OBITUARIES

WHALEY, Anthony Russell “Tony” of Aylmer passed away at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, August 3, 2020 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Fran (Hayman) Whaley. Dear father of Darrin Whaley (Denise) and Vicki Whaley-Erskine. Loving grandfather of Devan, Robyn, Anthony and Abigail. Brother of Lon(Ann) of Britt and…

(1932-2020) Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, at the Delhi Long Term Care Centre, on August 1st, 2020, Hilda (Smithers) Chatten, formerly of Tillsonburg and Straffordville, at the age of 88. Hilda was born in Byfleet, Surrey, England to the late George and Esther Smithers. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur “Ronald”…

Giesbrecht, Bernardo “Ben” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Dyck) Giesbrecht. Dear father of Benny (Martha), Frank(Tina), Henry(Lisa), Hans(Mary) and Bobby(Toniette). Loving grandfather of Jarred, Darrin, Brendan, Alexander, Simone, Colton, Caitlin, Olivia, Emily, Curtis, Adam, Clarissa,…

BURO- Manfred “Freddie” Buro passed away in his 79th year on Thursday, July 30, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a fierce battle with cancer.  Dearly loved husband of 28 years to Monika Duhmert-Buro (nee Thiele).  Father of Sonja Whitchurch (Jeff), Susan Buro-Hamm (Abe), and Fred Buro Jr. (Melissa McDowell).  Opa of 10 amazing grandkids…

Merrick, Shirley of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 27, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late John Merrick(2004). Dear mother of Kim Walker and husband Walter of Ingersoll, the late John Merrick(2013), Wyatt Merrick and wife Mary Ann of London and Tracey Merrick and partner…

Peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Surrounded by family on July 22nd, 2020. Don, from Aylmer, was 95 years old. Caring father of Rosemary (Art) Ball of Aylmer, Allan (Shauna) Tilton of Tillsonburg, Gord (Gloria) Tilton of Tillsonburg and Anne Holmes of Aylmer. “Papa Don” to grandchildren Serina, Gordie, Stacey, Sherry, Tanya, Tara, Mike,…

On Monday July 20th 2020, our dad Bob (Abraham) DeKraker peacefully left this earth and went to be with his Heavenly Father, where he joined those who have gone before him. There to greet dad will be our mom Ann (April 2016) his parents Abraham and Maria, his brothers John and Case, and his sister…

CROXFORD, Barbara Jean Louise (McCord) passed away at the age of 82 at Henley Place in London, on Saturday July 18th, 2020, after a short battle with pneumonia and long battle with Alzheimer’s. Barb is predeceased by her loving husband Mike Croxford and is survived by her children Patty Williams (Glenn Williams), Rob Croxford (David…

(1959 – 2020) The family announces with sorrow his death in Sturgeon Falls, Thursday, July 16 2020, at the age of 60 years.  Son of the Gordon Archibald and of Eva (née Irvine) Archibald.  Loving husband of Marjorie (née Kelley) Archibald.  Dear father of Gordon (Shannon) and Stephen.  Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his…

FALLOWFIELD, Aaron George of London and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, July 17, 2020 in his 57th year. Dear son of Shirley (Quick) Fallowfield. Brother of Cathy (Brian Honsinger), Diana Bond (Gary Gibbons) and Barry. Uncle of Amie, Katie, Matthew, Nathan, Timothy, Brennan and Quin. He will be missed…

DenHarder, John of Aylmer passed away peacefully with family by his side at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, July 17, 2020 in his 79th year. Beloved husband for 56 years of Sandra (Wiebenga) DenHarder. Dear father of Robbie Magahey (Jim) of North York, Sharlene Evert(John) of Lyons and Kevin (Jena) of Belmont. Loving…

WRIGHT, Gordon “Wayne” of Woodstock, formerly of Aylmer, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 13, 2020 in his 71st year. Loving brother of Elaine Chowen (Richard), Richard (Loretta Vaughan), Brenda Dance (Charlie) and Brad (Kelly). He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his sister Vicky. Born in…

VAN VLAANDEREN, Pieter of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 13, 2020 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Nell (Versteeg) Van Vlaanderen. Dear father of Albert (Brenda), Henk (Anna) and Alida Roloson (Ed). Special family friend of Jenn (Mark). Loving grandfather of Dexter, Cooper, Jessie, Braeden, Courtney, Lauren,…

WATSON, Marlene of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 6, 2020 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Dennis Watson. Loving mother of Jeff Watson (Allyson) of London and Jana Watson (Gareth Jones) of Welland. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Douglas Smith…

Driedger, Aganetha passed away peacefully at Port Stanley Extendicare on Monday, July 6, 2020 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Peter Driedger(2016). Loving mother of Nettie Driedger of Brantford, Peter Driedger (Annie) of Richmond, Sarah Martin of Tillsonburg, John Driedger (Anne) of Langton, Helen Bergen (Menno) of Wallacetown, Jake Driedger (Eva) of Bolivia, Willy…

WALKER, John Matthews of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 5, 2020 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Anne Walker (2013). Dear father of Shelley Doan and husband Randy of R.R.1, Aylmer, Jon Walker and wife Linda of R.R.1, Aylmer and Judy Killough and husband Larry of R.R.1,…

It is with sadness we announce the death of Andrew (Andy) Dieleman, age 90, formerly of Corinth and Aylmer, and more recently, a resident of Oneida Long Term Care Facility. He is now united in glory with God. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Betsie (Elizabeth), as well as children Adrian…

HABKRIK, Audrey of Aylmer passed away at Valleyview Home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Robert Habkirk. Loving mother of Josephine Peloquin(Scott). She will be missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughters Sherry Sibley McMurray, Sharon Hill and Shelly Aresneault.  Born in Six Nations, Ontario on…

Passed away at home as he would have wanted on March 9, 2020 at the age of 74. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Charlotte, son, Tim (Megan), brothers Dan and Jeff, niece Stephanie, great- niece Chloe, and nephews Will, Bob, and Andrew.  Doug was predeceased by his sister-in-law Sally (Gary) in 2019,…