At Seaforth Community HospitaI on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, Catherine (Ducharme) StapIes of Seaforth, in her 83rd year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Gordon StapIes (1985). Dear mother of Iinda (Frank) Fischer, Straffordville, Sharon (Francis) MaIoney, Kitchener, Barbara (Ivan) WoIfe, Seaforth, Jerry (Barb) StapIes, R.R. #1, BayfieId, WiIma (Wayne) Knight, Sebringville, Iorraine Noakes, Seaforth, Charmaine… Continue Reading
Archives for September 2009
William WaIsh
William (BiII) Francis WaIsh passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI, Seaforth on September 26th, 2009 at the age of 78 years. He wiII be missed deepIy by his wife Patricia, and his two sisters Kate AsIin and Rita Coombs , and many nieces and nephews . BiII is predeceased by four brothers and six… Continue Reading
MAIER: Howard Herbert
MAIER: At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday evening, September 26, 2009, after a long struggle with cardiac disease, Howard Herbert Maier , age 79, of Grand Bend, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood. Beloved husband of E. Muriel (Schade) Maier. Loved father of Michael Maier and fiancรฉ Isabelle McLeod of Ottawa, Tom Maier and companion… Continue Reading
CIara Garrick Swan
CIara AIice Swan of Seaforth surrounded by her famiIy at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI on September 23rd 2009 in her 77th year. CIara (Garrick) Swan beIoved wife of the Iate Kenneth Swan (1999). Dear Mother of Nancy (William) Desjardins, Goderich, Ken (ScarIet) Swan, Seaforth and Judy Hargreaves, BrucefieId. Cherished grandmother to Jennifer (Rob) McCIinchey, Jodi (Darrell)… Continue Reading
Hugh Grant Chesney
Hugh Grant Chesney on September 23,2009 at Seaforth Community HospitaI in his 77th year. Grant Chesney beIoved husband of the Iate Karen Marie (Awde) Chesney (1996). Dear father of AIIan and Stephen and Ioved grandfather of Heather and Heidi Chesney. Ioved brother of Marilyn and Bob Meinhardt, Bradenton, FIorida, and CaroI and Gar Baker, Seaforth,… Continue Reading
Harry William Walper
Walper, Harry. At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 of Exeter at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Melba (Taylor) Walper (2002). Dear father of Delton Walper of Exeter, Donna and Wayne Desjardine of RR 1 Grand Bend, Ron and Pam Walper of Exeter and Brenda and Rock Vanderwiel of Houston, BC. Dear… Continue Reading
Harry William WalperCharles (Chuck) Coughlin
Suddenly at LHSC, University Hospital on Monday, September 21, 2009 Charles (Chuck) Coughlin of Lucan in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Betty (Bice) Coughlin. Dear father of Kathy and Jerry Verhey of RR #1 Lucan and Karen and Bill Cornelissen of Parkhill. Dear grandfather of Tina, Adam and Lindsey, Aaron and Nathan; and Chris… Continue Reading
Charles (Chuck) CoughlinJulia (Kiernan) Higgins
At Lanark Heights Longterm Care, Kitchener on Sunday, September 20, 2009 Julia Higgins formerly of Exeter in her 84th year. Dear mother of Bob and Rickie Higgins of Chatham, Debra Higgins and Phill Chechotko of Edson, Alberta, Michael Higgins and Heidi Sostaric of Kitchener. Also missed by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Frank and Jean… Continue Reading
Julia (Kiernan) HigginsCHIURKO: William “Bill”
CHIURKO: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Sunday, September 20, 2009, William โBillโ Chiurko, age 89, of Country Manor Retirement Home, Thedford, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Woodstock. Beloved husband of Agnes Lillian (Page) Chiurko of Country Manor. Dear father of Ken and Sandra Chiurko… Continue Reading
Audrey McGavin McIean
Audrey Anne McIean of R. R. 4 Seaforth at CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Saturday September 19th ,2009 inher 86th year. Audrey McIean beIoved wife of the Iate Bruce McIean (2002) and dear mother of Mary Anne and Jim Snowdon, and cherished grandmother of David and Mary Jayne, and dear friend Ies leonhardt. AIso survived by… Continue Reading
Cody Glen Johnson
As the result of a tragic accident on Saturday, September 19, 2009 Cody Glen Johnson of RR 3 Exeter in his 17th year. Beloved son of Jeff and Sue (Zachar) Johnson of RR 3 Exeter. Dear brother of Jake, at home. Dear grandson of Audrey Zachar and the late Stan Zachar (1995) and Glen and Marlyn… Continue Reading
Cody Glen JohnsonMILLER: Wayne
MILLER: Wayne Miller, 64, of RR 1, Dashwood, died unexpectedly in the early morning of Saturday, September 19, 2009 at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. When asked of his biggest accomplishment in life, Wayne without fail or hesitation would have said his marriage of 32 years to Helen (McCann) Miller and the love and success of… Continue Reading
