Obituaries

KERKHOVE, Cecile Laurette (DeLeemans) (May 17, 1940 – February 22, 2023)              It is with heavy hearts that we the Kerkhove family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, at Elgin Manor, St. Thomas, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 82. Predeceased by her beloved husband Roger Kerkhove (January ... Read more.

Arthur Fisher of Straffordville, Ontario passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday February 25, 2023, at the Woodstock Hospital. Husband of Mary (Abel) for 34 years. Loved Dad of Douglas, and Elora and her husband Joseph Sargent. Sadly, Grandpa Art missed meeting his soon to be born grandson. He is survived by his siblings Judy Tisdale, Fred ... Read more.

Pursley, Debra of Woodstock and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Sakura House on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Richard Pursley. Dear mother of Kim Pursley, Jeff Pursley(Jessica) and Kayla Cummings(Andrew). Loving grandmother of Grayson and Odin. Survived by her sisters Bonnie Clifford(Alan), Joan Kicksee(Ron) and a number of nieces and nephews.  Born in St. Thomas, ... Read more.

Versteegen, Annie of Aylmer passed away surrounded by her family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2023 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jacobus “Koos” Versteegen(2003). Dear mother of Deanna Ward(Paul), Irene Versteegen-Buis(Larry), Phine Bennett(Blake), Jeff Versteegen(Karen) and Tony Versteegen(Annette). Loving grandmother of Megan, Jeremy(Samantha), Simon, Katie(Kenny), Lance(Mariska), Bobbie-Jo, Blake(Nikki), Jill(Luke), Jeffrey, Matthew(Lilly), Alicia(James) and Dalton(Ceilidh). Great-grandmother ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of   Sarah Ferguson of Aylmer/St. Thomas, Ontario. She passed peacefully at Parkwood Hospital surrounded by family on February 8, 2023 at the age of 34. Dearly loved daughter of Audrey and step-dad James Farmer; father Mike and step-mom Karen Destun. She will be greatly missed by siblings Theo and Zach, ... Read more.

Chaleyssin, Jean passed away at Extendicare, Port Stanley on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette  (DeBacker) Chaleyssin(2020) and the late Annette (Blanchard) Chaleyssin(2000). Dear father of Gerard Chaleyssin(Vickie) of Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of Nichelle(Marco), Branden(Morgan) and Gaston(Brittanie). Also survived by his sister Pierrette and a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased ... Read more.

Claus, Randy Dale of Yarmouth Township passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Angie Collins. Randy is survived by his children Jayden, Adrianna and Bradley. Dear brother of Deb Facey (Bob), Doug Claus (Brenda Johnson) and Dianne Claus. He will be missed by a number of nieces and nephews.  Born in ... Read more.

Hendel, Peter of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Thursday, February 9, 2023 in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Lynn (Croft) Hendel. Loving father of Peter Hendel(Ingrid) and Jenifer Hendel(Matthew Doherty). He will be missed by his grandchildren Anya, Maxime and Adelaine. Brother of Katie Ungar, Rosina Klein and Martin Hendel.  Born in Ragla, Romania on ... Read more.

Ardyce Faye DeCory (née Foster) of Malahide passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on February 9, 2023 in her 94th year. Loving wife of the late Lancelot DeCory, mother to Jed DeCory (Dominique Giguère), Lanette Finical (Allen) and Dagmar Simons (Don) and a bevy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born November 29, 1928 in Howard, South Dakota, she spent her childhood ... Read more.

McNeil, Cameron Alexander “Alex” of Lyons passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 10, 2023 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Smith) McNeil. Dear father of Larry McNeil(Val) of Lyons and Laurie Abell(Jeff) of R.R. #4 Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Matt (Kyla), Mike(Dayna), Mark(Ashlan), Katie(Justin), Steven(Sarah), Cheryl(Jeff), Jonathan and Jane(Wes). He will be missed by 20 great-grandchildren, and many ... Read more.