OBITUARIES

Wiebe, Peter B. of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of Maria (Froese) Wiebe.  Dear father of Abraham (Sarah) of Texas, Franz (Anna) of Texas, Peter (Ursula) of British Columbia, Susan Thiessen (Erwin) of Aylmer, Nico (Tina) of Aylmer and Jake (Susie) of…

BRUNELLE, Myrtle of St. Thomas and formerly a longtime resident of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her 89th year. Wife of the late Paul Brunelle. Dear mother of Michael Mitchell (Gloria) of St. Thomas and Ken Mitchell of Windsor. Step-mother of Michael Brunelle (Cindy), Paul…

Kroondijk, Jacob (1945-2021) Sad but grateful for the many years we had together, God has called our dear husband, father and pake, Jacob Kroondijk home on January 13, 2021, after a short illness, in his 76th year. Born in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, The Netherlands to the late Jacob Kroondijk Sr. and Betje (van de Honing) Kroondijk.…

Vandierendonck, Augusta Louise, of The Manor Village in London, Ontario and resident of Aylmer for many years passed away at her residence on January 11, 2021. Beloved wife of 67 years to George Vandierendonck. Dear mother of Rosemary Vandierendonck, Mary Jane (Harry) Boersema, Terry (Jo-Anne) Vandierendonck, Nancy (Paul) Snyder, Patty Vandierendonck (Adriano Trinaistich) and Janet (Mike) Salter. Predeceased by her granddaughter Natasha Boersema. Loving Grandma…

VELLENGA, Ann – Peacefully entered into rest at Hospice Peterborough on Monday, January 4, 2021. Loving Mom of Joanne Lukasik, Louise Keulen (Sijtze), Louis Vellenga (Penny) and Debbie Hiemstra. Cherished Grandma of David (Elizabeth); Frank, John, Sonja; Rhealynn; Bradley (Milcah), Matthew and Darren. Great-Grandma of Madison and Mitchell.  Dear sister of Jenny Fretz, Audrey Gordon,…

Elise Chantelle Kinsella passed away at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 48 years.  Beloved mother of Kendall Kinsella and Tyler Robbins both of Tillsonburg.  Cherished daughter of Charlene Turenne of Tillsonburg.  Dear sister of Garry Kinsella of Tillsonburg.  Elise is also survived by her aunts; Janet,…

THOMSON, James “Jim” of Belmont passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Patricia (McFarlane) Thomson. Dear father of Carrie Shea (Steve) of Aylmer and Carl Thomson of Belmont. Proud and loving grandfather of Rachel, Ashley, Samantha and Holdyn. Born in South Dorchester…

JORDAN, “Joan” Alice Rosina (Elvin) with the same dignity and strength that she exhibited everyday of her life “Joan” Alice Rosina (Elvin) Jordan died in her 100th year on December 19, 2020 at St Thomas Elgin General Hospital with family by her side. She is survived by her three daughters, Lucille Edmondson (Gary) of Windsor,…

GARRETT, Ricky Lee at the age of 64 died peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 1, 2021. Born January 10th 1956 to Jack and Marjorie Garrett in Tillsonburg Ont. He married Joan Benner on July 10th 1976 and had two daughters; Amanda (Josh Stubbs) and Marsha (Matthew Wight). He worked…

Hendel, Maria (Mary) nee Bachner   Mary was called home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in her 86th year.  Mary was born in Waltersdorf, Romania on June 26th 1935. Mary and her family immigrated to Canada in 1948 and settled in Aylmer, Ontario. She married Martin Hendel on November 7, 1953.  Soon after they moved…

Walter Clyde Dolph had MAID (Medical Assistance In Dying) in his home on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021. He had lung cancer. He was a kind and gentle man. Walter was a jack of all trades. He was skilled in mechanics, electricity and was a fabulous carpenter. He loved to go on rides on his electric…

Kovacs, Mary of Tillsonburg passed away at Extendicare-London on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Kovacs (2006). Dear mother of Susan Ethelston (Doug) of Benmiller and Stephanie Kovacs of Tillsonburg. Loving grandmother of Enissa Falconer (Andy) and Tasha Verhoeve (Adam). Great-grandmother of Trent Falconer and Daryn Verhoeve.…

Horeth, Norma Jean of Eden passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in her 81st year. Beloved partner of the late Harold Rodgers(2013). Loving mother of Linda Horeth(late Nathan Halyk) of Tillsonburg, Laurie Houghton(John) of Belmont and Carol Aspden of Aylmer. Proud grandmother of Kyle, Amanda, Brandy and great-grandmother of Max. Dear…

Jung, Jeanne passed away at Aylmer Retirement Residence on December 29, 2020 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of Johnny Jung of 65 years. Dear mother of Judith Rea(Aldo) of Woodbridge Loving grandmother of Stephanie(Andrew) and Joseph(Melissa) and great-grandmother of Madison and Alexis. Predeceased by her brother Serpo Fung. She will be missed by her friends Marianne…

Flick, Ronald passed peacefully Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, in his 84th year. Ron is survived by Marg Flick and their children Kim Nelham (Steve), Randee Hooghiem (Al), Sherry Flick-McLean (Howard), and Jason Flick (Deb Naczynski). Devoted Pap to the grandchildren he lovingly nicknamed Chrissy (James), Chubbs (Adam), Goob (Jake), Stretch, Cricket,…

Peer, Kathleen “Kathy” of St. Thomas passed away at her residence on Monday, December 28, 2020 in her 77th year. Loving wife of the late Murray Peer and companion of the late Lindsay White. Dear sister of Mary Lou Stradeski, Pat Marshall(Ian), John Creed(Sandra) and George Creed(Cathy) and sister-in-law of Phyllis Creed. Predeceased by her…

Firby, Ralph of RR4 Aylmer passed away at Sakura House on Sunday, December 27, 2020 with his family by his side in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Dale (Sloat) Firby for 57 years. Father of Jeff Firby (Donna) and Paul Firby. Grandpa to James, Denny, Chloe, Travis and Syd and great-grandpa to Tyson, Maevis…

Cole, Daisy of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was 101 years old. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Cole(1977). Dear mother of Larry Cole(Lois) of Ingersoll, Sharon Cole of Tillsonburg and Brian Cole of Vineland. Loving grandmother of Randall(Elyse), Sandra(Eric), Jordan, Lisa, Mike(Jess), Greg(Tracey) and Chris. Great-grandmother…

Thiessen, Elisabeth of Caronport, Saskatchewan and formerly of Mennolodge Aylmer passed away at Copenhagen on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Jacob Thiessen of 61 years. Dear mother of Pete Thiessen (Brenda) of Moossejaw Sask., Isaac Thiessen (Tina) of Richmond, Sue Lagrandeur (Guy) of Caronport, Sask., Annie Bueckert (Ben) of Aylmer, Jacob…