OBITUARIES

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sarah Dyck (Teichroeb) in her 71st year. Sarah was a pillar in her community and leaves a void so big that it can only be filled by God. Her love for her family was immense. She loved feeding them and her friends, taking…

Mattheus(VanDenEeckhout), Eliane of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Vandecasteele(2021) and the late Richard Mattheus(1964). Dear mother of Daniel Mattheus(Joyce) of Chatham, Suzanne Mattheus(Bob) of London and the late Christiane…

TRIMMER, Robert “Bob” of Copenhagen, passed at home, surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 73. Bob was born on February 5, 1951, the son of the late Herbert and Doris Trimmer. Bob is survived by his loving wife Patty (Alercia) Trimmer, brothers Larry (Shirley) and John (Cindy),…

Friesen, Aaron of Brownsville passed away at his residence on Friday, August 2, 2024 in his 64th year. Dear husband of 45 years of Elinura(Falk) Friesen. Loving father of Walter Friesen(Jamie-Lynn), Esther Neufeld(Corny), Eva Neusteter(Herman), Peter Friesen(Samantha Kirkwood), John Friesen(Tasha) and Jenny Friesen. He will be missed by a number of grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers,…

STONER, Colleen of Elmira formally of Springfield passed away at Kitchener Hospital August 1, 2024 in her 86th year. Predeceased by husband Tom. Loving mother of Brian and wife Lynn and grandmother to Harlow. She will be missed by her sisters Kay Haines and Jody Pustka, as well as several nieces and nephews. Cremation has…

McKenna, Elizabeth “Liz” of Aylmer peacefully went to be with her Lord at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Gardner McKenna. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Angie Scott(Rick) of Aylmer and Tracy Cathers-Hicks(Joe Gale) of Lake City, Florida. Loving grandma of Olivia(David Purnell),…

Swinton, Russell of Port Stanley passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Diane(Terpstra) Swinton. Dear step-father of Bryanna(Shane), Jonathan and grandfather of Bryn and Sawyer. He will be missed by his sister Lizbeth(Stewart), brother John(Kathleen) and a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Glasgow, Scotland…

Young, John of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his 81st year. He will be missed by his sisters Mary Beech(late Harry) of Ridgetown and Janice Barlow(Bob) of St. Thomas. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on August 4, 1943, much loved son…

Hosie, Robert “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Carol(Sturgis) Hosie. Dear father of Chuck Hosie of Sarasota, Florida and Sherry Booy(Murray) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Tyler(Michelle), Trevor, Chad(Stephanie), Paige(Carl), Matthew(Mackenzie) and proud great-grandfather of Claire and James. Also survived by sisters June Todd,…

Thiessen, Isaac of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on July 26, 2024 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Brenda(Bos) Thiessen. Loving father of Jennifer Thiessen(Mike) of St. Thomas, Robert Thiessen(Heidi) of Grimsby and Angela Dyck(Heinie) of Arthur. Step-father of Curtis Mitton of St. Thomas and Jenifer Mitton of London. He will be missed…

Gray, Barbara Jean of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Frank Gray. Dear mother of Christine Gray of Aylmer. Predeceased by her brother John D. Bradford(Jeannette). Grandmother to Tyler and Bradley. Also survived by a nephew Craig Bradford. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario…

Beverly Ann Dark passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with her dear friend and partner Keith Standen at her side. She was in her 80th year. Beverly is predeceased by her parents Lena(McKibbin) and Francis Dark, her sister Loreen(Dark) and brother-in-law Roger Vandierendonck. She is survived by her nephews…

Verougstraete, Johnny Danny passed away at L.H.S.C – Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 64. Loved father of Shawna Caron (Lee) and grandfather of Everley. Beloved son of Solange (Swaenepoel) and late Firmin Verougstraete. Dear brother of Ron (Sandra), Vivian Claessens (Bill), Ken (Shelley) and Randy (Tracey). Beloved and ardent…

With love in his heart until the very end, Albert Reynaert passed away peacefully on July 21st, at the age of 76 surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on July 7th, 1948 and he grew up in Aylmer. He was a devoted husband for 54 years to his “pretty woman” Margaret…

Ballantyne, Rose Mary Kathleen of Sarnia passed away at Bluewater Health on July 20, 2024, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Rev. Donald Ballantyne. Loving Super-Mom of Trevor (Cathy) of Newmarket, Chad (Sandra) of Barrie, Kaj (Libby) of Huntsville and Sarah of Barrie. Loving Grandma of Connory, Caedda and Keelan, Mckinley, Elianna and Chloe. …

Dyck, Susan formerly of Aylmer passed away at her residence Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late David Dyck(2009). Dear mother of Mary Lalonde(Harvey) of Point Edward, Peter Dyck(Kerri) of Aylmer and the late David Dyck Jr. Loving nana of Tyler, Caitlin, Abigail, Keegan and Avery…

Helen Chivers  January 9, 1930 – July 21, 2024 Mom has been given the peace she has wanted for so long.  Mom passed away at her home in Maple Manor, Tillsonburg, in her 95th year, on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd and her son Lloyd (“Butch”).  Helen is survived…

Hargrave, Virginia of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Dear twin sister of Steve Hargrave of Aylmer. Predeceased by her sister Patricia Pye. Born in Owen Sound, Ontario on April 7, 1956, daughter of the late John and Marion(Lemon) Hargrave. Virginia worked at…

FORTEY, Donald Earl passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Husband of Cathie Fortey (nee McCaw). Loving father of Brenda, Lisa, and Debbie (predeceased), and son-in-law Kevin. Also survived by step-sons Brent McCaw (Katina) and Dean McCaw (Charlene), and two sisters, Barbara Jennings and Marlene Steele (Jim).…

Karen Gillard October 18, 1957-May 29, 2024 A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 4:00pm-9:00pm at the Watson Porter Pavilion, located at Fanshawe Conservation Area, 1424 Clarke Rd, London.