OBITUARIES

The family wishes to announce the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Cheryle Ann McQuiggan (nee Lamers) of Straffordville, on Sunday, May 05, 2019 at VON-Sakura House, Woodstock, in her 60th year, surrounded by her loving family.  Supportive wife and best friend of 38 years to her husband Paul.  Doting mother to Chris McQuiggan…

Tisdale, Gladys of St. Thomas passed away at Valleyview Home on Monday, May 6, 2019 in her 95th year. Wife of the late Francis Tisdale and the late John Ankersmit. Dear mother of Dwain Ankersmit(Pat) of Tillsonburg, Elaine Peters of St. Thomas and Bryan Ankersmit(Barb) of Massey. Step-mother of Lucy Graves of Kitchener and Charles…

BUTTERS – Kevin Thomas of St. Thomas passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the age of 57.  Kevin leaves behind his loving wife Faye Butters (nee Wagler); his children Patrick Butters, Christopher Butters (Jennifer), and Emma Butters; his brother Brian Butters and his sister Marlene Slipp (Jim); his mother Rita…

DYCK, Margaretha of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Pastor Peter L. Dyck (2009). Dear mother of Margaretha Harder (Abe) of Bolivia, Abe Dyck (Helen) of Aylmer, Tina Wiebe (Bill) of Seminole Texas, Bill Dyck of Aylmer, Nancy Krahn (Lyndon)  of Gruenthal…

Harold Briggs, passed April 23 in his 71st year peacefully at home. Survived by his loving wife, Bev and brother-in-law Brian Pettigrew and sister-in-law Sharlene Ridgeway. Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Marie Briggs as well as his brother-in-law Bob and sister-in-law Vickie. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Ungar, John of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Monday, April 29, 2019 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Rose (Nasswetter) Ungar. Loving father of Bill Ungar (Jeannette) of Aylmer, Robert Ungar of Toronto, Arnold Ungar (Rowena) of Aylmer and Helen Allen (Ted) of Montreal. Loving…

VANHAPPEN, John of Aylmer passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, April 19, 2019 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Jackie (VanGerwen) Van Happen. Dear father of Lynn Baer (Mike) of St. Thomas, Martin and Linda Van Happen of Cold Lake Alberta, Wilma and Stewart…

MACDONALD, Emeline “Emmy” of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, April 14, 2019 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander MacDonald (2012). Dear mother of Cindy Martin and husband Paul Hewson of  Aylmer, Hector MacDonald of London, Glenn MacDonald and wife Linda of…

CROOKER, Jean (nee Gray) of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday April 14, 2019 at age 93, joining her beloved husband Carman Crooker (predeceased in 2006) to continue their great love story together forever.  Sister of Anna Cook (Bob), Mary Jane Dunn (Jim), Dick (Carol), Pat (Kathy).  Predeceased, brothers…

HUBER, Louis of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, April 8, 2019 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Tanner) Huber.  Dear father of Debbie Heffren of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Rick Heffren (Marcy Edwards), Tom Heffren (Angie Killough) and Tony Heffren (Courtney Goforth). Great-grandfather of…

Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at LHSC – University Hospital, at the age of 77, Dorothy Catheleene Chilcott, a lifelong resident of the Corinth (RR4 Aylmer) area. Born in South Walsingham, Norfolk County, to the late Theodore Smith and the late Vera (Tait) Smith. Dorothy is lovingly…

Surrounded by the love of his family at Victoria Hospital in London on Monday, April 1, 2019, James V. “Jim” Cottrell, of Tillsonburg passed away in his 76th year. Beloved husband and best friend for nearly 41 years to Joyce (Jenney) (nee Willsey). Loving father of Janis Friedrich (Mark) of Mt. Brydges and Laurie Sebok…

Klassen, Maria of Guelph and formerly Aylmer, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Johan Klassen. Dear mother of Sue Perreaux (Jeremy) of Bellegarde, Saskatchewan and John Klassen (Kerri) of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Julianne, Megan, George, Sydney, Isabella, Ty, Connor and Caitlyn. Sister of Justina…

KREMERS, “Ed” Adrian of Avon passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 31, 2019 in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Joanne (Van Horne) Kremers. Dear father of Marc Kremers (Kim) and Gerrit Kremers and loving opa of Haylee. Brother of Nancy White (Bruce), Greta Bryan (Kevin), Tony Kremers (Marsha) and…

WINKWORTH, Laura Lee of Aylmer passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in her 47th year. Beloved wife of Todd Winkworth.  Loving mother of Zachary and Avery.  Sister of Jason (Leighann) of Baden and sister-in-law of Cory and Michelle.  Dear aunt of Abbigail, Logan, Kolten, Owyn and cousin of Laurie…

Phyllis Marion VanDyk has finally been reunite with the love of her life, Tony M. VanDyk. She wqas born May 30, 1943 in Grand Bank, Newfoundland into the Warren family. She passed away peacefully January 9, 2018 in Cambridge, ON at the age of 72. Amazing Mother of Johanna Stevens (Mary), and Trevor VanDyk (Amy),…

Van Velzer, Robert of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Saturday March 30th, 2019 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of over 65 years of  the late Doris (Somerville) Van Velzer and loved father of  James and his wife Angela Van Velzer of Dorchester. Predeceased by his daughter Sandra…

MIKULA, Kenneth William “Bill” – Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Institute, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in his 89th year, with family by his side. Survived by his loving companion, Lynn Mainville, who maintained her dedicated compassion and care for him until he passed. Predeceased by his spouse, Alma (2008). Loving father to Cathy, Ron…

Doyle, John James “Jack” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Shirley(Willsey) Doyle.  Dear father of Melanie D’Arcy(Chris) of St. Thomas and Angela Doyle(John Brown) of London.  Loving grandfather of Cameran, John Jr., Charlene, Michael, Matthew and Kaitlyn. …