OBITUARIES

In memory of loved ones

Frank Hochstenbach

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Hochstenbach, Frank of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, March 21, 2025 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta (Versteegen) Hochstenbach (2017). Dear father of Frank Hochstenbach (Kelly) of Cambridge. Loved by his grandchildren Jared and Mackenzie. He will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in…

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Grace Weesjes

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Weesjes, Grace  peacefully with all of her family by her side, Grace went home to be with her Lord at her home in Aylmer on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was 64 years old. Beloved wife of Albert Weesjes for 43 years. Dear mother of Danielle Burgsma(Jordan) of Hamilton, Nicole Weesjes(Gerry) of Aylmer, Jolene Tang(Vuong) of…

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Tom Robinson

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Robinson, Thomas Allen “Tom” passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Aylmer Retirement Residence on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Clara(Ens) Robinson(2003). Dear father of Jeff Robinson(Nancy) of  Aylmer, Jim Robinson(Joan) of Rockton, Wayne Robinson(Cindy) of Cambridge, Cindy Sproul(Rusty) of Aylmer and Kathy Austin(Adam)…

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Goldwin James Emerson “Goldie”

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Aug. 2, 1931 – March 13, 2025 Goldwin Emerson passed away peacefully at 93. His family is grateful for the compassion and exemplary care at Valleyview Nursing Home, St. Thomas, Ontario. Goldie was predeceased by parents, Samuel and Etta Pearl (nee. Hunter); siblings, Raymond, Glen, and Hilda Emerson; brothers-in-law, Albert and David Hedley; son, Kevin;…

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Iva Benner

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Benner, Iva Gertrude formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Extendicare Port Stanley on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Benner(2002). Loving mother of Doug(late Cindy) of Aylmer, Bill(Karen) of Aylmer and Darlene McIntee(John) of Blenheim. Dear grandmother of Scott, Wayne, Tracy, James(Heather), Andrew(Danielle) and Cody. Also survived by a number…

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Rhonda Odanski

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Odanski, Rhonda of Aylmer passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in her 68th year. Dear mother of Jessica Wilson(Herman Krahn) of Aylmer and cherished Nana of Rylee(Rick) and Ryan(Megan). Sister of Doug Sprague(Barb), Trudy Bradt(Bob), Shirley Watters(Bill) and twin brother Robert Sprague(Cindy). She will be missed by a number of…

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Phyllis Howey

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Howey, Phyllis formerly a longtime resident of Aylmer, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Elgin Manor on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was 88 years old. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Howey(2022) for over 63 years. Loving mother of the late Richard Howey(2022)(Cathy), Nancy Miedema(Rick) of St. Thomas and Kevin Howey(Rhonda) of…

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Marlene Van Gurp

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The Lord in His mercy and grace, in His appointed time and providence has taken to Himself, Marlene Van Gurp, peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Harry Van Gurp and the late Arnold Van Dyken(2003). Dear mother of Lisa Westendorp(Herman) of Aylmer, Scott Van Dyken(Caroline) of Luverne, Minnesota,…

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Simone Vandenbilcke

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Vandenbilcke, Raymonde Margaret “Simone” formerly of Aylmer passed away at Dorchester Terrace on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Prosper Vandenbilcke(2016) and the late Andre Jacobs(1974). Dear mother of the late Willy Jacobs(2020)(Noreen), the late Eric Jacobs(2023)(Cathy Van Damme), Brenda Cole(Allan) of Thamesford and Randy Jacobs(Rina) of Wingham. Loving grandmother of…

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Erwin Hofmann

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1931 – 2025 HOFMANN, Erwin – Erwin passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge in Tillsonburg, surrounded by his loving daughters Janet, Doris, and Mary, on Monday, March 3, 2025, a week shy of his 94th birthday. Predeceased by his loving wife, Mary (2010), parents Ewald and Berta, brother Kurt, grandsons Thomas Beech and Kurt Racki,…

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Sean McCormick

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McCORMICK, Sean P. of Aylmer, ON, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in his 59th year. Born in Toronto, ON, November 27, 1966, son of Gerald “Gerry” McCormick and the late Sharon (née Grondin) McCormick (2022). Beloved husband of Charlene Goodyear. Cherished father of Cheyenne Fehr (Darin). Loved brother of Michael…

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Abe Loewen

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Loewen, Abe of Eden passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 23, 2025 in his 59th year. Beloved husband of Linda(Friesen) Loewen. Dear father of Shelby Loewen(Nathayot) of Kirkland Lake, Aaron Loewen of Aylmer, Hannah Loewen of Aylmer and step-father of Jessy Redekop(Annie) of Aylmer. He will be missed by his granddaughter Lydia, sister Margaret…

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Gabriel Van De Wiele

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(1920 – 2025)  Gabriel Van De Wiele was born in Ninove, Belgium on April 25, 1920.  In 1928, Gabe along with his mother Victoria and father Richard and brother Victor came to Canada, settling in the Chatham, Ontario area, where the family worked in sugar beets, before moving to tobacco country in Norfolk County. They…

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Jacob Drenth

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Peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware, Ontario on Monday, February 17, 2025, Jacob Drenth, formerly of Aylmer, in his 93rd year. Fondly remembered by his sister Janet McIntyre and brother John Drenth (Doreen) and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Chris Drenth and his sister Geertje. As per Jacob’s wishes cremation has taken place.…

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Nancy Chevalier

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Chevalier, Nancy of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Chevalier(November 30, 2024). Cherished sister of Bill Berry(Tina) of Aylmer. Dear stepmother of Ken Chevalier of Windsor and Jillian Porter(Josh) of London. She will be missed by her grandchildren Samantha, Michael, Ollie, Hudson and…

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Betty McNea

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McNEA – Elizabeth “Betty” Louise (nee Miles) of St. Thomas passed away peacefully, with family by her side at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 66.  She is survived by her children David Mills (Sabrina) and Stacey Mills (Bobby Tancredi); grandchildren Madison, Taylor, Mackenzie, Dylan, Brady and…

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Ann Hiemstra

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Hiemstra, Ann of Aylmer passed away into glory to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side at her residence on Friday, February 21, 2025 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Henry Hiemstra. Dear mother of Terry Hiemstra(Freda) of Brownsville, Chris Hiemstra(Christy) of Aylmer, and Wendy Dieleman(Sam) of London. Cherished grandmother…

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Bob Sterenberg

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Sterenberg, Bob of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Dena(Van Harn) Sterenberg(2022). Bob is survived by his daughter Diana, granddaughters Stephanie(Andrew) and Amanda(Brandon) and his great-grandchildren Louis and Holland. Dear brother of Jennie Veldboom (Arnold). Special thanks to Meca Hoogstra…

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Annemarie Korevaar

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Annemarie Korevaar passed away with her family by her side on Feb. 11, 2025 at the age of 59. Love was given and very much received by her husband Teus, children Jan(Kenley), Petra(Greg), Karin(Max), Marja(Caleb), Tessie(Josh), Romi and Kristy, and grandchildren Tyce, Mariska, Naomi, Joanna, Poppy, and Kasey. She was born in Noordeloos, The Netherlands,…

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Christopher Lenehan

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Lenehan, Christopher of Springfield passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Michelle(Demelo) Lenehan.  Loving father of Riley, Corey and Tegan. Dear son of Gerald and Deborah(Baird) Lenehan of London and brother of Michelle. Son-in-law of Dolores and Caesar Demelo. Brother-in-law of Anne(Doug), Dolores(John), Jennifer(Kevin) and Jorge. He will…

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