OBITUARIES

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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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Angela Louise (Lindsay) Lounsbury

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April 13, 1970 – August 24, 2023 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Louise (Lindsay) Lounsbury after a lengthy battle with illness on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (TDMH) at the age of 53 years. Beloved wife and best friend of…

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Jacob Wiebe

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At the age of 79 years old, Jacob ‘Jake’ Wiebe went into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Jacob was born on August 8, 1944 in Chihuahua, Mexico and with family by his side he passed away on August 24, 2023 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Jake is survived by…

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Jim Chambers

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Chambers, James Darrin “Jim” of Woodstock passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in his 59th year. Beloved husband of Darcy Ralf. Son of Norma(Quick) Chambers of Aylmer and the late James Chambers(1994). Loving father of Jimmy Chambers, Brandon Chambers, Skyler-Rose Schepiel(Ryan), Cory Chambers, Matthew Morrison(Sarah), Beth-Anne Morrison(Jamie), Max Moes and Dominic Gloin(Chandelle). Dear brother…

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Max “Bud” Gavey

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Max “Bud” Morgan Gavey Oct. 2, 1940 – Aug. 15, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Bud passed away on August 15, 2023, after a very short stay at KGH. While Bud recently battled a serious, and sometimes painful, affliction his passing was quiet, without pain, all while being held and…

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Dorothy Versnick

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Versnick, Dorothy of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Andre “Andy” Versnick(2014). Dear mother of Danny Versnick(Melissa), the late Michael Versnick(2020), David Versnick and Laurie Wilson(Todd) all of Aylmer. Loving Mimi of Daryl(Gabrielle), Heather(Jamie), Dustin(Jacklyn), Brenden, Rayah, Devin and Matthew. Great-Mimi of Jordan,…

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Bob Fulton

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Fulton, Robert Futcher “Bob” – Of Aylmer, ON, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Joan Fulton. Dearly loved father of Leslie Fulton (Wilson), Brent Fulton (Barbara), and John Fulton (Kimberly). Beloved stepfather to Kim Woodford, Kathy Robinson, Robert Gagen, and Kelly Vanderlee. He was incredibly proud of…

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