On April 27th, 2016, in his 76thย year, John Edward Swift passed suddenly into the presence of his Lord and Saviour with his family at his side.ย Born in Gloucestershire, England, the oldest son of Arthur and Eileen Swift.ย His brother, Peter (Felicity) was born five years later and James (Ruth) was added to the family… Continue Reading
Archives for April 2016
Henry Grobbink
Henry passed away peacefuIIy with his Ioving famiIy by his side at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Tuesday, ApriI 26, 2016. Born in Enschede, The NetherIands, on Monday, January 22, 1951, Henricus Bernardus Anthonius Jozef Grobbink of RR#3 WaIton, was in his 66th year. BeIoved husband of Mary Ann (nee Huybers) Grobbink for 40 years. Ioving… Continue Reading
NOELS: Gordon J. of London, and formerly of Grand Bend
At LHSC-University Hospital on Monday, April 25, 2016, of London and formerly of Grand Bend.ย Beloved husband of Christine (Glen) and the late Connie Noels (2006).ย Dear father of Brent Noels (Bernice) of Port Stanley, Craig Noels (Naoko) of Vancouver, Shauna Ewart (Jade), Erin Glen (Paul), Karna Glen (Mark), and Robyn Glen (Joey) all of… Continue Reading
WESTERHOUT: Jason of London
It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Jason Robert Westerhout of London at the age of 43.ย Surrounded by loved ones, Jason passed away in the Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital in London on Sunday, April 24, 2016.ย Reunited with his loving mother and father, Joan Adelle Westerhout (Bosman)… Continue Reading
GIen Eaton
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of GIen Ieroy Eaton on Monday, ApriI 25, 2016. Surrounded by his famiIy, GIen in his 71st year passed away after a short, vaIiant fight with cancer. Predeceased by his mother Mary, father WaIter Tim , sister-in-Iaw DeIores and niece Debbie. GIen was a Ioving… Continue Reading
James Paterson ‘Pat’ CIuff
James Paterson ‘Pat’ CIuff, CPT Retired – Pat passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Saturday, ApriI 23, 2016, at the age of 74. BeIoved husband of the Iate Norma-Jean (nee Rice) for 46 years. Ioving father of I. Yvonne Nyenhuis (Tom) of Stratford, Cara C. Van Massenhoven (BiII) of St. Marys and James… Continue Reading
LEYBOURNE: Clifford Franklin of Exeter, formerly of Fergus
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, April 22, 2016, of Exeter and formerly of Fergus in his 73rdย year.ย Beloved husband of Judy (Barber) Leybourne for 50 years.ย Dear father of Gary and Sandra Leybourne of Brodhagen, Lori Leybourne and Dennis Halliday of Blackstock, Lisa Loranger and Scott of Alliston, and Diane Leybourne of Orangeville.ย … Continue Reading
Anthony Xerri
Anthony passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Friday, ApriI 22, 2016. Born in Qormi, MaIta, on March 14, 1949, Anthony Joseph George Xerri of Seaforth, formerIy of Toronto, was in his 68th year. Ioving father of Cathy Dunseith (PauI) of Seaforth. Cherished Nunu of KayIa (fiance NikoIa), Randi, Carter; and Great-Nunu of… Continue Reading
Jane GiIfiIIan Brown
It is with deep sadness that the famiIy announces the passing of our Mother on Wednesday, ApriI 20, 2016, in her 90th year with famiIy by her side at the Ritz Iutheran ViIIa in Mitchell. Jean was born on Friday, JuIy 30, 1926, in Stenhousemuir, StirIingshire, ScotIand, and was the daughter of the Iate Iaurence… Continue Reading
VOLLAND: Keith Douglas of Hensall
It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of Keith Douglas Volland of Hensall at the age of 82.ย Surrounded by the love of his family, Keith passed away at Stratford General Hospital, on Monday, April 18, 2016.ย Reunited with his beloved wife Dorothy (Doerr) Volland, whom was taken 12 years ago –… Continue Reading
HODGINS: Lorne Dublin formerly of Lucan
Peacefully, at Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig on Monday, April 18, 2016 formerly of Lucan in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Smith) Hodgins for 68 years. Dear father of Lois and Larry Jones of Crediton, Brian and Elaine Hodgins of Exeter and Barry and Kelly Hodgins of Lucan. Dear grandfather of Douglas… Continue Reading
June JackIin
June passed away peacefuIIy at Huronview Home for the Aged on Tuesday, ApriI 19, 2016. Born in Stratford on March 31, 1928, June Marie JackIin (nee Petrie and formerIy elliott) of CIinton, formerIy of BrusseIs and Seaforth, was in her 89th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate NeIson elliott and the Iate MeIvin JackIin. Survived… Continue Reading
ARMSTRONG: Lois M. (Sweitzer) of Exeter
Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Saturday, April 16, 2016 Lois. M (Sweitzer) Armstrong in her 89th year.ย Loved wife of Irvine (Irv) Armstrong of Exeter for over 67 years.ย Dear mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Linda Armstrong of London, Peter and Eleanor Armstrong and Bill and Linda Armstrong all of Exeter.ย Lovingly remembered… Continue Reading
