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ASELSTYNE: Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, London,
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, John Gilbert Aselstyne, age 94, formerly of
Grand Bend. Born in Ottawa in 1913. Beloved husband of the late Helen
Maude (Benson) Aselstyne and Elsie (Veiwigg) Aselstyne. Predeceased
by brothers Robert of Orillia and Gordon of British Columbia. John was
a WWII Veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Upon his discharge from
the RCAF, he joined his father-in-law, Tom Benson, at Benson-Wilcox
Wholesale in London. Later moving to Beach O'Pines in Grand Bend, he
worked in real estate, as well as being a lay minister at St. John's
By-The-Lake Anglican Church. Music was always a big part of John's life,
celebrated with many celebrities in his home. His many nieces and nephews
living across Canada and the U.K. will cherish their memories of times
spent with him. Funeral services will be held at St. John's By-The-Lake
Anglican Church, Grand Bend, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 12 noon. The
Rev. Brad Dunbar officiating. Cremation and interment Woodland Cemetery,
London. If desired, memorial donations to St. John's By-the-Lake Anglican
Church, Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend or charity of choice would
be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood
entrusted with arrangements.