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Peacefully at Country Terrace, Komoka on Saturday, September 13, 2025 , Sharon Elizabeth Rogers (nee DeGraw) passed away in her 82 year. Predeceased by her husband Joseph(2011) and her sons Joe (2019) and Tim (2021) . Dear mother to Ben (Arlene) Rogers and Lesia Rogers . Beloved grandma to Amber, Ben Jr., Sharon, Crystal and the late Erick. Sharon will be missed by her brother Duncan (Norma) DeGraw many nieces and nephews and special family friend Beth Huston-Blair. Following Sharon’s wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes st., Glencoe on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 12 Noon with visitation 1 hour prior. Interment to follow at the Longwoods Cemetery, Melbourne. Memorial Donations may be made to Diabetes Canada.

Peacefully at her home in Glencoe, with family by her side, Evelyn Lorraine Patterson (nee Gilbert) passed away in her 87^th year.  Predeceased by her husband Ross (2005).  Beloved mother of Jane Berdan ( Dave) and Ann Stalker and mother-in-law of Lenore Patterson.  Dear grandmother of John (Kaitlyn) Stalker, Matthew (Elicia) Stalker, Jessica Stalker (Mario), Krista (Gary) Simpson, Emily (Jeremy) Featherstone, Megan (Matt) Gregory and Kelly (Travis) Caughell.   Loved by her great-grandchildren Emmett, Connor, Patrick, Malcolm, Eila, Madilyn, Fynn and Fallon.  Also survived by her sister Mary Ellen Mortier (late Bert) and sisters-in-law Ruth Gilbert, Elaine Bebensee (late Lloyd) and Doris Patterson as well as several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her son Scott (2013), granddaughter Hilary (1994) and her siblings Murray (Shirley) Gilbert, Jean (Gerald) Jones, Nora (Percival) Herbert, Glen (Jean) Gilbert, Eldon (Mary) Gilbert, Velma (Ken) Rose and Dick Gilbert. Evelyn was a member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Wardsville. Her quiet gentle nature made her well loved by everyone, especially her family. She was well known for her hospitality and home cooked meals. She always put others before herself, never wanting to be the centre of attention, a humble quiet soul, who will be deeply missed by all. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, August 22 at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes street, Glencoe where the Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.  Interment to follow at the McLean Cemetery, West Elgin.  Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Presbyterian Church or Four Counties Health Services (Palliative Care).

Peacefully, with her loving husband by her side, on Monday Aug 11, 2025 at University Hospital in London, Joyce Walter (nee Prince) passed away at the age of 72. Dear wife of Jim Walter for 51 years. Caring mother to Jamie (Andres) and Julie (Rob). Proud grandmother to Ashwin, Oren and Aravyn. Dear sister to Karen and special aunt of Martha and Jonathan. Predeceased by her parents Ralph and Kay Prince of Alvinston. Following Joyce’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1 p.m. Rev. Canon Greg Physick officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Mount Brydges Caring Cupboard.

At Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Ralph Noel Keating of Newbury passed away in his 96^th year.  Predeceased by his wife Donna (Archer).  Dear father of Brad (Terrie) Keating, Cheryl (Eugene) Johnston and Scott Keating and grandfather of Amanda Reynaert,  Bill Johnston (Kelsey), Travis Keating, Jesse Johnston (Stacey), Ben Keating, Hillary Johnston (Matt), Kelsey Johnston (Matt), Paxton Moniz (Tyler), Skylar Keating (Chad), Jayden and Ethan Keating.  Loved by his great-grandchildren Stinson, Irelyn, Ellie, Harper, Georgia, Memphis, Poppy, Charlotte, Daisy, Hayes and Luca.  Also survived one brother Wilfred (Dona) Keating.  Predeceased by his siblings Myles (Bernice), Blair (Edith), Doris Biales (John) and Connie Simpson (Carl).  Fondly remembered by special niece Sharon Wilson. Many nieces and nephews also survive.  Visitation Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe where the Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 8 at 11 a.m.  Rev. Canon Nick Wells officiating.  Interment to follow at the Oakland Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to Four Counties Health Services Foundation or Beattie Manor Retirement Residence.  Ralph’s family wish to acknowledge the compassionate care he received at FCHS and Beattie Manor and express their gratitude.