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Trace Walker

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Walker, Trace James of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Monday, September 18, 2023 in his 24th year. Dearly loved son of Melissa(Irwin) and Mark Walker(Jennifer Fraser). He will be missed by his best friend and brother Wade and Maima Janet Irwin(late Tim). Uncle to Sylas. Also survived by a number…

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Joanne Ethelston

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Ethelston, Joanne of Eden passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 11, 2023 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Ethelston(2012). Dear mother of J. Douglas Ethelston and wife Susan of Benmiller. Loving grandmother of Enissa Falconer(Andy) and Tasha Verhoeve(Adam). Great-grandmother of Trent Falconer and Daryn Verhoeve. Also survived by her sister…

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Betty Moore

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Moore, Betty of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home on Monday, September 11, 2023 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Ray Edson Moore(2000). Dear mother of Cheryl Lehman(Ken), Patti Finlay of Windsor, Penni Moore of London, and Darrell Moore of London. Survived by a son-in-law Larry Grigg and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and…

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Melvin Van Lingen

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The family announces with sorrow his sudden death in North Bay, Wednesday January 4, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Son of the late Teake Van Lingen and of the late Anna Miedema Van Lingen. Beloved spouse of Gisèle Plante (née Ducharme). Loving father of David, Gary, Deborah and stepfather of Liz (Denis). Sadly…

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Ted Cole

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In his 101st year, Edward “Ted” Cole died peacefully on September 4, 2023. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Nora Cole, his brother and sister-in-law, Charles “Bill” and Doris Cole, sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Donald Scott; his nephews, Ronald Scott (Maureen), Larry Scott (Veronica, deceased) and Paul Cole; his great-nephew Brian Scott. Ted…

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Ruth Steele

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Steele, Ruth of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in her 89th year. Dear wife of Eric Steele. Loving mother of Bob Steele(Karen Van Pelt) of St. Thomas, Kathy Learn(Dave) of Aylmer, Joe Steele of Lyons and Aileen Valiquette(Gord) of Orillia. Grandmother…

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Sarah Chilcott

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Chilcott, Sarah of Brownsville passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in her 40th year. Beloved wife of Jason McEown. Dear mother of Jaelyn, Jocelyn, Sarenah and grandmother of Rylee. Loving daughter of Danny and Susan Chilcott. Daughter-in-law of Cheryl and Alvin McEown. Granddaughter of Brenda Chilcott(late Jim), Ruth…

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Mary Klassen

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Klassen, Mary of Aylmer passed away peacefully in her 82nd year at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on March 27th, 1942.  Our hearts rejoice that she is reunited in glory with our dad, Abe (2019), her mom and dad, Jacob and Maria(Reimer) Klassen, her sister Neta…

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Betty Stover

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Stover, Betty Anne of Kingsmill passed away at Terrace Lodge on Friday, September 1, 2023 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Stover(2019).  Dear mother of Ken Stover(Mary).  Loving grandmother of Beth(Bob), Tony, Sarah(Rob), Stephanie(Mike) and great-grandmother of Alexis, Faye and Taylor. Much loved sister of Norma Potter and sister-in-law of Marlene…

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Joanne Oostrom

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Oostrom, Joanne of Port Burwell passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Bill Oostrom. Dear mother of Albert Oostrom(Kim) of St. Thomas, Willy Oostrom(Brenda) of Glencoe, James Oostrom of Glencoe and Lisa Moosberger(Tony) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Theresa, Haley, Bryanna(Shane), Jonathan and great-grandmother of…

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Angela Louise (Lindsay) Lounsbury

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April 13, 1970 – August 24, 2023 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Louise (Lindsay) Lounsbury after a lengthy battle with illness on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (TDMH) at the age of 53 years. Beloved wife and best friend of…

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Jacob Wiebe

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At the age of 79 years old, Jacob ‘Jake’ Wiebe went into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Jacob was born on August 8, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico and with family by his side he passed away on August 24, 2023 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Jake is survived by…

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Jim Chambers

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Chambers, James Darrin “Jim” of Woodstock passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in his 59th year. Beloved husband of Darcy Ralf. Son of Norma(Quick) Chambers of Aylmer and the late James Chambers(1994). Loving father of Jimmy Chambers, Brandon Chambers, Skyler-Rose Schepiel(Ryan), Cory Chambers, Matthew Morrison(Sarah), Beth-Anne Morrison(Jamie), Max Moes and Dominic Gloin(Chandelle). Dear brother…

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Max “Bud” Gavey

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Max “Bud” Morgan Gavey Oct. 2, 1940 – Aug. 15, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Bud passed away on August 15, 2023, after a very short stay at KGH. While Bud recently battled a serious, and sometimes painful, affliction his passing was quiet, without pain, all while being held and…

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Dorothy Versnick

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Versnick, Dorothy of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Andre “Andy” Versnick(2014). Dear mother of Danny Versnick(Melissa), the late Michael Versnick(2020), David Versnick and Laurie Wilson(Todd) all of Aylmer. Loving Mimi of Daryl(Gabrielle), Heather(Jamie), Dustin(Jacklyn), Brenden, Rayah, Devin and Matthew. Great-Mimi of Jordan,…

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Bob Fulton

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Fulton, Robert Futcher “Bob” – Of Aylmer, ON, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Joan Fulton. Dearly loved father of Leslie Fulton (Wilson), Brent Fulton (Barbara), and John Fulton (Kimberly). Beloved stepfather to Kim Woodford, Kathy Robinson, Robert Gagen, and Kelly Vanderlee. He was incredibly proud of…

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Bob Ireland

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Ireland, (Bob) Robert Harry (March 25, 1928 – August 13, 2023) Passed away, peacefully, after a long and well lived life, (Bob) Robert H. Ireland, a resident of Tillsonburg Retirement Residence and formerly of Port Burwell, at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on August 13th, 2023, at the age of 95. Bob was born in Woodstock,…

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Dina Vanden Brandt

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Vanden Brandt, Alberdina “Dina” passed away at her residence, Elgin Manor on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Vanden Brandt(2002). Dear mother of Mary Ferguson of Dorchester and James Vanden Brandt(Deb) of Dorchester. Loving grandmother of Jillian, Josie(Keaton), Stephanie(Matt), Justin(Jessica) and Brett. Sister of Ben Josten(late Maria) and Riet…

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Margaretha Peters

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Peters, Margaretha passed away at her residence, Terrace Lodge on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was 87 years old. Beloved wife of the late John W. Peters. Loving mother of Jake(Anna), Abe(Sara), John(Tina), Eva Penner(John), Lisa Friesen(Neil), Maria Rempel(John), Pancho(Tina), and David. Sister of Cornelius Peters(Maria) and Dave Peters(Sara). Also survived by 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren,…

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Shirley Carroll

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Carroll, Shirley of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, August 4, 2023 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Scott Carroll(2012). Dear mother of Becky Piccinin(George) of Belmont, Cherie Hall(Duncan) of Port Bruce, Kelly Luciani(Pete) of Tillsonburg and Tim Carroll(Agnes) of Barry’s Bay. Loving grandmother of Chris Hampton(Tanya), Kim Ladell(Jeff), Mathew Ward(Laura),…

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