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Lucretia Gingell “Benny”   Lucretia “Benny” Gingell passed away on July 27, 2021 at her son’s home in Colorado due to natural causes at the age of 99. She relocated to Washington DC from Canada, on D-day, June 6, 1944 to work for the British Army Staff. Later she worked for the Indian Embassy, then Riggs…

Marie Jeanne(Vaillancourt) Young of Aylmer, Ontario passed away with natural causes at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, August 18,2021 in her 89th year. Loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of: Dale Young and his son Kyle Young and daughter Cassandra Young; Darrell(Sylvia) Young; Dean(Chris) Young; Mark(Tammy) Young and his daughter Jayme(Bill) Chesney and son Justin Young;…

Ronald Roy Berry Nov. 6, 1958 – Aug. 14, 2021 Suddenly, on August 14, 2021, Ronald Roy Berry passed away surrounded by his loving wife Marlene and his daughters Melissa (Dave) and Mandy (Matt). Ron was born in St. Thomas on November 6, 1958 to Colin and Louise Berry.  He was married to his best friend…

BELANGER, Elizabeth “Betty” With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Betty Belanger of Aylmer, at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on August 15, 2021 at the age of 68. Devoted wife and best friend of Micheal Belanger. Dearly loved mother of Ryan (Shannon) Belanger and Stephanie Belanger (Sean) and Stepmother to Terri (Jim) Junker, Chris…

Miskelly, Marjorie of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Friday, July 30, 2021 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Miskelly(2007) and the late George McCord(1970). Loving mother of Gary McCord, Sherry Marlatt(Jim) and Dennis McCord(Tammy). Dear step-mother of Sharon Barbier(Robert), Tom Miskelly and Bob Miskelly(Debbie). Cherished Nana of Chad(Torrie), Damien(Kristine),…

Brian Leslie Cundle of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas General Hospital on Sunday July 25, 2021. Brian was born 75 years ago to the late Arthur & Kathleen (Welch) Cundle and grew up here in Blenheim alongside of his younger brother Paul and his sister who predeceased him, Charlene (Cundle) Terpstra. Brian was…

Dyck, Peter of Aylmer Retirement Residence passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Elisabeth Dyck(July 12, 2021). Loving father of Peter(Cathy), Margaret Stewart(David), Dave(Sharon), Lisa Dyck and Eva Peters(Arlie), and adoring grandfather of 12 grandchildren and proud great-grandfather of 9 great-grandchildren. Brother of Helena Guenther,…

Hoshal, Grace Irene of Chartwell Home, Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in her 102nd year.  Beloved wife of the late Walter Clayton Hoshal(1978). Step-mother to Helen Corrigan (Terry). Grandma to Christine and Lisa.  Great-grandma to Satya and Tenzen. Predeceased by her brother Alfred Woolley.  Also survived by a…

ANNE RIMNYAK  JANUARY 27, 1928– AUGUST 4, 2021   Passed away peacefully at Maple Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the age of 93.   Anne leaves behind a son Bill Rimnyak (Linda) and a daughter Betty Ostrander (Harry). Anne was a much loved Grandma to Bill…

VOAKES, June – Passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, August 7, 2021, June Eleanor Voakes (nee Bradt) at the age of 95.  She was the wife of Peter Voakes who predeceased her in 1999.  June was the second oldest child of her parents Samuel and Lenore (nee West) Bradt’s 11…

Empey, Keith of Tillsonburg, formerly of Springfield, passed away at his residence with family by his side on Friday, July 23, 2021 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of 46 years to Rose Marie(Ford) Empey. Dear father of Phyllis Therrien(Todd), Darren Empey(Sherry), Jennifer Empey(Dave Schoffro) and stepfather of Mike Ford and Wayne Firby. Loving grandfather…

It is with great sadness that John’s family announce his passing on July 19, 2021, at the age of 66.  John lived valiantly with cancer for the past nine years.  He passed away peacefully at home, in the loving care of his family. John leaves his wife, Cathy, and children, Melanie (Bart) and Reuben.  John…

Durnin, Mary of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, July 16, 2021 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Leonard Durnin. Dear mother of Bob Durnin(Tracy), Kathy Robinson(Ivan) and Lori Richardson(Steve DeRyk). Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sister of Laura Bean. Predeceased by her 5…

Lillian ‘Lilly’ Jean Nutt (nee Fenn) of St. Thomas passed away peacefully with her Family at her side at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday July 9, 2021 in her 71st year. Predeceased by her husband Gary Nutt (2004), and dear friend Frank Kikkert (2018). Beloved daughter of the late Ferol (Rogers) and…

Siple – Helen It is with immense sadness and loss that her family wish to announce her passing after a short stay in hospital in her 85th year on Sunday July 11, 2021. Loving and supportive wife to Raymond for 66 years, she was the mother of 5, Cindy (Jim) Cockram of Ottawa, Christine (Bob)…

Strickland, Brent of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 12, 2021 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Bertha(Ens) Strickland. Dear father of Victor Strickland(Karen) of Aylmer and Valerie Strickland of Dallas, Texas. Loving grandfather of Eric and Julia(Karly). He will be missed by a number of nieces and…

Dyck, Elisabeth of Aylmer passed away at her residence at Terrace Lodge on Monday, July 12, 2021 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Peter Dyck. Loving mother of Peter(Cathy), Margaret Stewart(David), Dave(Sharon), Lisa Dyck and Eva Peters(Arlie). Sister of Katharina Thiessen(Abe) and Isaac Bergen(Katharina) of Belize and sister-in-law of Helena Bergen of Bolivia. Predeceased…

Enns, Helena passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Helen took up residence in Heaven at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Ben R. Enns(married September 29, 1963). Dear mother of Anna Quiring(Randall) of Lincoln, Nebraska, Henry Enns(Tina) of Aylmer, Ben Enns(Martha) of Beachville, George…

Borm, Etienne of Calton, Ontario, in his 92nd year.  Etienne was married to the love of his life, Marie-Louise for 67 years.  Father of Linda (Bob), Anita (Gary) and Etienne (Heather), grandfather of Alison, Michael, Adrianna, Annelise, Etienne;  very special “Nonkel” of Jerry (Nicole), Denise (Michael), Daniel (Donna) and Christine (Ken) and their children Cassandra, Phillip, Kristin,…