OBITUARIES

MELVILLE, Helen of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Verne Melville. Loving mother of David Learn (Cathy) of Aylmer and the late Linda Lewis. Also survived by a son-in-law Wayne Lewis, step-children Deb Pressey (Randy), Wendy Hill (Doug) and and…

Cerna, Robert Nicholas of R.R.1, Port Burwell passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in his 73rd year.  Husband of Helene (Cousineau) Cerna for 33 years. Beloved father of Julianne, Alain, Marc and Natalie Cerna. Born in Tillsonburg on October 5, 1948, loving son of Sylvia (Barnes) Cerna of Aylmer and…

KIRKPATRICK, Shirley (Bechard) February 14, 1938 – February 4, 2021. Peacefully, with her children by her side, Shirley Kirkpatrick – of Port Burwell – passed away on Thursday, February 4th 2021 in her 83rd year at LHSC-Victoria Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Kirkpatrick (1994). Predeceased by her son Tim Kirkpatrick (1987). Shirley was…

MCTAGUE, Laura of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in her 62nd year. Beloved wife of Doug Cable. Loving mother of Cameron (Angie), Holly and Amanda. Also survived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Laura worked at Tim Hortons for a number of years. She lived her life…

Back, Maria of Terrace Lodge Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2021 in her 88th year. Loving mother of Jean Bradt (Dave) of Aylmer, Cathy Cole (Clint) of Enniskillen, Karen Back of Aylmer, Ken Back (Marg) of RR2, Aylmer and Tina Back of Aylmer. Dear sister of Daniel, Ludy, Rika, Elizabeth, Ava…

COREY, Shirley L. March 2, 1931 – January 27, 2021. Shirley passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Marion (1983).  Dear Mother of Randy (Colleen), Greg, Kevin (Jeanne), Rodney (Doris), Twila (Dan) Smith, and Nick (Lisa).  She is survived by…

SHIVAK, Irene Alma (nee Berta) November 21, 1931 – January 31, 2021. Peacefully, with family by her side Irene Alma Shivak (nee Berta) passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the age of 89 years.  Beloved wife and best friend of the late Bert Shivak (1997).   Caring mother to Andy and his wife Corrie…

GUENTHER, Margaretha “Margaret” (December 27, 1953- January 28, 2021) Welcomed home safely into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We the family announce the passing of our special wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Margaretha “Margaret” (nee Wolf) Guenther, at home on January 28th, 2021, after a yearlong struggle with cancer, at…

Charlton- Some people just make life better for everyone around them – Donna Charlton was one of these people.  It is with heavy hearts and loving memories that we announce the passing of Donna Mae Charlton (née Pineo) in her 89th year.  Surrounded by love near and far, Donna passed peacefully from this earthly space…

Viola ‘Joan’ Porter passed away on January 25th, 2021 in her 81st year.  Beloved wife of the late Gus Harold Charles Porter. Dear mother of Bonnie McPhee of Aylmer and Sue Bergen (Pete) of Aylmer. Loving Nana of Karen Pratt (Joe), Michael McPhee (Kelly Jansen) and Thomas McPhee. Great-grandmother / Supernana of Rylee, Sienna, Myles and…

Hames, Diana of Aylmer passed away at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in her 64th year. Beloved wife of the late Gary Hames. Dear mother of Chevonne Hopper (Jimmy) of London, Ashley Pellow (Jay) of Lambeth, Shane Smith of Strathroy and Adam Smith (Brooke) of Aylmer. Loving…

Peters, Nettie of Menno Lodge, Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was 67 years old. Beloved wife of Bill Peters of Terrace Lodge, Aylmer. Dear mother of Margie Gordon (Adam Gable) of Aylmer and Ben Peters of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Zach, J.J., Lily, Adam and Alex. Also…

Wiebe, Peter B. of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in his 80th year.  Beloved husband of Maria (Froese) Wiebe.  Dear father of Abraham (Sarah) of Texas, Franz (Anna) of Texas, Peter (Ursula) of British Columbia, Susan Thiessen (Erwin) of Aylmer, Nico (Tina) of Aylmer and Jake (Susie) of…

BRUNELLE, Myrtle of St. Thomas and formerly a longtime resident of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her 89th year. Wife of the late Paul Brunelle. Dear mother of Michael Mitchell (Gloria) of St. Thomas and Ken Mitchell of Windsor. Step-mother of Michael Brunelle (Cindy), Paul…

Kroondijk, Jacob (1945-2021) Sad but grateful for the many years we had together, God has called our dear husband, father and pake, Jacob Kroondijk home on January 13, 2021, after a short illness, in his 76th year. Born in Weststellingwerf, Friesland, The Netherlands to the late Jacob Kroondijk Sr. and Betje (van de Honing) Kroondijk.…

Vandierendonck, Augusta Louise, of The Manor Village in London, Ontario and resident of Aylmer for many years passed away at her residence on January 11, 2021. Beloved wife of 67 years to George Vandierendonck. Dear mother of Rosemary Vandierendonck, Mary Jane (Harry) Boersema, Terry (Jo-Anne) Vandierendonck, Nancy (Paul) Snyder, Patty Vandierendonck (Adriano Trinaistich) and Janet (Mike) Salter. Predeceased by her granddaughter Natasha Boersema. Loving Grandma…

VELLENGA, Ann – Peacefully entered into rest at Hospice Peterborough on Monday, January 4, 2021. Loving Mom of Joanne Lukasik, Louise Keulen (Sijtze), Louis Vellenga (Penny) and Debbie Hiemstra. Cherished Grandma of David (Elizabeth); Frank, John, Sonja; Rhealynn; Bradley (Milcah), Matthew and Darren. Great-Grandma of Madison and Mitchell.  Dear sister of Jenny Fretz, Audrey Gordon,…

Elise Chantelle Kinsella passed away at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 48 years.  Beloved mother of Kendall Kinsella and Tyler Robbins both of Tillsonburg.  Cherished daughter of Charlene Turenne of Tillsonburg.  Dear sister of Garry Kinsella of Tillsonburg.  Elise is also survived by her aunts; Janet,…

THOMSON, James “Jim” of Belmont passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Patricia (McFarlane) Thomson. Dear father of Carrie Shea (Steve) of Aylmer and Carl Thomson of Belmont. Proud and loving grandfather of Rachel, Ashley, Samantha and Holdyn. Born in South Dorchester…