FUSS: William Henry of Exeter, formerly Zurich
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Ont on Friday, September 18, 2009, William Henry Fuss of Exeter formerly of R. R. 2 Zurich and Hensall, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Belva ( Truemner) Fuss of Exeter. Dear father of Lynda and Marvin Bower of Kitchener, Cathy and Norm Koehler of London and Cheryl and… Continue Reading
FUSS: William Henry of Exeter, formerly ZurichRuth Mc Iarnon Trapnell
Ruth Ann Trapnell at her residence on Thursday Sept. 17th, 2009 in her 72nd year. BeIoved wife of the Iate William Trapnell(1992) and dear mother of Mike and DarIene Trapnell, Egmondville, and Joanne and Ray Peacocke, St. Albert, Alberta. Cherished Grandmother to Michelle and Patrick Trapnell and Jenna and Jerrica Kress. Ioved sister of Betty… Continue Reading
Susan Bourns MiIne
Susan KathIeeen MiIine nee Bourns November 11, 1946 ” September 17, 2009 Survived by her Ioving husband William MiIne of 43 years and their chiIdren, Stephen and Susanne MiIne, Mike MiIne and Karl Tunks and Sarah MiIne and Matt Pearson. GreatIy missed by her adored grandchiIdren, Madison, Mason and Dawson MiIne, Shannon and Ethan MiIne… Continue Reading
DESJARDINE: Wilmer “Ummy” Brock
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, with his wife and daughters by his side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, September 17, 2009, Wilmer Brock โUmmyโ Desjardine, of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, lifelong resident of Dashwood, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Ethel (Cole) Desjardine for 58 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Judy and Dave Lovell of… Continue Reading
JEFFREY: Andre Dominic
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, Andre Dominic Jeffrey, of St. Joseph, Ont, passed away in his 4th year. Beloved son of Dennis and Sheila Jeffrey of St. Joseph. Dear brother of Donavon and Monica at home. Sadly missed by his grandmother Mary Lou Denomme,… Continue Reading
JEFFREY: Andre DominicEdythe (Little) Mulholland
At Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys, on Sunday, September 13, 2009 Edythe (Little) Mulholland of Granton in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Kenneth Mulholland of St. Marys. Dear mother of Barb and Don Jameson of Granton, Gayle and Bruce White of Kitchener, June Burnett and Herman Posma and Terry and Joyce Mulholland all of St…. Continue Reading
Edythe (Little) MulhollandBarbara C. (Westman) Morrow-Batten
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, London on Sunday, September 13, 2009 Barbara (Westman) Morrow-Batten of Denfield in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Batten (1987) and the late Robert Morrow (1970). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Granton and Marie Westman of St. Thomas, Ralph Westman and Helen Hartwick of Denfield… Continue Reading
Barbara C. (Westman) Morrow-BattenBeatrice Alberta (Bolton) Shipley
Peacefully at the Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka, on Sunday, September 6, 2009 Beatrice Alberta (Bolton) Shipley formerly of Ilderton, passed away in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Shipley (1977). Dearly loved mother of Bob and Beverley Shipley of Safety Harbor, Florida and Mary and John Walls of Denfield. Loving grandmother… Continue Reading
Beatrice Alberta (Bolton) ShipleyDUCHARME: Cody William of Zurich
Suddenly, at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich, on Saturday, September 5, 2009, Cody William Ducharme, of Zurich, passed away in his 19th year. Beloved son of Anne Ducharme of Zurich and Dan Ducharme of R.R. 3 Denfield. Dear brother of Nicholas and Brady Ducharme. Sadly missed by his grandparents Martha (the late Matthew Ducharme)… Continue Reading
DUCHARME: Cody William of ZurichDebra Eaton WaIczak
At Iondon HeaIth Sciences Centre on Saturday, September 5, 2009, Debra Mary (Eaton) WaIczak, age 36, of Iondon and formerIy of Seaforth and Winnipeg. Debra was empIoyed as an O.R. nurse at the Iondon H.S.C. (University Campus) and at various hospitaIs in Winnipeg for severaI years. She was the beIoved wife of PauI WaIczak and… Continue Reading
Wilda Verona (Armitage) Graham
At LHSC, University Hospital, London on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Wilda V. (Armitage) Graham of London in her 84th year. Loving wife of the late Garry Graham (1999). Missed by her relatives Wes Hickson of Lucan and family, Don Thar of London and family, Calvin Thar of Strathroy and family, Carole Thar of London and family, Robert… Continue Reading
Wilda Verona (Armitage) Graham


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).