KELLER: Unexpectedly, at his residence in Parkhill, on Sunday, July 31, 2016, Donald โDonโ Edward Keller, age 82. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth โBettyโ (Blackwell) (Mantha) Keller, dear companion of the late Ruby Alice (Desjardine) Smith and the mother of his children the late Marion Lorene Alice (Mollard) Keller. Loved father and father-in-law of… Continue Reading
Archives for July 2016
HALE: Yvonne Marie (Aubut)
HALE: Peacefully, at peopleCare Oakcrossing London, on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, Yvonne Marie (Aubut) Hale after celebrating her 100th birthday, on April 19, formerly of Grand Bend. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Hale and good friend of the late Jack Ramsay. Fondly remembered by her step-daughters Susan Hale of Ottawa and Leslie Cooper of… Continue Reading
PENNINGTON: William (Bill) Clare formerly of Granton
At Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys, on Saturday, July 23, 2016, ย formerly of Granton in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Rawson) Pennington (1990). Dear father of Judy and Dan Alce of Lucan, Bill and Georgina Pennington, Jackie and Lowell Penner all of Granton and Jo-Anne and Mike Harrison of Lucan. Dear… Continue Reading
EAGLESON: Jack Franklin
EAGLESON: Peacefully in his sleep, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, after having his supper with Joan, on Friday, July 22, 2016, Jack Franklin Eagleson of Grand Bend, age 83. Beloved husband and best friend for 62 years of Joan Phyllis (Ritchie) Eagleson. Loved father and father-in-law of Mike Eagleson and his partner Patti Cowan of… Continue Reading
GASCHO: Ruth Isabel (Purcell), formerly of Zurich and Grand Bend
With sadness we announce Isabelโs death at the Exeter Villa, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the age of 88, formerly of Zurich and Grand Bend.ย Isabel was married to Allan Gascho (2012) for 64 years and they raised 4 daughters in Zurich; Linda Moran, Marilyn (John) Geiger, Carol (Brian) Belchamber, and Maura (Paul) Perna.ย … Continue Reading
McROBERT: Jeff of Embro, formerly of Granton
Suddenly, as the result of an automobile collision, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, of Embro and formerly of Granton at the age of 40.ย Cherished father of Jaden and Kailey of Embro.ย Dear son of Clare and Deb (Stanley) McRobert of Granton.ย Beloved brother of Michelle and Spencer Ferguson of Granton, and proud uncle of… Continue Reading
BAYNHAM: Maida M. (Wein) of Exeter
At home, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 of Exeter in her 98thย year.ย Beloved wife of the late Gordon Baynham (1976).ย Dear mother Bryan and Jane Baynham of Vancouver, and Barry and Ann Baynham of Exeter.ย Dear grandmother of Kelsey Baynham and Sam, David Baynham; Shonyn and Mark Coward, Brenyn and Bill Hodge, Jaclyn and Craig… Continue Reading
DAVIS: Hugh L. of Exeter
With loved ones by his side, at the Exeter Villa, on Monday, July 18, 2016, of Exeter in his 89thย year.ย Best friend and loving partner of Lynda Johns.ย Missed by his children Janet and Tim DeActis, Susan Mayhew, and Jeff and Anita Davis, and their mother Elizabeth Davis.ย Dear grandfather of Mark (Brianne), Jeff (Tawnya),… Continue Reading
VAN RAAY: Joanne “Annie” (DeKlerk)
VAN RAAY: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, Joanne โAnnieโ (DeKlerk) Van Raay, of Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, formerly of Dashwood, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Cornelius โCaseโ Marie Van Raay (1998). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Cora… Continue Reading
MARTIN: Gladys L (Lauver) of Zurich
At Blue Water Rest Home, on Sunday, July 17, 2016 of Zurich, in her 87thย year.ย Beloved wife of the late Harvey S. Martin.ย Dear mother of Anna Mae Diamond of Listowel, Gerry and Les McDougall of Lone Rock, Saskatchewan, Arnie and Bev Martin of Elmira, Don Martin and Lauren Richards of Bluevale, Kathy and Jay… Continue Reading
TYLER: Gerald Herman
TYLER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, surrounded by his family, Monday, July 18, 2016, Gerald Herman Tyler, age 85, of Exeter formerly of Dashwood. Beloved husband of the late Eva Leone โBeattieโ (Kenney) Tyler. Loved father and father-in-law of Marlene and Jim Regier of Hensall, Sandra Tyler of Exeter, Geraldine Orr of Strathroy, Gerald… Continue Reading
KELLER: (Snell) Shirley Noreen of Exeter
At Exeter Villa on Saturday, July 16, 2016 of Exeter in her 72nd. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Snell (1999). Dear mother of Jackie and Randy Demchuk of Winnipeg. Dear grandmother of Braeden and Keenan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anne and George Bulawka of Delta, B.C., Richard and Jackie Noble of London, Elsie… Continue Reading
HILLARY: A. Thorquil “Tork”
HILLARY: Peacefully, at his residence in Scarborough on Sunday, July 17, 2016, A. Thorquil โTorkโ Hillary formerly of Exeter, passed at the age of 79. Loved by his chosen son Momoh โMoโ Navo and his wife Yvonne of Toronto, their sons Mike Navo and Dave Navo. Remembered by niece Cathy Davis, nephews Mike Davis, Tony… Continue Reading
