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Summers, James “Jimmy” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, June 12, 2022 in his 68th year. Loving father of Alison(Shawn), Andrea and Nicholas. Dear brother of Judy Walker(John) of Calgary and Tim Summers(Rita) of Edmonton. Born in St. Thomas on August 22, 1954, son of the late Russell and…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Berneice Farquhar on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the age of 91. Berneice will forever be missed by Russell Farquhar, her loving husband of 71 years. Cherished by her dear children Ronald (Lorrie) Farquhar and Nancy Smith. Proud grandparent to Kerri (Steven) Lehouillier,…

NEZEZON, Katherine (July 3, 1949 – June 11, 2022) – Passed away, peacefully, at the V.O.N. – Sakura House Woodstock after a struggle with terminal illness, on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, (Kathy) Katherine (Barat) Nezezon, a longtime resident of Vienna, at the age of 72. Born in Harsany, Borsod, Hungary daughter of the late Ernest…

HOWEY, Robert (Bob) Gordon (February 18, 1923 – June 8, 2022) – It is with sadness that we the Howey family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and friend, Robert (Bob) Gordon Howey, surrounded by his loving family, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on June 8th, 2022, in…

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Help us honour Judy Fuller Saturday June 25th, 2022, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at 55866 Fourth Street, Straffordville. Celebration will be held in the backyard, masks are mandatory.

Harms, Peter of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 2, 2022 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Mary Anne (Goertzen) Harms. Dear father of Roxanne Zacharias(Bob) of RR#1, Aylmer and the late Rhonda Harms(1999). Loving grandfather of Jordan, Faith, Chloe, and Olivia. Brother of Diedrich(Judy), John(Mary), Abram(Anita) and Isaac(Lynne). Brother-in-law of Eva Harms and…

BREMER, MARGARET: September 5, 1931 – June 6, 2022. Margaret (Dykxhoorn) Bremer of St. Thomas, formerly of Aylmer, was promoted to her forever home in heaven on Monday, June 6, 2022 in her 91 st year. Predeceased by her husband Herman (2014), Brothers Tony, Louis, Dick & his wife Nellie, Sister-in-law Jane Devries and brothers-in-law…

Long, Helen of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, May 27, 2022 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Long(1982). Dear mother of Michael(Sheila) of London, Ken(Joan) of Forest, Irene Thompson(late D’arcy) of Lambton Shore, and Patrick(Marian) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Patrick, Justin,…

Terry, Mary Rose a longtime resident of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Terry(2001). Dear mother of Gary Terry(Sandy) of Delaware and Michael Terry(Stella) of R.R.#1, Belmont. Loving grandmother to Melissa(Mike), Christine(Dan) and Amanda(Michael). Proud great-grandma of Kayla.…

DeKraker, Tilly passed away peacefully at Extendicare on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Case DeKraker(2017). Loving mother of Robert DeKraker(Faye), Peter DeKraker, Randall DeKraker, Ben DeKraker and Linda Gould. Dear sister of Mike Slager(Carolyn) and Elsie Triemstra(Charlie). Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Dieleman, Maria Booy(Marinus), Eva Wiebenga, Marlene Van Ham(Bill) and brother-in-law Bob…

DeKraker, Rodger of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, May 22, 2022 in his 55th year. Beloved partner of Tracy(Hooks) Riley. Loving father of Dylan(Lauren), Missy(Austin), Grace Lounsbury(Kevin), and Adam and stepfather of Ashleigh(Josh), Justine, Brittany, and William. Dear grandfather of Quinn. Brother of Marianne VanGoor(Martin), Teresa Verkley(Jeff), Peter DeKraker(Sherry), Betty DeKraker(Chris Connolly),…

Celebration of Life for Shirley Skaftfeld Friends are invited to join the family at Kebbel’s Funeral Home, 119 Talbot St. East, on Sunday, June 12th at 1:00 pm to celebrate Shirley’s love of family, friends and, of course, the Toronto Blue Jays. Please consider coming with a memory to share, or a reflection on what…

SCHMELTZ, Larry Eugene (January 15, 1950 – May 18, 2022) – Peacefully, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, on May 18th, 2022, after a lengthy illness, our much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Larry Schmeltz passed away in his 73rd year. Loving husband of 51 years to Linda (Evans). Larry is survived by…

In loving memory of Winnifred (Winnie) Elizabeth HART (née Green/Bishop), April 4, 1938-May 13, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of James (Jim) Hart of London.  Loving mother of Robbie and Alex Bishop of London, Debbie and Norman Nankervis of South Porcupine, and Lynne Tambeau of St. Catharines. Cherished grandmother of Kate Nankervis…

HODGKIN – Merrilynn Louise (nee Whitney) of St Thomas passed away peacefully at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital with family at her side on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the age of 82.  Beloved wife of the late Murray Hodgkin (2016).  Merrilynn is survived by her loving children Cindy Fischer (Dirk) of Innisfil, children Tabitha…

Craig – William “Bill” of Valleyview Home, St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 13th, 2022 at the age of 98. Beloved husband of Rhea (Facey) (Allen) Craig and the late Marie (Sullivan) Craig. Dearly loved father of Larry Craig (Jane) and Anne Bailey. Cherished grandfather of…

Boyle, Neil of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Joan (Reynolds) Boyle for 57 years. Dear father of Dawn Wheeler(Rick) of Trenton, Kathy Ferris(Allan) of Aylmer and Nancy Boyle of Alexandria, Ontario. Loving grandfather of Zach and Brian. He was…

Bradley (Welter), Margaret Francis of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in her 102nd year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Bradley(2003) and the late Verne Welter(1988). Dear mother of Myrna Drummond(late Doug) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Carl Drummond(Angie) and Carletta Slaght(Brian). Great-grandmother of Colton(Kate) and Brody(Zoe) and…

Klassen, Sara of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Klassen(2015). Dear mother of Annie Neufeld(Peter) of Vauxhall, Alberta, Johnny Klassen(Lisa) of Mexico, Justina Kornelsen(Norman) of White Court, Alberta, Linda Wall(Dave) of Aylmer, Martha Bergen(Dave) of Aylmer and Neil Klassen(Lisa)…