Obituaries

Irvine, Margaret Elizabeth formerly of Aylmer, passed away at Valleyview Home, St. Thomas on Monday, January 1, 2024 in her  90th year. Beloved wife of the late Edgar Irvine. Dear mother of Don(Karly) of Kitchener, Richard(late Joyce) of Aylmer and Mark(Linda) of Aylmer. Loving grandmother of Amber, Craig, Alex(Myles), Sloane and Chloe and great-grandmother of Vienna and Morrison. She will be missed by a ... Read more.

September 30, 1971 – December 22, 2023 On Potters Road – where he lived, laughed and raised an adoring family, Andrew Gilvesy suddenly passed away on December 22, 2023 in his 53rd year. He leaves behind his highschool sweatheart and wife Cynthia Gilvesy (Godelie). After graduating from Western University with a Civil Engineering degree, Andrew married Cynthia and built a ... Read more.

Margaret Sinclair of Aylmer, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the age of 86. Marg was reunited with her late husband, Dr. Duncan W. Sinclair, who passed away on October 26, 2023. She was the devoted mother of Kathy Sinclair from Ladner, British Columbia, Jane Knauer (Jeff) from Ladner, British ... Read more.

Hopper, Margaret Ann “Peg” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Joe Hopper. Dear mother of Tiffany Hopper(Paul) of London and Nicole Hopper(Aaron) of Woodstock. Loving grandma of Aiden. Sister of Dave and Rhonda; Aunt of Amanda, Allison and Cayden, and sister-in-law of Jackie, Richard ... Read more.

Dancey – Clarke, Mary Margaret of Kettle Creek Residence, St. Thomas and long-time resident of Aylmer, passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Monday, December 18th, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Gale Dundonald “Moose” Clarke. Daughter of the late Dr. John “Jack” Cameron Dancey (2007) and Charlotte Leone (Smith) Dancey (2001). Sister ... Read more.

Jeff (Paul Jeffrey) Brackenbury of Whitehorse, Yukon, Passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in his 65th year. He was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on April 1, 1959. Jeff is survived by his wife, Margaret, his sons, Lance and Shaun, and his grandchildren, Jaycelyn, Tayla, Bryanna, Chanel, and Haylyn. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley ... Read more.

Tsiklis, Neeltje “Nellie” of Dorchester passed away at London Health Science Centre- Victoria Hospital on Friday, December 15, 2023 in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Basile Tsiklis. Loving mother of Darryl Sloat(Jessie) of Fort Simpson, NWT and Leighann Sloat of Leduc, AB. Loving grandmother of Mitchell, Taylor, Jacoba, Tristan and Brenitta. She will be sadly missed by sisters Ina ... Read more.

Joanne van Lingen (nee Joukje van der Veen), 91, of Valleyview Home, St. Thomas passed away peacefully at her residence on December 9, 2023. Joanne was born in Haulerwijk, Netherlands on April 19, 1932 and immigrated to Canada in 1957. She was a beloved wife and mother, and is predeceased by her husband George, daughter Edith, and son John (Betty). She ... Read more.

It is with deep sadness that the family of Mildred Starling (Locke/Heffren) announce that she has peacefully passed away at Georgian Bay Hospital, with family by her side, on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Barry Starling for 34 years and loving mother to Susan Cable, Shirley Patterson (Rick Hamilton), Shelley Wilson (Chris DiPietro), Heather Laken, ... Read more.

Geraci, Peter of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Parkwood Hospital on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Frances(Balsano) Geraci. Dear father of Frances James(Craig), Mario Geraci(Nancy), Antonia Stafford(Tim), Cathy Dale(Michael) and Lily Geraci(Tom Facchin).  He will be greatly missed by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Saverio, Joe and sisters Grace ... Read more.