Obituaries

Surrounded by the love of his family at Victoria Hospital in London on Monday, April 1, 2019, James V. “Jim” Cottrell, of Tillsonburg passed away in his 76th year. Beloved husband and best friend for nearly 41 years to Joyce (Jenney) (nee Willsey). Loving father of Janis Friedrich (Mark) of Mt. Brydges and Laurie Sebok (Andrew) of Normandale. Proud papa ... Read more.

Klassen, Maria of Guelph and formerly Aylmer, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Johan Klassen. Dear mother of Sue Perreaux (Jeremy) of Bellegarde, Saskatchewan and John Klassen (Kerri) of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Julianne, Megan, George, Sydney, Isabella, Ty, Connor and Caitlyn. Sister of Justina Bergen, John Guenther, Susan Giesbrecht ... Read more.

KREMERS, “Ed” Adrian of Avon passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2019 in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Joanne (Van Horne) Kremers. Dear father of Marc Kremers (Kim) and Gerrit Kremers and loving opa of Haylee. Brother of Nancy White (Bruce), Greta Bryan (Kevin), Tony Kremers (Marsha) and brothers-in-law of Philip (Sandy) and ... Read more.

WINKWORTH, Laura Lee of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in her 47th year. Beloved wife of Todd Winkworth.  Loving mother of Zachary and Avery.  Sister of Jason (Leighann) of Baden and sister-in-law of Cory and Michelle.  Dear aunt of Abbigail, Logan, Kolten, Owyn and cousin of Laurie and Tony McCauley. Born in ... Read more.

Phyllis Marion VanDyk has finally been reunite with the love of her life, Tony M. VanDyk. She wqas born May 30, 1943 in Grand Bank, Newfoundland into the Warren family. She passed away peacefully January 9, 2018 in Cambridge, ON at the age of 72. Amazing Mother of Johanna Stevens (Mary), and Trevor VanDyk (Amy), Totally Awesome Nanny of Duncan, ... Read more.

Van Velzer, Robert of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Saturday March 30th, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of over 65 years of  the late Doris (Somerville) Van Velzer and loved father of  James and his wife Angela Van Velzer of Dorchester. Predeceased by his daughter Sandra Hales (1996) and her husband  ... Read more.

MIKULA, Kenneth William “Bill” – Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Institute, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in his 89th year, with family by his side. Survived by his loving companion, Lynn Mainville, who maintained her dedicated compassion and care for him until he passed. Predeceased by his spouse, Alma (2008). Loving father to Cathy, Ron (Theresa) and Heather (2009) Mikula. ... Read more.

Doyle, John James “Jack” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Shirley(Willsey) Doyle.  Dear father of Melanie D’Arcy(Chris) of St. Thomas and Angela Doyle(John Brown) of London.  Loving grandfather of Cameran, John Jr., Charlene, Michael, Matthew and Kaitlyn.  Brother of Bob, Gerald(Sue) and ... Read more.

Venner, Betty of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in her 77th year.  Beloved wife of Brad Venner.  Dear mother of Mike(Angela) of Aylmer and Greg(Kelly) of Kitchener.  Loving grandmother of Kyle(Krystal), Krista(Shayne), Amy, Scott, Sean and great-grandmother of Alexa, Kolby, Kohen and Taylor.  Sister to Marge Curtis(Mark) and sister-in-law to Darla ... Read more.

GREER, Joyce Helen of Strathroy, formerly a long-time resident of Aylmer, passed away with family by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London on Monday, March 25, 2019 in her 78th year. Dear mother of Steve Greer (Ann) of Strathroy and the late Judy Jans (March 7, 2016). Devoted wife of the late C. Ross Greer for 47 years ... Read more.