Obituaries

VanKemenade, Roy of Aylmer passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in his 71st year. He will be missed by his cherished daughters Lea Legg (Adam) of Kilworth and Megan VanKemenade of Aylmer and their mother Kara Stanley. Loving Opa of Ruby and Oakley. Dear brother of Ingrid VanKemenade, Yvonne Gavey (Wayne), Bruce ... Read more.

With gratitude and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the promotion to Glory of Joe VandenBrink, who was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 88. Joe departed peacefully and is now enjoying the presence of his Lord and the family who went before him. Joe was born on September ... Read more.

Janzen, Jacob of St. Thomas passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Annie(Giesbrecht) Janzen(2013). Dear father of Trudy Thiessen(George) of St. Thomas, and Sarah Wall(Jake) of St. Thomas and father-in-law of Neil Fehr. Loving grandfather of Josh, Kara, Emily and Noah Thiessen, Kristen Peters(Ernie), Joanie Ngoy(Isaac), Aaron and Jenna ... Read more.

Donald Carl Ethelston passed away in his sleep on December 1, 2024, in Campbell River, BC, after a 5-year battle with cancer. Don was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, on May 9, 1952, to the late Carl and Miriam (Stephens) Ethelston.  He grew up in Aylmer but spent many happy hours at his maternal grandparents’ farm in Port Bruce.  He ... Read more.

Postman, Berdena (Van Dyke) was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, December 5, 2024 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Wally Postman (2012). Dear mother of Noreen Vos (Luke), Douglas Postman (Len), Denise Prinsen (Brian) and Mark Postman (Judi). Loving grandmother of Amanda, Robert, Thomas, Edward, Tim, Trisha, Brendan, Drew, Brad, Chelsea and Andrea. ... Read more.

Campbell, Daniel “Dan” of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in his 92nd year. Dear father of Karen Klassen (John) of Lyons. Loving grandpa to four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Bill Campbell of St. Thomas, Doris Groves (Bob) of Waterloo and Cliff Campbell (Marilynne) of Ottawa. Also survived by a number of ... Read more.

Chevalier, Wayne of Aylmer passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Nancy (Berry) Chevalier. Dear father of Ken Chevalier of Windsor and Jillian Porter (Josh) of London. He will be missed by his grandchildren Ollie, Hudson, Lyla, brothers Larry and Danny (Martha) and sisters Nancy (Ron) and Karen (Larry). Brother-in-law ... Read more.

Charlton, Robert Glenn “Bob” of Aylmer and formerly of St. Thomas passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Jessie(Shively) Charlton. Dear father of Julie Cassidy(Joe) of St. Thomas and Chris Charlton(Tracy) of Sarnia. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Daniel(Amanda), Luke(Jamie) and cherished great-grandfather of Cassidy and Regan. He will be ... Read more.

Ungar, Pearl Sophia of Aylmer passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael Ungar(2010).  Dear mother of Lee Ann Ungar(Axay), Diane Boehm(Anthony), Ashley Ungar(Melvin) and the late Michael Ungar(1987).  Loving grandmother of Cedar and Oakley. Cherished sister of Kathy Hartwell(Ralph).  She ... Read more.

Van Dyk, Val of Aylmer peacefully passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Van Dyk(2009). Dear mother of Kenneth Van Dyk(Kimberly) of Aylmer and Douglas Van Dyk(Stephanie) of Bridgetown, Nova Scotia.  Loving grandmother of Tyler, Colby, Quinn, Aaron, Adalyn and Sloane.  Sister of Judy Howard(Art), Allan Mennie(Suzanne) ... Read more.