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Colleen Stoner

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STONER, Colleen of Elmira formally of Springfield passed away at Kitchener Hospital August 1, 2024 in her 86th year. Predeceased by husband Tom. Loving mother of Brian and wife Lynn and grandmother to Harlow. She will be missed by her sisters Kay Haines and Jody Pustka, as well as several nieces and nephews. Cremation has…

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Liz McKenna

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McKenna, Elizabeth “Liz” of Aylmer peacefully went to be with her Lord at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Gardner McKenna. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Angie Scott(Rick) of Aylmer and Tracy Cathers-Hicks(Joe Gale) of Lake City, Florida. Loving grandma of Olivia(David Purnell),…

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Russell Swinton

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Swinton, Russell of Port Stanley passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Diane(Terpstra) Swinton. Dear step-father of Bryanna(Shane), Jonathan and grandfather of Bryn and Sawyer. He will be missed by his sister Lizbeth(Stewart), brother John(Kathleen) and a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Glasgow, Scotland…

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John Young

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Young, John of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his 81st year. He will be missed by his sisters Mary Beech(late Harry) of Ridgetown and Janice Barlow(Bob) of St. Thomas. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on August 4, 1943, much loved son…

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Bob Hosie

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Hosie, Robert “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Carol(Sturgis) Hosie. Dear father of Chuck Hosie of Sarasota, Florida and Sherry Booy(Murray) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Tyler(Michelle), Trevor, Chad(Stephanie), Paige(Carl), Matthew(Mackenzie) and proud great-grandfather of Claire and James. Also survived by sisters June Todd,…

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Isaac Thiessen

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Thiessen, Isaac of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on July 26, 2024 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Brenda(Bos) Thiessen. Loving father of Jennifer Thiessen(Mike) of St. Thomas, Robert Thiessen(Heidi) of Grimsby and Angela Dyck(Heinie) of Arthur. Step-father of Curtis Mitton of St. Thomas and Jenifer Mitton of London. He will be missed…

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Barb Gray

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Gray, Barbara Jean of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Frank Gray. Dear mother of Christine Gray of Aylmer. Predeceased by her brother John D. Bradford(Jeannette). Grandmother to Tyler and Bradley. Also survived by a nephew Craig Bradford. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario…

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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), and two sisters, Barbara Jennings and Marlene Steele (Jim).…

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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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