Obituaries

Alice Eugenia (Martens) Boussen, a resident of Aylmer for the past 60 years, passed away quietly, surrounded by family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday June 7, 2024  in her 100th year. Alice was born September 2, 1924, in Sint Jansteen Holland and emigrated with her family to Canada in August 1926. Survived by her beloved husband of ... Read more.

A celebration of Brenda’s life will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at Springwater Conservation Park, South Pavilion (entrance nearest the schoolhouse).   BRENDA MARACLE BUIS joined the great creator on May 23, 2024, after a long hard fight with alcoholism. In passing she is reunited with her husband Jim Buis. Cherished mother to MacKenzie and Trinity ... Read more.

Mary Jean (Sells) Caves December 16, 1947 – May 31, 2024. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Mary Jean Caves on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of David Caves. Loving mother of Melissa (Mark) and cherished grandmother of Haleigh and ... Read more.

Wood, Ezra Alexander “Alex” of Belmont passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in his 103rd year. Beloved husband of the late Grace(Stevenson) Wood(2023). Dear father of Alan Wood(Gerri) of R. R. #5 Aylmer and David Wood(Joanne) of R. R. #1 Belmont. He will be missed by his step-grandchildren Shawn and Ashlyn. Survived by ... Read more.

Gibbons, Inis Marie passed away peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Gibbons (2011). Loving mother of Brenda Dunn(late Ronald) of Aylmer, David Gibbons(Jennifer) of Straffordville, Doug Gibbons(Dyllis) of Straffordville, April Beaton(John) of St. Thomas and Judy Legg of Tillsonburg. Loved by her grandchildren James, Kandy, Michael, Sandra, Mark, ... Read more.

Kicksee, Robert (Bob) Edward June 30, 1945 – May 22, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Dad, Papa and treasured companion. Bob passed away at LHSC after suffering a cardiac arrest during emergency surgery due to a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Dear father of Crystal and partner Mike Laur, Robin and ... Read more.

Ida Vandooren (Beharrell), formerly of Harrietsville passed away May 24, 2024 at Brantford General Hospital in her 85th year. Predeceased by her husband Noel of 62 years. Loving mother to her children Luc, Lucie McPhail (Cameron), and Marian (David Canning). Remembered with love by her grandchildren Neil (Aleria), Melissa (Jayden), Alex and Matthew.  Predeceased by her parents Greeta, Arthur, step-mother ... Read more.

A celebration of Brenda’s life will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 1-3 p.m. at Springwater Conservation Park, South Pavilion (entrance nearest the schoolhouse).   BRENDA MARACLE BUIS joined the great creator on May 23, 2024, after a long hard fight with alcoholism. In passing she is reunited with her husband Jim Buis. Cherished mother to MacKenzie and Trinity ... Read more.

Dance, Dave a long-time resident of Lyons, passed away at Terrace Lodge with his family by his side, on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Karen(Callaghan) Dance. Dear father of John(Denise) of Dorchester, Trisha Crinklaw(Vern) of Belmont and Sheri Weesjes of Lyons. He will be missed by his grandchildren Avery, Devin, Jack, Callaghan, Dana, Ben ... Read more.

Rimnyak, Marjorie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late John Rimnyak. Dear mother of John Rimnyak(Wendy) of London, Mary Csikos of Aylmer, Robert Rimnyak(Karin) of Aylmer and Susan Hall of St. Thomas.  Loving grandmother of Jeremy, Kim(Eric), Vicki(Will) and Katie(Travis) and great-grandmother of ... Read more.