OBITUARIES

SMITH, “Bill” Alvin Glen Russel passed away at his residence in Lyons on Friday, December 11, 2020 in his 85th year. Bill is survived by his children John and Sylvia, sister Evelyn “Ev” McNeil (Alex), brothers Don (Shirley) and Wilbur. He was uncle to Bonnie, Stephen, Barb, Phil, Tom, Larry, Laurie and families.  Born in…

VANDERWEEGEN, Maria of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilhelmus Vanderweegen (1968). Dear mother of Mary Spicer of Port Burwell, Harry Vanderweegen of St. Thomas, Margaret Wilson (Thomas) of London and Audrey  Diamond…

It is with the greatest of sadness that the family of Cody Lee Wright announces his passing on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Cody will always be fondly and forever remembered for his bright smile, his contagious laugh, his love of music but most importantly and above all his unquestioned love for his family and dear…

Tribe, Wendell of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Christine (Percy) Tribe. Dear father of Dawn Tribe (Chuck) and Dana Posthumus (Justin). Loving papa of Kylee, Lilah, Rowan and Hazel. Brother of Harvey Tribe (Kathleen) and…

UNDERHILL, Alice Anastasia passed away at her residence, Chartwell Home, Aylmer on Monday, December 7, 2020 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Underhill (2006). Dear mother Doug Shoup (Carey), Audrey Parker (Vaughan), Phillip Shoup, Nancy Nevill (Max), Lorna McLellan (Mike), Alan Shoup, Ruth Cleary (Dale) and Roy Shoup. Step-mother of Doreen…

SHEPPARD, DONALD G. “Don”, of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in his 92nd year.  Husband of the late Verna (née Steed) Sheppard (2017).  Father of Sandra Sheppard, Susan Fryer (Shawn) and Beth Rooke (Mike).  Grandfather of Samuel Fryer and Rebecca Nuttell (Derek). Born in…

CSIKOS, Joseph of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 4, 2020 in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Ilona “Helen” (Csankovszky) Csikos. Dear father of Jeremy Csikos and Kimberly Csikos (Eric Hamilton) and stepfather to Nathalia, Beatrice, Annamaria and Alex. Also survived by 2 granddaughters Cara and Andi, brothers…

BRISSON, Barbara (nee Elley) of Aylmer passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 63.  Barbara is survived by her husband Gilles Brisson; by her daughters Tammy Minor and Natasha Minor (Tom Ungar); by her grandson Konner Lidkea, whom she adored; by her siblings Reed…

BENNETT, Evelyn M. (Woolley) was born 92 years ago to Olive (Puckett)and William Woolley.  The ever-loving, always supportive Mom of Dr. Barbara Chu (Ansel), Brian (Jacqueline), Dr. Brenda Coleman (Edward Woods), Bradley (Christine), Beth Fabrizio (John), Blake (Phine) and Karen Carroll (Dr. Wayne). Caring Gramma to 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  She will be…

INTHOUT, Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family and friends on Wednesday November 25, 2020, Bernardina “Dini” (Meringa) Inthout, of Greenway, age 86.  Beloved wife of the late Cornelius “Case” Inthout (2010).  Dear mother and mother-in-law Zelda Woods and Harry Inthout (Lorrie).  Special “Mum” of Ria Huls (Wubbe) and Will and Jackee Slim. Cherished Oma…

NEUFELD, Katharina “Tina” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, November 23, 2020 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Klas “Nick” Neufeld (2005). Loving mother of Nick (Mary), John (Regina), Jake (Hilda), Abe (Cathleen) all of Aylmer, Peter (Donna) of St. Thomas. She will be sadly missed…

Kuipers, Tjeerd “Ted” formerly of Aylmer passed away at his residence, Elgin Manor on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in his 91st year. Husband of Alice (Hunse) Kuipers. Father-in-law of Dianna Kuipers, Father of Terry Kuipers, Hetty Teuber(Richard Fisher), John Kuipers (Pam Hutcheson) and Tessa Kuipers (Brian Middleton).  He will be missed by 14 Grandchildren and…

Thiessen, Aganetha “Neta” passed away at her residence, Chartwell Home, Aylmer on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in her 75th year. Dear sister of Henry Thiessen (Anna), Tina Bergen (Andrew), Peter Thiessen (Agatha), Frank Thiessen (Elizabeth) and Gerhard Thiessen (Margaret).  She will be missed dearly by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Helen Wiebe, Anna Dyck, Margaret…

Meesters, Gertie (Kappert) of RR#1 Belmont in her 94th year, peacefully with family by her side at the Valleyview Home, St. Thomas on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Meesters (1993). Dear mother of Henni Shackelton (Gerald) of Brownsville and Jerry Meesters (Susan) of R.R. #1 Belmont. Loving grandmother to 6…

Donna Hayes (Fentie, Pilkington) May 25 1949 – November 14 2020, peacefully and surrounded by her family, Donna left this life to “dance with Jesus” on Saturday November 14th. Donna battled Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons but believed fully that God had a plan for her life. Forever remembered by husband Jim Hayes, Daughters Tricia VanGorp (Brad),…

Annie Van Ryswyk (In’T Hulst) passed away peacefully at her residence, Chartwell, Aylmer on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Leo Van Ryswyk (2011). Much loved mother of Jacqueline Van Ryswyk of Aylmer, Wilma Hunt (Don) of Waterloo, Gary Van Ryswyk (Mary) of Smithville, Joan Colley (Bob)…

Harris, Michael “Mike” of Quadra Island, British Columbia, formerly of Aylmer, passed away at his residence on November 10, 2020 in his 64th year. Dear father of Melissa Pacheco (Kevin) and Justin (Jamie Wheeler). Loving papa of Miri. Brother of Rick Harris and Judy Bossuyt (Mike). Predeceased by his grandson Xavier Harris Pacheco, brother Bill Harris and niece Kristen…

COLE, Samuel Edward of Aylmer, previously residing in Guelph passed away peacefully November 7 at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital at the age of 93. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Elizabeth Stockford-Cole, son F. Patrick Cole (Cathy) of Guelph, daughter Catherine Parmeter (Robert) of Aylmer. Beloved Grandpa to Cole Parmeter, Emily…

PALMER, BRENDA VIRGINIA (BRAITHWAITE). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife and mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Brenda Virginia (Braithwaite) Palmer on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of David Palmer.  Loving mother of Mark (Melissa) and Jason (Avery). Cherished grandmother of…