OBITUARIES

JOHNSON, Elizabeth Marie, 102, of Urbana, Illinois passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Clark Lindsey Nursing Home in Urbana, Illinois. Elizabeth was a long-time summer resident of Port Bruce. Elizabeth was born on October 6, 1917 in Rockford, Illinois, to parents John and Inga Peterson. They preceded her in death. Also preceded her…

BERGEN, Jacob “Jake” of Port Burwell passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in his 40th year.  Beloved husband of Susana (Loewen) Bergen.  Loving father of Josiah, Luke, Titus, Victor and Astrid. Dear brother of Frank (Wonita), Isaak (Lisa), Peter, John (Jennifer), Abe, Helen, Trudy (John) Hildebrandt, Henry (Emma), Susie (Josh) and Nancy.…

WALL, Ivan of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in his 82nd year. Loving father of Dave Wall (Margaret), George Wall (Rhonda), Sue Evert and grandfather of Tanya, Samantha, Shawn, Tyler, Ashley, Natalie and Claire.  He will be missed by several great-grandchildren. Born in Aylmer, Ontario…

JONES, Alvin of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in his 89th year. Beloved wife of Catherine “Kitty” (Rawlins) Jones. Dear father of David (Gillian) of Tobermory, Peter (Kathy) of Red Deer, Alberta and Karen Lang (Paul) of St. Thomas. Loving grandfather of Jason, Jennifer, Brian (Kristina)…

VERSNICK, Karen Lynne passed away at her residence on Friday, August 7, 2020 in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Danny Versnick. Dear mother of Daryl Versnick (Gabby) of R.R.2, Aylmer and Heather Benner (Jamie) of Aylmer. Loving Nana of Vivian, Abigail and Jordan. Sister of Remi Cooreman and wife Bev. Daughter-in-law of Dorothy Versnick…

HALL, Reynette Ethel passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Friday, August 7, 2020 in her 95th year. She was formerly a resident of St. John’s, Newfoundland, Fenelon Falls, Ontario and London, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Hall. Dear mother of Doug Hall (Inez) of St. John’s, Newfoundland, David Hall of Huntsville,…

HEINRICHS, Anna (Banman) passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her daughters Amy Parkhill (Chris), Esther Peters, and her son Al Heinrichs (Barb). She was predeceased by her husband David Heinrichs, her parents Henry Banman and Anna (Klassen), and by her sister Helen Dyck. She will be…

WHALEY, Anthony Russell “Tony” of Aylmer passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, August 3, 2020 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Fran (Hayman) Whaley. Dear father of Darrin Whaley (Denise) and Vicki Whaley-Erskine. Loving grandfather of Devan, Robyn, Anthony and Abigail. Brother of Lon(Ann) of Britt and…

(1932-2020) Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, at the Delhi Long Term Care Centre, on August 1st, 2020, Hilda (Smithers) Chatten, formerly of Tillsonburg and Straffordville, at the age of 88. Hilda was born in Byfleet, Surrey, England to the late George and Esther Smithers. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur “Ronald”…

Giesbrecht, Bernardo “Ben” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Dyck) Giesbrecht. Dear father of Benny (Martha), Frank(Tina), Henry(Lisa), Hans(Mary) and Bobby(Toniette). Loving grandfather of Jarred, Darrin, Brendan, Alexander, Simone, Colton, Caitlin, Olivia, Emily, Curtis, Adam, Clarissa,…

BURO- Manfred “Freddie” Buro passed away in his 79th year on Thursday, July 30, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a fierce battle with cancer.  Dearly loved husband of 28 years to Monika Duhmert-Buro (nee Thiele).  Father of Sonja Whitchurch (Jeff), Susan Buro-Hamm (Abe), and Fred Buro Jr. (Melissa McDowell).  Opa of 10 amazing grandkids…

Merrick, Shirley of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 27, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late John Merrick(2004). Dear mother of Kim Walker and husband Walter of Ingersoll, the late John Merrick(2013), Wyatt Merrick and wife Mary Ann of London and Tracey Merrick and partner…

Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Surrounded by family on July 22nd, 2020. Don, from Aylmer, was 95 years old. Caring father of Rosemary (Art) Ball of Aylmer, Allan (Shauna) Tilton of Tillsonburg, Gord (Gloria) Tilton of Tillsonburg and Anne Holmes of Aylmer. “Papa Don” to grandchildren Serina, Gordie, Stacey, Sherry, Tanya, Tara, Mike,…

On Monday July 20th 2020, our dad Bob (Abraham) DeKraker peacefully left this earth and went to be with his Heavenly Father, where he joined those who have gone before him. There to greet dad will be our mom Ann (April 2016) his parents Abraham and Maria, his brothers John and Case, and his sister…

CROXFORD, Barbara Jean Louise (McCord) passed away at the age of 82 at Henley Place in London, on Saturday July 18th, 2020, after a short battle with pneumonia and long battle with Alzheimer’s. Barb is predeceased by her loving husband Mike Croxford and is survived by her children Patty Williams (Glenn Williams), Rob Croxford (David…

(1959 – 2020) The family announces with sorrow his death in Sturgeon Falls, Thursday, July 16 2020, at the age of 60 years.  Son of the Gordon Archibald and of Eva (née Irvine) Archibald.  Loving husband of Marjorie (née Kelley) Archibald.  Dear father of Gordon (Shannon) and Stephen.  Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his…

FALLOWFIELD, Aaron George of London and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, July 17, 2020 in his 57th year. Dear son of Shirley (Quick) Fallowfield. Brother of Cathy (Brian Honsinger), Diana Bond (Gary Gibbons) and Barry. Uncle of Amie, Katie, Matthew, Nathan, Timothy, Brennan and Quin. He will be missed…

DenHarder, John of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by his side at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, July 17, 2020 in his 79th year. Beloved husband for 56 years of Sandra (Wiebenga) DenHarder. Dear father of Robbie Magahey (Jim) of North York, Sharlene Evert(John) of Lyons and Kevin (Jena) of Belmont. Loving…

WRIGHT, Gordon “Wayne” of Woodstock, formerly of Aylmer, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 13, 2020 in his 71st year. Loving brother of Elaine Chowen (Richard), Richard (Loretta Vaughan), Brenda Dance (Charlie) and Brad (Kelly). He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his sister Vicky. Born in…