With heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived we announce her death. She died peacefully in her 92nd year on January 28, 2014. Cathy grew up in Exeter, moved to Grand Bend and since 2007 has been a part of Chateau Gardens, Parkhill. Her husband Bob left us in July 2012, Cathy was the love… Continue Reading
SOUTHCOTT: Catherine Irene (née Armstrong) of Parkhill and formerly of Grand Bend and Exeter
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 of Exeter and formerly of Clinton in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Murray Johnston for 59 years. Dear mother of Judy Johnston of LaSalle, and Mark and Angela Johnston of Ayr. Dear grandmother of Lori and Jason Hobbs; Hannah, Isabel and Sam Johnston, and… Continue Reading
JOHNSTON: Dorothy (Lyddiatt) of Exeter and formerly of Clinton
Margaret VioIet IittIe, of Goderich, Ontario, passed away peacefuIIy with her daughter Jeannette by her side at the Seaforth Manor on Tuesday, ApriI 29, 2014, at the age of 89. Margaret wiII be sadIy missed by her Ioving chiIdren, Dennis IittIe (Penny), Greg IittIe, Brent IittIe (Wendy), Jeannette Schoemaker (John); and many grand-chiIdren and great… Continue Reading
G. Earle Gass, of Hensall, passed away peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Micks) Gass and the late Norma (Galbraith) Gass (1978). Dear father of Brenda Gass and Dan Saunders of Clinton and Krista Gass and Jeffrey Fleming of Mississauga. Loving grandfather… Continue Reading
GASS: G. Earle of Hensall
Passed away peacefuIIy surrounded by his Ioving famiIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Sunday, ApriI 27, 2014. Howard David Hackwell of RR#1 WaIton was in his 84th year. BeIoved husband of Audrey (nee Hulley) Hackwell. Ioving father of Dean Hackwell (Kelly) of Cambridge, PameIa Hackwell of Toronto and Patricia Andrades (Edgar) of Whitby. Cherished Grandpa… Continue Reading
Peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 25th, 2014 of Granton in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Rilla (Gowan) Bakker for 56 years. Dear father of Victoria Bakker and Mat Kelly of Granton and Ben Bakker and Kim Bakker of Cambridge. Dear grandfather of Marcell, Savannah and Jason; and Gillian. Dear brother and… Continue Reading
BAKKER: Jim of Granton
Peacefully, in the loving arms of his beloved wife and work-partner Wendy, on Friday, April 25, 2014 of Whalen Corners, in his 48th year. Beloved husband of Wendy (Heibein) Marks. Dear father of Tiffany Marks and Sarah Marks, both at home. Beloved son of Stan Marks of Brussels and son-in-law of Lloyd Heibein of Listowel. … Continue Reading
MARKS: Steven Clifford (Cowboy) of Whalen Corners
Peacefully, at LHSC – University Hospital on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in her 90th year, of Lucan. Loving wife of the late Ivan Hearn (1993). A cherished, fun-loving mother to Marilyn & Clive Bowden, Kathy & Steve Petit, Wendy & Jim Anderson, all of London, Jim & Helen Hearn, and Tom Hearn of Lucan. Very… Continue Reading
HEARN: Christine (Kit) of Lucan
PERTSCHY; Peacefully at Craigweil Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Stefan “Steve” Pertschy formerly of RR 1, Crediton, age 82. Beloved husband of 60 years of Erika (Martin) Pertschy of RR 1, Crediton. Loved father and father-in-law of MaryAnne Pertschy of Exeter, Robert Pertschy and Jo Anne Brierley of Crediton, Elizabeth… Continue Reading
After a long illness Chrissie passed away at PeopleCare Oakcrossing in London Ontario on April 5th, 2014. Chrissie was born 87 years ago in Cleveland Ohio as her parents, William MacLeod and Margaret MacLeod transitioned from Scotland to Guelph Ontario. Chrissie will be so greatly missed by her life long companion and sister M. Margaret… Continue Reading
ELLIOTT: Chrissie of London and formerly of Richmond, B.C. and North Vancouver B.C.Bertha Mae (Hohner) Taylor, of Seaforth, formerly of Varna, passed away peacefully at her residence, on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the age of 91. Best friend of Ross MacDonald of Seaforth. Sadly missed by her children Stew and Betty Taylor of Kippen, Betty Lou and Ron Weiss of Seaforth and Lorne and Debbie Taylor… Continue Reading
Passed away suddenIy as the resuIt of a motor vehicIe accident on Friday, ApriI 18, 2014. Travis Alexander Brown of DubIin was 19 years oId. Cherished son of Jody and Rob Brown of DubIin and Ioving brother of Stephanie and Alexis. Ioved by his speciaI friend Kara Woodcock of Mitchell. Dear grandson of Stephen MaIoney… Continue Reading
Homeward Bound! At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, April 17, 2014 of Exeter in his 78th year. Cherished husband, soul mate, and life-long partner of Sandra (Finkbeiner) Vandeworp for over 50 years. Loving and proud father of Evert Vandeworp and Lisa Brunke of Bridgman, Michigan and Rhonda Vandeworp and Samuel Tumiwa of Alexandria, Virginia. … Continue Reading
