Obituaries

PEARSON, Jean of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, June 15, 2020 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Pearson (2016). Dear mother of Rob Pearson (Mary) of St. Thomas, Kevin Pearson (Sherri) of Aylmer, Brian Pearson (Helena) of Aylmer and Dawn Brower (Rob) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother and Nana of ... Read more.

I give you this one thought to keep, I’m with you still. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in ... Read more.

VANHAPPEN, Jacoba Hendrika “Jackie” of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late John VanHappen (2019). Dear mother of Lynn Baer (Mike) of St. Thomas, Martin and Linda Van Happen of Cold Lake Alberta, Wilma and Stewart Brooks of Brownsville, Cathy Van Happen (Kevin) of Otterville, John and ... Read more.

LAGRANDEUR, Joseph Hector Denis of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Helen (Dunn) Lagrandeur. Dear father of Guy (Sue), Marc (Brenda), Gaston (Ann), Paul (Maria) and Lynne (David) and step-father of Gary and Jodi. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. ... Read more.

WILLS, Charles James “Chuck” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in his 71st year. Dear brother of Laurie Willimott (Rodger) and Connie Wills both of St. Thomas. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, good friends and neighbours. Born in Windsor, Ontario on July 24, 1949, son of the late ... Read more.

(1954 – 2020) Passed away, suddenly on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Robert Michael Wilson, a resident of Fulton Avenue, Vienna, in his 66th year. Born in China, son of the late Michael and late Mary Wilson. Robert had talent in woodworking and cabinet making and also once worked in construction. Robert was known for ... Read more.

LOCKEY, Rose Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday May 30, 2020, in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Lockey (2002). Dear mother of Jeaunitta Lockey (Mike) of London, and Lily Ralf (Darrel) of London. Dear sister of Betty Pendreigh (Late Bill), Gwen Owen (Late Ken), Donna Schmeltz (Randy), Velma Firby ... Read more.

Mercz, Helen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 5, 2020 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Eugene I. Mercz(2018). Dear mother of Rosemary Ficzere(Karl) of Burford. Loving grandmother of Karl Ficzere(Ashley), Kevin Ficzere(Mackenzie) and Kaitlyn Jessop(Jamie) and great-grandmother of Ciara, Wesley, Jackson, Carmen and Bailey. Also survived by her brother Fred Kristoff and a number of nieces ... Read more.

GRYLICKI, Sandra Ruth of Aylmer and formerly of the Hamilton area, passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Tom Sinden. Loving mother of Lisa Muir of Hamilton and Robert Muir of Burlington.  Born in Port Arthur, Ontario on August 7, 1948, daughter of the late Madeline ... Read more.

Killough, Nancy Elizabeth of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in her 48th year. Beloved wife of David Mailloux. Dear mother of Justin Killough(Beth) and grandmother of Mason Killough. Loving stepmother of Rebecca Mailloux. Much loved daughter of Margaret (Toth) Killough and the late Dennis Killough. Dear sister of Jamie and Jeffery(Gail) and aunt of ... Read more.