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Sally Haayema

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Haayema, Sally was welcomed into her heavenly home at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Dick Haayema(2022). Dear mother of Tony(Ann) of Port Bruce, Andy(Brenda) of Aylmer, Rick(Nell) of Eden and Jeff(Trish) of Manitoulin Island. Loving grandmother of Scott(Ashley), Brandon(Hilda), Erin(Aaron), Hannah(Gareth), Zach(Marcie),…

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Barb Hansford

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Hansford, Barbara Jean of Dorchester passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2023 in her 57th year. Beloved wife of Garry Hansford. Dear mother of Kayla Hansford(Max) and Jason Hansford(Alex). Loving daughter of Jim and Carol (Shackelton) Sheils of Mapleton. Sister of Randy Sheils(Toni) and Brenda Ackworth(Les). Daughter-in-law of Garry…

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Elva Allen

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Allen, Elva Jean of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2023 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of David Allen. Dear mother of Michael Allen(Emily) and Karen Allen(Adam). Loving grandmother of Sophie and Lila. Born in Toronto, Ontario on May 23, 1952, daughter of the late Ed and…

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Sadie Buis

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Buis, Sytske “Sadie” of Heritage Place, Aylmer was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Saviour at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas “Nick” Buis(2014). Dear mother of Edwin(Hilda) of Toronto, George(Arlene) of Kamloops, B.C., Marian Bakker of…

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Shannon Maracle

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Maracle, Shannon of St. Thomas passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Donna (Thompson) Maracle. Loving father of Jillian Maracle(Adam Kelly) and Dallas Maracle (Zoe Boudreault). Dear brother of Lynda Booy, Susan Zimmer(Pat), Wanda Maracle(Leon), Velda Maracle and Brenda Buis(Jim). Son-in-law to Julie Thompson and the late…

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Marie “Irene” Thompson

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Thompson, Marie “Irene” (Foster) of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 24th, 2023 at the age of 78. Irene will be forever loved and missed by her children Steve (Loril) of Cochrane, AB, Brian (Michele) of Mapleton, ON and Teresa Bender (Rich) of Mars, PA. Sadly missed by…

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Betty Carpani

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CARPANI, Betty L. I will never leave you, nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5 Betty Louise Carpani (nee Underhill) was born on October 30, 1961 in Tillsonburg, Ontario and she passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 in London, Ontario. Betty is survived by her loving husband Rick Carpani, her sons Owen Carpani, and Colin Beselaere,…

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Gordon “Gord” Holmes

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Sadly, Gord Holmes of Aylmer/St. Thomas area passed away on February 26, 2023 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital at the age of 85. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Steve and Lisa, his grandchildren Marissa (Andrew) and Scott, his great grandchildren Calder and Landon, and his sister Jean. He was predeceased by…

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George Krahn

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Krahn, Gerhard “George” of St. Thomas passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in his 68th year. Father of Tami(Edwin), Gil(Heidi), Rose(Frank), Roland(Jenelle), Steve(Suzy) and Leticia. Grandfather of Kennedi, Gracyn, Adrie, Anderson, Gibson, Eden, Elliott, Hudson, Presley, Hollis, Hannah, Nora and Emersyn. Brother of Maria, Peter, Anita, Johan, Jacob, Getruda, Isaak, Heinrich, Helena and Franz.…

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Cecile L. (DeLeemans) Kerkhove

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KERKHOVE, Cecile Laurette (DeLeemans) (May 17, 1940 – February 22, 2023)              It is with heavy hearts that we the Kerkhove family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, at Elgin Manor, St. Thomas, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 82. Predeceased by her…

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Arthur Fisher

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Arthur Fisher of Straffordville, Ontario passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday February 25, 2023, at the Woodstock Hospital. Husband of Mary (Abel) for 34 years. Loved Dad of Douglas, and Elora and her husband Joseph Sargent. Sadly, Grandpa Art missed meeting his soon to be born grandson. He is survived by…

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Debbie Pursley

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Pursley, Debra of Woodstock and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Sakura House on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Richard Pursley. Dear mother of Kim Pursley, Jeff Pursley(Jessica) and Kayla Cummings(Andrew). Loving grandmother of Grayson and Odin. Survived by her sisters Bonnie Clifford(Alan), Joan Kicksee(Ron) and a number of nieces and…

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Annie Versteegen

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Versteegen, Annie of Aylmer passed away surrounded by her family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2023 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jacobus “Koos” Versteegen(2003). Dear mother of Deanna Ward(Paul), Irene Versteegen-Buis(Larry), Phine Bennett(Blake), Jeff Versteegen(Karen) and Tony Versteegen(Annette). Loving grandmother of Megan, Jeremy(Samantha), Simon, Katie(Kenny), Lance(Mariska), Bobbie-Jo, Blake(Nikki), Jill(Luke), Jeffrey,…

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Sarah Ferguson

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of   Sarah Ferguson of Aylmer/St. Thomas, Ontario. She passed peacefully at Parkwood Hospital surrounded by family on February 8, 2023 at the age of 34. Dearly loved daughter of Audrey and step-dad James Farmer; father Mike and step-mom Karen Destun. She will be greatly missed…

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Jean Chaleyssin

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Chaleyssin, Jean passed away at Extendicare, Port Stanley on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette  (DeBacker) Chaleyssin(2020) and the late Annette (Blanchard) Chaleyssin(2000). Dear father of Gerard Chaleyssin(Vickie) of Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of Nichelle(Marco), Branden(Morgan) and Gaston(Brittanie). Also survived by his sister Pierrette and a number of…

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Randy Claus

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Claus, Randy Dale of Yarmouth Township passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Angie Collins. Randy is survived by his children Jayden, Adrianna and Bradley. Dear brother of Deb Facey (Bob), Doug Claus (Brenda Johnson) and Dianne Claus. He will be missed by a number of…

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Peter Hendel

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Hendel, Peter of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Lynn (Croft) Hendel. Loving father of Peter Hendel(Ingrid) and Jenifer Hendel(Matthew Doherty). He will be missed by his grandchildren Anya, Maxime and Adelaine. Brother of Katie Ungar, Rosina Klein and Martin Hendel. …

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Ardyce DeCory

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Ardyce Faye DeCory (née Foster) of Malahide passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on February 9, 2023 in her 94th year. Loving wife of the late Lancelot DeCory, mother to Jed DeCory (Dominique Giguère), Lanette Finical (Allen) and Dagmar Simons (Don) and a bevy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born November 29, 1928 in Howard, South…

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Alex McNeil

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McNeil, Cameron Alexander “Alex” of Lyons passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 10, 2023 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Smith) McNeil. Dear father of Larry McNeil(Val) of Lyons and Laurie Abell(Jeff) of R.R. #4 Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Matt (Kyla), Mike(Dayna), Mark(Ashlan), Katie(Justin), Steven(Sarah), Cheryl(Jeff), Jonathan and Jane(Wes). He will be missed…

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Suzanna Dieleman

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Suzanna Janette Dieleman, age 52, of Petrolia, passed away on Friday, February 10, at home surrounded by her family. Suzanna’s greatest pride and joy were her children and her devotion to each of them was absolute.  She loved the Lord with her whole heart, and she poured that same love into everyone in her life.…

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