sadness that we share that our beloved Douglas Bartlett passed peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday January 15, 2026.  He was 87 years old.

          Doug was predeceased by his loving wife Katie Bartlett (February 2, 2008).  Amazing Dad to Janet...

Olga McKellar

Jan 12, 2026

          After a very full and interesting life, with loving family at her side, Olga died in Woodstock, Ontario on January 12, 2026.  Born in February 1937 in pre-war England, Olga was the eldest child of Frank and Annie (Lawton) Kennerley who had met and married in Mottram-in-Longdendale, in the Greater Manchester area.  Olga was the...

Harry Vleuten

Jan 12, 2026

          Harry Gerrard Vleuten passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday January 12, 2026.  He was 84.  His final days were spent at home with his loving wife, of 61 years, Joanne Vleuten (nee Vrolyk) and his daughter Lisa Ross (Gord).  He received many visits from beloved family and friends.  Harry fought cancer...

Carolyn Grace Whittington

Jan 12, 2026

          Carolyn Whittington peacefully passed on Monday January 12, 2026 at Secord Trails, Ingersoll, Ontario.  Born on May 20, 1952, she was the middle daughter of Helen Gregg (1983) and Peter Porchak (2006).

          Carolyn is survived by her husband Allan Whittington of Burgessville, son Christopher (Holly) of Ingersoll, and grandchildren Alexander and...

Helen E. M. Wakeford

Jan 11, 2026

          Helen Wakeford was born in Valens, Ontario on May 3, 1942, to Robert and Jessie Stalker.  Helen passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday January 11, 2026, at Woodstock Hospital.

          Helen is lovingly remembered by her son Paul Wakeford and his spouse Jodie; Cindy Dixon and her spouse Billy; and Penny...

Garry Joseph Fernand Plante

Jan 9, 2026

          It is with great sadness that the Plante family announces Garry F. Plante’s passing on Friday January 9, 2026.  Garry is survived by his loving wife, Annette Plante of 50 years, son Patrick Plante and daughter – in - law Karah Plante, beloved grandsons Logan Sopha and Preston Plante, and sister – in - law...

Owen Lee Barker

Jan 8, 2026

          Owen Lee Barker in his 73rd year, passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital surrounded by family on Thursday January 8th, 2026.

          He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Cheryl ‘Cheri’, his daughters Kimberly (Shawn), and Crystal (James), his grandchildren Cassidy (Theoreon), Alexis, Jaxson, and Emerson.  He will be missed...

Raymond Murray Simmons

Jan 7, 2026

          It is with heavy hearts the family of Raymond Simmons announces his sudden passing at home on January 7, 2026.

          Raymond will be missed by his daughter Jamie Caryn.  Ray was a wonderful, caring and loving Grandfather to his three granddaughters Jessie, Kathleen, and Elizabeth.  Great grandfather to Preston, Rayne, Alexa,...

James Ekins

Jan 7, 2026

          James Benjamin Ekins ‘Smokey’ passed away peacefully with family by his side at Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday January 7, 2026, in his 86th year.

          Born and raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Jim worked at Timberland Equipment for 42 years until his retirement in 2005.  He enjoyed hunting, conservation, the outdoors, bowling, and...

Michael Wayne Tilford

Jan 4, 2026

          Michael Tilford passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday January 4, 2026, at the age of 62.

          He was the loving husband of Brenda Kroll of Woodstock, cherished father of Chantelle Koehler, Stacey Koehler, and Branden Tilford.  He will be greatly missed by his brothers John (Jackie) Tilford, and...