Obituaries

VENABLES – Harold Richard of Aylmer passed away peacefully at the St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the age of 65.  Harold will be missed by his good friend Cindy Furtado.  Harold is survived by children Harold Venables jr. (Samantha Schmidt) of Manitoba, David Mailloux (late Nancy Killough) of St Thomas and the late Michael Sztogryn; grandchildren ... Read more.

Pressey, Dorothy Isabelle of Aylmer passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Friday, March 17, 2023 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Pressey(2013). Dear mother of Rhonda (Wayne), late Roderick(2019)(Beth), Joel(Denise), Sheldon(Donna) and Darcy(Jennifer). Loved by her grandchildren Amanda(Rob), Valerie, Josh, Jennifer(Craig), Alison, Vanessa(Shawn), Rance, Racheal(Tim), Owen, Devin and Marijka. Great-grandmother of Mitchel, Keegan, Haley, ... Read more.

Ferguson, Brenda Joyce of Aylmer passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in her 76th year. Loving aunt of Andrew(Danielle) and Michael Ferguson and great-aunt to Archie Ferguson. Dear sister-in-law of Joanna Ferguson. Predeceased by her brother David Ferguson(2020).  Born in London, Ontario on March 1, 1948, daughter of the late Gerard and Dorothy(Dunkin) Ferguson. Brenda had a warm personality ... Read more.

Robb, Helen of London, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late John Robb and loved mother of Sean (Mary) and the late Faith Green. Helen was the last of her family. Helen was born in Tillsonburg on November 2nd, 1936, daughter of the late ... Read more.

With heavy hearts, our family shares the unexpected passing of Anna Neufeld on March 10, 2023, at home near Aylmer, Ontario at the age of 57. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a dear sister in the Lord, especially to the congregation of the Church of God in Aylmer She is survived by her devoted ... Read more.

Haayema, Sally was welcomed into her heavenly home at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Dick Haayema(2022). Dear mother of Tony(Ann) of Port Bruce, Andy(Brenda) of Aylmer, Rick(Nell) of Eden and Jeff(Trish) of Manitoulin Island. Loving grandmother of Scott(Ashley), Brandon(Hilda), Erin(Aaron), Hannah(Gareth), Zach(Marcie), Samantha(Greg), Alyssa(Kevin) and great-grandmother of ... Read more.

Hansford, Barbara Jean of Dorchester passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2023 in her 57th year. Beloved wife of Garry Hansford. Dear mother of Kayla Hansford(Max) and Jason Hansford(Alex). Loving daughter of Jim and Carol (Shackelton) Sheils of Mapleton. Sister of Randy Sheils(Toni) and Brenda Ackworth(Les). Daughter-in-law of Garry “Henry” and Pat Hansford of ... Read more.

Allen, Elva Jean of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2023 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of David Allen. Dear mother of Michael Allen(Emily) and Karen Allen(Adam). Loving grandmother of Sophie and Lila. Born in Toronto, Ontario on May 23, 1952, daughter of the late Ed and Hilda (Dearsly) Larkin. Elva was ... Read more.

Buis, Sytske “Sadie” of Heritage Place, Aylmer was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ her Saviour at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas “Nick” Buis(2014). Dear mother of Edwin(Hilda) of Toronto, George(Arlene) of Kamloops, B.C., Marian Bakker of Ottawa, Francine Leestma(Tom) of Grand ... Read more.

Maracle, Shannon of St. Thomas passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Donna (Thompson) Maracle. Loving father of Jillian Maracle(Adam Kelly) and Dallas Maracle (Zoe Boudreault). Dear brother of Lynda Booy, Susan Zimmer(Pat), Wanda Maracle(Leon), Velda Maracle and Brenda Buis(Jim). Son-in-law to Julie Thompson and the late Scott Thompson. Brother-in-law to Brian ... Read more.