OBITUARIES

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Retta Luce

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     RETTA ETHEL IRENE LUCE April 21, 1935- November 21, 2022 Born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935, Retta Ethel Irene Luce (nee Brown) passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at approximately 12:35am surrounded by her loving family at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital in her 88th year. Predeceased by her husband Norman…

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Peter W. Hoyer

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The family of Peter W. Hoyer are deeply saddened to relay news of his passing, with his family by his side on November 15, 2022 at age 71. Peter, eldest son of Walter and Charlotte Hoyer, was born September 14, 1951, came to Canada from Germany in 1952, was raised in Aylmer, Ontario, and resided…

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Andrea Van Raes

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Van Raes, Andrea of Dundas, formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at her residence, Wentworth Lodge on Monday, November 14, 2022 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert Van Raes(1997). Dear mother of the late Denise Jennerich(2020)(Desmond Devoy) and Annie Smithson(Mark) of Dundas. Loving grandmother of Stephen(Natalie), Heather(Caleigh), and Brian(Grace) and great-grandmother of Santana, Walter,…

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Natalia Pacheco

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Pacheco, Natalia of Aylmer passed away at Maple Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Jose Pacheco(2004). Dear mother of Maria Estrela Pacheco and Natalie DeRyk and husband Mike. Loving grandmother of Sandie and Nicole DeRyk.  She will be missed by her sister Cristina DeSousa,…

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Donna Mole

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Following a lengthy battle of health complications, the family of Donna Jean Mole is deeply saddened to announce her passing on November 15, 2022, at the age of 47. She was surrounded by her family, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital (TDMH). Donna is survived by her husband Tom Alward, daughter Brittany Alward and spouse Cameron…

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Wayne Cole

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COLE, Wayne It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Wayne Cole of Vienna, Ontario on Tuesday November 8, 2022. He passed away at home peacefully with his wife by his side. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia. Loving Father of Shawn and his wife Joelle. Papa Wayne of Casey…

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Melvina Agnes Janet Dobson

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DOBSON – Melvina Agnes Janet of Aylmer, passed peacefully at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Jedriak and the late Gerald Pellett. Dearly loved mother of Elizabeth Reddekop (Pete), Jerry Jedriak, Carolina Jedriak (Brian) and Jennifer Rice (Matthew) and step…

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Duane Clarke

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Clarke, Duane of Aylmer passed away at Bayham Township on Tuesday November 08, 2022 in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Kim (Robinson) Clarke. Dear son of Al and Pat Clarke. Loving brother of Melissa Shackleton (Allan “Harv”). Son-in-law of Fred and Robbie Robinson. Brother in law of Lori, Jeff and Mike Robinson. Also survived…

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Linda Easton

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EASTON – Linda May of St Thomas passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Jared and Lauren Balser, grandmother to Owen (4) and Fiona (1) Balser, and sister to Carol Landon. So many friends and family have sent beautiful words the last few…

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Tim Hill

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Hill, Timothy Godfrey “Tim” of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Saturday, November 5, 2022 in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Janice (Westland) Hill for 31 years. Loving father of Chris Hill(Yarzar) of Toronto and Matthew Hill of London. Dear brother of Tom Hill(late Cheryl) and Tracey Thompson(Ronald). He will…

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Billie Taggart

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Taggart, Billie J. of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Ferne (Picknell) Taggart. Dear father of Kelly Hyatt(Paul), Scott Taggart, Patricia O’Connor(Leon) and father-in-law of Karen Taggart. Loving poppa of Emma(Eoghan), Paige(Grant), Abigail, Kelli(Harry), Colleen, Courtney, Matthew, Lauren and Grant. Proud great-grandfather of…

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Lidia Wysevelde

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Lidia Wysevelde passed away peacefully in her 99th year at her residence in Chartwell Aylmer Long Term Care. Born in Russia in 1924 to Gregory and Paula Gridtshina. At the age of 16 she was taken from her home to work as forced labour in Germany during WWII. There she met her husband-to-be, Remy Wysevelde,…

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George Harding

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HARDING, George of Port Burwell, Ontario passed away suddenly on Tuesday November 1, 2022 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital. Predeceased by his parents George and Laura Harding. Loving brother of Monica and her husband Jason Shelly. Beloved Uncle of Sadie and Hailey. He leaves behind his Uncle Benny, cousins Breena and Krissy, and childhood…

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Betty Mangelsen

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Mangelsen, Elizabeth “Betty” Marie of Aylmer passed away at Extendicare, London on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in her 97th year. Beloved daughter of the late John and Katherine(Schmidt) Mangelsen. Dear sister of the late Richard(Jacqueline) and the late Katherine Mangelsen. Loving aunt to Julie(Rob) and Ron(Allison). Betty will be missed by a number of nieces and…

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Marie Saxton

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Saxton, Marie passed away peacefully at her home at R.R.1, Port Burwell on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of John Saxton(2021) and the late Jack Brown(1966). Dear mother of Wayne Brown(Lorrie) of Kempville, Darrell Brown of Port Burwell and step-mother of Bill Saxton(Pat) of Port Burwell. Predeceased by her daughter…

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Ann Drenth

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Drenth, Ann passed peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of 64 years to Chris Drenth. Dear mother of Christey-Ann Veldman(Ed) of Lethbridge, Gwen Drenth(Scott Johnson) of Cambridge and Julia Smit of Cambridge.  Loving grandmother of Melissa, Janelle(Jordan), Michael(Kristi),…

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Melvin Beech

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BEECH – Melvin Albert Thomas, of St Thomas, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022, at the age of 86.  Mel is loved and will be missed by his dearly beloved wife Joan Beech of 66+ years; by his cherished children: Deb Hulet (Charlie), the late Dave Beech (Mary), Steve Beech (Laurie) and Cindy Van…

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Mary Rose Josten

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Josten, Mary Rose passed away peacefully at her residence, Caressant Care, Bonnie Place, St. Thomas on Monday, October 24, 2022 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Johannes “John” Josten(1996). Dear mother of Anthony Josten(Joyce) of Edmonton, Alberta, John Josten(Bonnie) of Lyons, Rita Sinclair (Mark) of Toronto, Henrietta Josten of Toronto and Mary…

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Marlyn Starkey

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Starkey, Marlyn passed away peacefully at her residence in Waterloo on Saturday, October 22, 2022. “Marlyn was promoted to her heavenly home,” in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late John Starkey(2004). Dear mother of Stan Starkey(Lori) of Waterloo. Loving grandmother of Jon Starkey, Jenn Meesters(Ryan), Michael Starkey, James Starkey(Michelle) and great-grandmother of Faith, Livey, Joshua,…

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Louis Styve

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Styve, Louis of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Benner) Styve. Loving father of Chris Styve(Mary Ann), Rick L. Styve(Greta) of Aylmer, Brian Styve(Cher) of St. Thomas, Tammy Wilkinson(John) of London, Diana Styve(Dave) of Glencoe. Father-in-law of Brenda. Predeceased by his…

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