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John Perry

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Perry, John Gordon of Aylmer, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the age of 66. Dearly loved husband of Joan (VandenWyngaert) Perry. Loved father of Reginald (Latoya) and Sandra Perry (Mike). Cherished grandfather of Jamaul, Aisha and Jayden. Dear brother of Robert (Marjorie), Lee (Elaine), Fran…

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Bert Bouma

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Albertus (Bert) Petrus Antonius Bouma of Aylmer passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Aylmer Retirement Residence in his 91st year on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Beloved brother of Elizabeth (Liz) Thoonen (the late Jerry Thoonen) of Aylmer and brother-in-law of John Nooren of St Thomas. Dear Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Predeceased…

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Sandy Mawson

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Sandy Russell (Mawson) Born on July 11, 1954 in Sundridge, Ontario to the late Wellington Russell and Winnie Castle. The best Gigi to Olivia and Colton. She will be deeply missed by her partner Randy Mawson. Beloved mother to Tracey Fiveash (Tom) and Kim West (Randy). Predeceased by her son Keith Page. She will shine…

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Kathryn Webber

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WEBBER- Kathryn Erie Ruth of Aylmer passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at the age of 72. Kathryn is survived by her loving children Evonne Jedriak, James Webber, and Jessica (Steven) Thompson; by her grandchildren Melanie and Katrina Webber, Percy Thompson (Casey Breedon) and Olivia Thompson; by her great- grandchildren Nathan, Sofia, Liam, Keegan,…

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Sylvia Cerna

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Sylvia Anna Cerna (nee Barnucz) Oct. 26, 1928 – April 17, 2025 Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear mother, Sylvia Cerna, formerly of Aylmer, Ontario, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Terrace Lodge, Township of Malahide.  Beloved wife of Nicholas Cerna (d. 2002). Loved Mom of Elizabeth Zorgel and husband…

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Kim Baker

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It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Kimberley Ann Baker (Woodworth) at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on April 7,2025 at the age of 71. Kim was the beloved wife of John for just shy of 50 years.  Dear daughter of Ruby and late Ray Woodworth(2014).  Sister of Karen & Stan Jones, Kevin Woodworth and…

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Arlene Allen

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Allen, Arlene of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2025 in her 82nd year. Loving partner of Larry Buck. Cherished mother of the late Michelle Boutilier(2011). Loving grandmother of Brett(Cameron), Brennan and Brodie(Tara) and sister of Brenda(Lisa). Predeceased by her former husband Jim, brother Gary and sister Marilyn.…

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Ron Brower

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It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Wayne Brower, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully at his residence, Extendicare Port Stanley on April 2, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1950, in St. Thomas, Ontario, to the late Cornelius and Dina Brower.…

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Jim Cartwright

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Cartwright, James Andrew “Jim” of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at the age of 84. Loved husband of the late Marilyn Cartwright (Kilgour). Loved father of the late Ken Cartwright (2023), and Dave (Bonita) of Medicine Hat, Alberta and grandfather of Graham of London,…

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Frank Hochstenbach

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Hochstenbach, Frank of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, March 21, 2025 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta (Versteegen) Hochstenbach (2017). Dear father of Frank Hochstenbach (Kelly) of Cambridge. Loved by his grandchildren Jared and Mackenzie. He will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in…

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Grace Weesjes

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Weesjes, Grace  peacefully with all of her family by her side, Grace went home to be with her Lord at her home in Aylmer on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was 64 years old. Beloved wife of Albert Weesjes for 43 years. Dear mother of Danielle Burgsma(Jordan) of Hamilton, Nicole Weesjes(Gerry) of Aylmer, Jolene Tang(Vuong) of…

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Tom Robinson

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Robinson, Thomas Allen “Tom” passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Aylmer Retirement Residence on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Clara(Ens) Robinson(2003). Dear father of Jeff Robinson(Nancy) of  Aylmer, Jim Robinson(Joan) of Rockton, Wayne Robinson(Cindy) of Cambridge, Cindy Sproul(Rusty) of Aylmer and Kathy Austin(Adam)…

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Goldwin James Emerson “Goldie”

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Aug. 2, 1931 – March 13, 2025 Goldwin Emerson passed away peacefully at 93. His family is grateful for the compassion and exemplary care at Valleyview Nursing Home, St. Thomas, Ontario. Goldie was predeceased by parents, Samuel and Etta Pearl (nee. Hunter); siblings, Raymond, Glen, and Hilda Emerson; brothers-in-law, Albert and David Hedley; son, Kevin;…

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Iva Benner

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Benner, Iva Gertrude formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Extendicare Port Stanley on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Benner(2002). Loving mother of Doug(late Cindy) of Aylmer, Bill(Karen) of Aylmer and Darlene McIntee(John) of Blenheim. Dear grandmother of Scott, Wayne, Tracy, James(Heather), Andrew(Danielle) and Cody. Also survived by a number…

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Rhonda Odanski

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Odanski, Rhonda of Aylmer passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in her 68th year. Dear mother of Jessica Wilson(Herman Krahn) of Aylmer and cherished Nana of Rylee(Rick) and Ryan(Megan). Sister of Doug Sprague(Barb), Trudy Bradt(Bob), Shirley Watters(Bill) and twin brother Robert Sprague(Cindy). She will be missed by a number of…

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Phyllis Howey

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Howey, Phyllis formerly a longtime resident of Aylmer, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Elgin Manor on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was 88 years old. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Howey(2022) for over 63 years. Loving mother of the late Richard Howey(2022)(Cathy), Nancy Miedema(Rick) of St. Thomas and Kevin Howey(Rhonda) of…

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Marlene Van Gurp

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The Lord in His mercy and grace, in His appointed time and providence has taken to Himself, Marlene Van Gurp, peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Harry Van Gurp and the late Arnold Van Dyken(2003). Dear mother of Lisa Westendorp(Herman) of Aylmer, Scott Van Dyken(Caroline) of Luverne, Minnesota,…

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Simone Vandenbilcke

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Vandenbilcke, Raymonde Margaret “Simone” formerly of Aylmer passed away at Dorchester Terrace on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Prosper Vandenbilcke(2016) and the late Andre Jacobs(1974). Dear mother of the late Willy Jacobs(2020)(Noreen), the late Eric Jacobs(2023)(Cathy Van Damme), Brenda Cole(Allan) of Thamesford and Randy Jacobs(Rina) of Wingham. Loving grandmother of…

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Erwin Hofmann

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1931 – 2025 HOFMANN, Erwin – Erwin passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge in Tillsonburg, surrounded by his loving daughters Janet, Doris, and Mary, on Monday, March 3, 2025, a week shy of his 94th birthday. Predeceased by his loving wife, Mary (2010), parents Ewald and Berta, brother Kurt, grandsons Thomas Beech and Kurt Racki,…

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Sean McCormick

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McCORMICK, Sean P. of Aylmer, ON, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in his 59th year. Born in Toronto, ON, November 27, 1966, son of Gerald “Gerry” McCormick and the late Sharon (née Grondin) McCormick (2022). Beloved husband of Charlene Goodyear. Cherished father of Cheyenne Fehr (Darin). Loved brother of Michael…

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