Obituaries

Edward George Stan, born March 26, 1935, left us peacefully on October 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was loved by his late wife, Sylvia Stan (nee Meyer) (February 16, 2022). He was the treasured father of David (Cathy) Stan, Kevin (Marcy) Stan, and Lisa (Vance) Delaurier. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ed was the son of Elena (nee Bancui) and George Stan, who raised him along with 10 siblings in Dysart, Saskatchewan. Ed had many accomplishments throughout the years. He was an incredible entrepreneur, owning a successful… Read complete obituary here.

Marlene Preiss passed on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in her 84th year, at the home of her sister, Wilma Preiss Boughtflower, in Woodstock, Ontario. A longtime resident of Toronto, Marlene had been living with her sister in Woodstock since the start of the covid pandemic in March 2020. Marlene will be tremendously missed by her sister, Wilma; her niece, Tanya Boughtflower and her husband Sean Walker and grand-niece Sophia Walker; her nephew Timothy Boughtflower and his wife Amanda Boughtflower, and her grand-nephews Jacob and Noah Boughtflower; the remaining ‘Cats’, and friends both near and far. After successful careers with the… Read complete obituary here.

Passed away peacefully at home in Chelsey Park Retirement Community on October 6, 2022 at the age of 97. While she will be missed by all, we are thankful that she is again in the arms of her beloved husband of 38 years, the late Kenneth Allen Pollard (1984). Cherished mother of Doug Pollard of BC, Ross (Joanne) Pollard of CA, Jim (Pat) Pollard of BC, Judith Edmison of BC, John Pollard of BC, Teresa and Dean Streefkerk of London. Adored grandma of (13) and great grandma to (12). Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Eileen Walsh and the late Lester… Read complete obituary here.

At her home, surrounded by her children on Thursday, August 18, 2022, Eva Helen DeMarco of London, formerly of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Happy DeMarco (2021). Loving mother of Donald DeMarco of Niagara Falls, Christina and Daniel Boone of London, and David DeMarco of Stevensville. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Adams, Elizabeth Woodgate, Lisa, Sarah, and the late Kelly (2013) Boone, Rory, Jonathan, and Timothy DeMarco and 11 beautiful great-grandchildren. Respecting Eva’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private celebration of her life will held at the family cottage… Read complete obituary here.

Helen Elizabeth Putherbough passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at North Lambton Lodge in Forest on July 31, 2022.  Liz was born in London, Ontario on July 22, 1940. Predeceased by mother Helen Eby (Ashman) Fielding and father Spencer Franklin Fielding. Liz taught for 31years at St Mary’s DCVI. In this role she touched and influenced many lives. She will be remember fondly by her students. She was also an avid gardener (lifetime member of the Grand Bend Horticultural Society and Trillium Award Winner), artist, florist and cake decorator. She is survived by loving husband Robert Putherbough, her children… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, July 21, 2022 of London, at the age of 84. Cherished and devoted wife of Real Trepanier for over 63 years. Proud mother of Louise and John Bryans and Robert Trepanier and Paula Tyers. Adored grandma of Nathan, Sean, Julianne, Michel, Nicholas, and Brandon. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Cremation & Celebrations, Arva (519-963-4003). Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.

I’ve been reading the obituaries for many years, always checking for mine, as Lesu did. Finally, today is the day! On the eve of Saturday, July 16, 2022 I chartered the last flight of my spectacular 87 years here on earth. I may no longer be with you but my undying love endures for and with my son Michael (Janice), my daughter Patti (Brian), my son Peter, grandchildren Breehan, Matthew, Nathan, Jacob, Melissa, Kathryn, their partners as well as my great grandchildren Sofia, Blake, Aidem and Ben. My heart is also with my sister-in-law Ange Wenechuk. I shared some very… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at Onieda Long-term Care Home, Southwold on July 2, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Moody (1973). Cherished mother of Christina Stamarski (Dale), Cheryl Towle (Steve), Ira (Mary Foster); Calvin (Marlene Rushton), Shawn (Monica). Loving grandmother and great grandmother of many. Fondly remembered by sisters Ellen Fierbach, Velma Cooke, Shirley Carnegie. Missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by daughters Marilyn Hohner (Paul), Carol Barnaby (Percy), and Dianne Moody and son Alan Lyle (Mary Blackwell), sister Mary Ransom and brother Gerald Dobbs. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Interment Exeter Cemetery.  Donation to Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.