Obituaries

HABKRIK, Audrey of Aylmer passed away at Valleyview Home on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Robert Habkirk. Loving mother of Josephine Peloquin(Scott). She will be missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughters Sherry Sibley McMurray, Sharon Hill and Shelly Aresneault.  Born in Six Nations, Ontario on January 11, 1931, daughter of ... Read more.

Passed away at home as he would have wanted on March 9, 2020 at the age of 74. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Charlotte, son, Tim (Megan), brothers Dan and Jeff, niece Stephanie, great- niece Chloe, and nephews Will, Bob, and Andrew.  Doug was predeceased by his sister-in-law Sally (Gary) in 2019, sister-in-law Marsha (Jeff) and sister-in-law ... Read more.

Volland, Robert Gerald “Bob” of Aylmer and formerly Sarnia passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2020 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Ann (Timpany) Volland. Brother-in-law of Jim Timpany (Audrey), John Timpany (Sandra) and Donna Timpany (late Hugh). He will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Rob, daughter-in-law ... Read more.

BENNETT, Gordon of Vienna passed away at his residence with family by his side on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Hill) Bennett. Dear father of Gord (Valeeta) and Andy. Loving grandfather of Madeleine. He will be missed by his brother Fred, niece Maegan (Tyler) and great-nephew Kaiden. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Alice.  Born ... Read more.

Andreychuk, Donald William of West Lorne passed away at his residence on Monday, June 15, 2020 in his 53rd year. Survived by his daughter Meagan Andreychuk. Dear brother of Steve (Julie) and Tim. He will be missed by his nieces Stephanie, Emily, Melanie, Karly and nephew Brody Andreychuk.  Born in London, Ontario on May 8, 1968, son of the late ... Read more.

HIEPLEH, Kenneth Clifford of St. Thomas, and formerly of R.R. 8 St. Thomas, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020, at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, at the age of 87. Dearly loved husband of 65 years of Dorothy (Lang) Hiepleh and loved father of Michael Hiepleh (Patty), Sharon Lyle (Sandy) and Mark Hiepleh (late Lynne). Cherished grandfather of ... Read more.

I know you are not leaving, only changing form so we can still play. You can chase me through fields with whispers and make me laugh, Rain will fall and I will know that you are shedding memories with the tears Your laughter will be heard in various places when I stop and listen. I know that you are with ... Read more.

PEARSON, Jean of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, June 15, 2020 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Pearson (2016). Dear mother of Rob Pearson (Mary) of St. Thomas, Kevin Pearson (Sherri) of Aylmer, Brian Pearson (Helena) of Aylmer and Dawn Brower (Rob) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother and Nana of ... Read more.

I give you this one thought to keep, I’m with you still. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in ... Read more.

VANHAPPEN, Jacoba Hendrika “Jackie” of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late John VanHappen (2019). Dear mother of Lynn Baer (Mike) of St. Thomas, Martin and Linda Van Happen of Cold Lake Alberta, Wilma and Stewart Brooks of Brownsville, Cathy Van Happen (Kevin) of Otterville, John and ... Read more.