Obituaries

Attfield,  Diane of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Caressant Care-Mary Bucke Street, St. Thomas on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in her 77th year. Beloved wife for 56 years of Fred Attfield. Dear mother of Keith Attfield (Jackie) of Aylmer and Chris Attfield (Tricia) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Justin and Curtis. Sister of Lynda Dunn, Barbara Hulst, Gary Gibbons (Dianna) and Stephen Gibbons.  ... Read more.

Jones, Ernest B. “Ernie” of Belmont passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Barbara(Drummond) Jones(2017). Dear father of Kevin Jones(Cindy Wolter) of Edmonton and loving grandfather of Ashley(Jimmy) of Vancouver. Proud great-grandfather of Callum. Brother of Murriel(Don) and Harvey(late Helen) and brother-in-law of Ruth. He will be missed by ... Read more.

KORDYBAN – John of Belmont passed away peacefully with family at his side at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the age of 83.  Beloved husband of Diane Kordyban (nee. Gamble).  John is survived by children Richard (Lori) Kordyban and Ron (Trishita) Kordyban; grandchildren Laurel, Madelyn, Liam, Brianna and Nicole.  John will be missed by his ... Read more.

Presant, Cornelia of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Parkwood Hospital on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Paul Presant. Loving mother of Adrian of Toronto and Bruce Presant(Melissa) of Aylmer and cherished grandmother of Eleanor. Dear sister of Chris Geerts(Geraldine), Elsie Smith(Gerald), Marlene Berkelmans(Ron), and Janet Dunlop. Also survived by a ... Read more.

Jones, Rev. Norman Edmund went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in his 94th year. He was predeceased by his dear wife Brenice(1985). He is survived by his beloved wife Tiena, his children Rhian(Eric) and Gareth(Peggy), and grandchildren Morgan(Chelsea) and Dylan(Larissa) Husty, and Frances, Katie and Aidan Jones. His step-daughters Lisa and Kari(Ken) and much loved ... Read more.

Ward, Marilyn Doreen formerly of Summers Corners (late of Caressant Care, Courtland) died unexpectedly yet peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Ward (2020). Dear sister of Phyllis Howey (late Gerald), Harold Brown (Shirley), Fred Brown (Cathy) and Sharon Brown. Sister-in-law of Ron Ward (late Leona) and Lorraine ... Read more.

McCONNELL, Linda (née Miners) of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, September 20, 2024, in her 77th year. Beloved wife for over 56 years to James “Jim” McConnell. Dearly loved mother of Julie (Stu) and Brad (Andrea). She was the proud Granny of Rachel, Natalie, Hayden, Ryan, Cameron, and Evan. Dear sister ... Read more.

Reuben Emery Silverthorn  July 3, 1943 – Sept. 16, 2024 With heavy hearts, the family of Emery Silverthorn announce his passing at his home in Tillsonburg on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the age of 81 years.  Beloved husband and best friend of Marjorie (McFarlane) Silverthorn for over 57 years.  Proud and loving father of Joyce Hussey (Will), Joe Silverthorn ... Read more.

Drenth, Christian “Chris” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at home with his three daughters by his side on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Ann(Friend) Drenth(2022). Dear father of Christey-Ann Veldman(Ed) of Lethbridge, Gwen Drenth(Scott Johnson) of Cambridge and Julia Smit of Cambridge.  Loving grandfather of Melissa, Janelle(Jordan), Michael(Kristi), Scott(Ashley), Kurtis(Michelle), Dylan(Dakota), Matthew and great-grandfather of ... Read more.

Dekoster – Petrus “Peter” Cornelis of St. Thomas, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, at the age of 87. Dearly loved partner of Darlene Wareham and loved father of Peter John Dekoster (Tammy), and Anne Marie Dekoster (Grant). Loved grandfather of Kayla, Cyllan and Brandon. Extended special family Brenda Snow (Brian), Alvin ... Read more.