Obituaries

Annie Van Ryswyk (In’T Hulst) passed away peacefully at her residence, Chartwell, Aylmer on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Leo Van Ryswyk (2011). Much loved mother of Jacqueline Van Ryswyk of Aylmer, Wilma Hunt (Don) of Waterloo, Gary Van Ryswyk (Mary) of Smithville, Joan Colley (Bob) of Aylmer and Mary Ann ... Read more.

Harris, Michael “Mike” of Quadra Island, British Columbia, formerly of Aylmer, passed away at his residence on November 10, 2020 in his 64th year. Dear father of Melissa Pacheco (Kevin) and Justin (Jamie Wheeler). Loving papa of Miri. Brother of Rick Harris and Judy Bossuyt (Mike). Predeceased by his grandson Xavier Harris Pacheco, brother Bill Harris and niece Kristen Bossuyt. He will be missed ... Read more.

ASHTON, Bryan. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Bryan Ashton of Edmonton, Alberta and formerly of the St. Thomas area on November 9, 2020 at the age of  71 years.  Left to cherish Bryan’s memory are his children, Ryan Ashton, Rhonda (Chris) Roch, Jennifer (Kimberly) Ashton and Lisa Ashton; siblings Marilyn (Austin) O’Brien, Gary (Vivian) Ashton, ... Read more.

COLE, Samuel Edward of Aylmer, previously residing in Guelph passed away peacefully November 7 at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital at the age of 93. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Elizabeth Stockford-Cole, son F. Patrick Cole (Cathy) of Guelph, daughter Catherine Parmeter (Robert) of Aylmer. Beloved Grandpa to Cole Parmeter, Emily Parmeter and Finnian (Finn) Cole. ... Read more.

PALMER, BRENDA VIRGINIA (BRAITHWAITE). It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear wife and mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Brenda Virginia (Braithwaite) Palmer on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of David Palmer.  Loving mother of Mark (Melissa) and Jason (Avery). Cherished grandmother of Haleigh and Grace.  Brenda will ... Read more.

ROETS, Rina Maria, 87 of Tillsonburg passed away peacefully at the University Hospital in London on Saturday November 7, 2020. She was the wife of the late Edward Roets. (2016) Loving family members include her beloved son, Eric Roets (Tillsonburg) a sister, Dianna Gheysen (London) and brother’s Ziggy (Margaret) Blondeel (Straffordville) and Ron Blondeel (Eden) plus several special nieces and ... Read more.

Millinger, Rhonda of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, November 6, 2020 in her 65th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Millinger (2015). Dear mother of Steve Millinger of Kitchener, Scott Millinger of Wingham and Brad Millinger (Jennifer) of Aylmer. Loved by her granddaughters Kamilla and Kaylee. Sister-in-law of Susan Buettemeyer and Michael Millinger. Also survived by ... Read more.

Thiessen, Jacob of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in his 71st year. Loving son of Margaret (Knelsen) Thiessen and the late Peter Thiessen (1989). Dear brother of Mary Sippert (Harry) of Swartz Creek, Nettie Ens (Jake) of Aylmer, Margaret Ens (Peter) of Toronto and Tina Brix (Erich) of Aylmer. He will be missed by ... Read more.

GROAT, Douglas of Belmont passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty Groat (2011). Dear father of Michael Groat and wife Cindy of Bobcaygeon, Vickie Davis and husband Jeff of St. Thomas, Steven Groat and wife Michelle of Woodstock and Christine Bloetjes and ... Read more.

UNDERHILL, Mary of Aylmer passed away peacefully at her residence with her husband and daughter by her side on Monday, November 2, 2020 in her 66th year. Beloved wife of Randall “Randy” Underhill. Dear mother of Maranda Lindsay (Wynn). Loving grandmother of Emry, Cash and Lachlan. Born in Tillsonburg on November 24, 1954, daughter of the late Robert and Irene ... Read more.