Obituaries

Thompson, Marie “Irene” (Foster) of St. Thomas passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 24th, 2023 at the age of 78. Irene will be forever loved and missed by her children Steve (Loril) of Cochrane, AB, Brian (Michele) of Mapleton, ON and Teresa Bender (Rich) of Mars, PA. Sadly missed by her 7 grandchildren – Kyle ... Read more.

CARPANI, Betty L. I will never leave you, nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5 Betty Louise Carpani (nee Underhill) was born on October 30, 1961 in Tillsonburg, Ontario and she passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 in London, Ontario. Betty is survived by her loving husband Rick Carpani, her sons Owen Carpani, and Colin Beselaere, and by her daughter Christian ... Read more.

Sadly, Gord Holmes of Aylmer/St. Thomas area passed away on February 26, 2023 at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital at the age of 85. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Steve and Lisa, his grandchildren Marissa (Andrew) and Scott, his great grandchildren Calder and Landon, and his sister Jean. He was predeceased by his son Paul, and siblings: ... Read more.

Krahn, Gerhard “George” of St. Thomas passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in his 68th year. Father of Tami(Edwin), Gil(Heidi), Rose(Frank), Roland(Jenelle), Steve(Suzy) and Leticia. Grandfather of Kennedi, Gracyn, Adrie, Anderson, Gibson, Eden, Elliott, Hudson, Presley, Hollis, Hannah, Nora and Emersyn. Brother of Maria, Peter, Anita, Johan, Jacob, Getruda, Isaak, Heinrich, Helena and Franz. Survived by many in-laws, nieces ... Read more.

KERKHOVE, Cecile Laurette (DeLeemans) (May 17, 1940 – February 22, 2023)              It is with heavy hearts that we the Kerkhove family wish to announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, at Elgin Manor, St. Thomas, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the age of 82. Predeceased by her beloved husband Roger Kerkhove (January ... Read more.

Arthur Fisher of Straffordville, Ontario passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday February 25, 2023, at the Woodstock Hospital. Husband of Mary (Abel) for 34 years. Loved Dad of Douglas, and Elora and her husband Joseph Sargent. Sadly, Grandpa Art missed meeting his soon to be born grandson. He is survived by his siblings Judy Tisdale, Fred ... Read more.

Pursley, Debra of Woodstock and formerly of Aylmer passed away peacefully at Sakura House on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Richard Pursley. Dear mother of Kim Pursley, Jeff Pursley(Jessica) and Kayla Cummings(Andrew). Loving grandmother of Grayson and Odin. Survived by her sisters Bonnie Clifford(Alan), Joan Kicksee(Ron) and a number of nieces and nephews.  Born in St. Thomas, ... Read more.

Versteegen, Annie of Aylmer passed away surrounded by her family at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2023 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Jacobus “Koos” Versteegen(2003). Dear mother of Deanna Ward(Paul), Irene Versteegen-Buis(Larry), Phine Bennett(Blake), Jeff Versteegen(Karen) and Tony Versteegen(Annette). Loving grandmother of Megan, Jeremy(Samantha), Simon, Katie(Kenny), Lance(Mariska), Bobbie-Jo, Blake(Nikki), Jill(Luke), Jeffrey, Matthew(Lilly), Alicia(James) and Dalton(Ceilidh). Great-grandmother ... Read more.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of   Sarah Ferguson of Aylmer/St. Thomas, Ontario. She passed peacefully at Parkwood Hospital surrounded by family on February 8, 2023 at the age of 34. Dearly loved daughter of Audrey and step-dad James Farmer; father Mike and step-mom Karen Destun. She will be greatly missed by siblings Theo and Zach, ... Read more.

Chaleyssin, Jean passed away at Extendicare, Port Stanley on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette  (DeBacker) Chaleyssin(2020) and the late Annette (Blanchard) Chaleyssin(2000). Dear father of Gerard Chaleyssin(Vickie) of Tillsonburg. Loving grandfather of Nichelle(Marco), Branden(Morgan) and Gaston(Brittanie). Also survived by his sister Pierrette and a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased ... Read more.