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Cecile L. (DeLeemans) Kerkhove

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KERKHOVE, Cecile Laurette (DeLeemans) (May 17, 1940 – February 22, 2023)              It is with heavy hearts that we the Kerkhove family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, at Elgin Manor, St. Thomas, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 82. Predeceased by her…

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Arthur Fisher

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Arthur Fisher of Straffordville, Ontario passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday February 25, 2023, at the Woodstock Hospital. Husband of Mary (Abel) for 34 years. Loved Dad of Douglas, and Elora and her husband Joseph Sargent. Sadly, Grandpa Art missed meeting his soon to be born grandson. He is survived by…

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Debbie Pursley

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Pursley, Debra of Woodstock and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Sakura House on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Richard Pursley. Dear mother of Kim Pursley, Jeff Pursley(Jessica) and Kayla Cummings(Andrew). Loving grandmother of Grayson and Odin. Survived by her sisters Bonnie Clifford(Alan), Joan Kicksee(Ron) and a number of nieces and…

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Annie Versteegen

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Versteegen, Annie of Aylmer passed away surrounded by her family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2023 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jacobus “Koos” Versteegen(2003). Dear mother of Deanna Ward(Paul), Irene Versteegen-Buis(Larry), Phine Bennett(Blake), Jeff Versteegen(Karen) and Tony Versteegen(Annette). Loving grandmother of Megan, Jeremy(Samantha), Simon, Katie(Kenny), Lance(Mariska), Bobbie-Jo, Blake(Nikki), Jill(Luke), Jeffrey,…

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Sarah Ferguson

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of   Sarah Ferguson of Aylmer/St. Thomas, Ontario. She passed peacefully at Parkwood Hospital surrounded by family on February 8, 2023 at the age of 34. Dearly loved daughter of Audrey and step-dad James Farmer; father Mike and step-mom Karen Destun. She will be greatly missed…

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Jean Chaleyssin

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Chaleyssin, Jean passed away at Extendicare, Port Stanley on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette  (DeBacker) Chaleyssin(2020) and the late Annette (Blanchard) Chaleyssin(2000). Dear father of Gerard Chaleyssin(Vickie) of Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of Nichelle(Marco), Branden(Morgan) and Gaston(Brittanie). Also survived by his sister Pierrette and a number of…

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Randy Claus

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Claus, Randy Dale of Yarmouth Township passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Angie Collins. Randy is survived by his children Jayden, Adrianna and Bradley. Dear brother of Deb Facey (Bob), Doug Claus (Brenda Johnson) and Dianne Claus. He will be missed by a number of…

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Peter Hendel

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Hendel, Peter of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Lynn (Croft) Hendel. Loving father of Peter Hendel(Ingrid) and Jenifer Hendel(Matthew Doherty). He will be missed by his grandchildren Anya, Maxime and Adelaine. Brother of Katie Ungar, Rosina Klein and Martin Hendel. …

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Ardyce DeCory

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Ardyce Faye DeCory (née Foster) of Malahide passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on February 9, 2023 in her 94th year. Loving wife of the late Lancelot DeCory, mother to Jed DeCory (Dominique Giguère), Lanette Finical (Allen) and Dagmar Simons (Don) and a bevy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born November 29, 1928 in Howard, South…

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Alex McNeil

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McNeil, Cameron Alexander “Alex” of Lyons passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 10, 2023 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Smith) McNeil. Dear father of Larry McNeil(Val) of Lyons and Laurie Abell(Jeff) of R.R. #4 Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Matt (Kyla), Mike(Dayna), Mark(Ashlan), Katie(Justin), Steven(Sarah), Cheryl(Jeff), Jonathan and Jane(Wes). He will be missed…

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Suzanna Dieleman

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Suzanna Janette Dieleman, age 52, of Petrolia, passed away on Friday, February 10, at home surrounded by her family. Suzanna’s greatest pride and joy were her children and her devotion to each of them was absolute.  She loved the Lord with her whole heart, and she poured that same love into everyone in her life.…

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Donald Ball

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Ball, Donald of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in his 72nd year. Loving uncle to Crystal(Dave), Toby(Bruce), Dawn(Sean) and great uncle to Ella, Jacob, Liam and Jack. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on December 11, 1951, son of the late Allan and Kathleen (Rockefeller). Donnie and his father Allan…

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Nettie Honsinger

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Honsinger, Nettie of St. Thomas and longtime resident of Aylmer, passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael Honsinger(1976). Loving mother of Lisa Mills (Lee) of St. Thomas and Murray Honsinger(Violet) of London. Dear grandmother of Brittany(Cody) and the late Valerie(2020). Dear sister…

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Dale Bradfield

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BRADFIELD, Dale June 4, 1944 – January 14, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Bradfield in his 79th year, on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Dale was predeceased by his partner, Fran Johnston (2009). Lovingly remembered by his children, Dale Matthew (Charlotte), Trina (Brad), Dan (Michelle) and their mother…

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Dorothy Prosser

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Prosser, Dorothy Marion of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, February 6, 2023 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Prosser. Dear mother of the late Douglas Prosser, Doreen Giesbrecht(Kevin) and Don Prosser. Loving grandma of Sean(Lisa), Josh, Lindsay, Justin, Randi, Terri and Brian and great-grandma of…

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Rachel Smith

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Smith, Rachel Alexandra of Aylmer passed away in St. Thomas on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in her 33rd year. She will be forever missed by her son Jackson “Jack”, who was her pride and joy. She was the loving daughter of Jeffrey and Jocelyn (Corless) Smith, and dear sister of Kara Mayer (David) of Belleville and…

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Peter Weese

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Peter James Weese  It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Peter Weese has passed away peacefully on January 29th of this year, having just celebrated his 70th birthday. Born in Napanee Ontario on January 1st, 1953, to the late Claude and Betty Weese; the best New Year’s gift they could have hoped for.…

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Helen Kelly

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Kelly, Helen Rose of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Monday, January 30th, 2023 in her 91st year. Loving wife and best friend of the late Cy Kelly (2016).  Proud mother of Anne Marie Kelly, Kathy van Kasteren(Jack), Barbara Kelly and Stephen Kelly(Sandi). Loving grandma of Jessica, Tom (Trish), Jill, Aaron(Tereza), Daniel,…

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Wayne Zimmer

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It is with profound sadness that the family of Wayne Peter Zimmer, announces his passing on Sunday January 29th, 2023, at the age of 69.  Wayne will be remembered by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia Zimmer, his children Greg (Suzy), Ryan (Emma) and Trisha and his beloved grandchildren, Erica, Maggie, Owen, Rachel, Abbigail,…

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Don Durkee

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Durkee, Donald Stanley of Aylmer passed away at The Manor Village London on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Judy (Albrant) Durkee. Loving father of Pete Durkee(Kim) of Aylmer and Mary Ellen Robb (Terry) of Hamilton. He will be missed by several nieces. Predeceased by his sister Hazel McConnell.  Born…

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