PACHLARZ: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a short illness, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Friday, September 29, 2017, Bruno S. Pachlarz of Walker Rd, Grand Bend, age 93. Beloved husband of late Sofia (Motta) Pachlarz (1984) and Irene Burley-Pachlarz (2016). Loved father of Stan and Antoinette Pachlarz and his beloved… Continue Reading
Archives for September 2017
NELSON: Tracy Eleanor
NELSON, Tracy EleanorPassed away at London Health Sciences Centre on Friday September 29, 2017. Tracy Nelson of Goderich in her 56th year. Loving wife of Russell Stoddart. Beloved daughter of Eleanor and the late Brent Nelson. Cherished sister of Liz and Fred Gilbert and Trudy and Larry Wood. Sister-in-law of Rick Stoddart, Randy and Becky… Continue Reading
DEICHERT: Albert of Zurich
At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Thursday, September 28, 2017 of Zurich in his 102nd year. Beloved husband of Marie (Schmidt) Deichert and the late Rossie Coleman (1968). Dear father of Ron and Debbie Deichert of Stratford. Dear grandfather of Mark and Tya, Paul, Ryan and Christy, Krista and Ken, Andrew and Lyndsey, Jared… Continue Reading
David Staffen
David GIen Staffen passed away at his residence in HamiIton, on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. In his 60 years among us, Dave shared in our Iives as a Ioving father, son, brother, uncIe and friend. Dave wiII be Ioving remembered by his daughter Ana Staffen, his mother ShirIey Staffen, his sibIings, CaroI (Dennis) Duquette, Sandra… Continue Reading
DENOMME: Gerard “Jerry”
DENOMME, Gerard Joseph "Jerry" At Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich, on Tuesday September 26, 2017. Jerry Denomme of Goderich in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Jeremy Denomme and step father of Jay Smith, Rick Smith, Stephen Smith and Aletha DeVos. Loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother… Continue Reading
LEE: James
Lee, James โJimโ โ of Goderich passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017 in his 73rd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Judith Lee (2012). Loving father of Crystal Lee of Goderich. Dear brother to Margaret Prouse of Goderich and the late Shirley Campbell. Survived by his brother in law Torben Haarbye of London and… Continue Reading
FRASER: Ronald of Exeter and formerly of Oshawa
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, September 24, 2017 of Exeter and formerly of Oshawa in his 83rd year. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Ethel Young and Bruce Pollock of Mount Albert. Dear uncle of Darlene Watson and family of Brantford. Fondly remembered by Myrna Holly and his step-children Raymond Paterson, Jackie Postill,… Continue Reading
TAYLOR: Jean ย RN, BScN formerly of Ottawa and Kingston
Peacefully with her family by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Friday, September 22nd, 2017 formerly of Ottawa and Kingston in her 75th year. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joyce (nee Taylor) and Neil Brown of Lucan. Loving aunt of Shelley and John Getty of Lucan and Karen and Bradley Bellows of Ottawa…. Continue Reading
JEFFERIES: Mary (Van Brenk) of Crediton
Surrounded by her family at Prince George Retirement Home, Lucan on Friday, September 22, 2017 of Crediton and formerly of Lucan in her 78th year. Loving wife of Carl Jefferies for 59 years. Dear mother of Joanne and Jim Hendrickson of Dashwood, Gary and Michelle Jefferies of Lucan, Scott and Amanda Jefferies of Lucan and the… Continue Reading
Rebecca Kipfer-Pryce
A Iong and courageous battIe with cancer couId not dim her infectious smiIe, now that beautifuI smiIe wiII Iive on in the memories of aII who Iove her, as Rebecca passed away peacefuIIy at her home, in the Ioving embrace of her famiIy on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born in Stratford on October 9, 2007,… Continue Reading
MILLAR: Frederick “Ross”
Theย family of Frederick Ross Millar is heartbroken to announce the sudden passingย of their husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather on Friday,ย September 22, 2017. ย Ross will be sadly missed by his wife Marianย (MacDonald), and his children; MaryAnn (Fred) Overgaauw, Bev (Dave) Britton,ย Patsy (late Mike) Sheardown, Rick (Lisa) Millar and Carol (Jamie) McClinchey.ย Survived by his sister Doreen… Continue Reading
STARKEY: Ralph E.
