Obituaries

HOWEY, Cecil of RR1, Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was 64.  Husband of Denise (Pake) Bancroft. Stepfather to Arthur, Damion and Codey Bancroft. Brother of Rosemarie Stanley (Wes) and uncle to Brittany and David Stanley. Cousin of Pat Zavitz (Kenny). Predeceased by a brother Robert Howey (1951).  Born in London, Ontario on ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that the family of Alphonse Laemers announces his passing at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital after a brief illness, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in his 90th year. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Mary, Edward, Frank, and Lena and his grandson; Gregory. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Mary (Croxford) Laemers; ... Read more.

On Thursday, June 27, 2019, after a courageous battle, Wilbur Lloyd Cowan has gone home to be with his Lord and Saviour.  He was 83 years of age.  Lloyd was a long time resident of Eden, a member of the Eden Baptist Church, the Goshen Hunt Club, and a past member of the Tillsonburg Legion.  He was co-owner and operator ... Read more.

Froese, Diedrich of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 27, 2019 in his 30th year following a lengthy illness. He was a faithful servant of his Lord and positively impacted the lives of those who knew him. He served God and His church as a missionary for years, the last few in Hopelchén, Campeche, Mexico, where he ... Read more.

Cummings, Marjorie Ethel Beatrice of Tillsonburg and formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Cummings(2005). Dear mother of Barb Gooley (Jim), Bev Cummings, Brenda Cummings (John), Dennis Cummings (Rose) and Karen Cummings. Loved by her grandchildren Jayme (Dave), Kristie (Ryan), Rob (Rebecca), Matthew ... Read more.

HUGHSON, Gary Maurice of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, June 14th, 2019, at the age of 60. Beloved son of Joyce (Moore) Hughson and the late Gordon Hughson. Dearly loved brother of Pat Ramsden (Bob), Allan Hughson (Kim) and Grant Hughson. Cherished uncle of Bryan (Ali), Andrew (Kelsey), ... Read more.

Peacefully at the Tillsonburg Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 14, 2019, Kenneth Norman Blake of the Harvest Retirement Home, Tillsonburg at the age of 93 years.  Loving husband and best friend for 73 years to his wife Eleanor (nee Burnett).  Caring and supportive father to Barbara Papp and her husband Frank; William Blake and his wife Diana.  Proud grandfather to ... Read more.

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.