OBITUARIES

Reska, Erna of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in her 92nd year surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Hans Reska (2013) and dear mother of John Reska and wife Johanna of Aylmer. Cherished and loving grandmother of Melanie (Steve) of Aylmer…

Thomas Alfred Barry Pinch, age 89, passed away on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. He was born in Collingwood on July 2nd, 1932 to the late Tom and Anne (Weatherall) Pinch. On February 20th, 1954 he was united in marriage to Vivian Laur. They were married for 67 years until Barry’s death. Barry grew up…

NEWELL, Dorothy Grace (nee Biden) (June 11, 1925 – February 9, 2022) – Dorothy Grace Newell died peacefully at home in Tillsonburg, on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, at the age of 96, surrounded by her 6 children. She is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Charles Robert (Bob) Newell (2014), her son-in-law Wayne June…

Geldhof, Roger Hendrick Joseph of Vienna passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on February 10, 2022 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Angie (Klassen) Geldhof and the late Nelly (Lamers) Geldhof(1994). Dear father of Mary Yates(Jim Vandenbor), Jack Geldhof(Kellie) and stepfather of Shawn, Selena and Venessa. Grandfather of Brad Yates, Kyle Yates,…

Haayema, “Dick” Dirk of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Sally (Hooghiem) Haayema. Dear father of Tony(Ann) of Port Bruce, Andy(Brenda) of Aylmer, Rick(Nell) of Eden and Jeff(Trish) of Manitoulin Island. Loving grandfather of  Scott(Ashley), Brandon(Hilda), Aaron(Erin), Gareth(Hannah), Zach, Samantha(Greg), Alyssa(Kevin) and…

It is with profound sadness, the family announces that Leo Aspden has passed away in his 81st year, peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn(Bouck) Aspden and his sons Ron and Randy(Mary Jo). He was adored by his grandchildren Amanda, Brandy, Cameron and Branden…

Wiebe, Margaret of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 7, 2022 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Johan Wiebe(2020). She will be missed by a number of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and close friends. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico on May 24, 1949, daughter of the late Jacob and Margaretha Unger. Due to COVID-19…

Wood, Berniece Norma of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 5, 2022 in her 94th year. Wife of the late Bill Wood(1998). Dear mother of Bradley Wood of Aylmer and Bonnie Dowson(Bill) of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by her sons Brian and Barry Wood and her sister Leota Noels. Mother-in-law of Linda…

Wieler – Frank Klassen of Aylmer, passed away on Friday, February 4th, 2022 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of Michelle (VanAcker) Wieler and loved father of Janice Wieler (Scott). Dear brother of Richard (Marg), Pete (Louise), Net, Elizabeth Giesbrecht (Denis), Judy Krahn (Henry) and Benjamin and brother in-law of Brian (Carol) VanAcker, Larry…

Robert Francis O’Brien, born February 5th, 1937; passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on January 30th, 2022, at 84 years of age. He is survived by his beloved children, Terry (Theresa), Todd (Lori), and Shelly; but his pride and joy were his grandchildren, Quinn (Cassandra), Lexi (Greg), Delayna (Tyler), Hudson (Meghan), and Bennett…

Janet McBride  October 25, 1943 – January 28, 2022 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Janet McBride, on Friday, January 28th, 2022, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Loving wife and best friend to Alan for 45 years. Beloved mother to Mark (Kathy), Kristina (Shane), Cathy and Christopher. Daughter…

Isabel Teresa Toth, peacefully at her residence of Valleyview Home, St. Thomas in her 98th year on Monday, January 24, 2022 with her family by her side.  Beloved wife of the late Leslie Toth Sr (2010). Beloved mother of Leslie Toth Jr and Jarmila Pazitny of London, Larry Toth and wife Bonnie of New West…

Thiessen, Peter of Aylmer passed away at Beattie Manor on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Margaret Thiessen and the late Anna (Wiebe) Thiessen. Dear father of Robert Thiessen(Lisa) and Rose Thiessen and stepfather of the late Werner Wiebe, Yolanda Bueckert(John), Steven Wiebe(Elma) and Eddie Wiebe(Delilah). Loving grandfather of Solomon, Samuel, Aiden, Destiny, Nixon, Oakley…

Kristoff, Frederick Mathias of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Martin) Kristoff(2014) and dear father of Wayne Kristoff and wife Mary Ann of London, Karen Palmer and husband Dave of  Aylmer and Wendy Hiepleh and husband Wayne…

VAN DE MUNT, Jorden (1926-2022) Passed away peacefully, at Maple Manor Long Term Care, Tillsonburg on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 95. Born on April 1, 1926, in Barneveld, Holland to the late Cornelis Van de Munt and late former Gerritje Van Ee. Jorden immigrated to Canada in 1951 with his late…

Sullivan, Larry Thomas of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his wife Margaret by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 14, 2022 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Stephens) Sullivan for 60 years. Dear brother-in-law of Roy Stephens(Brenda). Loving uncle to Lisa Plaquet(Brian), Rob Stephens(Rebecca) and great-uncle of Brandon, Erin, Holly,…

Shackelton, Ethel passed away peacefully at home in Belmont on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was 81 years old. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Shackelton(2011). Dear mother of Gordon Shackelton and Dan Shackelton. Predeceased by her brother Harley Knott(2017). She will be missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many…

Hovius, Helen was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Valleyview Home in her 83rd year after a courageous and long battle with Parkinson’s. Helen will be missed and remembered by her siblings Theresa Poortinga, John Hovius (Beth), Sadie Oldewening (Arnold), Ben Hovius (Pat), and Freda McCallum, as well as her…

John (Jack) Walter BALL  November 26, 1926 – January 11, 2022  It is with sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of John Walter Ball, at the age of 95, at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital.  Jack was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Ball.  He will be dearly missed by his son Dr.…