Obituaries

Thiessen, Isaac of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on July 26, 2024 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Brenda(Bos) Thiessen. Loving father of Jennifer Thiessen(Mike) of St. Thomas, Robert Thiessen(Heidi) of Grimsby and Angela Dyck(Heinie) of Arthur. Step-father of Curtis Mitton of St. Thomas and Jenifer Mitton of London. He will be missed by his grandchildren Sydney, Max, ... Read more.

Gray, Barbara Jean of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Frank Gray. Dear mother of Christine Gray of Aylmer. Predeceased by her brother John D. Bradford(Jeannette). Grandmother to Tyler and Bradley. Also survived by a nephew Craig Bradford. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on March 17, 1953, daughter ... Read more.

Beverly Ann Dark passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with her dear friend and partner Keith Standen at her side. She was in her 80th year. Beverly is predeceased by her parents Lena(McKibbin) and Francis Dark, her sister Loreen(Dark) and brother-in-law Roger Vandierendonck. She is survived by her nephews Richard Vandierendonck, Gary Vandierendonck and ... Read more.

Verougstraete, Johnny Danny passed away at L.H.S.C – Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 64. Loved father of Shawna Caron (Lee) and grandfather of Everley. Beloved son of Solange (Swaenepoel) and late Firmin Verougstraete. Dear brother of Ron (Sandra), Vivian Claessens (Bill), Ken (Shelley) and Randy (Tracey). Beloved and ardent partner of Randi Posluns. Sadly ... Read more.

With love in his heart until the very end, Albert Reynaert passed away peacefully on July 21st, at the age of 76 surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on July 7th, 1948 and he grew up in Aylmer. He was a devoted husband for 54 years to his “pretty woman” Margaret (Voros). Albert loved his children ... Read more.

Ballantyne, Rose Mary Kathleen of Sarnia passed away at Bluewater Health on July 20, 2024, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Rev. Donald Ballantyne. Loving Super-Mom of Trevor (Cathy) of Newmarket, Chad (Sandra) of Barrie, Kaj (Libby) of Huntsville and Sarah of Barrie. Loving Grandma of Connory, Caedda and Keelan, Mckinley, Elianna and Chloe.  Nanna to Maddie and Kenzie. ... Read more.

Dyck, Susan formerly of Aylmer passed away at her residence Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late David Dyck(2009). Dear mother of Mary Lalonde(Harvey) of Point Edward, Peter Dyck(Kerri) of Aylmer and the late David Dyck Jr. Loving nana of Tyler, Caitlin, Abigail, Keegan and Avery and great-grandmother of Kingston. She ... Read more.

Helen Chivers  January 9, 1930 – July 21, 2024 Mom has been given the peace she has wanted for so long.  Mom passed away at her home in Maple Manor, Tillsonburg, in her 95th year, on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd and her son Lloyd (“Butch”).  Helen is survived by her daughters Deborah Andrews ... Read more.

Hargrave, Virginia of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Dear twin sister of Steve Hargrave of Aylmer. Predeceased by her sister Patricia Pye. Born in Owen Sound, Ontario on April 7, 1956, daughter of the late John and Marion(Lemon) Hargrave. Virginia worked at McConnell’s Nursery and later portered ... Read more.

FORTEY, Donald Earl passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Husband of Cathie Fortey (nee McCaw). Loving father of Brenda, Lisa, and Debbie (predeceased), and son-in-law Kevin. Also survived by step-sons Brent McCaw (Katina) and Dean McCaw (Charlene), and two sisters, Barbara Jennings and Marlene Steele (Jim). Much loved grandpa to Jake ... Read more.