Peacefully, with family by her side at LHSC โ University Hospital, London on Sunday, February 26, 2017 of Lucan and formerly of Granton in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late J. Russell Brintnell (2012). Dear mother of Jim and Julia Brintnell of Exeter, Ron and Leanne Brintnell of Calgary, Rob and Sandi Brintnell… Continue Reading
Archives for February 2017
ANDREW: Betty Lilian (Millichap)
ANDREW: A Celebration of Bettyโs Life will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Main St., Dashwood on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jim Innes and Steve Green Officiating. Betty Lilian (Millichap) Andrew passed away, peacefully, at Blue Water Rest… Continue Reading
OESCH: Robert “Bob” Ellis
OESCH: Peacefully, at his residence, Robert โBobโ Ellis Oesch of Blake (RR 2, Zurich) in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Barbara Anne (Glousher) Oesch. Loved father of David Gackstetter and friend Anjela McCool, Peggy and Wayne Smith. Cherished grandfather of Bailey and friend Stephen, Coleson, Kaleb and friend Rachel, Sadie-Ellen, Holly and Miya. Forever… Continue Reading
DUNLOP: Karen of Exeter
Suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 of Exeter in her 51st year. Dear daughter of Patricia Hall of England. Cherished mom of Kellsey Huard, Matthew and Jenna Huard, Leanne Comeau and Ian Weston, and Iain Dunlop all of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Aaliyah McHardy, Cynthia McHardy; Macy Huard and Jaxen Huard. Best… Continue Reading
SNOW: Phyllis Veronica (Ducharme) of Exeter
Peacefully at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 of Exeter in her 70th year. Dear mother of Tyna Snow and Claude Wechel of Coldstream, B.C. and Cresta Snow of Calgary. Dear grandmother of Jaryd. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anne Marie and Jim Finlay of Dashwood, Evelyn and Peter Jeffrey of Zurich, Rose and Keith… Continue Reading
SMITH: Kenneth “Ken” James
SMITH: Peacefully, but unexpectedly at his residence Kenneth โKenโ James Smith, of Grand Bend, age 63. Brother of Ron Smith of Strathroy and Debbie Garnis of Clinton. Survived by a son Tony. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families and dear friend Gus Lukings. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Vera (Sims) Smith, brother… Continue Reading
HOBBS: J. Barry of London
Suddenly, with his loving children by his side on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at LHSC โ Victoria Hospital, London in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Linda (Shoebottom) Hobbs (2015). Loving father of Catherine Dover, Shelly (Robert) Farquharson, Sherry McMurray and Tom (Zoe) Hobbs. Cherished grandpa of Andrew and Tom McMurray, Cailey and… Continue Reading
VANKOUGHNETT: Kenneth “Ken” Manley
VANKOUGHNETT: Peacefully, at St. Josephโs Hospice, Sarnia, on February 20, 2017, Kenneth Manley Vankoughnett, of Grand Bend, formerly of Sydenham, age 71. Beloved husband of Joan Dianna (Allen) Vankoughnett. Loved father and father-in-law of Allen and Doris Vankoughnett and Ronald and Susan Vankoughnett all of Grand Bend. Cherished grandpa of Felicia, Gregory, Jennifer and Corey… Continue Reading
ROBERTS: Edward James (Ted) of Exeter
At LHSC โ University Hospital, London on Saturday, February 18, 2017 of Exeter in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Essery) Roberts (2015). Dear father of Margaret Marian and Guy Lee of Seaforth, Jim and Ruth Roberts of Maple Ridge BC, Cathy and Kevin Cullen of Cambridge, Tom Roberts of Exeter, and… Continue Reading
DonaId Steinacker
Don passed away peacefuIIy at HuronIea Home for the Aged in BrusseIs, on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born on February 15, 1932, DonaId James Steinacker of BrusseIs, formerIy of Mitchell, was in his 86th year. Predeceased by his parents Aaron and Margaret (nee MiIIer) Steinacker. Don is survived by and wiII be dearIy missed by… Continue Reading
HiIda Humeniuk
HiIda passed away peacefuIIy at Iakeridge HeaIth in Oshawa on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in Toronto on September 11, 1923, HiIda Doris (ne Price) Humeniuk of Oshawa, formerIy of Toronto, was in her 94th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Mike Humeniuk. Ioving mother of PauIa Deering (David) of Seaforth, Gwynne Cafik (MarceI ThibauIt)… Continue Reading
BIERLING: Gladys (Schenk) of Hensall
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Friday, February 17, 2017, formerly of Exeter, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Andrew (Andy) Bierling and friend of the late Jim Harrigan. Dear mother of John Bierling of Exeter, Bob and Sue Bierling of Port Stanley, and Kate Bierling of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Wendy,… Continue Reading
WRAGG: Mark Stephen of Zurich, formerly of Exeter
