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Jordan Pogue

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POGUE, Jordan Keith of Calton, ON passed away suddenly on Wednesday July 26, 2023  in his 29th year. Dearly loved son of Robin (Frook) (Pogue) James and the late Keith Pogue (2013). Loved stepson of Roger James. Fiancé of Zahra Talebian. Proud father of Jaxon (born September 15, 2023). Beloved grandson of Mollie and Fred Frook.…

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Bob Quick

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Quick, Robert Eugene “Bob” of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Susan(McAdams) Quick(2014). Father of the late Marie Quick, loving grandfather of Kristin Holmes and great-grandfather of Michael, Sarah and Xavier. Dear brother of Dorothy Otvos, Shirley…

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John Knelsen

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John Knelsen   It is with great sadness and shock that we share that our beloved brother John Knelsen of Copenhagen died unexpectedly at his home on September 26, 2023. As many of our friends and family know, our family has experienced a great deal of loss over the last eight years. Losing John has…

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John “Roy” Stewart

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JOHN “ROY” STEWART January 27, 1934 – September 26, 2023 It is with heavy hearts the family of John “Roy” Stewart had to say goodbye on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  Roy passed away at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband and best friend of June (Faulkner) for 70 years. …

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Peter Afman

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Afman, Peter Kornelis of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Mary(Cummings) Afman. Dear father of Shannon Thompson(Jesse) of Aylmer, Megan Afman of Waterloo and Miranda Johnson(Brent) of Aylmer. He will be missed by his amazing grandchildren Jack and Reed Thompson and Audrey Johnson. Brother of Edna Prins(Jack),…

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Jean Hunt

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Hunt, Jean Eleanor of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Monday, September 25, 2023 in her 95th year. Loving wife of over 66 years of the late George Frederick Hunt (2016). They were the cherished parents of 5 children : Diane Park (Gord) of Fingal, Debra Wilson (James) of Springford, Brian Hunt (Shelley) of Cambridge,…

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Joseph Buys

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BUYS – Joseph 1939 ~ 2023  Mr. Joseph Buys, formerly of Rhineland, passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, on Friday, September 22, 2023 in his 84th year. Joe and his wife Binnie had been avid volunteers with H-N Senior Support Services.  He loved the outdoors, whether it was fishing, or in the garden,…

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Bill Putnam

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Putnam, William “Bill” formerly of R. R. #4 Aylmer passed away at his residence, Valleyview Home on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Jean(Shackelton) Putnam(2012). Dear father of Mary Lynne Magyar(Joe), Cheryl Wilson(Mark), Robert Putnam and Valerie McNeil(Larry).  He will be missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.…

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Jacob Wall

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Wall, Jacob Berg of Aylmer passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Maria(Guenther) Wall. Dear father of Marge Quiring of Aylmer, Helena Hearon(Derek) of Ridgetown, Jake Wall(Sarah) of St. Thomas, Susan Giesbrecht(late Isaac) of Aylmer, John Wall(Vreneli) of Valencia, California and Mary Giesbrecht(Tim) of Aylmer. He will…

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Gordon Smith

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Smith, Gordon Wayne of St. Thomas passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at the age of 67. Loved father of Alisha Frome and Dwayne Smith. Dear brother of Judy Kitchenham, Pearl Funstin (late Edward), late Maria Mizon and Linda Green (Murray). Sadly missed by 5 grandchildren and a number of nieces…

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Trace Walker

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Walker, Trace James of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Monday, September 18, 2023 in his 24th year. Dearly loved son of Melissa(Irwin) and Mark Walker(Jennifer Fraser). He will be missed by his best friend and brother Wade and Maima Janet Irwin(late Tim). Uncle to Sylas. Also survived by a number…

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Joanne Ethelston

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Ethelston, Joanne of Eden passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 11, 2023 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Ethelston(2012). Dear mother of J. Douglas Ethelston and wife Susan of Benmiller. Loving grandmother of Enissa Falconer(Andy) and Tasha Verhoeve(Adam). Great-grandmother of Trent Falconer and Daryn Verhoeve. Also survived by her sister…

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Betty Moore

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Moore, Betty of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home on Monday, September 11, 2023 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Ray Edson Moore(2000). Dear mother of Cheryl Lehman(Ken), Patti Finlay of Windsor, Penni Moore of London, and Darrell Moore of London. Survived by a son-in-law Larry Grigg and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and…

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Melvin Van Lingen

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The family announces with sorrow his sudden death in North Bay, Wednesday January 4, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Son of the late Teake Van Lingen and of the late Anna Miedema Van Lingen. Beloved spouse of Gisèle Plante (née Ducharme). Loving father of David, Gary, Deborah and stepfather of Liz (Denis). Sadly…

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Ted Cole

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In his 101st year, Edward “Ted” Cole died peacefully on September 4, 2023. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Nora Cole, his brother and sister-in-law, Charles “Bill” and Doris Cole, sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Donald Scott; his nephews, Ronald Scott (Maureen), Larry Scott (Veronica, deceased) and Paul Cole; his great-nephew Brian Scott. Ted…

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Ruth Steele

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Steele, Ruth of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in her 89th year. Dear wife of Eric Steele. Loving mother of Bob Steele(Karen Van Pelt) of St. Thomas, Kathy Learn(Dave) of Aylmer, Joe Steele of Lyons and Aileen Valiquette(Gord) of Orillia. Grandmother…

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Sarah Chilcott

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Chilcott, Sarah of Brownsville passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in her 40th year. Beloved wife of Jason McEown. Dear mother of Jaelyn, Jocelyn, Sarenah and grandmother of Rylee. Loving daughter of Danny and Susan Chilcott. Daughter-in-law of Cheryl and Alvin McEown. Granddaughter of Brenda Chilcott(late Jim), Ruth…

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Mary Klassen

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Klassen, Mary of Aylmer passed away peacefully in her 82nd year at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on March 27th, 1942.  Our hearts rejoice that she is reunited in glory with our dad, Abe (2019), her mom and dad, Jacob and Maria(Reimer) Klassen, her sister Neta…

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Betty Stover

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Stover, Betty Anne of Kingsmill passed away at Terrace Lodge on Friday, September 1, 2023 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Stover(2019).  Dear mother of Ken Stover(Mary).  Loving grandmother of Beth(Bob), Tony, Sarah(Rob), Stephanie(Mike) and great-grandmother of Alexis, Faye and Taylor. Much loved sister of Norma Potter and sister-in-law of Marlene…

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Joanne Oostrom

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Oostrom, Joanne of Port Burwell passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Bill Oostrom. Dear mother of Albert Oostrom(Kim) of St. Thomas, Willy Oostrom(Brenda) of Glencoe, James Oostrom of Glencoe and Lisa Moosberger(Tony) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Theresa, Haley, Bryanna(Shane), Jonathan and great-grandmother of…

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