Obituaries

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 Brantford, Ontario on December 10, ... Read more.

VAN VLAANDEREN, Pieter of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 13, 2020 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Nell (Versteeg) Van Vlaanderen. Dear father of Albert (Brenda), Henk (Anna) and Alida Roloson (Ed). Special family friend of Jenn (Mark). Loving grandfather of Dexter, Cooper, Jessie, Braeden, Courtney, Lauren, Erin and great-grandfather of Hudson. ... Read more.

WATSON, Marlene of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 6, 2020 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Dennis Watson. Loving mother of Jeff Watson (Allyson) of London and Jana Watson (Gareth Jones) of Welland. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Douglas Smith (2003) and a sister Delores ... Read more.

Driedger, Aganetha passed away peacefully at Port Stanley Extendicare on Monday, July 6, 2020 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Peter Driedger(2016). Loving mother of Nettie Driedger of Brantford, Peter Driedger (Annie) of Richmond, Sarah Martin of Tillsonburg, John Driedger (Anne) of Langton, Helen Bergen (Menno) of Wallacetown, Jake Driedger (Eva) of Bolivia, Willy Driedger (Anne) of Delhi and ... Read more.

WALKER, John Matthews of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 5, 2020 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Anne Walker (2013). Dear father of Shelley Doan and husband Randy of R.R.1, Aylmer, Jon Walker and wife Linda of R.R.1, Aylmer and Judy Killough and husband Larry of R.R.1, Aylmer. Predeceased by his daughter ... Read more.

It is with sadness we announce the death of Andrew (Andy) Dieleman, age 90, formerly of Corinth and Aylmer, and more recently, a resident of Oneida Long Term Care Facility. He is now united in glory with God. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Betsie (Elizabeth), as well as children Adrian (Ruth), Bob (Marion), Joanne (John), ... Read more.

HABKRIK, Audrey of Aylmer passed away at Valleyview Home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Robert Habkirk. Loving mother of Josephine Peloquin(Scott). She will be missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughters Sherry Sibley McMurray, Sharon Hill and Shelly Aresneault.  Born in Six Nations, Ontario on January 11, 1931, daughter of ... Read more.

Passed away at home as he would have wanted on March 9, 2020 at the age of 74. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Charlotte, son, Tim (Megan), brothers Dan and Jeff, niece Stephanie, great- niece Chloe, and nephews Will, Bob, and Andrew.  Doug was predeceased by his sister-in-law Sally (Gary) in 2019, sister-in-law Marsha (Jeff) and sister-in-law ... Read more.

Volland, Robert Gerald “Bob” of Aylmer and formerly Sarnia passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2020 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Ann (Timpany) Volland. Brother-in-law of Jim Timpany (Audrey), John Timpany (Sandra) and Donna Timpany (late Hugh). He will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Rob, daughter-in-law ... Read more.

BENNETT, Gordon of Vienna passed away at his residence with family by his side on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Hill) Bennett. Dear father of Gord (Valeeta) and Andy. Loving grandfather of Madeleine. He will be missed by his brother Fred, niece Maegan (Tyler) and great-nephew Kaiden. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Alice.  Born ... Read more.