Obituaries

GRABLE, Gladys Jean of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Friday, May 10, 2019 in her 88th year. Dear mother of Velma Sheppard (Dave) of RR1, Aylmer and Samuel Smalldon (Shauna) of Calgary. Loving grandmother of Traci, Jason, Rachelle, Jocelyn (T.J.), Johnathan (Allison) and Laryssa. Great-grandmother of Keegan, Piper, Degan, Tyler and Dylan. Sister-in-law of Janet ... Read more.

HARALDSON, Elizabeth “Liz” (née Yeo) – of Springfield, ON, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, May 9, 2019, in her 69th year.  Partner of Dan Martin. Mother of Kim Callahan (Lee), Scott Fowler, Lisa LaChance, and Bud LaChance (Deb). Grandmother of Nathan, Marcus, Cadence, Serenity, Tyler, Carter, William, Hanna, Ian, and the late Skylar.  Sister ... Read more.

PEARSON, Ronald of  R.R.1, Aylmer passed away at his residence on Friday, May 10, 2019 in his 90th year.  Beloved husband of the late Marie Pearson (2002). Dear father of Wilf (Carry) of Richmond, David (Anna) of Belmont and Allan of London. Loving grandfather of Michael, Adam, Ryan, Jodi, Greg, Christopher and Amanda. Ron will be missed by a number ... Read more.

Venner, Bradley of R.R.4, Aylmer passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Matthews) Venner(March 26, 2019).  Dear father of Mike(Angela) of Aylmer and Greg(Kelly) of Kitchener.  Loving grandfather of Kyle(Krystal), Krista(Shayne), Amy, Scott, Sean and great-grandfather of Alexa, Kolby, Kohen and Taylor. Brother to Darla Sims and ... Read more.

ANDERSON, Ernest passed away peacefully at Harvest Crossing, Tillsonburg on Monday, May 6, 2019 in his 97th year. Ernie was a resident of Victoria Street North in Aylmer for many years. Beloved husband of the late Marion (Cornell) Anderson (2012). Dear father of Bob Anderson (Alvisia) of Carseland, Alberta, Ron Anderson (Gail) of High Prairie, Alberta and father-in-law of Gudrun ... Read more.

The family wishes to announce the passing of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Cheryle Ann McQuiggan (nee Lamers) of Straffordville, on Sunday, May 05, 2019 at VON-Sakura House, Woodstock, in her 60th year, surrounded by her loving family.  Supportive wife and best friend of 38 years to her husband Paul.  Doting mother to Chris McQuiggan and his partner Khristina Cook; ... Read more.

Tisdale, Gladys of St. Thomas passed away at Valleyview Home on Monday, May 6, 2019 in her 95th year. Wife of the late Francis Tisdale and the late John Ankersmit. Dear mother of Dwain Ankersmit(Pat) of Tillsonburg, Elaine Peters of St. Thomas and Bryan Ankersmit(Barb) of Massey. Step-mother of Lucy Graves of Kitchener and Charles Tisdale(Dorcas) of Lyons. Also survived ... Read more.

BUTTERS – Kevin Thomas of St. Thomas passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the age of 57.  Kevin leaves behind his loving wife Faye Butters (nee Wagler); his children Patrick Butters, Christopher Butters (Jennifer), and Emma Butters; his brother Brian Butters and his sister Marlene Slipp (Jim); his mother Rita Butters (late Ron); siblings-in-law Jim ... Read more.

DYCK, Margaretha of Aylmer passed away at Terrace Lodge on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Pastor Peter L. Dyck (2009). Dear mother of Margaretha Harder (Abe) of Bolivia, Abe Dyck (Helen) of Aylmer, Tina Wiebe (Bill) of Seminole Texas, Bill Dyck of Aylmer, Nancy Krahn (Lyndon)  of Gruenthal Manitoba, Pedro Dyck (Anita) of ... Read more.

Harold Briggs, passed April 23 in his 71st year peacefully at home. Survived by his loving wife, Bev and brother-in-law Brian Pettigrew and sister-in-law Sharlene Ridgeway. Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Marie Briggs as well as his brother-in-law Bob and sister-in-law Vickie. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. ... Read more.