OBITUARIES

Gracey, Gordon of Aylmer passed away at the Aylmer Retirement Residence on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn(White) Gracey (2022). Dear father of Dan Gracey(Torina) and Peter Gracey. Also survived by his two grandchildren, a great-grandson and a number of nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Barbara McPhee and John E. White(June).…

Giesbrecht, Isaac of Aylmer passed away after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side on Sunday, July 2, 2023, he was 54. Beloved husband of Susan(Wall) Giesbrecht. Dear father of Riley(James) and Cody. Son of Anna Giesbrecht and the late Isaak Giesbrecht(2023). Brother of Hoss Giesbrecht(Faye) and Anita Wiebe(Ken). Son-in-law of…

Ernie Eeley, 79, of Komoka, Ontario passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023. Ernie is survived by his wife Ann (Pyne) Eeley, children Scott (Jane) Eeley, Lon (Brenda) Eeley and Kelly (Josh) Rath, and grandchildren James, Krista, Mitchell and Mackenzie. A celebration of life will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 58 Beech…

Allen, Jimmy of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Lynn (O’Shea) Grisenthwaite. Dear father of the late Michelle Boutilier(2011). Step-father of Steve Grisenthwaite(Victoria) and Kristen Grisenthwaite. Loving grandfather of Brett, Brennan, Brodie(Tara), Zack(Cassidy), Braydon(Taylor), Madi(Emily) and Kelsey. Dear brother of Ron Allen(Yvonne).  He will…

Mr. Eric Jacobs, a resident of Wallaceburg, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, in Sarnia, at the age of 66. Eric was born in Simcoe, Ontario and is a son of Raymonde “Simone” Vandenbilcke and the late Andre Jacobs (1974). Stepson of the late Prosper Vandenbilcke (2016). Loving husband and…

Parry, Linda of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, June 16, 2023 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Ron Parry of 50 years. Dear mother of Ron(Karen) of Brownsville, Rob(Natasha) of Aylmer and Ryan(Becka) of Aylmer. Loving grandma of Samantha, Rachel, Vanessa, Carter, Tanner, Nash, Jedd, Rylan and Reid. She will be…

Webber(Lale), Catherine Ellen of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Larry Webber. Dear mother of Crystal(Joe), Wesley and Joe all of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Emily, Wesley and April. Sister of Tom, Cary, Vicky, and Stacey. Predeceased by her brother Terry. She will…

Krygsman, Richard of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Sakura House on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in his 59th year. Beloved husband of Karen(Dykxhoorn) Krygsman. Dear father of Angela McKibbon(Dan) of Wasaga Beach, Kim Somers(Tyler) of Dorchester, Amanda Dean(Gatlin) of Putnam, Scott Krygsman(Marissa) of Embro and Rachel Walter(John) of London. Loving…

JOHNSON – Robert Elgin of St Thomas passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Betty Johnson (nee Hotchkiss). Elgin is survived by his children Joanne Therrien (Denis) of St Thomas, Barbara Rich (Cliff) of Union and Wayne Johnson; grandchildren Alan…

Klassen, Maria of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home on Friday, June 9, 2023 in her 90th year. Wife of the late Cornelius Klassen. Dear mother of Maria Froese(late Abe, 2013), Helene Dyck(Abe), Agnes Carroll(Tim), John Klassen(late Maria), David Klassen(Leona), Dan Klassen(Mary) and Judy Sawatzky(John). Sister of Peter, Margaretha, Cornelius, David and Anna. She will…

ENNS, Frank (80) of London, Ontario, passed away while in the Philippines, May 30th, 2023 peacefully with his family by his side. Frank was born to Cornelius & Helena (Wiebe) Enns on May 11th, 1943 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He moved with his family to Manitoba in his younger years and eventually settled in Ontario. As…

Carrel, Thomas Edward passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Muriel(Howe) Carrel of 67 years. Dear father of Bob and Suzanne Carrel. Loving grandfather of Katie Vis(Kevin), Crystal Colley(Jamie), Kim Kremers(Marc), Holly Marr(Tyler) and Heather Carrel(Matt). He will be missed by his great-grandchildren Karson, Kailynn, Klayton,…

Dyck, Elizabeth W. of Tillsonburg and a longtime resident of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in her 69th year. Wife of the late Cornelius Dyck(2005). Mother of Mary Banman(John), Lisa Berwick, Angie Giesbrecht(Walter), Tina Peters(Jake) and Ben Dyck.  Survived by 16 grandchildren and her sisters…

SMITH, Marjorie “Irene” (December 11, 1940 – June 2, 2023) It is with sorrow and acceptance that the family of Marjorie Irene Smith (nee Ketchabaw) announce her sudden passing on June 2nd, 2023, at her residence in Pleasant Manor Radiant Care, Virgil, Ontario. Irene was a resident of St. Catharines, formerly of Walsingham, Tillsonburg and…

Grace Wood of Belmont, passed away at Valleyview Home on Friday, June 2, 2023 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of Alex Wood. Dear mother of Alan Wood(Gerri) of R. R. #5 Aylmer and David Wood(Joanne) of R. R. #1 Belmont. She will be missed by her step-grandchildren Shawn and Ashlyn and many nieces and nephews.…

Oppel, Martha passed peacefully at her residence in Troy, Ohio, USA with her family by her side on Monday, May 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Martha Oppel was born on March 1, 1935, in Kurasch, Poland, to Adolf and Maria Krebs. It was not long afterwards that the storm of World War II threatened…

Mervis, Germaine of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of Henry Mervis for 71 years. Dear mother of Linda DeMunck(Gabe) of Burford and Ron Mervis(Lisa) of Port Stanley. Loving grandmother to Jason(Janelle), Sandra(Shone) and Christine(Scott) and proud great-grandmother of Carson, Lauren,…

Van Dyk, Lambert “Bert” Henry of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Nellie(Hoffer) Van Dyk(2000).  Dear father of Linda Deller(Kirby) of Aylmer and the late Lou Van Dyk. He will be missed by his grandchildren Danielle(Adam), Amanda,…

Bennett, Norma of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jim Bennett(April 23, 2023). Dear mother of David Bennett(Tami) of Stratford and Linda Bennett (Doug Johnson) of Springfield. Loving grandmother of Adam Bennett(Sarah), Nichole Armstrong(Mark) and Sadie Davis(Mark). Sister-in-law of Jim Walker. Predeceased by her sister…