Obituaries

Toebast, Mark Adiel Theo (July 7, 1972 – July 18, 2023) It is with sadness, we the family wish to announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of our much-loved brother, uncle, great-uncle, and friend, Mark Adiel Theo Toebast, a resident of Rolph St., Tillsonburg, passed away at VON Sakura House Hospice, Woodstock, on July 18th, 2023. Mark was born in ... Read more.

Henry Penner, of Aylmer passed away in Mexico City, Mexico on Tuesday June 20, 2023, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Gertrude (Harder) Penner. Dear father of Henry (Nancy) Penner, Pete (Sarah) Penner, Jake (Martha) Penner, John (Tina) Penner, Trudy (Dave) Bergen, Susan (Joe) Blatz, Isaak (Eva) Penner, Willy (Helen) Penner, Lisa (Isaak) Dyck and Dave (Eva) Penner. Grandfather ... Read more.

April 20, 1936 – July 15, 2023 Surrounded by her earthly angels Marlene Eleanor Empey (Kunkel) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at Chartwell Aylmer Long Term Care. Marlene married the love of her life, the late Kenneth Russell Empey (August 1993) on November 20, 1954. Marlene is survived by her children Ken (Eva), Mary (Randy VanDaele), Karl ... Read more.

     Our hearts rejoice that on Saturday, July 15, 2023, Dad was reunited in glory with our mom, Corrie(2015) and our brother, Dan(2019), his parents, Andries and Antje, and his brothers John, Andy, and Fred.      Loved always by his two daughters, their husbands and children, and his great-grandchildren, Connie and Gord Sivyer (Ryan and Megumi and Noah, ... Read more.

Frederick, Isobel of London and formerly of Aylmer passed away at Fox Hollow Retirement Residence on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Walter Frederick(2009). Much loved by her son John(Helen) and their children, Scott, Steven and Kathryn; daughter Nancy and her children, late David, Krista and Michael; son Peter(Sandra); son Bob(Marie-Claude) and their children, James and Michelle. ... Read more.

MOERMAN, “Andrew” (August 14, 1941 – July 11, 2023) It is with sadness, that we the Moerman family wish to announce the sudden, but peaceful, passing of our much-loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many, “Andrew” Moerman, a resident of Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock, on July 11th, 2023, in his 82nd year. Andrew was born in ... Read more.

Howe, Elvinda of Extendicare, Port Stanley passed away at her residence peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 10, 2023 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Howe(2001). Dear mother of Brent Howe(Angela) of Aylmer and Shelley Phoenix(Barclay) of Greenbank. Loving grandmother of Nicole, Keaton, Jaelynn, Janelle. Dear sister of Bill Nelson and and ... Read more.

Gracey, Gordon of Aylmer passed away at the Aylmer Retirement Residence on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn(White) Gracey (2022). Dear father of Dan Gracey(Torina) and Peter Gracey. Also survived by his two grandchildren, a great-grandson and a number of nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Barbara McPhee and John E. White(June). Predeceased by his brothers Ross(Irene), ... Read more.

Giesbrecht, Isaac of Aylmer passed away after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side on Sunday, July 2, 2023, he was 54. Beloved husband of Susan(Wall) Giesbrecht. Dear father of Riley(James) and Cody. Son of Anna Giesbrecht and the late Isaak Giesbrecht(2023). Brother of Hoss Giesbrecht(Faye) and Anita Wiebe(Ken). Son-in-law of Jacob and Maria Wall. Brother-in-law ... Read more.

Ernie Eeley, 79, of Komoka, Ontario passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. Ernie is survived by his wife Ann (Pyne) Eeley, children Scott (Jane) Eeley, Lon (Brenda) Eeley and Kelly (Josh) Rath, and grandchildren James, Krista, Mitchell and Mackenzie. A celebration of life will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 58 Beech Street, Aylmer on Thursday June ... Read more.