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Marie Van Gulck

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Van Gulck, Marie Madeleine (nee Heyrman) (April 7, 1940 – August 12, 2025) It is with great sadness, that we the family of Marie Madeleine (Heyrman) Van Gulck, wish to announce her peaceful passing at AgeCare, Aylmer, on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at the age of 85. Marie was a former resident of Straffordville. Predeceased…

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Johnny Jung

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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Johnny Jung. Predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanne. Dear father of Judy Rea (Aldo). Loving grandfather of Joseph (Melissa) and Stephanie and great-grandfather of Madison and Mia. Johnny will be missed by his dear friends Marianne and Charles Kirby. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Johnny was…

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Michael O’Neill

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O’Neill, Michael Darryl of St Thomas. It is with sad hearts we announce the passing of Mike, surrounded with love and in his 80th year, on August 12, 2025.Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dorothy Lang/Kilgour/ O’Neill. Dearly loved step-father of Angie (Rob) Mailhot and Scott (Jen) Kilgour. Dear grandfather of Brady (Christina), Larissa…

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Angela Heffren

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Heffren, Angela of Aylmer passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was 47 years old. Cherished mom of Ethan and Liam Heffren. Loving daughter of Mike Killough(Christine) and the late Susan(Scratch) Killough. Sister of Amanda Clark(Chris) of Aylmer and aunt to Kendra. Also survived by her grandma Betty(late Murray) Scratch. She will be missed…

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Alfred (Bud) Westaway

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Alfred (Bud) Westaway Jan. 5, 1942 – August 11, 2025 The Westaway Family is saddened by the loss of Bud Westaway on August 11, 2025 in his 84th year in St. Thomas, Ontario. Bud was born in St. Thomas on January 5, 1942 and is the son of the late Harry and Gladys (Lawrence) Westaway.…

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Bud Stevens

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Stevens, Stuart “Bud” of London passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was 81 years old. Beloved husband of Shirley(Howey) Stevens. Dear father of Kelly Payne(Andrew Wellings), Jennifer Pettit(Chris) and Rick Stevens(Jen). Loving grandfather of Ethan, Jordan, Megan, Tyler, Christopher, Alyssa, Connor, Wyatt, Jersey and Sydney. Brother of Sharon Armitage…

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Frank de Ryk

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de Ryk, Frank – Our dad was doing his best to come home, but he passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a battle with Parkinson’s at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday August 7, 2025 at 90 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie de Ryk  (nee Mitchell). Loving…

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Gwen Van Acker

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Van Acker, Gwen, formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at Manor Village, London, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Julien Van Acker (2010) and the late Frazer Rule (1979). Cherished mother of Bradley Rule (Kerri) of Port Bruce and Gregory Rule (Melanie) of…

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Marg Whitcroft

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Whitcroft, Marg of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was 79 years old. Beloved wife of the late Percy Whitcroft(Jan. 2025). Cherished mother of Nicole Kunkel(Mike Silverthorn) and step-mother of  Jeneen Toth(Paul), Jackie Matthews and Jay Whitcroft(Jeannot Lebreux). She will be missed by her grandchildren…

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Cornelius Wiebe

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Wiebe, Cornelius of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. He was 80 years old. Beloved husband of Margaret (Boldt) Wiebe. Loving son of the late Jacob and Katharina Wiebe (Bolivia). Dear brother of the late infants, Cornelius and Jacob, (Mexico); Elisabeth, (late Abram, Bolivia) Froese; Katharina, (late Isaac, Bolivia) Rempel; Margaretha, (late Peter,…

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Daniel Willows

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Willows, Daniel of Cambridge passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was 41 years old. Dear partner of Joanne Beemer and loving father of Leeland Willows. Dear son of Fred Willows of Aylmer and Jean Underhill of Saskatchewan, brother of Nicole Willows and uncle of Braden. Also survived by his grandmother Mabel Willows(late Cliff)…

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Rosemary Vaughan

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Vaughan, Rosemary of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on July 22, 2025. She was 67 years old. Beloved wife of Arnie Vaughan and pet mom to her dear Shelby. Dear sister of Ken Campbell(Marilyn), Kathy Pressey(Gary), Martin Campbell, Mike Campbell(Barb) and Mary Lou”Dew” Marr(late Bob). Sister-in-law of Sherry Rowe(Jeff) and Estelle Stewart(Brian). She will…

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Albert Acre

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Charles Albert Acre October 22, 1960 – July 18, 2025 With sadness, the family of Albert Acre announces his peaceful passing on July 18, 2025 at Sakura House, in his 65th year, after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer.  Predeceased by his dear wife Carol (nee Creamer), his father Nick Acre and his niece Erin…

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Jessie Charlton

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Charlton, Jessie of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was 94 years old. Beloved wife of the late Bob Charlton(November 27, 2024). Dear mother of Julie Cassidy(Joe) of St. Thomas and Chris Charlton(Tracy) of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Jessica(Curtis), Daniel(Amanda), Luke(Jamie) and cherished great-grandmother of…

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Ron Williams

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Williams, Ron of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was 80 years old. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann(Holiko) Williams. Dear step-father of Chris Dionne of Ingersoll and Rob Dionne (Rachel) of Toronto. Predeceased by his sister Carol Shackleton. Survived by his brother-in-law Ron Shackleton. He will be…

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Andre Van Roessel

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Van Roessel, Andre of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was 91 years old. Beloved husband of Loeki(Fischer) Van Roessel. Dear father of Steven Van Roessel(Sharlene) of Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, Linda Kavanagh of St. Thomas and Karen Siannas(Nic) of Belmont. Loving opa of Nicole, Tyler(Molly),…

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Colleen Burks

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Jan. 27, 1960 – July 13, 2025 Colleen Elizabeth Burks (nee Wilkins) passed peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday July 13, 2025. Predeceased by her parents, Horace Wilkins (2012) and Florence Wilkins (nee Walker, 2023). Survived by her five siblings: Evelyn (Bill), Geoff, David, Becky and Ben (Keri) as well as…

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Jacob Teichroeb

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Teichroeb, Jacob of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was 86 years old.  Beloved husband of the late Aganetha(Banman) Teichroeb(2024). Dear father of John Teichroeb of London, Cathy Louw(Andre) of St. Thomas, David Teichroeb(Lydia) of London, Anne Thiessen(Grant) of Manitoba, Jacob Teichroeb of London and Isaak Reimer(Sara) of…

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Ruth Ann Tribe

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Tribe, Ruth Ann of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was 97 years old. Beloved wife of the late Junior Tribe. Dear mother of Diann Luksa(Dave Brooks) of Oakville, Eileen Wereley(late Roy Book) of London and Judith Wereley(Mike Hamm) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Lisa(Larry), April(Zabi), Charlie, Jeff and…

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Bob Phillips

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Phillips, Robert “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was 86 years old. Dear father of the late Nancy(Phillips) Vercaigne(1995). Brother of Marilyn Pettit and uncle of Jason Pettit. Predeceased by his brothers Jack Phillips(1970), Harold Phillips(2012) and his sister Joanne Oostrom(2023). Born in St.…

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