Obituaries

Horton, Lorna May of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in her 85th year. Dear mother of Debbie Ferris(late Larry) of Mount Salem, Perry Robinson(Leslie) of St. Thomas and Joe Robinson of Courtland.  Loving grandmother of Chassitty Ryerse (Shawn), the late Allen Ferris, Kayla, Tanya, Katie Robinson and Mitchell Robinson.  Also survived by a number of great-grandchildren, nieces ... Read more.

MANTEL,  John of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, September 27, 2019 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Johanna (Speelman) Mantel.  Dear father of the late John H. Mantel(2009), Pete and Bogna Mantel of Dorchester, Bill and Judith Mantel of Burlington, Rob Mantel of Aylmer and Margaret and Rob DeJong of St Thomas.  Loving ... Read more.

Smith, Eugene Newton of St. Thomas passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Patricia (Underhill) Smith.  Dear father of Kathy Beattie(Rick) of Hanover, Ron Smith(Lynne) of Springfield, Kelly Smith(Danielle) of Springfield and Jamie Smith(Reneta) of Aylmer.  Grandfather of Greg(Maria), Stephanie, Darryl, Bobbie-Lynn, Jillian, Joel, ... Read more.

Bradt, Leone of Aylmer passed away at her home on Saturday, September 21, 2019. She was 80 years old. Beloved wife of the late Andy Bradt (1999). Dear mother of Dave Bradt (Jean) of Aylmer, Doug Bradt (Penny) of King Lake and Dean Bradt (Tawnya) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother to Amanda, Brian, Tami, Will, Dawn, John, Brandon, Bretton, Rick, Genevieve, ... Read more.

MITCHELL, Audrey of Aylmer passed away at Elgin Manor on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in her 96th year. Be-loved wife of the late Clarence Mitchell (1988). Dear mother of Carole Neil (Ron) of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Dean, Darryl, Michelle, Tammy, Tony, Jamie, Gina, Denise, Scott, Cindy and Pam. She will be missed by a num-ber of great-grandchildren, nieces ... Read more.

FOURNIER, Michelle Diane of Port Stanley, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, September 18th, 2019, at her residence at the age of 57. Dearly loved partner of Glen Graham and much loved mother of Jolene “Coey” (Ryan Hoey). Dear sister of Laura-Lee Timms and Joe Fournier (Alison Doyle). Dear aunt of Emily, Calvin and Jacob. Michelle will be sadly missed by ... Read more.

MARTENS, David A special person, a special face, a special someone we cannot replace.  David Martens of Tilbury and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Hotel-Dieu Grace Health Care, Windsor on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in his 68th year following a lengthy illness. Husband of Margaret (Dueck) Martens. Father of Sue Parker (Ken), Nancy Dyck (Herman), Dave (Liz), Margie ... Read more.

OTTEN, Adele passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge, Aylmer, on Monday, September 16, 2019, Adele passed away in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Werner Gerald Otten. Proud and loving mother of Irma Pedersen, Ute Marita Otten and Gerald Otten. Dear grandmother of Edward (Shannon), Dan (Janelle), Erich, Leiah and their mother Rhonda, Brooke and Brooke’s mother Susan ... Read more.

VAN GULCK, Sylvere Edward (1940- 2019)– Passed away, peacefully, after a courageous struggle with illness, on Friday, September 13th, 2019, with family by his side, at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Sylvere Edward Van Gulck, a resident of Straffordville, in his 80th year. Born in Beveren – Waas, E.F., Belgium, son of the late Joseph Van Gulck and late Germaine ... Read more.

KLACHAN, Stephen – Peacefully at Chelsey Park on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Stephen James Klachan of London and formerly of Dorchester passed away, one day after his 89th birthday. Beloved husband for 64 years of Mary Ellen Klachan. Loving father of Jim (Mary Anne) of Kanata and Doug (Genevieve Papineau) of London. Dear grandfather of Cooper, Jaimie, Mackenzie and Stephen. ... Read more.