Obituaries
In memory of loved ones
LEESON, Cathy Diane (née Abel) Staley, of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, October 22, 2019, in her 61st year. Born in St. Thomas, ON, March 4, 1959, she was the loving daughter of Gordon L. Abel and the late Leitta (née Harris) Abel. Beloved wife for 31 years to Richard W. “Rick” ... Read more.
Berkelmans, Joseph William “Jojo” of Aylmer passed away with his family by his side at London Health Sciences Centre- University Hospital on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He was 4 years old. Cherished son of Brent Berkelmans and Stephanie Ball. He will be dearly missed by his sister Avery. Loving grandson of Bill and Lisa Berkelmans and Bill and Rosemary Ball. Great-grandson of Grant ... Read more.
Oslach, Sonja Marie Paulette of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Arthur Oslach of 57 years. Loving mother of Sherry Lloyd of Simcoe and John Oslach(Becky) of Ancaster. Dear grandmother of Carlee Lloyd, Kristie Lloyd, Shiloh Oslach and Connor Oslach and great-grandmother of Sadie Oslach and Case Oslach. ... Read more.
KLASSEN, Abe of Aylmer passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Mary Klassen. Dear father of Lydia Teichroeb (David), Herman (Jan), Rodney (Shila), Melinda Doan (Rob) and Darryl (Joy). Loving grandfather of Shelby, Jackson, Caleb, Benjamin, Jamey, Ivan, Kira, Alanna, Luke, Sawyer, Julia and Simon. Survived by his sisters Susana, Agatha and brothers ... Read more.
Parker, Marion Lavina of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the Late Clifford Parker(2006). Dear mother of Allan Parker(Glenda) of Straffordville, Larry Parker(Betty) of Ingersoll, Mary Cooper(Tim) of Nilestown, Jean Morton of Paris, Max Parker of St.Thomas, Jack Parker of Tillsonburg, Dianne Huse(Don) of Aylmer ... Read more.
GREENLAW, Rodger Thomas of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in his 63rd year. Dear father of Rebecca O’Connor of St. Thomas, Lauren Green (Kyle) of Aylmer and Allison Greenlaw of St. Thomas. Loving grandfather of Cohen and Ruthie. Brother of Janis Cronkwright (Late Ken), Cindy Shugan (Dave), David Greenlaw (late Marjana) and Donald Greenlaw ... Read more.
KRAHN, Henry of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Aylmer on Monday, October 1, 2019 in his 87th year. Henry Krahn was born on March 7, 1932 to Jacob and Maria Krahn in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He was one of five children, with 2 older sisters and 2 younger. He had no formal schooling as he was plagued with ear infections ... Read more.
Rice, Shelley Elizabeth of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in her 64th year. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by brothers Paul and wife Joanne of Toronto, Bob and wife Cindy of Aylmer and sister Pat of St.Thomas. Loving aunt of Paul Jr. (Slavica), Alexis (Tim), Christina, ... Read more.
Driezen, Ralph of RR1 Springfield passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Wilma (Vyn) Driezen. Dear father of John Driezen of Kitchener, Peter Driezen(Jen) of Waterloo and Karen Robinson (Todd) of Lakeside. Loving opa of Marc, Breanna, Kaitlin, Sydney, Rachel, Caleb, Reuben and Avigail. Brother of the late Jannes (Ge), ... Read more.
Goudeseune, Robert “Bob” of Tillsonburg passed away at Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Annie (DeKeukelaere) Goudeseune. Loving father to Sally Fitch and husband Rick. Dear grandfather of Kyle Fitch(Jenn) and Ryan Fitch(Savanna). He will be missed by one precious great-granddaughter Riley. He was a special Uncle Bobby to ... Read more.