Born on October 1, 1913 in Kenora, Ontario, died peacefully in Hensall on December 29, 2011. Helen was one of seven siblings and was predeceased by her father Hugh Bathgate McKinnon and mother Edna McKinnon, brothers Hugh, Billie and Ed, sisters Dorothy Higginson and Monica Jackson. Helen will be deeply missed by her sister Lorna… Continue Reading
Helen McKinnon
Peacefully, with her beloved husband Jack Robb and their family at her side, at University Hospital, London on Friday, December 30, 2011 of London, in her 74th year. Dear mother of Cathy and John Stuckless of Kincardine, Allan and Joanne Robb of Waterloo, Janice and Gord Lyttle of London and David and Annette Robb of… Continue Reading
J. Irene (Hamilton) Robb
OTTERBEIN: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa, Saturday, December 31, 2011, Lloyd Samuel Otterbein, formerly of Kitchener and Zurich, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Helen Dorothy Clara (Hoffmann) Otterbein (2008). Predeceased by his son Wayne Currie Erwin Otterbein (2009) and daughter-in-law Judy (Kaminska) Otterbein (2006). Loved grandfather of Jim Otterbein of Exeter, Dennis and Cheryl… Continue Reading
WALKER: Peacefully, at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, Sarnia, Thursday, December 29, 2011, Bertram “Bert” Richard Walker, formerly of Grand Bend, age 81. Beloved husband of the late Elsie Olive (Price) Walker (1999). Loved father of Bruce Walker and his wife Marilyn of Sarnia. Loving grandpa of Dwayne Walker and his wife Leanne of Sarnia and… Continue Reading
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday, December 25, 2011, of London in her 76th year. Missed by her children Roger (Dianne), Nikki, Robert and James (Sarah). Survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter, her brother Jack (Joan) and her husband David Burrows. Predeceased by her son Douglas Aoki, her parents… Continue Reading
Barbara (Clark) BurrowsAt South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, December 24, 2011 of Exeter in his 52nd year. Beloved son of Mary (Hannigan) Holtzmann of Hensall and the late Harold Holtzmann (1994). Dear brother of Cathy Holtzmann of Huron Park. Cremation. A graveside service will be held at Exeter Cemetery on Wednesday, December 28th at 1:30 PM. Donations… Continue Reading
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, December 22, 2011, formerly of Elimville in his 68th year. Beloved son of the late William P. and Martha (Penwarden) Stephen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lyda and Bill Jeffrey of Harmony, Doug and Dorothy Stephen of Exeter and Greta and Bob Anderson of B.C. Also survived by… Continue Reading
Earl Fredrick Stephen
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Harold Benjamin Dignan, passed away in his 90th year. Husband of the late Revada Elizabeth Dignan (2006) Dear father of Diane and Gerald Thiel of Owen Sound, Dale and Marie Dignan of Ingersoll and Wesley Dignan and Nancy Wilson of Goderich. Loving grandfather of Sharon… Continue Reading
DIGNAN: Harold Benjamin of Hensall
Doris HugiII (Campbell) formerIy of Tuckersmith Township and Seaforth; passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at BIue Water Rest Home, Zurich, in her 88th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate HaroId HugiII (1973). Dear mother of Doug HugiII, Wayne HugiII and his wife Joyce, aII of Seaforth and Sandra Johnson of Kippen. Cherished grandmother… Continue Reading
Peacefully surrounded by her family at South Huron Hospital on Monday, December 19th, 2011 Sarah (Hamill) Knox of Queensway , Hensall and formerly of Exeter in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Knox (2005). Dear mother of Betty Blue and Jim and Patty Knox all of Exeter, Irene Tomlinson and Frank of… Continue Reading
Sarah (Hamill) Knox
Peacefully at Exeter Villa on Monday, December 19th 2011 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Norman Stanlake (1997). Cherished mother of Douglas and his wife Patricia of London, Eleanor of Toronto and Barbara of Whitby. Dear grandmother of Jordan (Susan), Sabrina and Samantha; Nicholas and Alexander. Proud great grandmother of Makayla. Special… Continue Reading
Mabel Irene (Workman) Stanlake
Peacefully at his late residence in Granton, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Mary (Harlton) McRobert. Dear father of Randy McRobert of Granton, Rose and Lloyd Williamson of London, Sherri and Jim MacGregor of St. Thomas, and Dixie of Courtright. Dear grandfather of Kate, Sara,… Continue Reading
Donald Clifford McRobert
Peacefully, at home, after a courageous, year-long battle with a brain tumor on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 of RR 2 Lucan in her 19th year. Beloved daughter of Lois Noland and Allan Cunningham of RR 2 Lucan. Cherished sister of Jesse, Drew and Sarah. Dear granddaughter of Gladys Cunningham of RR 2 Lucan. Dear niece… Continue Reading
