It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Giesen at her home of Springhaven, the paradise that she created with Jerry, her husband of 53 years, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the age of 76. Also by her side were children Richard Giesen and Catherine Murphy, Krista and Hugh Dietrich,… Continue Reading
GIESEN: (née Damen) Helen Maria of Denfield
After a short but brave battle with cancer Mervyn Campbell Eyre passed peacefully at home in St. Thomas, with family by his side on Monday, May 29, 2017 in his 83rd year. Predeceased by his loving wife Nellie (Baxter) Eyre (2010). Proud father of Sheila and Rob Wiggins of Brantford, and Jane and Jake Kruspel of… Continue Reading
EYRE: Mervyn Campbell of St. Thomas
At LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, May 28, 2017, of Exeter in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sou (Susie) (Duen) Chong. Dear father of Raymond and Nadine Chong of Windsor, and Mae Ling of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Ethan and Mason. Predeceased by his mother Fu Ho and father Hong Kwok Chong. Wayne… Continue Reading
CHONG: Wayne (Shan) of Exeter
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, May 27, 2017, of Exeter, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Beverly (Gandy) Ivatts. Dear father of Rosalyn and Donald Fast of Surrey, B.C. and Craig and Carrie Ivatts of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Maddie and Carter. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Cecilia Ivatts of Victoria, B.C., and… Continue Reading
IVATTS: Peter John of Exeter
Passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital in his 53rd year, of Edmonton, and formerly of Granton. Dear father of Rachel-Lynn (Robert) of London; Brandon (Terri), and Vanessa (Trevor) all of Edmonton. Beloved grandpa of Troy and Kody; Brayden and Brooklyn; Jayce and Atticus. Loving brother of Bonny and Ken Lambourn… Continue Reading
AULENBACK: Kenneth “Joe” of Edmonton, formerly of Granton
Passed away at Bluewater Health Sciences, Sarnia on May 21, 2017, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Aiko. Loving mother to Koos and Charlena Dik of Exeter. Dear Oma to Jessica and Carter. Survived by sister-in-law Dina Dik of Holland, and nieces Leonie and Paulien and their families. Hilly will be greatly missed by many… Continue Reading
DIK: Hilly (Hilke) of Ipperwash, and formerly of Thedford and Holland
Passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Yvonne Johnston. Loving step-dad to Suzanne, Sabrina, Ashley, and Jayne, all of North Carolina. Jack will be greatly missed by his two dogs Whiskey and Uno. He was an avid golfer. During the many years of… Continue Reading
JOHNSTON: John “Jack” of Exeter, formerly of Grand Bend and Montreal
Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Monday, May 15, 2017, of Zurich, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Grace (Robbins) Durand. Dear father of Jerry and Eleanor of Port Elgin, Richard of Stratford, Paul of Toronto, Maryanne of London and Joeanne of Zurich. Dear grandfather of Lisa, Susan, Sheila and David; Charlene; and… Continue Reading
DURAND: Jerome (Jerry) of Zurich
At Huronview – Home for the Aged, Clinton on Thursday, May 11, 2017 and formerly of Bayfield, Exeter and Zurich in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ross M. Dobson (2012). Dear mother of Kelly Elder of Clinton, Kim Mostrey of Clinton, Kandice and Steve Austin of Goderich, Dean Dobson of Brucefield and… Continue Reading
DOBSON: Joyce (Witmer) formerly of Bayfield, Exeter, and Zurich
Passed suddenly on his 60th wedding anniversary, May 11th, 2017, at the South Huron Hospital. Bill will be forever remembered as a cherished husband by Joyce Duchesne (nee Rath), loving father of the late Gwen Duchesne and Joanne Pitcher, adored grandfather of Joshua Duchesne and Jeremy Pitcher, and favourite companion of his “puppy” Toddy. Join us… Continue Reading
DUCHESNE: William (Bill) of Grand Bend and formerly of Oakville
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in her 97th year formerly of Middlesex Centre. Loving aunt of Heather and John Swinkels of Ilderton, Gord and Wendy Moir of Ailsa Craig and Jim Maguire of London. She will be missed by all of her nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Margaret… Continue Reading
McFALLS: Jeanne Margurite formerly of Middlesex Centre
Tragically on Friday, May 5th 2017 of Arva in his 44th year. Son of the late Bill and Sue (Scott) Matthews. Fiancé of Carrie MacGregor. Much loved brother of Julaine Matthews and her friend Greg, and Mike and Melissa Matthews. Proud uncle of Tanner and Avery Deeks. Steve will be remembered by Joyce and Larry… Continue Reading
MATTHEWS: Steve of Arva
Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in her 87th year. She went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Beloved wife of the late Harry Harm Knip (1989). Loving mother to Fred and Aileen of Exeter; Frances (2015) and Allen Wynja of Seaforth; Clifford and Karen of Lucan; Rolinda… Continue Reading
KNIP: Klasiena “Karen” of Exeter
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, in Quesnel, B.C., on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in his 63rd year. John was raised in London (Byron). Beloved husband of Merry. Step-father of Richard Lindstrom of Quesnel, and Kim Lindstrom of Chilliwack, B.C. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barbara and Jim Prowse, Bob Cook and Mary Lou… Continue Reading
COOK: John Charles of Quesnel, BC
Peacefully at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in her 92nd year. Loving wife of the late William (Bill) Parsons (2010). Beloved mother of Bob and Theresa Parsons of Exeter, Allan Parsons of Exeter (Sue McKay of St. Marys), and Barbara and Ross Millar of Orangeville. Loving grandma of 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren…. Continue Reading
PARSONS: Helen (née Latta) of Exeter
