GOOVAERTS: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Monday, March 31, 2008, Alfons Goovaerts, of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 68. Loved father of Kelly Insley (Allen) and Tracy Goovaerts-Welten. Loving grandpa of Brian, Gregory and Matthew. Dear brother of Louis Goovaerts of London. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by… Continue Reading
Archives for March 2008
GRIMSHAW: Christine “Chris” (Joinson)
GRIMSHAW: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Friday, March 28, 2008, Christine โChrisโ (Joinson) Grimshaw, of Grand Bend, formerly of Forest, age 65. Dearly loved wife of Brian Grimshaw. Devoted mother of Lee Grimshaw (Susan Higgs) of Toronto and Sara Relouw (Doug) of Grand Bend. Adored… Continue Reading
CONNON: Peter F. H.
Peter F. H. Connon (December 11, 1923 – March 28, 2008) Respected math teacher at South Huron District High School, Exeter, from 1968 to 1986. Highly regarded by students and staff. Earlier careers as a real estate agent, stock broker, and forester. Worked as a lumberjack on the West Coast. Served with the Fleet Air… Continue Reading
Gerald Glen Ballantyne
At Sudbury Regional Hospital, Memorial Site on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Gerald Glen (Gerry) Ballantyne in his 71st year. ย Beloved husband of Estelle (Vaillancourt) (St. Germain) Ballantyne of Sudbury. ย Loving father of Kevin (wife Leslie) of Kitchener, Darren (wife Stacey) of London, Steve of Exeter and Susanne of Surrey, B.C. ย Special grandfather of Justin, Tamsyn,… Continue Reading
Gerald Glen BallantyneBarry (Bare) Ward Ellyatt
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Sunday, March 23, 2008 Barry (Bare) Ward Ellyatt of London in his 55th year. ย Daddy Bare to Tameka. ย Beloved son of Lorna Ellyatt of Lucan and the late Ward Ellyatt (1982). ย Dear brother of Diane Ellyatt and her friend Brian McDonald of London and Patty Mayo of… Continue Reading
Barry (Bare) Ward EllyattMABEE: Jean (Thompson)
MABEE: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Saturday, March 22, 2008, Jean (Thompson) Mabee, of London, formerly of Grand Bend, Toronto and longtime summer residence at Chandos Lake, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Aubrey โTobyโ Mabee (2002). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Glen Mabee and Enjee of Toronto, Jayne and… Continue Reading
MALCOLM: Alexander “Alan”
MALCOLM: At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday March 22, 2008, Alexander โAlanโ Malcolm of Klondyke Trailer Park, RR 2, Grand Bend, formerly of St. Clair Beach, age 68. Beloved husband of Madeleine G. (Leduc) Malcolm. Loved father of Alan Malcolm of La Salle, Tracy Eckart of England, Innes and Brenda Malcolm of Leamington. Loving grandpa… Continue Reading
John (Jack) Lambourn
At St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2008 John (Jack) Lambourn of R.R.#2 Granton at the age of 82. ย Beloved husband of Audrey (Anderson) Lambourn. ย Dear father of Sharon and Don Cameron of St. Marys, Bill and Shaun Lambourn of R.R.#2 Granton, Ken and Bonny Lambourn of Granton, and John and Cindy Lambourn… Continue Reading
John (Jack) LambournSamuel (Sam) Rex Skinner
Peacefully, surrounded by all of his family, at South Huron Hospital Exeter, on Thursday, March 20, 2008, Samuel R. (Sam) Skinner of Centralia in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Aldeen (Pym) Skinner. Dear father of Karen and Gord Prince of Port Sydney, Gary and Cathy Skinner and Dianne Skinner all of Exeter. Dear grandfather… Continue Reading
Samuel (Sam) Rex SkinnerMaria (Kรถller) Wilts
At Exeter Villa, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Maria (Kรถller) Wilts of Exeter and formerly of Hullet Township in her 98th year. ย Beloved wife of the late Siebrand Wilts (1978). ย Dear mother of Sieka and Teo Van Steeg of Ilderton, Martien and Janie Wilts of Londesborough, Margeret and Gabbie Mol and Gerrit and Reino Wilts… Continue Reading
Maria (Kรถller) WiltsHILL: (Pitt) Jean Marie of Bayfield
Peacefully, at her residence, on Monday, March17, 2008, Jean Marie (Pitt) Hill, of R.R. 1, Bayfield, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Frank Hill. Dear mother of Tom Hill and Sue Hunt of Lansdowne, Freda Hill of R.R. 1, Bayfield and David and Lori Hill of Woodstock. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 5… Continue Reading
LAWTON: Cameron “Ken” Kenneth
LAWTON: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, Sunday, March 16, 2008, Cameron Kenneth โKenโ Lawton, of Southcott Pines, Grand Bend, age 87. Beloved husband of Anne V. (Clark) Wilton-Lawton and the late Ruth A. (Keenleyside) Lawton and Phyllis M. (Hawke) (Shaw) Lawton. Loved father of David and Sue Lawton of… Continue Reading
Shirley Eloise (Hill) Wells
At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Saturday, March 15, 2008 Shirley E. (Hill) Wells formerly of London in her 96th year. ย Beloved wife of the late James Harold Wells (1988). ย Dear mother of Lowell (Joe) and Donna Wells of Lucan and Dr. James Wells and Chris of West Palm Beach, Florida. ย Dear grandmother of Martha… Continue Reading
