OBITUARIES

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,…

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…