At Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Thursday, December 31, 2009 Nellie (Loyens) (Blom) Maas formerly of Granton in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late John Blom and the late Walter Maas. Dear mother of John and Nancy Blom of Nairn, Peter and Lynda Blom, Bill and Diane Blom and Harry and Candida… Continue Reading
Archives for December 2009
Zaida Maude (Coombs) Bruce
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 Zaida Maude (Coombs) Bruce formerly of Orillia and Bracebridge in her 102nd year. Wife of the late Floyd Bruce (1978). Dear mother of Doris and Guy Giddings of Exeter and the late Jean (Gilbert) Morrison (2007). Dear grandmother of LeeAnne and Michael Wiebe, D.J. and… Continue Reading
Zaida Maude (Coombs) BruceKathleen (Kay) (Brown) Thompson
At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on December 26, 2009, formerly of Lucan in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Albert (Bert) Thompson (2008). Dear mother of Cheryl of Burlington. Dear grandmother of Adam, Bradley and Stacey and Steve and great-grandmother of Lucas. Predeceased by a sister Barbara Blaser. Friends may call at the… Continue Reading
Kathleen (Kay) (Brown) ThompsonDonald S. Martin
With great sadness the family announces the passing of Donald S. Martin of Hanover and formerly of Forest at Bluewater Health C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Monday, December 28, 2009 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Betty Ann (Lewis) Martin. Dear father of Carman and Bonnie Martin of Point Clark and Dave and Janie Martin… Continue Reading
Donald S. MartinCaroI Anne WaIIace Iostell
CaroI Anne (WaIIace) Iostell, age 57, peacefuIIy with famiIy by her side, at South Huron HospitaI, Exeter, on Sunday, December 27, 2009. BeIoved wife of IIoyd Iostell of R.R. #3, Kippen. DearIy Ioved daughter of Joyce WaIIace of R.R. #4, Seaforth. Cherished mother of Iois Anne McDougaII and Terry Smith of R.R. #2, Kippen; Steven… Continue Reading
Marjorie Ilene (Earl) Johns
The keyboard is now silent. At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, December 26, 2009 Marjorie Ilene (Earl) Johns of Exeter Villa and formerly of Usborne Township in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Philip Johns (1998). Her musical gifts were appreciated by her loving family, Margaret and Lorne Hern of St. Marys,… Continue Reading
Marjorie Ilene (Earl) JohnsCarole (Henderson) Morkin
Peacefully with her family at her side at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Thursday, December 24, 2009 formerly of Lucan in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Kevin Morkin (1999).ย Dear mother of Elizabeth and Brian Froats of Lucan, Louise and Ron Vanderhoek ofย Grand Bend, Kevin and Alix Morkin of Mount Pleasant and… Continue Reading
Carole (Henderson) MorkinKLOPP: ) Nicholson) Sarah Cockburn “Sadie” of Zurich
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sarah Cockburn โSadieโ (Nicholson) Klopp, of Zurich, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009 in 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Louis โTedโ Klopp (2002). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jean and James Drummond, Fay Oxford, Robert and Fiona Nicholson, Helen and George Bruce, Marion Nicholson, William… Continue Reading
KLOPP: ) Nicholson) Sarah Cockburn “Sadie” of ZurichMEIDINGER: Leo Adolph of Zurich
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Leo Adolph Meidinger, of Zurich, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia Virginia (Bedour) Medinger (Nov. 1, 2009). Dear father of Douglas and Audrey Meidinger of London, Janet and Kevin McKinnon of Zurich, Marilyn and… Continue Reading
MEIDINGER: Leo Adolph of ZurichC. lynne McDonaId Davies
DAVIES (McDonaId), C. lynne: PeacefuIIy, at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the age of 55. BeIoved wife of John Davies of Egmondville. Ioving mother of Chris Davies and his wife Jacqui Stewart of St. Thomas, and Shannon Davies of Iondon. Survived by her mother-in-Iaw Dorothy Davies of EngIand. DearIy missed by… Continue Reading
STEWART: Margaret Elizabeth Beryl (Hutchinson)
STEWART: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Saturday, December 19, 2009, Margaret Elizabeth Beryl (Hutchinson) Stewart, formerly of Grand Bend, Novar and Toronto, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Robert Stewart (2006). Loved mother of the late Mark Hunter Stewart (1995) (former Crime Reporter of the Toronto Sun) and mother-in-law of Toni Stewart… Continue Reading
Sharon GIanville McNaughton
On Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI, Sharon McNaughton (Wood), nee GIanville, at age 53. BeIoved wife of Rod McNaughton of Seaforth. Cherished mother of Darcy Wood and Iindsay IaFontaine; Jasen and Nikki Wood; and Brittany Wood and Mike McCIure, aII of Seaforth, and step-chiIdren Brittany and EmiIy McNaughton, of St. Marys. Ioving… Continue Reading
James Thomas Cleve
