It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shahreena Rahman on Friday December 27, 2024. Shahreena will be remembered for her kindness and compassion. She served the local community faithfully providing optical services as the owner and optometrist at East Elgin Optometry. May you rest in peace Shahreena.
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Foster, Charles “Richard” passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the age of 81. His best friend and beloved wife Helen (Murphy) Foster was by his side. Richard was the adored father of Lisa Foster (Doug), Richard Foster (Michele) and Julian Foster (Jessica). Cherished Grandpa and…
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Ronald Charles Tanner July 22, 1962 – December 21, 2024 After a courageous battle with cancer, Ron chose the time and place of his going, peacefully, at his farm near Springfield, Ontario on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Cherished husband of Susan Procop-Tanner and beloved son of Sonja Tanner-Kaplash and Ronald John Tanner, Sr. Ron is…
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Taylor, Bette “Marlene” of Belmont died peacefully at London Health Science Centre-Victoria Hospital on Christmas day, December 25, 2024 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Taylor(2012). Dear mother of James Taylor(Darlene) of Belmont and John Taylor(Patricia) of North Vancouver, British Columbia. Loving grandmother of Trianna Landon(Devin), Aonghas Taylor, Quinlan Taylor and great-grandmother of Thatcher and…
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Borremans, Maxine Gloria of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late George Borremans(1993). Dear mother of Yvonne Giles(Bryan) of Simcoe, Betty Anne Van Den Broek(Larry) of Aylmer and Bill Borremans(Shelley) of Aylmer. Loving grandma of Melissa, Meagen, Kurtus, Erica, Kevin and Tori and…
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Van Overloop, Judy Anne of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of 36 years to Florent Van Overloop. Dear mother of Brent Meharg(Ramona) of Belmont, Darren Meharg(Christine) of Lambeth and step-mother of Andre Van Overloop(Deanna) of Dorchester,…
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Zimmer, Matt of Summers Corners passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Marlene(Kirk) Zimmer. Dear father of Mitch Zimmer(Maria) of London and Merrill Taylor(Bud) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Mason, Laura(Anthony) and Kirsten. Proud great-grandfather of Hunter. Brother to Pauline Prendergast and Elizabeth Osborne. Sadly missed by a number…
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Healy, Lorna Ellen of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John M. Healy(2018). Dear mother of Greg(Suzanne) of Alberta and mother-in-law of Bonnie Healy of Alliston. Loving grandmother of Samantha, Kaitlyn and Cassandra. Sister of Carolyn Leaver(late Gordon). Predeceased by her son Christopher and…
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Thiessen, Margaret of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters at Terrace Lodge on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Thiessen(1989). Dear mother of Mary Sippert(Harry), Netty Ens(Jake), Margaret Ens(Peter) and Tina Brix(Erich). She will be missed by 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother, sister and…
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John Dyck finished his earthly race and entered into the rest of the Lord on December 12, 2024 in his home with his family around him. John was a welder by trade but was not afraid to dip his toe into various side businesses as well. He was best known and loved for his quick…
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VanKemenade, Roy of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in his 71st year. He will be missed by his cherished daughters Lea Legg (Adam) of Kilworth and Megan VanKemenade of Aylmer and their mother Kara Stanley. Loving Opa of Ruby and Oakley. Dear brother of Ingrid…
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With gratitude and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the promotion to Glory of Joe VandenBrink, who was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 88. Joe departed peacefully and is now enjoying the presence of his Lord and the family who went before him.…
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Janzen, Jacob of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Annie(Giesbrecht) Janzen(2013). Dear father of Trudy Thiessen(George) of St. Thomas, and Sarah Wall(Jake) of St. Thomas and father-in-law of Neil Fehr. Loving grandfather of Josh, Kara, Emily and Noah Thiessen, Kristen Peters(Ernie),…
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Donald Carl Ethelston passed away in his sleep on December 1, 2024, in Campbell River, BC, after a 5-year battle with cancer. Don was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, on May 9, 1952, to the late Carl and Miriam (Stephens) Ethelston. He grew up in Aylmer but spent many happy hours at his maternal grandparents’…
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Postman, Berdena (Van Dyke) was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Wally Postman (2012). Dear mother of Noreen Vos (Luke), Douglas Postman (Len), Denise Prinsen (Brian) and Mark Postman (Judi). Loving grandmother of Amanda, Robert, Thomas, Edward, Tim, Trisha, Brendan,…
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Campbell, Daniel “Dan” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in his 92nd year. Dear father of Karen Klassen (John) of Lyons. Loving grandpa to four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Bill Campbell of St. Thomas, Doris Groves (Bob) of Waterloo and Cliff Campbell (Marilynne) of Ottawa. Also…
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Chevalier, Wayne of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Nancy (Berry) Chevalier. Dear father of Ken Chevalier of Windsor and Jillian Porter (Josh) of London. He will be missed by his grandchildren Ollie, Hudson, Lyla, brothers Larry and Danny (Martha) and sisters Nancy…
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Charlton, Robert Glenn “Bob” of Aylmer and formerly of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Jessie(Shively) Charlton. Dear father of Julie Cassidy(Joe) of St. Thomas and Chris Charlton(Tracy) of Sarnia. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Daniel(Amanda), Luke(Jamie) and cherished great-grandfather of Cassidy…
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Ungar, Pearl Sophia of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael Ungar(2010). Dear mother of Lee Ann Ungar(Axay), Diane Boehm(Anthony), Ashley Ungar(Melvin) and the late Michael Ungar(1987). Loving grandmother of Cedar and Oakley. Cherished…
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Van Dyk, Val of Aylmer peacefully passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Van Dyk(2009). Dear mother of Kenneth Van Dyk(Kimberly) of Aylmer and Douglas Van Dyk(Stephanie) of Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Colby, Quinn, Aaron, Adalyn and Sloane. Sister…
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