OBITUARIES

GODDYN, Barbara Jean passed away peacefully at her home in Aylmer on Friday, April 27, 2018. She was 72. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Goddyn. Loving sister of Grant Mitchell of St. Thomas and Lois Robinson and husband Terry of Eden. Dear sister-in-law to Steve, Noel, Marie and Luke Goddyn. She will be sadly missed…

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Peter Gordon Potter of Belmont in his 87th year due to an automobile accident. Peter died peacefully with his family by his side at Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Norma…

Passed suddenly at his home on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Irene Ens (Nagy). Loving father of Rick (Marilyn), Linda Banks, Joe (Kim), Peter (Jenny), Kim Gardner (Tom Hill) and Laura Finlayson (Duncan). Proud grandfather of Christiana Ens, Melissa Ens (Craig), Daryl Banks (Dana), Daneen Ens, Sasha Hammell (Tim),…

ABELL, “Bill” William Charles of R. R. 4 Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  He was 82. Beloved husband of Bernice (Davis) Abell.  Dear father of Julie of Aylmer, Sandra (Joe Valerio) of London, Sharon Russell (late Dave) of Corinth and Mike Abell (Wendy) of Springfield. Loving grandfather…

At Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus, on Friday April 13, 2018, Mr. Bruce Campbell of Chatham in his 72nd year.  Cherished son of Gloria Campbell of Aylmer and the late Earl (2012).  Beloved husband of Betsy (nee Brenders).  Dear brother of Earlene Brooks and her husband Dick of London, and Brian and his wife Sue…

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Westmount Gardens, London, Andy Wenhardt, of St. Thomas, passed away at the age of 80.  Beloved husband for 21 years to Susan Imre.  Cherished father of Eva Knowler of Chatham and Erica Griffin of Woodstock.  Dear grandfather of Karen Griffin of London, Jamie Adams of Calgary, Alberta, Ryan Knowler…

Surrounded by her family, it is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Nana) formerly of Belmont, Ontario at Valleyview Home on Friday, April 13 in her 95th year.  Predeceased by her son Murray and her loving husband Jack, her parents Willsie and…

Peacefully at Caressant Care, Bonnie Place, St. Thomas on Monday, April 2, 2018. Marjorie Irene (Hamilton) Helka (formerly of Belmont) in her 89th year. Wife of the late Lewis Helka (2008). Loving mother of Gordon and his wife Michele and Melanie deBlieck and her husband Rodney all of R.R. #1, Belmont and Melissa Coxhead and…

CAMERON, Hilda Grace passed away peacefully at Caressant Care, Woodstock on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Cameron (1999). Dear mother of Donna Alexander and husband Bill of R.R.2, Tavistock and Norma Stanhope and husband Stan of Woodstock. Loving grandmother of Scott (Heather), Sheri (Paul), Shawn, Heather (Anthony),…

At the LHSC (Victoria Campus) on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, with family members nearby, at the age of 88, John Henry Zamecnik of London, formerly a resident of Tillsonburg and tobacco grower at the family farm in Vienna. Dedicated usher and member of the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Tillsonburg, and very dedicated member of…

MARACLE, Lionel of London, passed away at LHSC on Sunday, April 1, 2018.  He was 78.  Dear Father of Christine Maracle of St. Thomas, Pete of Aylmer, Jennifer Maracle (Ron) of Aylmer, Sue Sadler  (Norm) of London, Sandy Harder (Frank) of Aylmer and Steve Maracle (Barbara Cabala) of London. Loving Grandfather of Nick, Cole, Spencer, Sydney, Pete, Stephanie,…

MERCZ, Eugene I. of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Residence, Aylmer on Thursday, March 29, 2018. He was 86. Beloved husband of Helen (Kristoff) Mercz. Dear father of Rosemary Ficzere (Karl) of Burford. Loving grandfather of Karl Ficzere, Kevin Ficzere (Mackenzie), Kaitlyn Jessop (Jamie) and great-grandfather of Ciara, Wesley and Jackson. Also survived by a…

SCHIPPER, Harm “Harry” went home to his Lor d and Savior, suddenly at his home in Straffordville on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was 64. Beloved husband of Grace (Grevers) Schipper. Dear father of Erica (Paul Morrison) of St. Thomas, Laura of Hamilton, Darryl (Krystal) of Norwich and Anita (Randie Van Gorp) of London. Loving…

ACRE, Dorothy passed away at her residence, Terrace Lodge, Aylmer on Monday, April 2, 2018. She was 91. Beloved wife of the late George Acre (1971). Dear mother of Bob Acre (Marlene Burgess) of Dunville, John Acre (Julie) of R.R.1, Eden, Steve Acre of Richmond and Butch Acre (Julie) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Allison…

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…

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…

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…