Obituaries

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Westmount Gardens, London, Andy Wenhardt, of St. Thomas, passed away at the age of 80.  Beloved husband for 21 years to Susan Imre.  Cherished father of Eva Knowler of Chatham and Erica Griffin of Woodstock.  Dear grandfather of Karen Griffin of London, Jamie Adams of Calgary, Alberta, Ryan Knowler of Dresden and Richard Brown ... Read more.

Surrounded by her family, it is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Nana) formerly of Belmont, Ontario at Valleyview Home on Friday, April 13 in her 95th year.  Predeceased by her son Murray and her loving husband Jack, her parents Willsie and Alice and brother Harold.  Cherished ... Read more.

Peacefully at Caressant Care, Bonnie Place, St. Thomas on Monday, April 2, 2018. Marjorie Irene (Hamilton) Helka (formerly of Belmont) in her 89th year. Wife of the late Lewis Helka (2008). Loving mother of Gordon and his wife Michele and Melanie deBlieck and her husband Rodney all of R.R. #1, Belmont and Melissa Coxhead and her husband Roy of Belmont. ... Read more.

CAMERON, Hilda Grace passed away peacefully at Caressant Care, Woodstock on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Cameron (1999). Dear mother of Donna Alexander and husband Bill of R.R.2, Tavistock and Norma Stanhope and husband Stan of Woodstock. Loving grandmother of Scott (Heather), Sheri (Paul), Shawn, Heather (Anthony), Brenda. Also survived by a ... Read more.

At the LHSC (Victoria Campus) on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, with family members nearby, at the age of 88, John Henry Zamecnik of London, formerly a resident of Tillsonburg and tobacco grower at the family farm in Vienna. Dedicated usher and member of the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg, and very dedicated member of St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus ... Read more.

MARACLE, Lionel of London, passed away at LHSC on Sunday, April 1, 2018.  He was 78.  Dear Father of Christine Maracle of St. Thomas, Pete of Aylmer, Jennifer Maracle (Ron) of Aylmer, Sue Sadler  (Norm) of London, Sandy Harder (Frank) of Aylmer and Steve Maracle (Barbara Cabala) of London. Loving Grandfather of Nick, Cole, Spencer, Sydney, Pete, Stephanie, Curtis, Rebecca, Andrew, Raven, Elizabeth, ... Read more.

MERCZ, Eugene I. of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Residence, Aylmer on Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was 86. Beloved husband of Helen (Kristoff) Mercz. Dear father of Rosemary Ficzere (Karl) of Burford. Loving grandfather of Karl Ficzere, Kevin Ficzere (Mackenzie), Kaitlyn Jessop (Jamie) and great-grandfather of Ciara, Wesley and Jackson. Also survived by a brother-in-law Fred Kristoff and number ... Read more.

MOODIE, Katherine Jane (née Bachner) of RR#3 Shedden, passed into the arms of our Lord and Saviour on March 27, 2018, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Jay. Loving mother of Jessica and Joshua. Dear daughter-in-law of Joyce Moodie and the late John R. “Jack” Moodie. Jane taught for the Elgin County Board of Education and the Thames Valley ... Read more.

SCHIPPER, Harm “Harry” went home to his Lor d and Savior, suddenly at his home in Straffordville on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was 64. Beloved husband of Grace (Grevers) Schipper. Dear father of Erica (Paul Morrison) of St. Thomas, Laura of Hamilton, Darryl (Krystal) of Norwich and Anita (Randie Van Gorp) of London. Loving Opa of Emma, Jaxson and ... Read more.

ACRE, Dorothy passed away at her residence, Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Monday, April 2, 2018. She was 91. Beloved wife of the late George Acre (1971). Dear mother of Bob Acre (Marlene Burgess) of Dunville, John Acre (Julie) of R.R.1, Eden, Steve Acre of Richmond and Butch Acre (Julie) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Allison Stirling (Harold), Mike Acre (Cindy), ... Read more.