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Esther Aylward
“Ms. (Margaret) Esther Aylward, aged 66, passed away in hospital with family by her side on February
21, 2025. Esther was born on July 23, 1958 in Port Arthur, Ontario and spent most of her years around
rural Thunder Bay with some time in British Columbia and Alberta, chasing good weather and horse
culture. Known for her love of family and friends, horses and the outdoors, she will be dearly missed.
Esther was a positive force who loved to help others but also enjoyed some good old fashioned mischief
such as: starting a food fight, scaring you, or a sneak water-balloon attack. To know her is to know that
her lifelong passion was all things horse related. Now we hope she is riding in warm, green pastures. She
is survived by partner Victor Schaaf (and family); daughters Mandy Wirta and Kristy Mair (Ross); mother
Rita Chaboyer; siblings Stanley Aylward (Kandy), Colleen Kjellman (Kaarlo), and Melanie Couture (Phil);
loving cousins, nieces, nephews, step family; and “Miss Lola” her faithful side-kick chihuahua.
Predeceased by father Gordan Aylward. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025
from 3 pm – 7 pm at the Best Western Nor’Westor Hotel and Conference Centre at 2080 Highway 61,
Thunder Bay, Ontario.
We are grateful for the support of the exceptional doctors, nurses, and staff of Thunder Bay Regional
Hospital, Bayshore Home HealthCare and other Ontario Health teams.”
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.
Friday February 21st 2025
Death notice for the town of: Thunder Bay, Province: Ontario
death notice Margaret Esther Esther Aylward Friday February 21st 2025
obituaries notice Margaret Esther Esther Aylward Friday February 21st 2025
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Margaret Esther Esther Aylward Friday February 21st 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
