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Ron Williams

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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…

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Andre Van Roessel

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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),…

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Colleen Burks

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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…

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Jacob Teichroeb

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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…

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Ruth Ann Tribe

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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…

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Bob Phillips

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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.…

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Harry Heikamp

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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…

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Muriel Carrel

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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…

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Marie Booy

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Booy, Marie(deKraker) went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the age of 90. Born in Zeeland, Holland on August 15, 1934, daughter of the late Abraham and Maria deKraker. Beloved wife of Marinus Booy for 69 years. Loving mother to Pat & Paul Heath, Ron(2017), Henry (1971),…

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Garry Rawcliffe

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Rawcliffe, Garry “Rocky” passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at Woodingford Lodge, Tillsonburg on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was 78 years old. Garry was a resident of Orwell for many years. Beloved husband of Elaine(Lockey) Rawcliffe. Survived by daughters Tanya and Dawn, a sister Shirley Wyatt and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces…

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John Baker

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Baker, John of Guelph passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was 73 years old. Beloved husband of the late Kimberley(Woodworth) Baker(April 2025). He will be missed by his mother-in-law Ruby Woodworth. Survived by his in-laws, Karen & Stan Jones, Kevin Woodworth and Verna Dobson, Karmelle and Jim Taylor,…

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Jonathan Martyn

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Martyn, Jonathan of Sparta passed at home, Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 44. Dearly loved son of John and Sally (Smith) Martyn and dear brother of John Philip Martyn (Margaret Miller) and Andrew Edmund Hunter Martyn (Rose). Dear uncle of Jaclyn and Ryan. Beloved grandson of the late Harold and Luella Martyn…

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Angie McMaster

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Angela Jean McMaster – With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce that Angie peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 60. She was a cherished mother to Skyler Cowen (Wyatt), a beloved daughter to Evelyn McMaster and the late James “Budd” McMaster (2019), and…

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Cecilia Antonissen

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Antonissen, (VanDeCappelle) Cecilia of Sparta passed away peacefully at Elgin Manor on Monday, June 23, 2025. Cecilia (87) was joyfully reunited with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and her husband of 62 years. Lovingly married to Pierre “Jerry” on April 2, 1959 they were blessed with a daughter Tammy (partner Gary) of Aylmer and…

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Frances Underhill

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Underhill, Frances of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was 90 years old. Beloved wife of William Underhill, the late William Schaap and the late Russell Hall. Dear mother of Bev Murphy(Dan) of Aylmer and adopted mother of Betty Butt. Loving grandmother of Stephen(Lisa) and Jason(Samantha), great-grandmother of…

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Robin DeLeemans-Willsey

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On June 19, 2025, on the eve of the summer solstice—a time when the veil between worlds is thin—our beloved Robin Jean DeLeemans-Willsey completed her earthly journey, much like a wizard departing Platform 9¾ for her next great adventure;  Heaven gained a new angel. Surrounded by her loved ones and faithful fur companions (her very…

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Gayle Campbell

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Campbell, Gayle of Harrietsville passed away at Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was 81 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Lorne Campbell(2017). Dear mother of Michael Campbell(Laura) of Harrietsville and Tammy Spoor(Jeff) of Springfield. Loving grandmother of Marlee, Caitlin, Olivia(Jeny), Lindsey,Jessica(Brad). Great-grandmother of Scarlett, Ava, Brianna, Kian and Monroe. Sister of…

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Debbie Heffren

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Heffren, Debbie of Aylmer passed away at Caressant Care on Mary Bucke on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was 67 years old. Dear mother of Rick Heffren(Marcy), Tom Heffren(Janelle) and Tony Heffren(Courtney). Grandmother of Noah, Emily, Ayden, Ethan, Hudson, Rory, Aurorra, Liam, McKinley, Xavier, Ian, Cole and Isabelle and great-grandmother of Jackson. Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on…

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Peter Cline

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Cline, Peter passed away on June 12, 2025 at St. Thomas. My choice, my time, my place. Peter Michael Cline, born April 30, 1943. Survived by his loving wife Lois Cline (Phillimore) of 59 years. Son of Joe and Dorothy Cline. Survived by brother Pat Cline (Anne), sister Paula McCulloch (late Bill), late sister Pamella…

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Bill Baxter

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bill Baxter on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, with his family by his side. Bill was the beloved husband of Carol (née Fitches) for 62 ½ years, a true partnership filled with love and devotion. He was a…

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