Starkey, Ralph ErnestPassed peacefully in his 84th year on September 21st at London Victoria Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.Beloved husband of 56 years of Marlene, proud father of Chris (Cynthia) and Leora Lynne (Nolan), and dear grandfather of Robyn and Alison. Remembered with love by sister Brenda; predeceased by brothers Fred and John.Ralphโs sense… Continue Reading
SHOLDICE: Barbara Fern
of Goderich, ON passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 21, 2017 after multiple health problems. Barb was the youngest child of 10 to Sam and Katie Clark of Mitchell, ON. Born April 10, 1941, attended Mitchell District High School where she met Gary Sholdice of Brodhagen, ON. They were married May 14, 1960… Continue Reading
JOHNSON: Sandra (Hugill) of Exeter, formerly of Kippen
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 of Exeter and formerly of Kippen in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Johnson (2011) and dear friend of Bob Down. Dear mother of Steve and Shelley Johnson of Exeter, and Jane Johnson and Mike Strang of Exeter. Loving grandmother of… Continue Reading
TAYLOR: James Gordon (Gord) formerly of Ilderton
Taylor, James Gordon (Gord). Passed out of this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy, formerly of Ilderton in his 73rd year. Left to mourn Gord are his wife Joan, and his children Sara, Andrea, and Adam, along with his grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Barbara Dodge, and… Continue Reading
ATKINSON: Harvey Hamilton of London
Suddenly, at home on Saturday, June 17, 2017, of London in his 66th year. Beloved son of the late Harry and Laura (Mark) Atkinson. Harvey graduated with a PhD in Computer Science from Western University in 1992, and worked at Western in Digital Imaging for many years. Dear brother of Ellen Atkinson of London. Dear… Continue Reading
HARDY: Jack of Lucan
Hardy: Jack – At his home in Lucan, on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Brown) Hardy (June 2017). Dear father of Andy and Ann Hardy of Lucan, and Rob and Barb Hardy of Delaware. Dear grandfather of Amy; Erin, and Courtney; and great-grandfather of Jackson. Jack… Continue Reading
Maria (Mary) Van VaIkengoed
Maria Cornella (Mary) Van VaIkengoed passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Saturday, September 16, 2017. In her 78 years among us, Mary bIessed the Iives of her famiIy and friends with ways of Iove, kindness and caring. Mary wiII be IovingIy remembered by her sons Rick (Carrie) of Vernon B.C. and Bob (Iorie)… Continue Reading
POLLOCK: Marjorie Evelyn (McDougall)
POLLOCK: Peacefully, at Golden Years Nursing Home, Cambridge on Friday, September 15, 2017, Marjorie Evelyn (McDougall) Pollock, formerly of Grand Bend in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd George Pollock (1989). Loved mother of Phyllis Wickham of Zurich. Dear sister-in-law of Rhoda Boland of Etobicoke. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their… Continue Reading
VAN OSCH: Paula Jacoba (Pubben)
VAN OSCH: Unexpectedly, at London Health Sciences Centre โ University Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, September 14, 2017, Paulina โPaulaโ Jacoba (Pubben) Van Osch of Grand Bend (RR 1, Dashwood), formerly of RR 2, Crediton, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Harry Van Osch (2006). Loved mother of Elizabeth… Continue Reading
TUCKEY: William (Bill) Dalton of Exeter and formerly of Thamesford
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, of Exeter and formerly of Thamesford in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Charmaine (Thomas) Tuckey (2005). Dear father of Bruce Tuckey and Hanne von Bulow of Northville, Michigan, Cindy Tuckey and Mike Mics of London, Carolyn and Lyle Smith of Strathroy,… Continue Reading
CHAPMAN: Wilfred
Suddenly at his home on Wednesday September 13, 2017. Wilfred Chapman of Goderich in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Lois (Moore) Chapman. Dear father of Randy (Kim) Chapman of St. Helenโs, Ronald (Claire Serdula) Chapman of Calgary, Duane (Tricia) Chapman of Whitby. Loving grandfather of Emily, Zachary, Melanie, Vanessa, Anthony, Julia and Megan. Brother… Continue Reading
MARRIOTT: Alice Margaret
At Maitland Manor on Tuesday September 12 2017, Alice Margaret Marriott (Hansen) of Goderich passed away in her 87th year. ย Predeceased by husbands Gerald (Ticker) Mero and Jack Marriott, by daughters Laura Mero and Gaye Horner, son in law Dan Horner and grand daughter Beulah Horner. ย Cherished and loving Mother of Gerry Mero, Jim (Tracy)… Continue Reading
RAMER: Sidney D. of Zurich
Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich, Ontario on Monday, September 11, 2017, Sidney D. Ramer, in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Viola M. (Gingerich) Ramer for 69 years. Father of five children, Anne Rolleman, Lois (Hank) Bos, Jim (Phyllis) Ramer, Thelma (Rodney) Steinman, and Janice Ramer. Survived by his sisters Elsie McDowell… Continue Reading
ROCKWELL: Delores โDodieโ (Robinson) of Bayfield formerly of London
Passed away peacefully at St. Josephโs Hospice, London on September 10, 2017 of Bayfield, formerly of London in her 77th year. Loving mother of Bonnie Rockwell of New Brunswick, and Cynthia Rockwell of China. Dear grandmother of Bobby, Jeremy, and Gregory Acheson. Dodie was also adored by her great-grandchildren. Dodie will be greatly missed by… 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).