VANDEWORP: Gerrit (Gerry) of Exeter and formerly of the Netherlands
At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, April 14, 2014 of Zurich in his 66th year. Loving companion of Shannon Smale. Step-father of Rodney and his fiancée Jessica of Chesley. Father of Daniel and Christina Kipfer of Stratford and Jacob Kipfer of London. Grandfather of Noah, Hannah, and Jonah. Beloved son of Cecil and Jenny Kipfer… Continue Reading
KIPFER: Daniel T. of Zurich
Gracefully and peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 13, 2014, of Exeter and formerly of Kirkton, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Bibby (2002). One of a kind mother of Carol and Bob Edwards of Bayfield, Linda Vey of Strathmore, Alberta, Brenda and Brad Thomas of… Continue Reading
BIBBY: Lois Labelle (Coward) of Exeter and formerly of Kirkton
At Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Saturday, April 12, 2014, of London and formerly of Grimsby, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of Orville Snell. Dear mother of Bill Snell (Lyn) of London and Jeanette Baxter (Bob) of Guelph. Dear grandmother of Kristen and Kourtney (Casey); Jim and Alison, Jeff and Danielle, and Andrew…. Continue Reading
SNELL: M. Laurene (Hern) of London and formerly of Grimsby
At Grand Wood Park, London on Sunday, April 13, 2014, of London, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron McLeod (2010). Dear mother of Harold Mitchell and June Lucas, Diane and Roy Hessel all of London and the late Ronda Henning. Dear grandmother of Janelle, and Rory and Deb Mitchell of Alberta;… Continue Reading
McLEOD: (Flynn) Marlene of London
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in his 66th year, of Lucan and formerly Sheenboro, Qc. Beloved husband of 45 years of Colleen (Spence) Sullivan. Loving father of Tara and Rod Johnston, Amy and Shawn Doerr, and Rick Sullivan and Stephanie Kinberger. Greatly loved poppa of Megan, Allie, and… Continue Reading
SULLIVAN: JERRY of Lucan and formerly Sheenboro, Qc
CHIURKO: Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Saturday, April 12, 2014, Agnes Lillian (Page) Chiurko of Country Manor Retirement Home, Thedford, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Woodstock. age 87. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Chiurko (2009). Dear mother of Ken and Sandra Chiurko of RR 1, Thedford. Loved grandma of… Continue Reading
BREEN; Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday April, 11 2014, Beverly Jane (Hutchinson) Breen of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Sandy Cove, Innisville, and Georgetown, age 77. # 1 Pal is gone, survived by # 2 Pal Ron Breen. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Cheryl and Joe Da Ponte of Guelph… Continue Reading
PeacefuIIy at the Seaforth Manor Nursing Home with his Ioving daughters by his side on Thursday, ApriI 10, 2014. Russell Mark Smith of Seaforth passed away in his 87th year. BeIoved husband of the Iate Rita (nee Ryan) Smith (February 2009). Ioving father of Mary BIake of Seaforth, GIoria Marcy and her husband Brian of… Continue Reading
Beryl Marie (Grube) Brand, passed away peacefully at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Charles “Bud” Brand (1984). Loved and sadly missed by her daughter Carol Hoy and husband Lloyd of Bayfield and daughter-in-law Mary Brand of London. Dear brother and… Continue Reading
BRAND: (Grube) Beryl Marie of Zurich
Della Edith (Smith) Melick Gingerich, of Zurich, passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Amos Gingerich (2003) and Clarence Melick (1964). Loved by her son Melvin Melick and wife Audrey of Dashwood. Sadly missed by Amos’s family Jean Gingerich… Continue Reading
GINGERICH MELICK (Smith) Della Edith of Zurich
Suddenly, at CKHA-Sydenham Hospital, Wallaceburg, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, of Port Lambton and formerly of Lucan in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Elmer B. Joyce (2002). Dear mother of Bruce Joyce of Denfield, Bonnie and Brian Bellaire of Dashwood, Carol and Mike Newman of Port Lambton and Janet Joyce of London. … Continue Reading
JOYCE: Lillian (Payne) of Port Lambton and formerly of Lucan
At Glendale Crossing, London on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, of London in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Marianne (Martin) McLaughlin (2006). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Theresa and Tom Fitzpatrick, Peggy and Marc Boulianne, Bonnie Manders, and Marie McLaughlin all of London and Tom and Mary Ann McLaughlin of Lucan Biddulph. Also… Continue Reading
McLAUGHLIN: William (Bill) of London, formerly of LucanOur 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
