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Barbara Joyce Allen (nee Brown) Koscik

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Barbara, a resident of Chatham, formerly of Belmont, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Copper Terrace Nursing Home at  the age of 87.  Barbara was born in Chatham and was the daughter of the late Bert Brown and Gladys Devina (nee Land) McAlorum. Beloved wife of the late Edmund Koscik.  Dear sister of  Heather…

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Katharina “Tina” Dueck

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Dueck, Katharina “Tina” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 15, 2019 in her 68thyear.  Beloved wife of the late Gerhard “George” Dueck(1992).  Dear mother of Anna Groleau(Scott) of Kitchener, Ed Dueck of St. Thomas, Linda Miller (Willy) of Aylmer, Dan Dueck(Erica) of Woodstock and Barb Dueck of Calgary.  Sister of Pete, Jake,…

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Mary Margaret Prendergast

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Prendergast, Mary Margaret of Caressant Care Bonnie Place and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Prendergast(1982).  Dear sister of James Byrne.  Special aunt of John, Maureen(Jamie), Julie(Dave) and Joyce(Stuart).  Also survived by a number…

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Glenne Keith Foreman

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Foreman, Glenne Keith is safe in the arms of Jesus, after passing away peacefully at his residence, Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg on Wednesday February 13, 2019 in his 73rd year.  Dear son of the late George and Emily (Inwood) Foreman.  Loving brother of Derry (Judy) of Ottawa, Pamela Nesbitt(Tom) of St. Thomas and Alyson…

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Sara Abrams

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ABRAMS, Sara of Terrace Lodge, Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 8, 2019. She was 93 years old. Beloved wife of the late Peter Abrams (2012). Dear mother of Nela Kauenhofen (John) of Aylmer, Anna Hiebert (late Philip) of Mexico,  Eva Giesbrecht (Isaak) of Springfield, Sara Zacharias (Frank) of Calton, Will…

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Alice (née Wereley) Gladding

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GLADDING, Alice (née Wereley), of Telfer Place, Paris, formerly of St. Thomas, passed away at the Brantford General Hospital on Monday, February 4, 2019, in her 90th year.  Beloved wife for 69 years to Frederick Gladding.  Dearly loved mother of Fred Gladding (Patricia) of Paris, and Mark Gladding (Jennifer) of Fort Erie.  Dear sister of…

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Thomas Harvey Watters

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Watters, Thomas Harvey of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University on Monday, February 4, 2019 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Samantha (Asmussen) Watters.  Dear step-father of Alex(Melody) of St. Thomas. Brother of Joe Watters (Donna Mae), Bill Watters (Shirley), Ken Watters (Lorraine) and Pat Watters (Wendy). Also survived by a sister-in-law Jane Watters and a…

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“Jerry” Gerald George Lockwood

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LOCKWOOD, “Jerry” Gerald George of Valleyview, St. Thomas passed away at his residence on Monday, February 4, 2019. He was 79 years old.  Beloved husband of the late Gloria Lockwood (2018).  Dear father of Karen Vyse (Jeff), Laura Baresich (Brett), Brenda Calvert (Dwaune) and Brian Lockwood (Stephanie) all of St. Thomas.  Loving grandfather of Magan,…

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Rosina Hendel

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HENDEL, Rosina of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Sunday, February 3, 2019 in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Hendel (1970). Dear mother of Peter G. Hendel (Rosemary) of R.R.#2 Aylmer and the late Rosina Tenhor (2000) and mother-in-law of Martin Tenhor of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of David Tenhor (Lisa),…

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Michael Carroll

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CARROLL, Michael of Woodstock passed away at his residence on Friday, February 1, 2019 in his 72nd year. Father of Celeste and Carter. Brother of Patricia Wilson (the late Mike) of Aylmer, Betty Hermsen (Rob) of R.R.2 Springfield and Ed Carroll (Cynthia) of Stoney Creek. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.  Born in…

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Flora Ellen “Nell” (Elsey) Wright

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Wright, Flora Ellen “Nell” (Elsey) formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully in her home in St. Thomas on Monday, January 28, 2019. Her husband Dr. Donald Wright passed earlier this month but at the time of her death she was attended by her four loving children and their spouses. She is survived by Dianne Zimmer(Bill)…

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Elsa (Hoogsteen) Van Lingen

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Elsa (Hoogsteen) Van Lingen August 21, 1946 – January 28, 2019 Elsa passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the age of 72. She is survived by her husband Fred and beloved and loving son Darryl (Sheri) and beloved grandchildren Deven and Megan. She is also survived…

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Marie (Wilson) Henderson

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Henderson, (Wilson) Marie of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 25, 2019 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Bill Henderson and the late James Wilson (1986). Dear mother of Mark Wilson (Cheryl), Lee Wilson, Layne “Fred” Wilson (Diana), Judy Van Ymeren and Jay Wilson. Mother-in-law of Pat Wilson.…

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Jack Samuel Helsdon

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Jack Samuel Helsdon passed away on January 15, 2019 at maple Manor Nursing home in Tillsonburg. Born October 31, 1925, the only son of Samuel Martin Helsdon and Phyllis (Newman) Helsdon, Jack was a fourth-generation Helsdon in the Tillsonburg area. Jack is survived by his three children – Phyllis Anne (Sandy) Thompson and Gary, David…

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Rod C. Pressey

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Passed away on January 14, 2019 at his home in the presence of his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Beth (McElwain). Loving dad of Jennifer and husband Craig Steptoe, Alison and former spouse of Lynn. Step-dad to Jesse Brown (Bea), Mandy Brown, Jeremy Brown…

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Joyce Louisa Press

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Press, Joyce Louisa of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 18, 2019 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Walter Press. Dear mother of Tammy Ross(David) of Springfield, Ashley Press of Tillsonburg, Holly Press of St. Thomas, Jennifer Weaver of St. Thomas, Dwight Press and Dwayne Press both of…

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Angela Julia Sobry

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SOBRY, Angela Julia of Caressant Care, St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, January 11, 2019 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Sobry (2006). Dear mother of Robert and wife Madeline. Loving grandmother of Deb Howitt and husband John, Lori Kirby and husband Jim and great-grandmother…

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Alice DeSutter

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DeSutter, Alice of Terrace Lodge Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Cyriel DeSutter (2008). Dear mother of Frank DeSutter (Ingrid) and Anita VanRoestel (Adrian). Loving grandmother of David VanRoestel, Nancy Fisher (Dean), Ryan DeSutter (Melissa), Robert DeSutter (Kim), Stephanie DeSutter-Klachan (Paul) and great-grandmother…

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Irene Katie Lysko

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LYSKO, Irene Katie of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 11th, 2019, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital at the age of 81. Beloved daughter of the late Michael (1963) and Katherine (Halewich) Lysko and dearly loved sister of Lorraine Clark (Wayne), the late Anthony “Tony” Lysko (1996) and the late Bill Lysko…

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Carol Beattie

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BEATTIE, Carol of Brownsville passed away at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Friday, January 11, 2019 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Dave Beattie. Dear mother of Bonnie Cleeve (Keith), Mary Beattie (Victor Neamtz), Ken Beattie, Susan McConnell (John) and Sandra Graham (Jim). Also survived by sisters and brothers June Doubt, Terry Wilkins, David Wilkins,…

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