Obituaries

Donna passed away at Burloak Long Term Care Centre in Burlington on Thursday, March 22, 2018, age 86 years. Donna was born and raised in Springfield, Ontario. After graduating from Teachers College, Donna moved to Port Credit where she met her beloved husband John Alexander McKenzie (predeceased 2014). After marrying, Donna and John lived in Clarkson for many decades before ... Read more.

TEICHROEB, David F. of St. Thomas, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, at the age of 80 years. Dearly loved father of Sarah Bueckert (Abe), Mary Reimer (John), David, Katherina, John and Lena. Dear brother of John, Jacob, Benjamin, Abe, Peter and Henry Teichroeb, Maria Wiebe ... Read more.

GUBESCH, Natasha – Peacefully, and surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Parkwood Institute, at the age of 37. Natasha is survived by her husband Robert Gubesch; her daughter Mea Gubesch; her parents Blage and Gordica Ivanovski; her sisters:  Emilija Ivanovski, Marija Platero (Alex), Ivona Ivanovski (Josh), and Michelle Plachta (Jesse); and by her mother-in-law Sue Gubesch. ... Read more.

VAN LINGEN, Betty of R.R.2, Aylmer passed away peacefully with her husband and son by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was 52.  Beloved wife of John Van Lingen. Loving mother of Ryan Van Lingen (Hillary). Dear daughter of the late Jan and Aleida (Bloemen) Tenk. Sister of Alice Gerber, Ria Murphy, ... Read more.

Peacefully with his family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Monday, March 19, 2018. Ron Higgs of R.R. #2, Belmont in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Sandy (Evans). Dear father of David (wife Amy Brown) of London and Mark (wife Christine) of Delaware. Loving grandfather of Isaac and Rebekkah. Brother of Sharon Ardiel (husband Roy) of ... Read more.

KNELSEN, Abe of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Nova Scotia Line RR2 Aylmer on Friday, March 16, 2018. He was 52. Loving father of Amber Knelsen (Patrick) of St. Thomas and Andrea Knelsen (Alan) of St. Thomas. Dear son of Mary (Neufeld) Knelsen and the late Henry Knelsen (2003). He will be sadly missed by his sisters Nancy, ... Read more.

GOECKLER, Gertrude Ida “Gertie” of R.R.5 Aylmer,  passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 17, 2018. She was 84. Beloved wife of the late George Goeckler (2005).  Loving mother of Trudy Bunde and husband Jon, mother-in-law to Brenda and proud Oma to Connor, Sam and Ben.  Predeceased by her sons Ed (2011) and Ricky (1975).  Born in Hamilton, Ontario ... Read more.

ROBERTS, John (Jack) of Norwich, formerly of Aylmer passed away suddenly at home in his 83rd year on March 11, 2018. Survived by his wife Betty of 62 years. Daughters Brenda Knott (Brian), Cathy Partner (Dave), Mary Mitchel (Glenn) and son David Roberts (Judi). Sister Marjorie Partner (Rob), Barbara Kerston (Robert), Betty Pickard (Roy) and Kay Roberts of Aylmer. Will ... Read more.

 PETERS, Neil of Straffordville passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was 61.  Beloved husband of Virginia (Mayo) Peters. Dear father of Victoria Saris (Steven) of Straffordville and Robert Peters of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Sadie, Brooke and Sophie. Brother of Anne Sawatzky (late Peter), Jacob (Brenda), ... Read more.

PINEO,  Catherine Lee “Cathy”(Underhill) of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 19, 2018. She was 67. Loving mother of Sherry Bouw of Tillsonburg and Kevin Alward (Leanne) of Bracebridge. Proud grandmother of Jessica, Jaimie and Megan. Dear sister of Vivian Fricker (Larry), Harley Underhill (Sharon), Lew Underhill (Jill), Vicky Underhill ... Read more.