Obituaries

Dancey – Clarke, Mary Margaret of Kettle Creek Residence, St. Thomas and long-time resident of Aylmer, passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 18th, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Gale Dundonald “Moose” Clarke. Daughter of the late Dr. John “Jack” Cameron Dancey (2007) and Charlotte Leone (Smith) Dancey (2001). Sister ... Read more.

Jeff (Paul Jeffrey) Brackenbury of Whitehorse, Yukon, Passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in his 65th year. He was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on April 1, 1959. Jeff is survived by his wife, Margaret, his sons, Lance and Shaun, and his grandchildren, Jaycelyn, Tayla, Bryanna, Chanel, and Haylyn. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley ... Read more.

Tsiklis, Neeltje “Nellie” of Dorchester passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Friday, December 15, 2023 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Basile Tsiklis. Loving mother of Darryl Sloat(Jessie) of Fort Simpson, NWT and Leighann Sloat of Leduc, AB. Loving grandmother of Mitchell, Taylor, Jacoba, Tristan and Brenitta. She will be sadly missed by sisters Ina ... Read more.

Joanne van Lingen (nee Joukje van der Veen), 91, of Valleyview Home, St. Thomas passed away peacefully at her residence on December 9, 2023. Joanne was born in Haulerwijk, Netherlands on April 19, 1932 and immigrated to Canada in 1957. She was a beloved wife and mother, and is predeceased by her husband George, daughter Edith, and son John (Betty). She ... Read more.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mildred Starling (Locke/Heffren) announce that she has peacefully passed away at Georgian Bay Hospital, with family by her side, on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Barry Starling for 34 years and loving mother to Susan Cable, Shirley Patterson (Rick Hamilton), Shelley Wilson (Chris DiPietro), Heather Laken, ... Read more.

Geraci, Peter of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Frances(Balsano) Geraci. Dear father of Frances James(Craig), Mario Geraci(Nancy), Antonia Stafford(Tim), Cathy Dale(Michael) and Lily Geraci(Tom Facchin).  He will be greatly missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Saverio, Joe and sisters Grace ... Read more.

Katharina (Tina) Wiebe was born on August 13, 1961, in Chihuahua, Mexico. She passed away on November 23, 2023 in Elmira, Ontario. Tina had a vibrant sense of style, and loved laughing. She was much loved and is sorely missed.Tina is predeceased by her parents Peter S. Wiebe and Katharina (Wall) Wiebe, and her siblings David (Helen), Susana, and Henry. She is ... Read more.

GEORGE ALEXANDER BACKUS October 5, 1930 – November 26, 2023 George Alexander Backus, of Eden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.  George was born on October 5, 1930, to Stanley and Mae (Hepburn) Backus.  He was born on the family farm where he has resided his ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that the family of Dan Bearss, a much loved husband, father and grandfather, announce his passing at Terrace Lodge on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 82. Dan was an exceptional man, adored by his family, wife Cathy, sons Grant, Andrew(Jen) and daughter Susan Gobeil(Mike) as well as 9 grandchildren. Dan was a proud retired farmer having spent ... Read more.

Pettit, Marilyn formerly of Springfield and Lyons passed away at her residence in Port Stanley, with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Pettit(2012). Dear mother of Mary Payne, Terry Pettit and Charlene Barletta(Paul). Loving grandmother of Michael, Richard, Lacey, Matt, Justin, Jeff and Brendan. She will ... Read more.