Obituaries

Charles Albert Acre October 22, 1960 – July 18, 2025 With sadness, the family of Albert Acre announces his peaceful passing on July 18, 2025 at Sakura House, in his 65th year, after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer.  Predeceased by his dear wife Carol (nee Creamer), his father Nick Acre and his niece Erin McGuire.  Albert is lovingly remembered ... Read more.

Charlton, Jessie of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was 94 years old. Beloved wife of the late Bob Charlton(November 27, 2024). Dear mother of Julie Cassidy(Joe) of St. Thomas and Chris Charlton(Tracy) of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Jessica(Curtis), Daniel(Amanda), Luke(Jamie) and cherished great-grandmother of Cassidy, Regan and Cora. Born ... Read more.

Williams, Ron of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was 80 years old. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann(Holiko) Williams. Dear step-father of Chris Dionne of Ingersoll and Rob Dionne (Rachel) of Toronto. Predeceased by his sister Carol Shackleton. Survived by his brother-in-law Ron Shackleton. He will be greatly missed by a number ... Read more.

Van Roessel, Andre of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was 91 years old. Beloved husband of Loeki(Fischer) Van Roessel. Dear father of Steven Van Roessel(Sharlene) of Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, Linda Kavanagh of St. Thomas and Karen Siannas(Nic) of Belmont. Loving opa of Nicole, Tyler(Molly), Dean, Alex and Melena(Alex) and ... Read more.

Jan. 27, 1960 – July 13, 2025 Colleen Elizabeth Burks (nee Wilkins) passed peacefully at home with family by her side on Sunday July 13, 2025. Predeceased by her parents, Horace Wilkins (2012) and Florence Wilkins (nee Walker, 2023). Survived by her five siblings: Evelyn (Bill), Geoff, David, Becky and Ben (Keri) as well as several nieces, nephews and in-laws. ... Read more.

Teichroeb, Jacob of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was 86 years old.  Beloved husband of the late Aganetha(Banman) Teichroeb(2024). Dear father of John Teichroeb of London, Cathy Louw(Andre) of St. Thomas, David Teichroeb(Lydia) of London, Anne Thiessen(Grant) of Manitoba, Jacob Teichroeb of London and Isaak Reimer(Sara) of Mexico. Loving grandfather of Brian(Amber), ... Read more.

Tribe, Ruth Ann of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was 97 years old. Beloved wife of the late Junior Tribe. Dear mother of Diann Luksa(Dave Brooks) of Oakville, Eileen Wereley(late Roy Book) of London and Judith Wereley(Mike Hamm) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Lisa(Larry), April(Zabi), Charlie, Jeff and Dan. Great-grandmother of Nicole(Norm), Austin, ... Read more.

Phillips, Robert “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He was 86 years old. Dear father of the late Nancy(Phillips) Vercaigne(1995). Brother of Marilyn Pettit and uncle of Jason Pettit. Predeceased by his brothers Jack Phillips(1970), Harold Phillips(2012) and his sister Joanne Oostrom(2023). Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on June 10, ... Read more.

Heikamp, Harry of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was 74 years old. Beloved brother of Thea (†2021) and Walter Glaw of Winnipeg, Fred(†2019) and Marg Heikamp of Burlington, Roy Heikamp of St. Thomas and Irma and Jan Reckman of Aylmer. He will be missed by an aunt Gé Heikamp and a number ... Read more.

Carrel, Muriel Jeanne of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was 96 years old. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Carrel(2023) of 67 years. Dear mother of Bob and Suzanne Carrel. Loving and proud grandmother of Katie Vis(Kevin), Crystal Colley(Jamie), Kim Kremers(Marc), Holly Marr(Tyler) and Heather Carrel(Matt). She will be missed by her ... Read more.