Rachel Cunningham
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 of RR 1 Lucan in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Freda (Young) Van Arenthals (2007). Dear father of Gloria and Teddy Ouimet of Strathroy and John and Karen Arenthals of Lucan. Dear grandfather of Duane and Shauna, Adrienne and Jude, Jason,… Continue Reading
Jacobus (Jake) Van Arenthals
Suddenly, at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Monday, December 12, 2011 of London and formerly of RR 3 Lucan in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Thomson) Lyons. Dear father of Dwayne and Dawn Lyons of Bryanston and Kory and Jen Lyons of Ilderton. Cherished grandfather of Nathan, Tysen and Darin; James, Joe, Nick and… Continue Reading
Kenneth Douglas Lyons
Krech: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, surrounded by the love of his family, Saturday, December 10, 2011, Henry “Hank” Andrew Krech, of Grand Bend, formerly of Oakville, in his 78th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jacqueline “Jacqui” Helen (Coulthard) Krech. Devoted father to Kathy Short and her husband Michael of Flamborough,… Continue Reading
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 of Huron Park in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Jean (Brown) Steep. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Deborah and George Bromley of Huron Park and June Shanahan of London. Predeceased by his sisters Barbara and Linda and brothers Dennis and Ken. Friends may call… Continue Reading
Leonard (Len) Steep
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 of Exeter in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Clifton (Cliff) O. Brock. Dear mother of John and Marlene Brock of Crediton and Fred and Donna Brock of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of Jennifer; Laurie and Gary, Adam and great-grandmother of Jackson and Nathaniel. Dear… Continue Reading
M. Lorraine (Dobbs) Brock
Passed away peacefuIIy at CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Wednesday, December 7, 2011; William George Campbell of Seaforth, in his 97th year. BeIoved husband of the Iate Verna (nee Storey) Campbell. Ioving father of Karl Campbell and his wife ShirIey of Goderich, Dennis Campbell and his wife Chris of Creemore and the Iate Kerry Campbell and… Continue Reading
Suddenly, at home on Monday, December 5, 2011 of Centralia in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Hodgins) O’Brien. Dear step-father of Desta Rock. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ron O’Brien, Bill and Joyce O’Brien, Terry Robinson, Robin and Rick Marshall and Lori O’Brien. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his… Continue Reading
Wayne A. O’Brien
CaroI Shoemaker Passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI with her famiIy by her side on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, in her 67th year. CaroI Diana Shoemaker of BIyth; beIoved wife of OrIin Shoemaker. Ioving mother of Patricia Knudsen (Dan PouIin) of Hessen and James Knudsen (Shelley) of Windsor. Cherished Nanny of Dianne Schriver (Richard),… Continue Reading
Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, December 4, 2011 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Lena (Flitton) Rollings. Dear father and father-in-law of Richard and Anne Rollings of Clandeboye and Robert Richardson of Listowel. Dear grandfather of Nathan Rollings of Clandeboye, Gwen and Tyler Feagan of Lucan, William “Jake” and Bev Richardson… Continue Reading
Orville Cornelious Rollings
QUESNEL: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, Sunday, December 4, 2011, Randy Joseph Quesnel of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Lucan, age 58. Beloved husband of Maryann Bertha (Wilds) Quesnel. Loved father and father-in-law of June and Peter Hawryluk of London, Valerie and Bill McIlhargey, Danielle and Derek… Continue Reading
Peacefully, at home in Middlesex Centre, on Friday, December 2, 2011 with her beloved husband Bob Petrie by her side, in her 71st year. Dear sister of Peter and Phyllis Shoebottom; aunt of Shannon and Jamie Dale, Patrick and Peg Shoebottom; great aunt of Julie and Braydon Dale, Raegan and Isaac Shoebottom all of Orville…. Continue Reading
Sheila G. Shoebottom/PetrieOur Essentials-Only service does not include our full in-person Aftercare. We provide you with the forms required to apply for the CPP Death Benefit along with our C.A.R.E. Guide checklist.
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Each year we hold a tree dedication ceremony at Morrison Dam in Exeter. We purchase a tree to be planted in memory of the lives lost from the previous year.
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).
$150 - If transport requires more than one person, additional fee charged per person required
$150 - If transport occurs outside Mon-Fri, 9-5 business hours