WELCH: Carole Ann (Caddell)
WELCH: Unexpectedly but peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday July 17, 2016, Carole Ann (Caddell) Welch of Grand Bend, age 69. Beloved wife of the late Michael Charles Welch (2011). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer and Mike Phillips of Ingersoll and Anthony Welch of London. Cherished grandmother of Avery and Emily. Dear… Continue Reading
NIXON: D. Kathleen (Kay) (Lavergne) of Exeter
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, July 16, 2016 of Exeter in her 86thย year. Beloved wife of the late Claude D.R. Nixon (2014). Dear mother of Kevin and Shirley Nixon of Exeter. Cherished Gramma of Ashley and Ryan and adored GG to Lila. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Frances and Ric Lightfoot of… Continue Reading
KINDT: Robert Julien of Sylvan
Peacefully, surrounded by those he laughed with, lived for and loved, at home in Sylvan on Friday, July 15, 2016, in his 85thย year. Best friend and beloved husband for 60 years of Sonja (Geerts) Kindt. Lovingly remembered by his two daughters Deborah and Mark Darling of Grand Bend and Donna and Terry Spruytte of Guelph…. Continue Reading
SMITH: Allan E. of Zurich
At LHSC-University Hospital, London on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 of Zurich in his 87thย year.ย Beloved husband of Mary Ruth (Meikle) Smith for 57 years.ย Dear father of Carol and Bill Deichert of Zurich, John and Brenda Smith of Zurich, and Lynda and Joel Turner of Dashwood. Dear grandfather of Lacey and Bill Loghrin, Mindy Deichert,… Continue Reading
BAXTER: Charles Evans
BAXTER: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Thursday, July 14, 2016, Charles Evans Baxter of Grand Bend, formerly of Toronto and Windsor, age 95. Beloved husband of Frances Maisie (Thrasher) Baxter. Loving father of Barbara Clark of Grand Bend, Joan Trusler and her husband John of Jupiter, Florida. Cherished grandfather of Robert Clark… Continue Reading
KELSH: Ronald Lyle (Ron) of Huron Park, formerly of Cordova Mines
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, July 11, 2016, of Huron Park and formerly of Cordova Mines. Born July 8, 1939 in Cordova Mines. Predeceased by his parents Royce & Marguerite (Robertson) Kelsh. Predeceased by his brothers, Glen Kelsh and Elgin Kelsh, and sister June Hartin. Survived by brother Donald Kelsh (Suzanne) and sister… Continue Reading
MITCHELL: Bruce Frederick
MITCHELL: Suddenly, at his residence, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, Bruce Frederick Mitchell of Grand Bend, formerly of London and Toronto, age 64. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Greg and Truusje Mitchell of Wasaga Beach. Loved uncle of Rob, Kristen and Mason. Predeceased by his parents Frederick Paige and Phyllis Marjorie (Hoard) Mitchell, brother Chester… Continue Reading
GINGERICH: Lennis of Zurich
At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Sunday, July 10, 2016, of Zurich in his 94thย year.ย Beloved husband of Marjorie (Meyers) Gingerich.ย Dear father of Edward and Marlene Gingerich of St. Jacobs, Howard and Pauline Gingerich of Hawkesville, Janet and Arlan Baer of Dunster, B.C., and Willard and Charlene Gingerich of Listowel.ย Also survived by… Continue Reading
COLE: Harold Owen
COLE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, July 11, 2016, Harold Owen Cole, of Grand Bend, formerly of London, age 60. Beloved husband of Audrey Anne (Schering) Cole. Loved son of I. Beryl (Westgate) Cole of London formerly of Thorndale and the late Frank. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jim and Karen Cole… Continue Reading
MARTENS: Martin Franciscus
MARTENS: Peacefully, on Sunday, July 10, 2016, Martin Franciscus Martens of Grand Bend, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Magdalena (Kester) Martens (1970) and Anastasia (Denomme) (Hoffman) Martens (2015). Loved father and father-in-law of Henry and Brenda Martens, Mathilda and Steve Flear, Tina and Tim Doherty, Marj and Kevin MacGregor, Jeff Martens and Karen… Continue Reading
LUTHER: Marguerite Elva (Daters)
LUTHER: It is with great sadness that the family of Marguerite Elva (Daters) Luther, announce her passing at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Thursday, July 7, 2016, formerly of Grand Bend, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Elmore Luther (1986) the love of her life. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and… Continue Reading
NOAKES: Barbara Ann (Woodland) of Exeter, and formerly of Edmonton and Nova Scotia
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Saturday, July 2, 2016 of Exeter, and formerly of Edmonton and Nova Scotia in her 59thย year.ย Beloved wife of Grant Noakes.ย Dear mother of Sarah and Mike Gagne of Spruce Grove, Alberta, and Guy and Nicole Milner of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Chrystal, Brittany, and Dylan.ย Dear sister and… 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).