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Bill Baxter

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bill Baxter on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, with his family by his side. Bill was the beloved husband of Carol (née Fitches) for 62 ½ years, a true partnership filled with love and devotion. He was a…

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Marion Fuller

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Marion Elaine Fuller, age 86 of Aylmer, ON, passed away June 5th, 2025 at the Georgetown Hospital in Halton Hills.  Marion Fuller was born February 20th, 1939 at the St Thomas Elgin General Hospital to Grey and Bea (Taylor) Fuller. Marion grew up in Aylmer working her summers at both the East Elgin High School and…

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Joyce Taylor

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Sharron Joyce Taylor, known fondly as Joyce to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on the 6th of June, 2025, in Straffordville, ON, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on July 20, 1943, in Tilbury, ON, Joyce’s warmth and vivacity brought light and love into the lives of everyone she knew. Joyce’s…

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Larry Hudson

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Larry Douglas Hudson of Aylmer, Ontario passed away peacefully at home on Friday June 6, 2025. Predeceased by his wife Betty Hudson (2017). Dad of Gail Howse (deceased 2015), Connie Patterson (Dr. Keith Patterson), Guy Hudson (Conne), and Brent Hudson (Tess Watt). Grandpa of six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Remembered by his sisters-in-law Jean…

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Charlie Jenkins

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Jenkins, Charlie of R.R. #1 Belmont passed away with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, June 2, 2025, a day short of his 67th birthday. Beloved husband of Betty(Smeaton) Jenkins. Dear father of Jessica(Rob) and Michael. Brother of Donna Ripley(Jack), Betty Butcher(Brent) and Gordon Jenkins(Ruth). He will be missed by…

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Marlene Thorpe

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March 4, 1943 – May 28, 2025 It is with great sadness that we the family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, Marlene Thorpe (nee Simpson), after a long sickness, on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the age of 82.  Loving wife of John…

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Nancy Miller

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June 9, 1960 – May 24, 2025 With family by her side, Nancy Miller, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025 at Woodstock Hospital, in her 65th year. Wife and best friend to Larry “Butch” Foster. Mother to Lennis (Erica), Tammy (Chris), Scott (Lindsey), Jason (Jody), and step-daughters Shari (Rob) and Dawn (Barry). Grandma to…

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Brenda Bowen

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Bowen, Brenda of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in her 85th year. Wife of the late Gerald Bowen(1982). Dear mother of the late Donny, Deb(late George), Dan, Dave(Linda) and Darlene and mother-in-law of Jeannie. Loving grandma of Blair, Danielle, Jacklyn(Shawn), Brandon, Megan, Jake(Casey),…

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Rob McIntyre

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McIntyre, Robert “Rob” of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025 in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Linda(Moldowan) McIntyre. Loving father of Adam(Kelsey) and Brian(Julie) and grandfather of Hunter. He will be missed by his brother Dale and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Chris. Born in St.…

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Don Stafford

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Stafford, Donald Lindley of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Extendicare Port Stanley on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Mathilda “Tilly”(Broer) Stafford for 65 years. Proud father of Karen Stafford-Lahey(Johnny) of Port Stanley, Timothy Stafford(Toni) of Jaffa and Scott Stafford(Wendy) of Exeter. Don took great pride in his grandchildren Donald…

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Bob Shipp

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Shipp, Robert Ernest “Bob” passed away peacefully at the Aylmer Retirement Residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in his 97th year. Husband of the late Inez(Wingrove) Shipp(1999) and the late Betty(Fugard-Howey) Shipp(2012). Dear father of Karen Down(Michael) and Barry Shipp. Grandfather of Roxanne(Scott), Travis(Jacquie), Robin, Corey and Chad(Trish). Great-grandfather of Lucy, Ruby, Lauren and Brady. He will…

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Joe Marath

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Marath,  Jozsef “Joe” of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his 82nd year. Husband of Isabel(Greig) Marath. Dear father of Christa Gregor of St. Thomas and Stefan(Nicole) Marath of Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of Luke and Claire Gregor. Brother of Ann(Steve) Greer of St. Thomas. Uncle to Jeff(Rachel) Greer and…

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Glenn Johnston

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Johnston – Glenn Foster of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the age of 92. Husband of 67 years to Nancy (Coates) Johnston. Father of Cathy Johnston, Margaret Lake (Dan), Sue Mulcahy (Kevin) and Judy Johnston (Dave Suter). Grandfather of Bobbi, Corey, Luke, late…

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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 18th, 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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Nick Thiessen

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Thiessen, Nick of St. Thomaspassed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, April 27, 2025 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Anne (Harder) Thiessen. Dear father of Angie Loewen (Jake) of Aylmer, Adam Thiessen of Orwell and Bill Thiessen (Jodi) of Orwell. Loving grandfather of Brandon Susie), Bobby, Dillon, Conner…

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Angie Harder

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Harder, Angie of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was 61. Beloved wife of the late Pete Harder (2023). Dear mother of Tammy Loucks (Dave) of Orwell, Jenna Harder of Aylmer and Peter Harder (Kanako) of London. She will be missed by her grandchildren Jaiden,…

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John Plaskett

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Plaskett, who passed away peacefully at his home, on April 23, 2025. Born in Stratford on August 4, 1939, to Victor and Norine (nee Everett) Plaskett. Beloved husband and best friend of Marlene (Willmore) for 62 years. Loving father of Jacqueline (Blair) Bossuyt…

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Mark Wilson

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It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mark Daniel Wilson announces his passing on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 57, in his home in Kitchener, Ontario. Devoted husband to Sandra, his beloved partner of 34 years, and a proud father to his sons, Devin and Wave. His…

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Lou Dykxhoorn

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On April 26, 2025, the Lord took home our dear dad, grandpa and great-grandpa Lawrence “Lou” Dykxhoorn at Dorchester Terrace Retirement Home, one day shy of his 90th birthday. He was born on April 27, 1935, in Nootdorp, the Netherlands. Lou immigrated to Canada with his family in May 1949 and they eventually settled in the Springfield area…

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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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