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It is with profound sadness the sudden but peaceful passing of Judith Elaine Swan(née Dennee), on Friday, June 25,2021 at the age of 77. Predeceased by her partner Bob Norris (March 2020), Parents Lyle, and Eleanor(née Sherry), and brothers Robert and Don. She leaves behind her 3 daughters whom she shared with (Doug Swan), Cathy(Mort), Debbie…

McQuiggan, Lloyd George of Calton passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in his 84th year. Beloved husband and forever partner of 61 years of Barbara (Baxter) McQuiggan. Dear father of Tim McQuiggan(Mary) of Dexter, Melanie Smith(Mark Ross) of Iona and Chris…

Hurley, John of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, June 24, 2021 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Robin (Summers) Hurley. Dear father of Amber Smith(Shaun) and Shaelyn Hurley(Dan Marlatt). Loving grandfather of Kaylee, Tyler and Nicholas. Son-in-law of David Summers and the late Jeanette Summers(2007). Brother-in-law of Cindy Brunelle…

VandenBorre, Maurice of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Cobie(Rauhe) VandenBorre(2000). Dear father of Ingrid VandenBorre(Lino Couto). Loving grandfather of Alexandra and Kendra. Predeceased by his siblings Philemon, Kamil, Joseph and Remi. He will be missed by a…

Williams, (Dionne) Mary Ann of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Ron Williams and the late Joe Dionne. Dear mother of Chris Dionne of Ingersoll and Rob Dionne (Rachel) of Toronto. Born in Welland, Ontario on April 29, 1950, daughter…

Marian Marline Stephens June 19, 1952 – June 13, 2021 Today there is a star above much brighter than the rest. In loving memory of Marian Marline Stephens, daughter of the late Alice (Ferris) Stephens and John Stephens. She will be missed by her loving family, friends, staff and residents of Port Bruce Manor. The…

CROCKER MERCER, Muriel M. (née Ashton) of Aylmer, ON, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in her 96th year.  Muriel lived her life in the Aylmer-St. Thomas area.  Wife of the late Jack Crocker (1981) and the late F. A. “John” Mercer (2004).  Mother of Karl Crocker…

Klassen, Elizabeth “Betty” of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of David W. Klassen. Dear mother of Dave (Cecile) of New Brunswick, Peter(Teresa) of Aylmer, Betty Boldt (Pete) of Aylmer, Jake (Sheila) of Aylmer, Isaak(Nancey) of Aylmer, John (Anita) of St. Thomas and Willie…

George Eastbury With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Owen Eastbury after a courageous battle of cancer. Born in St. Thomas on November 16, 1942, he passed away on May 31, 2021, in his 79th year. Predeceased by his parents Edward Eastbury and Kathleen Eastbury (Pettit), his sister Elaine Pineo and wife Louise…

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend, Debra Vivian Acorn, of Tillsonburg, formerly of Langton, at VON, Sakura House, Woodstock on Thursday, May 27th, 2021 in her 65th year. Debra will be sadly missed by her daughters, Melissa (Rick) Wood, and Sandy (Marcel)…

Vandecasteele, Maurice of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on Monday, May 31, 2021 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Eliane (Van Den Eeckhout) Mattheus. Dear father of Shirley Evely(Craig) of R.R.1, Springfield and Ron Vandecasteele(Lisa) of London. Loving grandfather of Caitlyn, Jordan, Noah and Richard. Also survived by a…

Grissom, Calvin Rahe of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Mary (Salyi) Grissom. Dear father of Gary (Teresa), Kevin (Late Lois) and Brian (Theresa) and stepfather of Dawn Giesbrecht, Bill Watson and Liz Martens (David). Brother-in-law of…

MOORE, Margaret ‘Peggy’ (née Jessup) – Peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Campbell and John Moore. Loving mother of the late Randall and Malcolm Campbell. Cherished Nana to Jason (Aisling) Campbell, Jennifer (Darryll) Joworski, and Andrew (Jen) Campbell. Great-grandmother to Kayliegh Campbell, Aubrey,…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cheryl Lynne Hill after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in St. Thomas on May 4, 1951, she passed away on May 22, 2021 with her family by her side. Predeceased by her parents Norman W. C. Hall and Dorothy Hall (Byer), and sisters Lynne…

Raymond Lee Putnam of Port Bruce passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in his 65th year. Raymond is survived by a son and three grandsons, his father William Putnam, a sister Mary Lynne Magyar(Joe), a sister Cheryl Wilson (Mark), a brother Robert Putnam and a sister Val Putnam(Larry McNeil).…

Pfeffer, John William of St. Thomas, passed away on Monday, May 17th, 2021, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, at the age of 63. Dearly loved husband of Mary (Knowles) Pfeffer and loved father of John Matthew Pfeffer (Melissa), Adam James (Beth) and Jennifer Pfeffer (T.J.). Cherished grandfather of Wesley, Alex, Quinn, Dillon, and Kenzie.…

Woolley, Stephen Douglas “Steve” of Springfield passed away with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, May 10, 2021 in his 60th year. Steve is survived by his brother Larry Woolley(Bev) and nephews Russ(Erin) and Gary(Denise). Great-uncle of Bridget, Liam, Jayme and Andie. Lovingly remembered by close friends Chuck and Shelly McCallum. Predeceased by…