Born in Krabbendijke, Zeeland, the Netherlands on November 24, 1929. At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, September 8, 2017 of Grand Bend in his 88th year. Dear son of the late Anthonie Hirdes and Sanna (nee Suzanne de Waal) Hirdes. Beloved husband of the late Anna (van Loon). Dear father and father-in-law of Tony… Continue Reading
Archives for September 2017
Iouise SmaIe
HeIen Iouise SmaIe passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Iong Term Care Home on Saturday, September 9, 2017. In her 88 years among us, Iouise bIessed the Iives of her famiIy and friends with a nurturing source of Iove, caring and kindness. Iouise wiII be IovingIy remembered by her husband Ross, with whom she shared 68… Continue Reading
GRANT: Bruce Donald of Lucan
At LHSC-University Hospital on September 8, 2017, Bruce passed away following a massive stroke at the age of 66. Bruce is fondly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Deb, and is survived by his children Jeff of British Columbia, Brittany Grant (Christopher Denda) of Dorchester, and by his grandchildren Olivia Grant and Raiden Denda. … Continue Reading
D. Graham ShoIdice
Graham passed away suddenIy at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Born in McKiIIop Township on August 20, 1934, DougIas Graham ShoIdice of RR#2 Auburn and formerIy of RR#1 BayfieId, was in his 84th year. Predeceased by his wife Joanne (ne SincIair) ShoIdice, as well as his son Richard ShoIdice. Graham is survived by… Continue Reading
THOMPSON: Ross of Hensall
April 14, 1930- September 3, 2017 Passed away peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in his 88th year. Ross was a long-time resident of Queensway Nursing Home. A graveside service will be held at Hensall Union Cemetery (40219 Rodgerville Road, Hensall) on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 3pm. Offer Condolence… Continue Reading
BURNS: Jeltje “Judie”
Jeltje (Judie) Burns(nee Piel) Left to join her Saviour while surrounded by love, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Wife and best friend of Steve, loving mother to Aric, Katherine Nichols (Brent), Colin (Serena) and Dan; a proud Oma to Jack, Lucas, Calleigh and William Nichols, Kenley Sanderson… Continue Reading
SKENE: Ross Gordon
SKENE: Unexpectedly, at London Health Sciences Centre โ Victoria Hospital, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Ross Gordon Skene, of Toronto, summer resident of Grand Bend, age 65. Beloved husband of Glenda Elaine (Norgrove) Skene. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Thomas Skene, Heather and Peter Wenger all of Toronto, Barbara Saunders of Newmarket. Cherished uncle of… Continue Reading
COOK: Robert (Bob) William of London
At LHSC Victoria Hospital, London on Monday September 4, 2017 of London in his 71st year. Companion and best friend of Mary Lou Sabatine. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Marie Smith-Cook (1999). Dear father of Cary Cook and her friend Jake, step-father to Kayla and Josh, and proud Poppa to Izyk, all London. Dear… Continue Reading
MILLIGAN: Judith Ann
Milligan, Judith Ann Nee Given/Bondy โ Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on September 3, 2017 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of Robert Milligan. Cherished mother of Mickey (Robin) Given, Christine (Christian) Bullas and Megan Given all of London, ON and step mother of Rob Milligan and Jeffrey (Jayne)… Continue Reading
VODDEN: Bev
VODDEN: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, on Saturday, September 2, 2017, Bev Vodden of Forest, formerly of Port Franks and London, in his 62nd year. Loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Amy Vodden of Dashwood, Sarah and Chris Glavin of Mount Carmel, Aimee… Continue Reading
MCPHEE: Noreen
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Noreen McPhee. This gracious lady passed away on Saturday September 2 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich, at the age of 87.ย Maryย Noreen (McKay) McPhee ย is survived by her daughters Shelley (Gary Haist)ย and Judith (Tim Cumming), and predeceased by her… Continue Reading
Beatrice Campbell
Beatrice passed away peacefuIIy with her Ioving famiIy by her side at the BIuewater Rest Home in Zurich, on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Born in Tuckersmith Township on February 2, 1920, Annie May Beatrice Campbell (ne WaIters) of McKiIIop Township, was in her 98th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate AIIan Campbell (Oct. 1993). Ioving… Continue Reading
VANDENBUSSCHE: Bentley Lucas of Shipka
After a courageous fight with Menkes Syndrome, peacefully at his home, on Friday, September 1st, 2017 in his 3rd year. Loving son of Steve and Jaclyn (Boere) Vandenbussche of Shipka. Cherished brother of Brodie and Levi. Dear grandson of Rick and Marilyn Vandenbussche of Kirkton and Jim and Sue Boere of Grand Bend and great-grandson… 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).