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Beverly Dark

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Beverly Ann Dark passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with her dear friend and partner Keith Standen at her side. She was in her 80th year. Beverly is predeceased by her parents Lena(McKibbin) and Francis Dark, her sister Loreen(Dark) and brother-in-law Roger Vandierendonck. She is survived by her nephews…

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Johnny Verougstraete

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Verougstraete, Johnny Danny passed away at L.H.S.C – Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 64. Loved father of Shawna Caron (Lee) and grandfather of Everley. Beloved son of Solange (Swaenepoel) and late Firmin Verougstraete. Dear brother of Ron (Sandra), Vivian Claessens (Bill), Ken (Shelley) and Randy (Tracey). Beloved and ardent…

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Albert Reynaert

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With love in his heart until the very end, Albert Reynaert passed away peacefully on July 21st, at the age of 76 surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on July 7th, 1948 and he grew up in Aylmer. He was a devoted husband for 54 years to his “pretty woman” Margaret…

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Rose Mary Ballantyne

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Ballantyne, Rose Mary Kathleen of Sarnia passed away at Bluewater Health on July 20, 2024, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Rev. Donald Ballantyne. Loving Super-Mom of Trevor (Cathy) of Newmarket, Chad (Sandra) of Barrie, Kaj (Libby) of Huntsville and Sarah of Barrie. Loving Grandma of Connory, Caedda and Keelan, Mckinley, Elianna and Chloe. …

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Susan Dyck

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Dyck, Susan formerly of Aylmer passed away at her residence Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late David Dyck(2009). Dear mother of Mary Lalonde(Harvey) of Point Edward, Peter Dyck(Kerri) of Aylmer and the late David Dyck Jr. Loving nana of Tyler, Caitlin, Abigail, Keegan and Avery…

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Helen Chivers

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Helen Chivers  January 9, 1930 – July 21, 2024 Mom has been given the peace she has wanted for so long.  Mom passed away at her home in Maple Manor, Tillsonburg, in her 95th year, on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd and her son Lloyd (“Butch”).  Helen is survived…

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Virginia Hargrave

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Hargrave, Virginia of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Dear twin sister of Steve Hargrave of Aylmer. Predeceased by her sister Patricia Pye. Born in Owen Sound, Ontario on April 7, 1956, daughter of the late John and Marion(Lemon) Hargrave. Virginia worked at…

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Donald Fortey

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FORTEY, Donald Earl passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Husband of Cathie Fortey (nee McCaw). Loving father of Brenda, Lisa, and Debbie (predeceased), and son-in-law Kevin. Also survived by step-sons Brent McCaw (Katina) and Dean McCaw (Charlene). Much loved grandpa to Jake (Vanessa), Charissa (Andrew), Dominic…

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Karen Gillard

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Karen Gillard October 18, 1957-May 29, 2024 A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 4:00pm-9:00pm at the Watson Porter Pavilion, located at Fanshawe Conservation Area, 1424 Clarke Rd, London.

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Margaret Hornsby

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Hornsby, Margaret Anne of Aylmer passed away with her family by her side peacefully at home on July 17, 2024 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Richard “Dick” Brown. Dear mother of Lorie McMillan(Craig) of Tillsonburg, Lisa Conroy(Allan) of Vancouver, B.C., step-mother of Virginia Brown(Richard) and Wayne Brown. She will be missed by her grandchildren Hannah and…

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Wanda Kapogines

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Wanda Kapogines of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 78. She was the cherished sister of Mike Kapogines (the late Betty) of Aylmer, and the beloved aunt of Kelly Garrod (Mike) of Aylmer, Karen Hunt (Keith) of Aylmer, and Peter Kapogines (Brenda) of Calgary, Alberta. Wanda will…

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Betty Hermsen

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HERMSEN, Betty Lou of Springfield passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 15, 2024 in her 64th year. Survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert Hermsen. Mother of Amanda (Sébastien), Julie, and Connie (Kyle). Grandmother to McKenna, Abigail, and Cédric. Survived by…

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Keith “Fox” Kennedy

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In loving memory of Keith “Fox” Kennedy, who passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Keith was born in 1938 in Huntsville but lived the majority of his life in Belmont. He started his career in construction and then taught high school with Thames Valley District School Board.  He was a devoted husband to his beloved…

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Fred Dean

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Dean, Fred of Tillsonburg passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 8, 2024 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Delores Vandendriessche(2011) and husband of the late Marjorie (Beckman)Dean(1975).  Loving father of Cindy Irving(Chuck) of Nova Scotia and step-father of Diane Lazenby(Ken) of Aylmer. Brother of Elaine. Grandfather of Patricia, Ryan…

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Stephanie Hannah

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Hannah, Stephanie passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in her 68th year surrounded by her family. Dear mother to Erin Hannah(Sean Miller), Brooke Heath(Mike), and loving step-mom to Lisa Volekaert(late Michael Alexander) and Melissa Lander(Rob). Devoted and caring sister to Maureen Stover(Rick). Beloved life partner and best friend of the late John…

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Joan Buchner

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Buchner, Joan of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday July 6, 2024 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Gerald Buchner. Dear mother of Janice Vandenwyngaert and husband Steve, Julie Bossuyt and husband Craig and Jody Smith. Loving grandmother of Amanda, Stephanie, Jackie, Garrett, Katie, Nathan, Adam, Courtney and Taylor.…

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Max Zavitz

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Zavitz,  Maxwell “Max” of St. Thomas passed away at Royal Oak Senior Living, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce(Karr) Zavitz(2010). Dear father of Norm(late Darlene) of Belmont, Rick(Karen) of Pueblo West, Colorado, Greg(Jennifer) of Taber, Alberta and father-in-law of Rose of St. Thomas.  He will be…

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Henry Ten Hoor

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Ten Hoor, Henry of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Monday, July 1, 2024 in his 90th year. Dear husband of Norma Jean(Anderson) Ten Hoor. Treasured father of Heidi(Chris) and loving grandpa of Ella, Megan and Mylee. He is survived by his brother Martin Tenhor, sister-in-law Nelda…

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Wayne Goddeeris

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GODDEERIS, Wayne of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side after a courageous battle with cancer, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Angyal) Goddeeris. Dear father of Naomi MacNaughton (Michael) and Shawn Goddeeris (Meghan Scott). He will…

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Gizella Angyal

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Angyal, Gizella passed away peacefully at Extendicare Port Stanley on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Angyal(1973) and Istvan Angyal(2010). Dear mother of Dennis(Louise) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Natalia(Mark), Julia(Nicholas) and Tyler(Rochelle) and great-grandmother of Ethan. Predeceased by her son Donald(July 1, 2023) and her…

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