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, December 13, 2009 of Hensall in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Grace (Schuit) Cleve. Dear father of Thomas and Tomoko Cleve of Cambridge and Belinda Jane and Patricia. Also missed by 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Lucille Cleve of Mt…. Continue Reading
James Thomas CleveRichard Downey
On Monday, December 14, 2009 at Ritz Iutheran ViIIa, Mitchell, Richard Downey, formerIy of Seaforth and Beechwood Iine, in his 91st year. BeIoved husband of the Iate CIara (Hauck) Downey. Dear father of CharIie Downey of R.R. #5, Seaforth, Mary Beth Downey and Dave of Stratford and BiII and Karen Downey of GadshiII. Ioving grandfather… Continue Reading
Frank Orval Manning
At Middlesex Terrace, Delaware on Sunday, December 13, 2009, Frank Orval Manning of Ilderton and formerly of Cowal in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Harrett) Manning (1996). Dear father of Bob and Nancy Manning of Ilderton. Beloved grandfather of J.R. and Colleen Manning of Alvinston and Chelsey Manning and Jon Passmore… Continue Reading
Frank Orval ManningGordon Pengelly
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, December 12, 2009, of Exeter and formerly of Belgrave, in his 98th year, following a full life of farming, building, construction, travel, dancing, woodworking, cutting lawns, playing cards and enjoying country music. Beloved husband of Myrtle (Haist) (Passmore) for 25 years and the… Continue Reading
Gordon PengellySMALE: Eric Eugene
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Eric Eugene Smale, best friend and loving husband of Erla (Hay), of Zurich, Passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009 two days before his 72nd birthday. He leaves to mourn his daughter Shannon (Dan) of Zurich and his sons Randy of Zurich and Rick (Tammy) of Crediton. Also left… Continue Reading
SMALE: Eric EugeneDanny Middleton
At LHSC-Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Danny Middleton of Granton in his 54th year.ย Dear father of Derek Middleton of London.ย Dear brother and brother-in-law of Linda and Don Clipperton of London, Carol Middleton and Fred Middleton both of Granton and Charlene and Brian Knapman of London.ย Dear uncle of Jamie and Teresa… Continue Reading
Danny MiddletonSMALE: David William of Hensall
Suddenly, at his residence, on Tuesday, December 9, 2009, David William Smale, of Hensall, passed away in his 63rd year. Dear brother of Jim of Hensall and his friend Islay Johnston. Sadly missed by his aunts Donna Smale and Margaret Smale and his many cousins. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Hilda (Harburn) Smale and… Continue Reading
OUD: Petrus “Peter” Gerardus
OUD: Petrus โPeterโ Gerardus Oud, for a man who loved polishing cars, cutting grass and scoring a good deal, work was never done and certainly, more than seven decades was not enough time on this earth. Peter passed away peacefully at his residence, Grand Bend, surrounded by the love of his family, Monday, December 7,… Continue Reading
Mabel Rande (Mather) Hicks
At her home in Stephen Township on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in her 91st year. Wife of the late Stanley Harris Hicks (1998). Survived by daughter Randie Hicks and son Clifford Hicks both of Stephen Township. Predeceased by her parents Torborg and Asa Mather, sisters Marie, Lillian and Evelyn and brothers Olaf, Asa, Myron, Ronald… Continue Reading
AVERILL: Marion Cora (Layton)
AVERILL: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Sunday, December 6, 2009, Marion Cora (Layton) Averill, formerly of Crediton, age 81. Predeceased by her husband William โJoeโ Malcolm Averill and her son Donald Averill. Loved grandmother of Wendy Bierling, Derek Bierling, Jeffrey Averill, Steven Averill and Kyle Cambell. Dear sister of Frank (Edna) Layton, Edna Sandor… Continue Reading
GRAINGER: Violet Anne (Maslen)
GRAINGER: Silently in her sleep, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Saturday, December 5, 2009, Violet Anne (Maslen) Grainger went to join Bill (1977) her beloved husband since 1931. Devoted mother and best friend of her daughter Donna and son-in-law Leonard Whaling of Grand Bend. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Vicki and… Continue Reading
Ross Ribey
At his residence, the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home in Seaforth, on Thursday, December 3, 2009, Ross W. Ribey, funeraI director for over 41 years, at age 63. BeIoved husband of Joyce (McIean) Ribey. Cherished father of Andrea, BradIey, Brent and CheryI and her husband Pat Coyne. Very speciaI grandpa of TyIer and Brooke. FondIy remembered by… Continue Reading
BLUNDELL: Terence “Terry” John
BLUNDELL: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, Terence โTerryโ John Blundell, of Grand Bend, formerly of Sarnia, age 67. Beloved husband of Sandra Mary (Levesque) Blundell. Dear father and father-in-law of John Blundell and Minsook Lee of Toronto, Stacey Blundell and Guy Pomerleau of Montreal, Amy Blundell and Mark Mundy of… 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).