OBITUARIES

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…

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…

 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…

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),…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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)…

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…

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…

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Kenneth Wayne Reid in his 81st year.  Beloved husband of Donna (née Dick) for 45 years, and father of Dan (Lynn) Neilson.  Cherished grandfather of Lindsay and Taylor.  Dear brother of Frances (Bill) Legg, Marie (deceased) Patkus (Gord Stacey), Terry…

Kathleen Kennedy passed away peacefully at Chartwell, Aylmer on Saturday, February 10, 2018 in her 82nd year. Dear mother of Craig Kennedy of Vienna, Adam Kennedy (Ronda) of Calton, Dan Kennedy (Sandra) of Port Burwell. Loving grandmother of Cassara, Bradley, Corrina, Gwynneth. Sister of John Hurley (Robin) of Aylmer. Aunt of Amber Smith (Shaun), Shaelyn…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Fabi at VON Sakura House in Woodstock on Sunday, March 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with illness at the age of 81.  Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Erna (Bertleff) Fabi (2009).  Proud and loving father of Margaret Fabi…

BALL, Phoebe Elizabeth “Liz” of Harvest Retirement Residence, Tillsonburg and formerly a longtime resident of Straffordville and Eden passed away peacefully at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Robert Ball (2008). Dear mother of Bonnie Ball (Frank) of R.R.#1, Straffordville and…

PLAQUET, Madeline of Aylmer died on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in her 87th year.  The funeral mass was held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer.  Interment, Queen of Peace Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer.