Obituaries

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 great-grandmother of Chris, Sarah, Hayden, ... Read more.

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, Annette Beuschleb(Scott) of Dorchester and ... Read more.

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 of nieces and nephews. Predeceased ... Read more.

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 brother Gordon Dow. Also survived ... Read more.

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 many nieces and nephews. Predeceased ... Read more.

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 wit, bringing laughter and joy ... Read more.

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 VanKemenade, Yvonne Gavey (Wayne), Bruce ... Read more.

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. Joe was born on September ... Read more.

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), Joanie Ngoy(Isaac), Aaron and Jenna ... Read more.

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’ farm in Port Bruce.  He ... Read more.