Obituaries

Riesebos, Berendina Makkinga “Dian” July 5, 1923 – June 12, 2019 Passed to her Eternal Rest with her family by her side at the age of 95. Dian was born in Ommen, The Netherlands and came to Canada with her husband Clarence in 1957. Predeceased by him in 2006, also her son Jerry in 2018 and grandson Kyle in 2010. ... Read more.

DAKINS, Ronald of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Dakins (2009).  Dear father of Larry Dakins (Debbie) of Chatham, Dorothy Dakins of London, Reg Dakins of Aylmer and Laura Manners of St. Thomas.  Dear grandfather of Christopher, Kenny, Amber and Crystal and great-grandfather of Coralean, ... Read more.

RIDDELL, Trevor Allen It is with great sadness that the family of Trevor Allen Riddell announces his sudden and unexpected passing on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The flame of his candle was extinguished peacefully in his home in St. Thomas at the age of 49. Trevor will be affectionately remembered by his wife of 10 years, Elissa and his daughter ... Read more.

Friesen, Jacob of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in his 73rd year. Husband of Katherine (Siemens) Friesen. Father of Tim(Michelle) of Emo and Dan(Amme) of Strathroy. Grandfather of Brody, Emma, Kyra and Brenna. Brother of Ann, Mary and Agatha. Uncle to Wesley. Predeceased by a brother Ben.  Born in Chihuahua, Mexico on April 6, ... Read more.

KIDDER, Edward Louis “Ted” of Aylmer passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer with family by his side at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Joanne (Rombough) Kidder. Dear father of Tim Kidder (John) of Vancouver, B.C. and Brent Kidder (Amy) of Talbotville. Proud and loving grandfather of Liam ... Read more.

PROCUNIER, William James “Bill” of London, passed away at Meadow Park Long Term Care on Monday, May 27, 2019 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Cott) Procunier (2012). Loving father of Dale and wife Francine of Tillsonburg, Jamie and wife Joanne of Clarksburg and Robin and wife Katie of Mitchell’s Bay. Proud grandfather of David, Danielle, ... Read more.

ARTHUR, Brian of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital, London after a courageous battle with MS, with his daughter by his side on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was 64. Husband of Mary (Edwards) Arthur. Dear father of Kerri Edwards (Roger) of Okotoks, Alberta. Loving papa of Alayna and Aedan. He will be missed by his best friend Darcey ... Read more.

FELDER, Donald of RR1, Eden passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was 58. Beloved husband of Debbie (Parker) Felder. Dear father of Joel Felder of Sarnia, Zachary Felder (Ashley) of Bresleau and Jaclyn Felder (Nathan) of London. Loving grandfather of Cali and Jayden. Son of John Felder of Nairn. Brother of David Felder ... Read more.

GIBSON, Fred “Duff” of Woodstock and formerly a longtime resident of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was 76. Beloved husband of Maureen (McAneney) Gibson. Dear father of Bill (Natasha) of Eden, Brenda Pendriegh (Bill) of Whitby, Nancy Hodgson (Bill) of Barrie and the late Dan Gibson (1998). Loving grandfather of Jacqueline (Mark), ... Read more.

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 23, 2019, Coreen (Veraart) Vandermarel passed away at the age of 80 years.  Beloved wife of the Late Antonie “Tony”  Vandermarel (1991).  Proud and loving mother of Cathy Withenshaw (Mike) of Tillsonburg, Deb Holcombe (Tony) of Brownsville and Joanne Hayward (Larry) of Clear ... Read more.