Obituaries

McKenna, Elizabeth “Liz” of Aylmer peacefully went to be with her Lord at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Gardner McKenna. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Angie Scott(Rick) of Aylmer and Tracy Cathers-Hicks(Joe Gale) of Lake City, Florida. Loving grandma of Olivia(David Purnell), Spencer, Miranda Anne(Colton) and Brandon and ... Read more.

Swinton, Russell of Port Stanley passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Diane(Terpstra) Swinton. Dear step-father of Bryanna(Shane), Jonathan and grandfather of Bryn and Sawyer. He will be missed by his sister Lizbeth(Stewart), brother John(Kathleen) and a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 21, 1952, son ... Read more.

Young, John of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in his 81st year. He will be missed by his sisters Mary Beech(late Harry) of Ridgetown and Janice Barlow(Bob) of St. Thomas. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on August 4, 1943, much loved son of the late Alma(Newell) Young ... Read more.

Hosie, Robert “Bob” of Aylmer passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Carol(Sturgis) Hosie. Dear father of Chuck Hosie of Sarasota, Florida and Sherry Booy(Murray) of Aylmer. Loving grandfather of Tyler(Michelle), Trevor, Chad(Stephanie), Paige(Carl), Matthew(Mackenzie) and proud great-grandfather of Claire and James. Also survived by sisters June Todd, Lynda Roberts, brother Guy Hosie ... Read more.

Thiessen, Isaac of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on July 26, 2024 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Brenda(Bos) Thiessen. Loving father of Jennifer Thiessen(Mike) of St. Thomas, Robert Thiessen(Heidi) of Grimsby and Angela Dyck(Heinie) of Arthur. Step-father of Curtis Mitton of St. Thomas and Jenifer Mitton of London. He will be missed by his grandchildren Sydney, Max, ... Read more.

Gray, Barbara Jean of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of Frank Gray. Dear mother of Christine Gray of Aylmer. Predeceased by her brother John D. Bradford(Jeannette). Grandmother to Tyler and Bradley. Also survived by a nephew Craig Bradford. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario on March 17, 1953, daughter ... Read more.

Beverly Ann Dark passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with her dear friend and partner Keith Standen at her side. She was in her 80th year. Beverly is predeceased by her parents Lena(McKibbin) and Francis Dark, her sister Loreen(Dark) and brother-in-law Roger Vandierendonck. She is survived by her nephews Richard Vandierendonck, Gary Vandierendonck and ... Read more.

Verougstraete, Johnny Danny passed away at L.H.S.C – Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the age of 64. Loved father of Shawna Caron (Lee) and grandfather of Everley. Beloved son of Solange (Swaenepoel) and late Firmin Verougstraete. Dear brother of Ron (Sandra), Vivian Claessens (Bill), Ken (Shelley) and Randy (Tracey). Beloved and ardent partner of Randi Posluns. Sadly ... Read more.

With love in his heart until the very end, Albert Reynaert passed away peacefully on July 21st, at the age of 76 surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on July 7th, 1948 and he grew up in Aylmer. He was a devoted husband for 54 years to his “pretty woman” Margaret (Voros). Albert loved his children ... Read more.

Ballantyne, Rose Mary Kathleen of Sarnia passed away at Bluewater Health on July 20, 2024, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Rev. Donald Ballantyne. Loving Super-Mom of Trevor (Cathy) of Newmarket, Chad (Sandra) of Barrie, Kaj (Libby) of Huntsville and Sarah of Barrie. Loving Grandma of Connory, Caedda and Keelan, Mckinley, Elianna and Chloe.  Nanna to Maddie and Kenzie. ... Read more.