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Jiggs Morse

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Wilson Eugene (Jiggs) Morse of Tillsonburg, passed away on Friday, February 16th, 2024 in his 95th year. He is predeceased by his wife Joy (January 2023) after 73 years together. Loved by daughters, Judy Lewis (Charlie) of St Thomas, Nancy Myshrall (Orlo) of Minto NB, Jane Winkworth of Delhi, Marg Van Loy (Victor) of Eden;…

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Jeanette Helmer

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HELMER – Jeanette of Sparta, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Monday, April 15th, 2024 in her 85th year.  Beloved wife and best friend of James Helmer, for 65 years.  Dearly loved mother of Keith Helmer (Pam), Kim Collier (Mike) and Charlene Walker (Wade).  Cherished grandmother of…

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Jim Buis

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JAMES [JIM] LEE BUIS passed away on April 11th, 2024 after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Brenda [Maracle] Buis. Treasured father to MacKenzie and Trinity Buis, Brittany and Tory Marr, Jessie and Ashly Buis and Quincy Buis. Proud ‘Papa Jim’ to 10 beautiful grandchildren,…

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Donad “Smitty” Smith

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Smith, Donald Eugene “Smitty” of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie(Morrish) Smith(2010). Dear father of Todd Smith(Susan) and Tim Smith. Don will be greatly missed by Denise White(Joel). Loving grandfather of Derek(Kim), Meghan(Kevin), Lacey and…

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Nettie Wiebe

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Wiebe, Aganetha “Nettie” of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in her   86th year. Dear mother of Albert Wiebe(Annie), Mary Carty(Brian), Edna Verbruggen(Rene) and Linda Loewen(John). She will be missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.…

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Pat Monteith

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Monteith, Patricia Anne “Pat” of St. Thomas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 5th, 2024, at her residence, at the age of 76. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Edmond “Ed” Monteith and much loved mother of Matt McVeigh and Mark and his wife Kate McVeigh. Cherished grandmother of…

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Jim McKinnon

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With loving hearts, the family of Jim (Malcom) Derek McKinnon announce his passing on March 30, 2024, in his 77th year.  Jim passed away peacefully at home, in his chair (“his spot”), with his family.  He is survived by the love of his life and caring wife, Karen McKinnon (Nesbitt) of 53 years, and his two…

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Julius Kesteloot

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Julius John Kesteloot of Fredericton, New Brunswick formerly of Aylmer, Ontario, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday March 22, 2024, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Moerman) Kesteloot for 63 years.  Dear father of Ron Kesteloot of Aylmer and Linda Killough (Len) of Fredericton, NB. Proud and loving grandfather of Cameron Killough…

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Gus Poulopoulos

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Poulopoulos, Gus of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in his 73rd year. Loving son of Stamata(Duvalis) of Tripolis, Greece and the late George Poulopoulos. Dear brother of Helen of Toronto, John(Stafra), Peter, Maria, Argentine all of Greece. He will be fondly remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. He was born in…

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Barbara “Barbie” Long

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LONG, Barbara Jean “Barbie” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in her 79th year. Dear partner of the late Brian Holsworth (2008). Dear mother of Derrick Long (partner Kate) of London and Greg Long (wife Cynthia) of Cambridge. Loving grandmother of Brody (wife Nichole), Sarah, Jenn…

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Audrey Hill

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Audrey Jean Hill of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday March 23, 2024. Treasured wife of the late Arthur (Bud) Hill (2021). Dear mother of Cheryl Bido, Joe Hill (Carolyn) and Charlene Ierullo (Vito). Also survived by her brother Gary and sisters Irene, Julia, Bonnie, Shirley and half-sister of…

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Neil Unrau

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Cornelius (Neil) Wolfe Unrau July 27, 1958- March 20, 2024 It is with great sadness and with much love we announce the passing of Cornelius who lived his life to the fullest and will be missed by his family  and friends. His memory will be cherished by his life partner Nancy Gardner, daughters Lisa Unrau and…

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Ena “Lucille” Wells

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WELLS – Ena “Lucille”,  peacefully at Dearness Home in London, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9 days before her 104th birthday. She was born in Malahide Township on March 25, 1920, the only child of Fred and Hazel (Caron) Haggan. Predeceased by her first husband William Donald Watterworth and her second husband Hubert Barclay Wells.…

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Robert Hansebout

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Robert R. Hansebout, born 1935, son of Andre and Martha, brother to Loretta (m. Peter Does). Well-respected surgeon, educator, administrator and internationally-recognized researcher. He excelled scholastically, obtaining many scholarships and awards. He worked as a general labourer and truck driver to fund his education. Robert gained specialist recognition in neurosurgery in Canada and the United…

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Elona Virag

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VIRAG, Elona Veronica Mary (March 21, 1947 – March 12, 2024) Passed away peacefully with her loving children by her side, on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Elona Veronica Mary Virag a resident of Tillsonburg in her 77th year. Born in Tillsonburg, daughter of the late Michael Virag and…

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Cornelius Peters

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Peters, Cornelius of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was 90 years old.  Beloved husband of Mary (Dyck) Peters of 66 years. Dear father of Isaac Peters, Jake Peters(Cindy), Lena Schultz(Tony) and Betty Peters. Loving grandfather of Maxine(Mike), Zachary(Jordan),…

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Jiggs Morse

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Wilson Eugene (Jiggs) Morse of Tillsonburg, passed away on Friday, February 16th, 2024 in his 95th year. He is predeceased by his wife Joy (January 2023) after 73 years together. Loved by daughters, Judy Lewis (Charlie) of St Thomas, Nancy Myshrall (Orlo) of Minto NB, Jane Winkworth of Delhi, Marg Van Loy (Victor) of Eden;…

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Jim Sheils

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Sheils, James “Jim” Robert passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Carol(Shackelton) Sheils for 63 years. Dear father of Randy Sheils(Toni) and Brenda Ackworth(Les). Father-in-law of Garry Hansford. Predeceased by his daughter Barbara Hansford(2023). Loving grandfather of…

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Ted Sym

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Sym, Theodoor “Ted” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 04, 2024 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Janet(Huller) Sym. Dear father of Julie Sym-Wilson of Aurora and Jeff Sym(Stephanie) of Simcoe. Loving grandfather of Justin, Ella and Sophie. Brother of Nick(Janice) and Theresa and brother-in-law of Nancy.…

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Kitty Jones

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Jones, Catherine “Kitty” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 4, 2024 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Jones(2020). Dear mother of David of Sarnia, Peter(Kathie) of Aylmer and Karen Lang(Paul) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Jason, Jennifer(Nigel), Brian(Kristina) and Scott(Lee Anne), great-grandmother…

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