Shirley Eloise (Hill) WellsBrenda Elaine O’Neil
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Brenda Elaine O’Neil of Lucan in her 50th year. ย Beloved daughter of Evelyn (McRoberts) O’Neil of Lucan and the late Roy O’Neil (1974). ย Dear mother of Kaitlin, Josh and Kyle Ryan all at home. ย Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marilee and Don Campbell of Strathroy, David… Continue Reading
Brenda Elaine O’NeilGary Frederick Lewis Ford
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Gary Ford of Exeter in his 59th year. ย ย Dear father of Deanna and Gerry Edwards of Winchelsea, Mike Ford of Exeter and Alicia Vereyken of London. ย Dear grandfather of Taylor and Harley; and Aliya and McKenna. ย Loving son of Mary and Orville Webber of Exeter… Continue Reading
Gary Frederick Lewis FordCOLE: Lawrence “Larry” Gerald
COLE: Peacefully, at Brucelea Haven Retirement Home, Walkerton, Tuesday, March 11, 2008, Lawrence โLarryโ Gerald Cole, formerly of RR 2, Grand Bend and London, age 91. Beloved husband of Joan Mary (Smith) Cole of Brucelea Haven. Loved father of Janice and John MacPherson of Markdale and the late Edward โTedโ Russell Cole (2004). Loving grandpa… Continue Reading
VINCENT: Ira “Jake”
VINCENT: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Monday, March 10, 2008, one day after celebrating his 90th birthday, Ira โJakeโ Vincent of Grand Bend. Loved โUncโ of Joe and Kathy Dumigan, Marg Miller and Dan Stanlake, Gayle and Scott MacGregor, Karen and Randy Thiel, Eldon and Fran Bullock, Donna and Russ Thompson, John and Sharon… Continue Reading
LOVE: Nola Mae (Hodgins)
LOVE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Monday, March 10, 2008, Nola Mae (Hodgins) Love of Grand Bend, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Everard Love (1989). Daughter of the late Mansell and Mae (Carruthers) Hodgins. Dearest mother of Betty Datars of Grand Bend, Don and Connie Love of Midland, Clare… Continue Reading
James PaIin
At Seaforth Community HospitaI on Monday, March 10, 2008, James PaIin, age 66, of Seaforth. BeIoved husband of Marie (Bannon) PaIin. Dear father of Ray (Sandy) PaIin of Mississauga, EIaine (Larry) East of Seaforth and Cathy PaIin (Wayne Gray) of Strathroy. Ioving grandfather of seven grandchiIdren and one great-grandson. Ioved brother and brother-in-Iaw of Robert… Continue Reading
COECK: Stephania (Deckers)
COECK: Peacefully, at Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home, Delaware, Sunday, March 9, 2008, Stephania (Deckers) Coeck, of London, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Theophiel Coeck (1977). Loved mother of Walter and Jose Coeck of RR 2, Zurich, Maria and Erwin Frisch, Will and Betty Coeck, all of London, John… Continue Reading
Basil Norman Crawford
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, March 9, 2008 Basil N. Crawford of Exeter in his 61st year. ย Beloved husband of Phyllis (Madge) Crawford. ย Dear father of Darla and Chris Mittelholtz of London and Dennis and Tania Crawford of Exeter. ย Dear grandfather of Tori and Josh; and Brent and Chad. ย Dear brother of… Continue Reading
Basil Norman CrawfordCHURCH: Ruby Hesther of London
At her residence, on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, Ruby Hesther Church, of London, in her 91st year. Sister of Bruce and Louise Church of Michigan. Predeceased by her parents Harvey and Ella Mary (Klopp) Church and her sister Ruth. The complete funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 2 p.m. in… Continue Reading
Mary Jackson Whitehouse
At Seaforth Community HospitaI on Saturday, March 8, 2008, Mary ella (Jackson) Whitehouse of CIinton and formerIy of Egmondville, in her 83rd year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Ernest Whitehouse (1992). Dear mother of Donna (James) collins of BrucefieId. Ioving grandmother of two granddaughters, Iori collins of North Bay and Kelly collins and Iorne Teatero… Continue Reading
Helen Irene Burton
Helen Irene Burton passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7th, 2008 in her 88th year. ย Helen was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on October 1st, 1920 where she resided until she met and wed Walter (Wally) Burton, an officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force whose final posting was to be Centralia Air Force Base. Wally… Continue Reading
Helen Irene BurtonDESJARDINE: Janet Evelyn (Turnbull)
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Thursday, March 6, 2008, Janet Evelyn (Turnbull) Desjardine, formerly of RR1, Grand Bend, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Desjardine (1975). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Russell and Marilee Desjardine of Bruce Mines, Ross and Marian Desjardine of Parkhill, Valerie and Bob Syer of Kitchener, Ray… Continue Reading



We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).