Obituaries

Dyck, Susan formerly of Aylmer passed away at her residence Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late David Dyck(2009). Dear mother of Mary Lalonde(Harvey) of Point Edward, Peter Dyck(Kerri) of Aylmer and the late David Dyck Jr. Loving nana of Tyler, Caitlin, Abigail, Keegan and Avery and great-grandmother of Kingston. She ... Read more.

Helen Chivers  January 9, 1930 – July 21, 2024 Mom has been given the peace she has wanted for so long.  Mom passed away at her home in Maple Manor, Tillsonburg, in her 95th year, on Sunday, July 21, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd and her son Lloyd (“Butch”).  Helen is survived by her daughters Deborah Andrews ... Read more.

Hargrave, Virginia of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, July 19, 2024 in her 69th year. Dear twin sister of Steve Hargrave of Aylmer. Predeceased by her sister Patricia Pye. Born in Owen Sound, Ontario on April 7, 1956, daughter of the late John and Marion(Lemon) Hargrave. Virginia worked at McConnell’s Nursery and later portered ... Read more.

FORTEY, Donald Earl passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Husband of Cathie Fortey (nee McCaw). Loving father of Brenda, Lisa, and Debbie (predeceased), and son-in-law Kevin. Also survived by step-sons Brent McCaw (Katina) and Dean McCaw (Charlene), and two sisters, Barbara Jennings and Marlene Steele (Jim). Much loved grandpa to Jake ... Read more.

Karen Gillard October 18, 1957-May 29, 2024 A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 4:00pm-9:00pm at the Watson Porter Pavilion, located at Fanshawe Conservation Area, 1424 Clarke Rd, London. ... Read more.

Hornsby, Margaret Anne of Aylmer passed away with her family by her side peacefully at home on July 17, 2024 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Richard “Dick” Brown. Dear mother of Lorie McMillan(Craig) of Tillsonburg, Lisa Conroy(Allan) of Vancouver, B.C., step-mother of Virginia Brown(Richard) and Wayne Brown. She will be missed by her grandchildren Hannah and Marley as well as her ... Read more.

Wanda Kapogines of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the age of 78. She was the cherished sister of Mike Kapogines (the late Betty) of Aylmer, and the beloved aunt of Kelly Garrod (Mike) of Aylmer, Karen Hunt (Keith) of Aylmer, and Peter Kapogines (Brenda) of Calgary, Alberta. Wanda will be deeply missed by her ... Read more.

HERMSEN, Betty Lou of Springfield passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 15, 2024 in her 64th year. Survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert Hermsen. Mother of Amanda (Sébastien), Julie, and Connie (Kyle). Grandmother to McKenna, Abigail, and Cédric. Survived by her sister Patricia Wilson (the ... Read more.

In loving memory of Keith “Fox” Kennedy, who passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Keith was born in 1938 in Huntsville but lived the majority of his life in Belmont. He started his career in construction and then taught high school with Thames Valley District School Board.  He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Sonja for over 60 ... Read more.

Dean, Fred of Tillsonburg passed away peacefully at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 8, 2024 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Delores Vandendriessche(2011) and husband of the late Marjorie (Beckman)Dean(1975).  Loving father of Cindy Irving(Chuck) of Nova Scotia and step-father of Diane Lazenby(Ken) of Aylmer. Brother of Elaine. Grandfather of Patricia, Ryan and Krista. He will be ... Read more.