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Donna Maxine McKenzie (nee Brooks)

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Donna passed away at Burloak Long Term Care Centre in Burlington on Thursday, March 22, 2018, age 86 years. Donna was born and raised in Springfield, Ontario. After graduating from Teachers College, Donna moved to Port Credit where she met her beloved husband John Alexander McKenzie (predeceased 2014). After marrying, Donna and John lived in…

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David F. Teichroeb

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TEICHROEB, David F. of St. Thomas, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, at the age of 80 years. Dearly loved father of Sarah Bueckert (Abe), Mary Reimer (John), David, Katherina, John and Lena. Dear brother of John, Jacob, Benjamin, Abe, Peter…

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Natasha Gubesch

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GUBESCH, Natasha – Peacefully, and surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Parkwood Institute, at the age of 37. Natasha is survived by her husband Robert Gubesch; her daughter Mea Gubesch; her parents Blage and Gordica Ivanovski; her sisters:  Emilija Ivanovski, Marija Platero (Alex), Ivona Ivanovski (Josh), and Michelle Plachta (Jesse); and…

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Betty Van Lingen

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VAN LINGEN, Betty of R.R.2, Aylmer passed away peacefully with her husband and son by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was 52.  Beloved wife of John Van Lingen. Loving mother of Ryan Van Lingen (Hillary). Dear daughter of the late Jan and Aleida (Bloemen) Tenk. Sister…

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Ron Higgs

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Peacefully with his family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Monday, March 19, 2018. Ron Higgs of R.R. #2, Belmont in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Sandy (Evans). Dear father of David (wife Amy Brown) of London and Mark (wife Christine) of Delaware. Loving grandfather of Isaac and Rebekkah. Brother of…

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Abe Knelsen

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KNELSEN, Abe of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Nova Scotia Line RR2 Aylmer on Friday, March 16, 2018. He was 52. Loving father of Amber Knelsen (Patrick) of St. Thomas and Andrea Knelsen (Alan) of St. Thomas. Dear son of Mary (Neufeld) Knelsen and the late Henry Knelsen (2003). He will be sadly…

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Gertrude Ida “Gertie” Goeckler

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GOECKLER, Gertrude Ida “Gertie” of R.R.5 Aylmer,  passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 17, 2018. She was 84. Beloved wife of the late George Goeckler (2005).  Loving mother of Trudy Bunde and husband Jon, mother-in-law to Brenda and proud Oma to Connor, Sam and Ben.  Predeceased by her sons Ed (2011) and Ricky…

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John (Jack) Roberts

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ROBERTS, John (Jack) of Norwich, formerly of Aylmer passed away suddenly at home in his 83rd year on March 11, 2018. Survived by his wife Betty of 62 years. Daughters Brenda Knott (Brian), Cathy Partner (Dave), Mary Mitchel (Glenn) and son David Roberts (Judi). Sister Marjorie Partner (Rob), Barbara Kerston (Robert), Betty Pickard (Roy) and…

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Neil Peters

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 PETERS, Neil of Straffordville passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 17, 2018. He was 61.  Beloved husband of Virginia (Mayo) Peters. Dear father of Victoria Saris (Steven) of Straffordville and Robert Peters of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Sadie, Brooke and Sophie. Brother of Anne…

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Catherine Lee “Cathy” (Underhill) Pineo

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PINEO,  Catherine Lee “Cathy”(Underhill) of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 19, 2018. She was 67. Loving mother of Sherry Bouw of Tillsonburg and Kevin Alward (Leanne) of Bracebridge. Proud grandmother of Jessica, Jaimie and Megan. Dear sister of Vivian Fricker (Larry), Harley Underhill (Sharon),…

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Carol Ann Couture (Scott)

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Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Carol Ann Couture (Scott) passed away at the age of 76 years. Daughter of the late Ralph F. Scott (July 2 1985) and Ann (Taylor) Scott (April 2000). Wife of the late Gerald Couture (July 15 2001). Sister of Joan Gorvett (July 5…

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Thomas A. Morrissey

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MORRISSEY, Thomas A., of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home on Monday, March 12, 2018, in his 85th year.  Beloved husband of Jean (Elliott) Morrissey.  Dear father of Jeanette Molnar (Peter) and Andy (Carol).  He will be missed by grandson Carson and siblings Shirley Ann Walker (Bob), Catherine Reaume (late Bill), Patricia Kelley (Stafford) and…

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Margaret Ann Brooke

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BROOKE, Margaret Ann – It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Margaret Brooke, surrounded by family, one day after her 76th birthday at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on March 10, 2018. Margaret of St. Thomas, Ont., and formerly of Aylmer, Ont., was predeceased by her beloved husband Wayne. She was…

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Marion “Pat” (nee Orton) Bird

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BIRD, Marion “Pat” (nee Orton) passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Bill (2005). Loving mom to Robert, Debbie Bird and Elaine Matejcek (Frank – deceased). Cherished grandma to eight grandchildren and great-grandma to twelve great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by her son-in-law, John and many…

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Anna Vandewyngaerde

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Vandewyngaerde, Anna of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was 93.  Beloved wife of the late Emiel Vandewyngaerde (1964). Dear mother of Diane Hamilton of Aylmer and JoAnn Lockwood of Aylmer. Predeceased by her daughter Veronica Scott (Larry) and her son John Vandewyngaerde. She is survived by her …

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Mary Elizabeth Pressey-Newland

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Pressey-Newland, Mary Elizabeth of Eden gained her angel wings with her family by her side at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 8, 2018 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Newland (2013) and the late Leo Pressey (1992).  Loving mother of Larry Pressey (Eileen) of St. Thomas, Phyllip Pressey (Roberta) of…

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Flossie Maud Carrel

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CARREL, Flossie Maud of Terrace Lodge, Aylmer and formerly of Springfield passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was 95. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Carrel (2014). Loving mother of Ruth Abbott Kinsey (Wayne) of Tillsonburg, Margaret Bedwell of Mount Brydges, George Carrel (Susan) of Brownsville and Donald Carrel (Vicky)…

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Dora Fern Stoll

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Doral Fern Stoll, 61, of Aylmer, Ontario, Canada passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, after battling cancer for nearly six years. She was born on December 4, 1956 in Goshen, Indiana to Daniel and Sylvia (Slabaugh) Miller. She is survived by Mark, her husband of 41 years. Also three daughters, Abigail (Paul) Kuhns of…

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John Teichroeb

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TEICHROEB, John of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was 64. Former husband of Betty (Siemens) Teichroeb. Dear father of Johnny (J.T.) Teichroeb (Agatha) of Tillsonburg, Sarah Foshay (Dwayne) of St. Thomas and Steven Teichroeb of St. Thomas. Loving grandfather of Kaitlyn, Alex, J.C., and Gibson. Brother of Jake…

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Rev. Charles Joseph Hector Gervais SFM

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On March 1, in his 83rd year, Fr. Charlie went home to God. Born in Elie, Manitoba the son of Frederick Pierre and Marie-Louise Gervais. Charlie is predeceased by siblings Louie, Telesphore (Muriel Casler), Adrien (Evelyn Morriss), Henri, Laurent (Patricia Devine) and survived by Majella (late Alex) Dowhaniuk, Theresa (late George) Gauthier, Marie (late Ray…

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