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Will Ready

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At Watford Quality Care Centre, Watford on Sunday, October 22, 2023 Francis Wilmer “Will” Ready formerly of Glencoe passed away in his 88th year.  Predeceased by his wife Evelyn (2018).   Dear father of Danny Ready and Kelly White (Ken) and step father of Mike Scott (Donna) and Bonnie Gillan (Rob Gerhold). Survived by his grandchildren … Read more

Elsie Mills

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Peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham on Thursday, October 19, 2023, Elsie Mills formerly of Glencoe passed away in her 102nd year.  Predeceased by her husband Jack “Eddie” Mills (1992) after 49 years of marriage. Dear mother of Ian Mills (Susan), late Betty Hutchinson (late Glen), Jacqui Grant (Marvin) and James Mills (Helen). Loved by her … Read more

Ruth Simpson

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Peacefully at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury, on Sunday, October 15, 2023, Ruth Simpson (nee Busteed) passed away in her 95th year. Dear mother of Stuart Simpson, Linda (Ron) Stewart, Jill (Barry) McFadden, Dale Simpson, Ray (Angela) Simpson, Holly Simpson and son-in-law Alton O’Neil. Proud grandma to 22 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and many more honorary grandchildren. Survived by sister Mary Lou Tye and in- laws Ruth Campbell and Fred Simpson. Predeceased by her beloved husband Russel, married for nearly 72 years, daughter Louise, daughter-in-law Linda, sisters Dorothy Gardiner and Irene Lee and in-laws Kelso, Fern, Max, Eileen Hayes, Ray, Donald, Doug, Beth Eskritt and Ivan. Visitation Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe where the funeral service will be held on Friday, October 20 at 11a.m. with interment at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Glencoe Presbyterian Church or Four Counties Health Services Foundation.

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Gerry Campbell

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Peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Gerry Campbell of R.R.7 Alvinston passed away in his 70th year. Son of the late Gordon and Mildred Campbell. Survived by his sister Islay (Wayne) Edwards, sister-in-law Barb Campbell and brother-in-law Rick Hext. Predeceased by his sister Liz Moffatt and brothers Glen and Grant. Gerry will be missed by … Read more

Bob Alderman

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The family of Robert “Bob” Gordon Alderman are saddened to announce his passing on September 27, 2023, at 82 years of age. Bob is survived by his wife and life partner of over 60 years Freida (Wright) and his sons Doug (Joanne) Alderman and Jim (Lisa) Alderman. He is also survived by his brother Ken(Barb)Alderman, … Read more

Phyllis Munro

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Peacefully at Babcock Community Care Centre , Wardsville on Thursday, September 7th , 2023 Phyllis Munro passed away in her 91st year. Loving wife to Lorne Munro for 67 years. Dear Mother to Janice and Tom McCallum, Susan Sinclair and Steve Schneider and Cheryl and Roy Neves. Cherished Grandma to Matt and Becky, Kimberly and … Read more

Elizabeth Anne “Mitch” Findlay

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Peacefully surrounded by family at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury, Elizabeth Anne “Mitch” Findlay passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in her 94th year. Predeceased by her husband Bob (1971) and her parents Anne and Archie Mitchell. Loved by her children Mary Anne (Dan) Stuckless, Gary, John (Karen), Brian and Paul (Lori Van Geffen). … Read more

Sandie Willis

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In the quiet and familiar surroundings of her home in Newbury, Sandra “Sandie” Lynn Willis stepped into the presence of her loving saviour Jesus Christ on Monday morning September 4, 2023 at the age of 75 years. Much loved wife, for almost 50 years of Ken Willis.  Predeceased by her parents William and Gertrude McCombs.  … Read more

Doreen Pitel

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Pitel, Doreen Mildred (nee Elliott), formerly of Alvinston, passed away at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in her 85th year.  Born in Euphemia Township, daughter of the late John and Cleda (Spencer) Elliott.  Beloved wife of the late Louis Pitel (2003).  Dear mother of Liana and Susan (James Loxton). Treasured grandmother of … Read more

Dan Lucan

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At Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Dan Lucan of Alvinston passed away in his 64th year.  Predeceased by his parents John and Jean Lucan.  Dear brother of Jake (Barb), Cathy (Gary) Johnson, Tom (Debbie) Lucan and Lorri Lucan.  Dan will be missed by his nieces and nephews Mike Johnson, Bryan (Lauren) … Read more