OBITUARIES

Viscontas, Stanley of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, March 18, 2022 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Shirley Viscontas. Dear father of his son Rob Viscontas of Union, Barbara Ruffell(Paul) and their son Chris(Vinci) of London; and by his nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his sons John and…

Mayo, Patricia Ann of Cultus and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on March 18, 2022 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Rick Faulkner. Dear mother of Paul Clunas(Lynn), Kim Clunas(Tom Haley), Joe Clunas(Andrea Winton) and Jen Cornish(Chris). Loving grandmother of Grayson, Ethan(Sydney), Millie, Courtney(Cody DesRoches), Austin and Bradly Clunas, Decoda and Alexis Anderson…

Marr, Marion Martha passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer. Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Willis Marr(1991). Dear mother of David Marr of Lyons and the late Robert Marr(2005). Loving mother-in-law of Mary Lou Marr of Aylmer. Much loved grandmother of Jeffery, Justin, Tory(Brittany), Tyler(Holly), Trevor(Karli). Proud…

Sheila F Ward (Feb 16 1956) -(March 13, 2022). It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Sheila (66) from health complications with family by her side on March 13,2022 in Quebec. Sheila will be dearly missed  by husband Glenn Ward, son Steven Barnes (Melissa Cook, Brandi and Austin Cook) ,…

Durnin, William “Leonard” of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home, Aylmer on Monday, March 14, 2022 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of late the Mary Durnin(2021). Dear father of Bob Durnin(Tracy), Kathy Robinson(Ivan) and Lori Richardson(Steve). Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by his sister Rhea Dodkin. He will be missed by a number…

VandenWyngaert, Robert Leonard “JAFFA BOB” passed away at Chartwell Home, Aylmer on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Jean(Lester) VandenWyngaert. Loving father of Joan Perry(John) of Orwell, Patrick(Cheryl) of St. Thomas, Alan(Sue) of Aylmer, Kevin(Nancy) of Aylmer, Steven(Janice) of Aylmer and Rienna Laker(Dean) of Hamilton. Brother of Lucienne Coppens(Bill) of…

Knelsen, Nancy of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, March 11, 2022 in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of the late Kenny Clunas(1994). Dear mother of Christopher(Joleane) and Tim Clunas. Loving grandmother of Kaden. Sister of John Knelsen, Frank Knelsen(Vanessa), Helen Knelsen, Margaret Knelsen(Jim Tillotson), Pete Knelsen and Henry Knelsen(Wendy). She…

RATCLIFFE, Janette Mary – passed away peacefully with the love of family by her side at Caressant Care in Woodstock, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Janette was in her 104th year. Loving wife of the late Roger “Stanley” Ratcliffe (1996). Beloved mother to daughters Joyce, Verna Jeanne, Mildred, and son Bill, also predeceased by her…

Joseph Paul Madacsi March 25, 1934 – March 5, 2022 Passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at C.E.E. Hospital in Petrolia. Born in Hamilton, Ontario on March 25, 1934.  Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Adams) for 66 years.  Loving father of Paul, proud grandpa of Jennifer (James) Snider and Jessica (Patrick Picard) Madacsi, and…

VYSE, Kelly Wayne (October 21, 1967 – March 3, 2022)- Passed away suddenly, but peacefully, after a courageous struggle with illness, on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital surrounded by the love of his family Kelly Wayne Vyse a resident of Elizabeth Street, Port Burwell in his 55th year. Born in…

MCKILLOP, William DJ from London formally from Aylmer passed away March 2, 2022 at University Hospital at the age of 48 years old. Hus-band to Erica Whyte for 22 years. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital in her 75th year, Rosemary (Daniel) Jennings passed on February 25th 2022. Wife of the late Jim Jennings (1997) and survived by her loving husband Gerald (Gerry) Grass. Loving Mother of Jennifer (Steve) McMillan, James (Mae) Jennings and Karie (Dave) Broughton. Beloved Nana to Michelle, Jordan, Victoria & Mackenzie McMillan and…

Dakins, Walter Allen of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in his 46th year. Beloved son of Nancy (Campbell) Dakins and the late Wayne Dakins(2010). Dear brother of Stephanie Roi(Tim) of Thamesford. Nephew of Florence Campbell of Saskatchewan. Also survived by a number of cousins. Allen was an electrician at Masco Canada Ltd. He…

Walters – William “Robert” passed away on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital at the age of 83. Bob is survived by his loving wife Helen “Jeanette” (Campbell) and by their children; Robert J. (Mary Ann), Dana Thibaudeau and Denise Walters, grandchildren Melissa Walters (Grant) and their daughters Harlow and Ruby;…

ESLER – John William of Mapleton passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the age of 63. John will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Barbara and son Spencer. He is survived by his brothers Jamie (Femmie) Esler and Jerry Esler; by his siblings-in-law Polly…

Giesbrecht, Peter of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was 71 years old. Beloved husband of Susanna (Guenther) Giesbrecht. Dear father of Ben Giesbrecht(Mary) of Copenhahen, Jake Giesbrecht(Tina) of Luton, Abe Giesbrecht(Jodi) of London, Justina Giesbrecht of St. Thomas and Lisa Giesbrecht(Peter) of Straffordville. Brother of…

On a beautiful winter day, Joyce Marie (Fitzgerald) Klachan joined her much loved and missed husband Stan Klachan (2012) and son Frank Klachan (1982) on Friday, February 18, 2022 in her 89th year. Born in Madoc, ON and raised in Blind River, ON Joyce met Stan, the man she would spend a life time with,…

Reska, Erna of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2022 in her 92nd year surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Hans Reska (2013) and dear mother of John Reska and wife Johanna of Aylmer. Cherished and loving grandmother of Melanie (Steve) of Aylmer…