OBITUARIES

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…

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…