Obituaries

Weesjes, Grace  peacefully with all of her family by her side, Grace went home to be with her Lord at her home in Aylmer on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was 64 years old. Beloved wife of Albert Weesjes for 43 years. Dear mother of Danielle Burgsma(Jordan) of Hamilton, Nicole Weesjes(Gerry) of Aylmer, Jolene Tang(Vuong) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Michael Weesjes ... Read more.

Robinson, Thomas Allen “Tom” passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Aylmer Retirement Residence on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Clara(Ens) Robinson(2003). Dear father of Jeff Robinson(Nancy) of  Aylmer, Jim Robinson(Joan) of Rockton, Wayne Robinson(Cindy) of Cambridge, Cindy Sproul(Rusty) of Aylmer and Kathy Austin(Adam) of Mt. Elgin. Loving grandfather ... Read more.

Aug. 2, 1931 – March 13, 2025 Goldwin Emerson passed away peacefully at 93. His family is grateful for the compassion and exemplary care at Valleyview Nursing Home, St. Thomas, Ontario. Goldie was predeceased by parents, Samuel and Etta Pearl (nee. Hunter); siblings, Raymond, Glen, and Hilda Emerson; brothers-in-law, Albert and David Hedley; son, Kevin; and beloved wife of 70 ... Read more.

Benner, Iva Gertrude formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Extendicare Port Stanley on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Benner(2002). Loving mother of Doug(late Cindy) of Aylmer, Bill(Karen) of Aylmer and Darlene McIntee(John) of Blenheim. Dear grandmother of Scott, Wayne, Tracy, James(Heather), Andrew(Danielle) and Cody. Also survived by a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. ... Read more.

Odanski, Rhonda of Aylmer passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in her 68th year. Dear mother of Jessica Wilson(Herman Krahn) of Aylmer and cherished Nana of Rylee(Rick) and Ryan(Megan). Sister of Doug Sprague(Barb), Trudy Bradt(Bob), Shirley Watters(Bill) and twin brother Robert Sprague(Cindy). She will be missed by a number of nieces, nephews and good friends.  ... Read more.

Howey, Phyllis formerly a longtime resident of Aylmer, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Elgin Manor on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was 88 years old. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Howey(2022) for over 63 years. Loving mother of the late Richard Howey(2022)(Cathy), Nancy Miedema(Rick) of St. Thomas and Kevin Howey(Rhonda) of St. Thomas. Grandmother of Jesse ... Read more.

The Lord in His mercy and grace, in His appointed time and providence has taken to Himself, Marlene Van Gurp, peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Harry Van Gurp and the late Arnold Van Dyken(2003). Dear mother of Lisa Westendorp(Herman) of Aylmer, Scott Van Dyken(Caroline) of Luverne, Minnesota, Eric Van Dyken(Sarah) of Prinsburg, ... Read more.

Vandenbilcke, Raymonde Margaret “Simone” formerly of Aylmer passed away at Dorchester Terrace on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Prosper Vandenbilcke(2016) and the late Andre Jacobs(1974). Dear mother of the late Willy Jacobs(2020)(Noreen), the late Eric Jacobs(2023)(Cathy Van Damme), Brenda Cole(Allan) of Thamesford and Randy Jacobs(Rina) of Wingham. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Stephen, Paul, Mark, Chris, ... Read more.

1931 – 2025 HOFMANN, Erwin – Erwin passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge in Tillsonburg, surrounded by his loving daughters Janet, Doris, and Mary, on Monday, March 3, 2025, a week shy of his 94th birthday. Predeceased by his loving wife, Mary (2010), parents Ewald and Berta, brother Kurt, grandsons Thomas Beech and Kurt Racki, and his two sons-in-law Dave ... Read more.

McCORMICK, Sean P. of Aylmer, ON, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in his 59th year. Born in Toronto, ON, November 27, 1966, son of Gerald “Gerry” McCormick and the late Sharon (née Grondin) McCormick (2022). Beloved husband of Charlene Goodyear. Cherished father of Cheyenne Fehr (Darin). Loved brother of Michael McCormick. Dear uncle of Braedon ... Read more.