WILDS: Mavis (Bennewies) of Exeter and formerly of Crediton
Peacefully with family by her side, on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 of Exeter and formerly of Crediton in her 78th year.ย Cherished wife of Bill Wilds for 59 years.ย Dear mother of Mark and Janice Wilds of Strathroy, Brian and Lynda Wilds of Calgary, Dianne and Skweeze Gaiser of Crediton, Brenda and the late Grant… Continue Reading
KRAVACEK: Anna Maria (Kutalek) of Zurich
Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Friday, April 15, 2016.ย Beloved wife of Teofil Kravacek (1991).ย Dear mother of Milo Kravacek of Perth, Vera Dickson and Larry Claeys of Chatham, and Helen and Dave Bieman of Bayfield.ย Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.ย Predeceased by her grandson Jeffrey, and… Continue Reading
VAN DONGEN: Anton “Tony” Arnoldus
VAN DONGEN: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Thursday, April 14, 2016, Anton โTonyโ Arnoldus Van Dongen, of RR 3, Parkhill, one month shy of his 80th birthday. Beloved husband of Mary Jean โMJโ (Ross) Van Dongen. Loved father and father-in-law of Teri (Dwight) Isaac of Utah, Sean Van Dongen of Toronto, Ryan Gunning of Grand… Continue Reading
McKINLEY: Olive (Witmer) of Zurich
At Mitchell Nursing Home, Mitchell on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 of Zurich in her 99th year.ย Beloved wife of the late R. Campbell McKinley (1999).ย Dear mother of the late Robert Neil McKinley (1979).ย Dear mother-in-law of Nancy Ducharme of Goderich and the late Ted Ducharme (2002).ย Dear grandmother of Joanne McKinley of Hamilton, Darren… Continue Reading
STRAATMAN: Gerald of Strathroy, formerly of Lucan
Peacefully, and surrounded by family, at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, on Monday, April 11, 2016, of Strathroy, and formerly of Lucan in his 88th year.ย Beloved husband of Ann (Geerts) Straatman.ย Dear father of Annette and Tim Martens of Ilderton, Jane and Paul Van Bilsen of London, Tony and Connie Straatman of Thorndale, and John… Continue Reading
Margaret Battin Campbell
Reunited with her son Edward and husband ArnoId, Margie passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Wednesday, ApriI 13, 2016. Born in IistoweI on January 2, 1942, Margaret Rose Ann (nee Battin) Campbell of RR#5 Seaforth, was in her 75th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate G. ArnoId Campbell (June 2014). Ioving mother of… Continue Reading
RUSHTON: W.A. Tom of Lucan
Peacefully with his loving family at his side on Saturday April 9th, 2016 of Lucan in his 89th year. Devoted husband of Eileen (Weppler) Rushton for 66 years. Dear father of Faye and Mike Geoghegan and Bob and Nancy Rushton all of Lucan. Cherished grandfather of Jenny and Dave, Jim and Nirupa; Kelsey, Matt and… Continue Reading
ERICKSON: James Jim of Exeter
BORN December 23, 1922 Saskatchewan DIED April 7, 2016 Exeter, Ontario PRIVATE FAMILYย ARRANGEMENTS Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter CREMATION with INTERMENT Exeter Cemetery Offer Condolence for the family of ERICKSON: James Jim of Exeter Print Obituary & Condolences
MARTENS: Andrew of Hensall
Suddenly, and too soon, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, April 7, 2016 of Hensall, Andrew was taken from us in his 51st year. Cherished husband and best friend of Linda (Van Dyk) for 26 years. Best Dad to Melanie, Nathan, and Leah. Much loved son of Martin Martens and Magdalena Kester (1970), and… Continue Reading
BENDER: Phyllis Elizabeth (Workman)
BENDER: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Phyllis Elizabeth (Workman) Bender of Crediton, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Edward Bender (December 2, 2014). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ralph Bender and friend Lori of St. Marys, Elizabeth and Don Millson of Guelph. Cherished grandma of Christine… Continue Reading
MAJAURY: Josephine B. (Byles) of Exeter, and formerly of Kitchener
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 of Exeter, and formerly of Kitchener.ย Beloved wife of Brian Majaury.ย Dear mother of Janis and Randy Peacery of Kitchener, and Debbie Schaefer of Kitchener.ย Dear grandmother of Ben; Sierra and Megan Ivey.ย Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jeffery and Jo Byles of Kincardine. Cremation… Continue Reading
BROWN: Robert Ellison โBobโ โBrownieโ of Zurich
At home on, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 of Zurich, Ontario at age 68. Loved husband of Nancy (Egan) for 40 years.ย Dear father of Becky, Bobbi, Jessie and Brad (Julie).ย Fun, loving Grandpa and Papa to Kurtis, Clare, Ryan, Hayley, Alexander, Logan, Brody, Will and Macy Jean Arlene. Loved brother of Bill and Sylvia Brown… 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).