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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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Terry Zavitz

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ZAVITZ, Terrance Earl of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the late Debra (Honsinger) Zavitz (2016).  Dear father of Sandy Zavitz (Darin Wiley) of Aylmer, Tammy Zavitz (Sean Unwin) of St. Thomas and Heather Berke of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Robert,…

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Case Annen

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Annen, Case of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Valleyview Home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Jane(Krygsman) Annen. Dear father of John Annen(Robin), Judy Buis(Murray), Barb Hotke, Tim Annen(Julie) and Robert Annen(Jennifer). Brother of Joanne Paas(Steve) and Berni Annen(Becky) and brother-in-law of Marguerite Annen and Anne Tasker. He…

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Mary Jenken

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Mary Jenken (Nee: Watson) October 3, 1954 – July 31, 2023 Mary Jenken who loved her family, baked potatoes, Christmas bazaars, and wandering every aisle of the grocery store, passed away July 31, 2023, at the age of 68. Born October 3, 1954, in St. Thomas, Mary was the eighth child of Murray and Catharine…

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Rudy Garner

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It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Rudy Garner of Tillsonburg, formerly of Straffordville at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of 47 years to Susan (nee Stanat).  Father to Michael and his wife Jessica (nee Smith) Garner.  Proud Papa to Elizabeth Smith and Stephen Garner. Survived by his brother Dan…

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Madge Esseltine

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Madge Elizabeth Esseltine (nee Evans) died peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, Ontario on July 23, 2023 in her 100th year.  Madge was born November 23, 1923 in Bristol, England, one of 8 children for Fred and Elizabeth Jane (Stephens) Evans. She started nursing training in London England but this was curtailed by bombing during the…

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Jack Brower

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Brower, Jack of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 31, 2023 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Barb Brower. Loving father of Jackie Brower, Teresa Blok and Bonnie Walter all of Goderich and step-father of Dean Bates(Michele) of London, Dann Bates(Michele) of London and Dave Bates(Susan) of Georgetown. Brother of Ruby Dykxhoorn(Jack),…

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Wayne Quick

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QUICK, Wayne Sidney passed away peacefully with loving family by his side on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at University Hospital, London.  Wayne was in his 73rd year. Dear brother of Don Quick of Woodstock, Larry and wife Jane of Walsingham, Murray and wife Margaret of Ingersoll, Sue Boyd of Simcoe and Scott and wife Denise…

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Monica Ann (Davies) Grant

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GRANT, Monica Ann (Davies) of Ingersoll, passed away at Ingersoll Hospital on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the age of 65.  Beloved wife of William Grant.  Loved mother of Christina, Tammy (Carl), Bill, David, and Daniel (Amber).  Cherished grandma of 19 grandchildren. Monica was born in Ontario on September 2, 1957, daughter of the late…

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Mark Toebast

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Toebast, Mark Adiel Theo (July 7, 1972 – July 18, 2023) It is with sadness, we the family wish to announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of our much-loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend, Mark Adiel Theo Toebast, a resident of Rolph St., Tillsonburg, passed away at VON Sakura House Hospice, Woodstock, on July 18th,…

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Henry Penner

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Henry Penner, of Aylmer passed away in Mexico City, Mexico on Tuesday June 20, 2023, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Gertrude (Harder) Penner. Dear father of Henry (Nancy) Penner, Pete (Sarah) Penner, Jake (Martha) Penner, John (Tina) Penner, Trudy (Dave) Bergen, Susan (Joe) Blatz, Isaak (Eva) Penner, Willy (Helen) Penner, Lisa (Isaak) Dyck…

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Marlene Eleanor Empey

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April 20, 1936 – July 15, 2023 Surrounded by her earthly angels Marlene Eleanor Empey (Kunkel) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at Chartwell Aylmer Long Term Care. Marlene married the love of her life, the late Kenneth Russell Empey (August 1993) on November 20, 1954. Marlene is survived by her children Ken…

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Robert Hulst

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     Our hearts rejoice that on Saturday, July 15, 2023, Dad was reunited in glory with our mom, Corrie(2015) and our brother, Dan(2019), his parents, Andries and Antje, and his brothers John, Andy, and Fred.      Loved always by his two daughters, their husbands and children, and his great-grandchildren, Connie and Gord Sivyer…

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Isobel Frederick

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Frederick, Isobel of London and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Fox Hollow Retirement Residence on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Walter Frederick(2009). Much loved by her son John(Helen) and their children, Scott, Steven and Kathryn; daughter Nancy and her children, late David, Krista and Michael; son Peter(Sandra); son Bob(Marie-Claude) and…

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