Obituaries

SHEPPARD, DONALD G. “Don”, of St. Thomas, passed away at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in his 92nd year.  Husband of the late Verna (née Steed) Sheppard (2017).  Father of Sandra Sheppard, Susan Fryer (Shawn) and Beth Rooke (Mike).  Grandfather of Samuel Fryer and Rebecca Nuttell (Derek). Born in Vancouver, BC, January 5, 1929, ... Read more.

CSIKOS, Joseph of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, December 4, 2020 in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Ilona “Helen” (Csankovszky) Csikos. Dear father of Jeremy Csikos and Kimberly Csikos (Eric Hamilton) and stepfather to Nathalia, Beatrice, Annamaria and Alex. Also survived by 2 granddaughters Cara and Andi, brothers Steve Csikos (Rose), Albert Csikos ... Read more.

BRISSON, Barbara (nee Elley) of Aylmer passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 63.  Barbara is survived by her husband Gilles Brisson; by her daughters Tammy Minor and Natasha Minor (Tom Ungar); by her grandson Konner Lidkea, whom she adored; by her siblings Reed (Louise) Elley, Mark (Lynda) Elley, ... Read more.

BENNETT, Evelyn M. (Woolley) was born 92 years ago to Olive (Puckett)and William Woolley.  The ever-loving, always supportive Mom of Dr. Barbara Chu (Ansel), Brian (Jacqueline), Dr. Brenda Coleman (Edward Woods), Bradley (Christine), Beth Fabrizio (John), Blake (Phine) and Karen Carroll (Dr. Wayne). Caring Gramma to 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  She will be missed by her sisters Pat ... Read more.

INTHOUT, Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family and friends on Wednesday November 25, 2020, Bernardina “Dini” (Meringa) Inthout, of Greenway, age 86.  Beloved wife of the late Cornelius “Case” Inthout (2010).  Dear mother and mother-in-law Zelda Woods and Harry Inthout (Lorrie).  Special “Mum” of Ria Huls (Wubbe) and Will and Jackee Slim. Cherished Oma of Margreet, Jan, Suzy, Aaron, ... Read more.

NEUFELD, Katharina “Tina” of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, November 23, 2020 in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Klas “Nick” Neufeld (2005). Loving mother of Nick (Mary), John (Regina), Jake (Hilda), Abe (Cathleen) all of Aylmer, Peter (Donna) of St. Thomas. She will be sadly missed by 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, ... Read more.

Kuipers, Tjeerd “Ted” formerly of Aylmer passed away at his residence, Elgin Manor on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in his 91st year. Husband of Alice (Hunse) Kuipers. Father-in-law of Dianna Kuipers, Father of Terry Kuipers, Hetty Teuber(Richard Fisher), John Kuipers (Pam Hutcheson) and Tessa Kuipers (Brian Middleton).  He will be missed by 14 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren as well as ... Read more.

Thiessen, Aganetha “Neta” passed away at her residence, Chartwell Home, Aylmer on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in her 75th year. Dear sister of Henry Thiessen (Anna), Tina Bergen (Andrew), Peter Thiessen (Agatha), Frank Thiessen (Elizabeth) and Gerhard Thiessen (Margaret).  She will be missed dearly by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Helen Wiebe, Anna Dyck, Margaret Fehr, Sara Loewen, and brothers ... Read more.

Meesters, Gertie (Kappert) of RR#1 Belmont in her 94th year, peacefully with family by her side at the Valleyview Home, St. Thomas on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Meesters (1993). Dear mother of Henni Shackelton (Gerald) of Brownsville and Jerry Meesters (Susan) of R.R. #1 Belmont. Loving grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. ... Read more.

Donna Hayes (Fentie, Pilkington) May 25 1949 – November 14 2020, peacefully and surrounded by her family, Donna left this life to “dance with Jesus” on Saturday November 14th. Donna battled Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons but believed fully that God had a plan for her life. Forever remembered by husband Jim Hayes, Daughters Tricia VanGorp (Brad), Tara Gavey (Matthew), Andrea Gavey ... Read more.