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In memory of loved ones

Celebration of Life for Janet DeAngelis

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There will be a celebration of love and life for Janet DeAngelis Saturday, September 10, 2022 12:00pm – 4:00pm Strathroy Lions club 432 Albert St. There will be a cash bar and some of Janets’ artwork will be displayed for the pleasure of all. Some of Janets’ sewing projects will be for sale also. All…

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Doris Pressey

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Pressey, Doris of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, August 19, 2022 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Pressey(2011). Dear mother of Alana Rice(Ken) of St. Thomas and the late Randy Pressey(April 2, 2022) and mother-in-law of Debbie Pressey of Vittoria. Loved by her grandchildren Kevin Pressey, David Pressey(Kristin), and…

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René Gerald Leclaire

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LECLAIRE, René Gerald (September 6, 1960 – August 18, 2022) – The Leclaire – Piché family are sad to announce the sudden passing of their beloved father, brother and friend René Gerald Leclaire a resident of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer at the age of 61 years. Raised in Northern Ontario, René learned to…

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David Edwin McKee

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It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of David Edwin McKee on August 7, 2022 in his 82nd year, leaving behind his wife Mary McKee, Port Burwell; sons Krys McKee, London, Jerald (Jen), London and he acquired angel wings to be with our son Clarence (Chuck) Garton who left us on July…

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W. Ross Whalls

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WHALLS, W. Ross Of St. Thomas and formerly of Port Stanley, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in his 88th year.  Husband for 68 years to Barbara (née Hall) Whalls.  Father of Wendy Holborn (Kevin), Connie Whalls, Jeanne Whalls, Scott Whalls (Sue), Andy Whalls (Lorna), and Dana…

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Emil DeBlaire

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DeBLAIRE, Emil The Family wishes to announce the passing of Emil Franklin Louis DeBlaire, in his 85th year, on Tuesday August 9, 2022. Born on October 24, 1937 to Richard and Julia DeBlaire. Emil and Stephanie (nee Stephens) married on May 30, 1958 and had an incredible 39 years of marriage and four children before…

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“Clarence” Earl Douglas Garton

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“Clarence” Earl Douglas Garton GARTON, “Clarence” Earl Douglas. It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of “Clarence” Earl Douglas Garton, on July 22, 2022, at Freeport Hospital, Palliative Care in Kitchener, who fought the fight with cancer for two years. An amazing father to daughters Mercedes (Tony) and Tara, Waterloo; Kiana,…

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Wendy Hiepleh

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HIEPLEH – Wendy Kathleen (nee Kristoff) of Aylmer passed away at her home in the late afternoon of Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age of 63.  Beloved wife of Wayne of 43 years.  Dear mother of Megan (Justin) Siemens and Trevor (Elizabeth) Hiepleh.  She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Andrew, Amelia, Julia,…

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Elizabeth M Stockford

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Stockford-Cole, Elizabeth May Of Aylmer, previously residing in Guelph, passed away peacefully after a short but fierce fight against cancer, August 4, 2022 at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Beloved wife for 53 years of the late Samuel Cole (2020). Loved mother of Patrick Cole (Cathy) and Catherine Parmeter (Robert) of Aylmer. Beloved Grandma…

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Leonard Charlton

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Charlton, Leonard of St. Thomas passed away at Valleyview Home on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Gloria (Clifford) Charlton for 67 years. Dear father of Nancy Charlton of Algonquin Highlands, Bill Charlton(Mary Jane) of St. Thomas and Shelly Charlton-Glover(Bob) of New Sarum. Brother of Wayne(Willi) Charlton. Also survived by…

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Mary Laemers

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It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Laemers announces her passing at Terrace Lodge Retirement Home on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in her 88th year. She was preceded in death by her husband Alphonse Laemers and her siblings; Allan, Ivie, Jean, Edward, Joyce and her grandson; Gregory. She leaves her brothers John…

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Don Percy

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Percy, Donald Drysdale of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by his side at his residence on Monday, August 8, 2022 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Boughner) Percy. Dear father of Dianna Hewson(Ron), Christine Tribe(late Wendell), Sherry Percy-Gray(Wayne), and Kelly Zavitz(Mike).  Loving papa of David(Kathryn), Donnie(Jenn), Dawn(Chuck), Dana(Justin), Brooke(Gavin), Blair(Jaime) Tara(Adam), Michael(Jamie),…

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Marlene Smith

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SMITH – Amy “Marlene” (nee Lawton) of St. Thomas passed away at her home on Monday, July 25, 2022 at the age of 83.  Marlene is predeceased by her husband Kenneth Smith (2017).  Marlene will be sadly missed by her children; Sherry Johnstone (Rob), Stuart (Kevin) Smith (Kelly) and Scott Smith. Grandmother to Sheryl Haaijema…

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Beatrice Pineo

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Pineo, Beatrice Winnfred of Elgin Manor, St. Thomas and formerly a longtime resident of Port Bruce passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, July 25, 2022 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Pineo(2017). Dear mother of Tricia Manzato(Gabriele) of West Lorne, Mike Pineo(Ginette) of Severn and Dave Pineo(Sherry) of…

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Bernice Abell

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Abell, Bernice of Metcalfe Gardens, St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital with family by her side on Monday, July 25, 2022 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late “Bill” William Charles Abell(2018). Dear mother of Julie of London, Sandra(Joe Valerio) of London, Sharon Russell(late Dave) of Calton…

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Larry Walker

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Walker, Larry Evan of Carrollton, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Thursday, July 21, 2022 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Judy (Rich) Walker. Dear father of Laurie Bearss (Mike), Julie Tanguay (Rob), Wendie Hibbert (Steve), Jeff Woodlee (Kathy) and Ben Woodlee (Stephanie). Loving grandfather of Jeremy (Liz), Jennifer…

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Judie Dennee

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Sadly we lost another angel. Judie passed away suddenly at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, July 21st, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 6, 1941 in Barrie Ontario. Dearly loved mother of Kelly Laur and Kerry Dennee. Deeply adored by her loving grandsons Trevor(Laura), Brent(Tovah), and Brayden.  Treasured GG to Easton,…

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Mary Roberts

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Mary Anelia Roberts of Elmira, formerly of Drayton ON, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2022 in her 77th year.  Born September 30, 1945.  Predeceased by parents Maurice (1986) and Beatrice (Schram) Roberts (1981), her long-time dear friend and companion Erwood Fletcher (2011), son Donald (1992) and brother David (2006).  Survived by sister, Irene Thomas,…

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Andrzej “Woody” Wodzinski

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Wodzinski, Andrzej “Woody” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Fay(Dragoman) Wodzinski. Dear father of Krista Wodzinski(Ken), Nicole Knibbe(Brian), and Alicia Kostyria(Kevin) and father-in-law of Tammy Wodzinski. Loving Papa of Chloe, Payton, Breya, Cohen, Greyson, Brantley, Lacy,…

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Maria Dyck

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Our mother’s favourite Bible verse was John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, so whomever should believe though they die should not perish but have everlasting life.” She is embodiment of these very words, believing unto her very last in the goodness and mercy of the Lord.…

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