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, February 16, 2017 of Zurich, and formerly of Exeter in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Brenda Snell. Dear father of Brayden Wragg of Zurich, and Craig Snell of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Brody and Emma. Brother and brother-in-law of Greg and Marg Wragg of Lucan, and Doris Wragg… Continue Reading
Mike Hak
Mike passed peacefuIIy at his home on Friday, February 17, 2017. Born on December 3, 1960, MichaeI Iambertus Franciscus Hak of RR#2 Seaforth, was in his 57th year. BeIoved husband of the Iate Nancy (nee MacKenzie) Hak (Oct. 2000). Ioving father of Marissa and Jim Boris of Thedford and Jason and Kandis MacKenzie of Arkona…. Continue Reading
ReginaId “Reg” FinIayson
Reg passed away suddenIy and peacefuIIy at the Seaforth Manor Retirement Residence on Friday, February 17, 2017. Born on September 22, 1930, ReginaId Grant FinIayson of Seaforth, was in his 87th year. BeIoved husband of the Iate Ina (nee Scott) FinIayson (Dec. 2008). Ioving father of Mike and Joy FinIayson of BIyth. Cherished Grandpa of… Continue Reading
MILLER: Marie (nรฉe Pullman) (Boyd) of Guelph, formerly of Seaforth and London
At Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 of Guelph, and formerly of Seaforth and London in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late John Ellis Boyd (1969), and the late Ronald Patrick Miller (2008). Dear mother of Brenda St. Croix of Guelph, Daniel and Barbara Boyd of St. John, N.B., Donald and Jane… Continue Reading
RUSHTON: Eileen A. (Weppler), R.N. of Lucan
Passed away peacefully in her 89th year at L.H.S.C โ Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 of Lucan. Predeceased by her loving husband Tom Rushton (April, 2016) following 66 years of marriage. Dear mother of Faye and Mike Geoghegan of London, and Bob and Nancy Rushton of Lucan. Cherished grandmother of Jenny and… Continue Reading
CaroI Chesney Baker
CaroI Ruth Baker of Seaforth passed away peacefuIIy with her famiIy by her side, on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the age of 81. BeIoved wife of the Iate Gar Baker for 57 years, and Ioving mother of Tracy MaIIen (Brian) of Tottenham and Jayne Baker of Iondon. CaroIs pride and joy were her three… Continue Reading
PLASSCHAERT: Emiel of Bayfield
At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Wednesday, February 9, 2017 of Bayfield in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Engelina Plasschaert who romantically passed away on the same day one year ago. Dear father of Justin Plasschaert and Dee-Ann McCallum of Guelph, and Yvonne Plasschaert and Ian Firth of Bayfield. Dear grandfather… Continue Reading
SMITH: Gerald (Gerry) formerly of Zurich and Forest
Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (Mayer) Smith (2007). Dear father of Dennis, Michael and Julia, Joanne and Brian, Sharron and Paul, Gary and Lisa and Dale and Beth. Dear grandfather of 18 grandchildren and of 17 great-grandchildren. Gerry will be… Continue Reading
Grace Munnings
Grace passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Born in Toronto, Grace Una (nee Moir) Munnings of Seaforth, formerIy of the BIuevaIe area, Sakeji (in the African country of Zambia), and EI SaIvador, was in her 96th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate WiIfred Munnings and the Iate Jim… Continue Reading
MARRINAN: John Patrick (Pat) of Lucan
Suddenly, on Monday, February 6, 2017, of Lucan in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Hodgins) Marrinan for 63 years. Dear father of Helen and Les McAuslan of Waterloo, Joseph Marrinan and Joanne of Arkona, Debbie and Rob Andrews of Ilderton, Mary Lou Caldwell of London, Michael Marrinan of Lucan, Jim Marrinan of Fort McMurray,… Continue Reading
William Murphy
William passed away peacefuIIy on Monday, February 6, 2017, at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI, in his 76th year. BeIoved husband of the Iate Iuella (nee MoyIan) Murphy. Ioving father of Karen of Iondon, Kevin (Sherry) of Seaforth and Janet (Todd) Iichty of WellesIey. IovingIy remembered by his two grandchiIdren, Emma and Justin Iichty. Predeceased by his… Continue Reading
PATTERSON: John Robert of Grand Bend
We are devastated to share that our husband and father, John Patterson, passed away on Feb. 1, 2017 in Cape Coral, Florida. John is survived by his wife, Judy McDonald, daughter Michelle Patterson-MacCuaig, (Alex), and sons John (Krystal), Matt (Britt), grandchildren Isla and Lachlan, sister Barbara Lace, and nieces Janice Lace, Pamela Roel, and Marsha… Continue Reading
BREWER: Colin of Buffalo, Ontario in McGillivray Township
With family by his side, at home, on February 4, 2017 of Buffalo, Ontario in McGillivray Township in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Lois (Morris) Brewer. Dear father of Wes and Cathy Brewer of Buffalo, Ontario, Gord Brewer of Buffalo, Ontario, and Lorne and the late Lisa Brewer of Arkona. Dear grandfather of Jennifer… 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).