OBITUARIES

Macdonald, Carolyn of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, January 9, 2023 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late John A. “Jack” Macdonald(2001). Loving mother of John Macdonald(Michele Frappier) of Port Stanley. Proud grandmother of Jeffery Macdonald(Jessie), Devon Macdonald(Trista) and Brooklyn Dalby(Dallas). Great-grandmother…

Russell, Frances of Aylmer passed away at her residence, Terrace Lodge on Monday, January 9, 2023 in her 85th year. Loving mother of Cristina Russell(Dave Underhill), Ronald Russell, late Norman Russell(2018) and Tina Russell.  Born in Brantford, Ontario on August 29, 1938, daughter of the late John and Mildred McGuinnis. Frances operated Apollo Valley Golf…

Cottrell, Judy of London passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in her 71st year. Dear mother of Julie Bugler(Billy) of London. Loving grandmother of Justin Long, Hailey Ann Bugler and Shane Bugler.  She will be missed by her brother Larry Neville(Mary), Aunt Vera Reynaert and Uncle Frank…

Wilson, Marlene of Kitchener and formerly of Aylmer passed away at her residence, Trinity Village on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late George Wilson(2003). Dear mother of John Wilson and wife Deb of Aylmer,  Kim Collins and husband Tim of Kitchener and Kelly Kirk and husband Michael of Alma. Loving grandmother…

Martin Fabi November 1, 1942 – January 5, 2023 Beloved husband of Katherine (Mergler) Fabi. Dear father of Randy Fabi and wife Krystyn, Greg Fabi and wife Leigh and Ryan Fabi. Loving grandfather of Chris, Marlowe, Marcus, Mitchell and Morgan. Loving brother of Katharina (Fabi) Graef and husband John. Also survived by several nieces and…

Shaw, Kenneth George of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Cox) Shaw and dear father of Tom Shaw. Brother of Virginia Weber (John) of Aylmer. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.  Born in Tillsonburg Ontario on March…

SILVERTHORN – Barbara Joyce (Hutchings) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Joyce Silverthorn of St. Thomas at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at the age of 86. Dearly loved wife of 62 years of the late William Wesley Silverthorn (2021). Dearly loved mother of Fred…

Yeoman, Kenneth John Kenneth John Yeoman of Aylmer, formally of London and Belmont in his 80th year, passed peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Monday, January 2, 2023 following many years of medical issues, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Margaret, daughters Jacquie and husband…

Gail Frances Walker We know that you wanted to spend Christmas with us, but God wanted you more.   Surrounded by her girls Karyn, Kelly, Taylor & Mackenzie, Christmas lights and Christmas music our beloved Mom and Amma passed away peacefully at home following a most admirable and year long battle with cancer on Wednesday,…

Hawley, Hazel Margaret of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in her 98th year. Dear mother of Darlene Edwards(Jim) of Dresden, David Hawley of Aylmer and Russell Hawley of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Michelle, Faith, Mike, Jeff and Trevor. Also survived by a number of great-grandchildren,…

Joannides, Theodora ‘Dora” (Kalalides) of St Thomas, ON was peacefully taken into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior at her residence, on Saturday, December 31st, 2022, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Theocharis “Theo” Joannides and loved mother of Jonathan Joannides and his wife Rebecca and cherished Yiayia of…

COLIN STANHOPE RIDGWELL MARCH 1, 1931 – DECEMBER 23, 2022 Peacefully at Terrace Lodge Nursing Home, Aylmer on Friday December 23, 2022, Colin Stanhope Ridgwell formerly of Tillsonburg passed away. Predeceased by Ruth and Nellie and friends Vonda and Betty. Loving father to Shirley (Rick) Antonissen, Wanda (Charles) Whitesell, Ellen (the late Doug) Towne and…

WIEBE, WILLIAM of Aylmer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his residence at Elgin Manor in his 87th year. He is survived by his son Albert (Annie), daughters Mary Carty (Brian), Edna Verbruggen (Rene), Linda Loewen (John) and the mother of their children, Aganetha Wiebe (Klassen), several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also survived…

Jacqueline Louise Kinsey 1967 – 2022 Jacqueline Louise Kinsey, at the age of 55 years was called Home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday December 20, 2022 from LHSC –Victoria Hospital, London, ON with her loving husband of 14 years Michael by her side. Loving step-mother to Missina Germain and…

Armstrong, Dr. Bruce Parkin of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 16, 2022 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Armstrong(2012). Dear father of Bruce Armstrong of Aylmer. Loved by his grandchildren Cole(Savannah) and Blayne(James). Proud great-grandpa of Jaxson and Harper. Predeceased by his brothers Jack and…

SWARTMAN, Robert “Bob”: Bob passed away at his residence in Aylmer, Ontario, on Thursday, December 15, 2022, in his 87th year, following a brief illness. Beloved husband of the late Anita (Farrow) Swartman; loving father of Kellie, Leslie (Nick) and Christopher (Angela); and dear grandpa of Shawn, Jed and Jack. He was predeceased by his…

Nancy Louise Taylor September 10, 1953 – December 15, 2022 Taylor-Nancy Louise (Van Patter) Taylor passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2022 with the love of her life for 33 years at her side.  Nancy leaves behind her husband Bill Taylor, her son Will Humphrey and his wife Jenn Tuer and their…

ALICE FAY GRIGG  Peacefully, at Caressant Care Nursing Home in St. Thomas on Monday, December 12, 2022, Alice Fay Grigg, formerly of Vienna, passed away at the age of 76 years.  Dear sister of Leta Crossett of London, Marylee Tupper (Wayne) of Straffordville and Larry Grigg of Vienna.  Alice is also survived by her many…

Don Johnson 1928 – 2022 Johnson, Donald Alfred (Don), of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on December 12, 2022 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty(James) Johnson (2019). Dear father of the late Brad Johnson(1973), Mark Johnson(Heather), Darryl Johnson(Betty), Dean Johnson(Darlene), Marlene Hornby(Allan) and Kelly Venner(Greg). Loving grandmother…