Obituaries

Hevenor-Vallance, Laurel Anne passed away at AgeCare Aylmer on Thursday, August 29, 2024 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Bill Vallance. Dear mother of Nigel Vallance of St. Thomas and Jordon Vallance(Sabrina) of Springfield. She will be missed by her grandchildren Max, Carl and Wyatt and her brothers David(Betty), Paul(Brenda) and Norman(Sheri) Hevenor. Also survived by a number of ... Read more.

André Lankhuijzen, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Wednesday August 28th, 2024 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of 48 years to Annemiek. Dear father and opa to Reinira, Scott, Hayden and Rylan of Canmore, Alberta. Annemarie, Duane, DeAndre, Davin and Dawson of Brampton. Anselm, Anita, Livia and Leo of Port Burwell. He ... Read more.

McKenna, Elizabeth “Liz” of Aylmer peacefully went to be with her Lord at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Gardner McKenna. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Angie Scott(Rick) of Aylmer and Tracy Cathers-Hicks(Joe Gale) of Lake City, Florida. Loving grandma of Olivia(David Purnell), Spencer, Miranda Anne(Colton) and Brandon and ... Read more.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Evelyn Ria Mooser of Belmont in her 68th year. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Michael (Carmi) of Fonthill, Danielle Nolan (Michael) of Springfield and Dave (Memory) of Welland. Proud grandma of Ryenn, Brenden, Benji, Niko, Winnet, Melody and Melanda and proud great grandma of ... Read more.

Smit, Maria Alice of Springfield passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Martin Smit. Dear mother of Anita Provoost(Caleb) of Parksville, B.C.,  Lori Tiemens(Patrick) of Stratford, Joe Smit(Chantale) of Ottawa and Mike Smit of Thunder Bay. Loving grandmother of Ryan(Sky), James, Hannah, Anna, Sarah and Claire. Sister of Jan van ... Read more.

Dr. Robert R. Hansebout, born 1935, son of Andre and Martha, brother to Loretta (m. Peter Does). Well-respected surgeon, educator, administrator and internationally-recognized researcher. He worked as a general labourer and truck driver to fund his education. Robert gained specialist recognition in neurosurgery in Canada and the United States. Robert served as chair of the Department of Surgery at McMaster, ... Read more.

Leslie James Shackelton, of Springfield, Ontario passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 in his 100th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dorothy (Hunter) Shackelton (2002), son Doug (2004), brothers Carmen (2006), Kenneth (2012), sister Vera Parsons (2000) and infant great-grandson Owen (2006).  Survived by son John (Ronee), daughter-in-law Deb, daughter Gwen Tracey (Bob) and son Gary (Kim).  He will be ... Read more.

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sarah Dyck (Teichroeb) in her 71st year. Sarah was a pillar in her community and leaves a void so big that it can only be filled by God. Her love for her family was immense. She loved feeding them and her friends, taking trips, and helping her community ... Read more.

Mattheus(VanDenEeckhout), Eliane of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Vandecasteele(2021) and the late Richard Mattheus(1964). Dear mother of Daniel Mattheus(Joyce) of Chatham, Suzanne Mattheus(Bob) of London and the late Christiane Whitman(2005)(Donald). Also survived by step-children ... Read more.

TRIMMER, Robert “Bob” of Copenhagen, passed at home, surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 73. Bob was born on February 5, 1951, the son of the late Herbert and Doris Trimmer. Bob is survived by his loving wife Patty (Alercia) Trimmer, brothers Larry (Shirley) and John (Cindy), in-laws Richard and Irene Sherin, ... Read more.