It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving husband and father Wayne Michael Serre at the age of 61 on October 26, 2017. Wayne is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 39 years Joanne. Devoted father to Michelle (Geoffrey), Jennifer, Christopher, Cassandra and… Continue Reading
Archives for October 2017
BAKER: Lynda (Stire) of Exeter and formerly of Whalen Corners
Unexpectedly, on October 28, 2017 of Exeter and formerly of Whalen Corners in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late David Baker (1980). Loving mother of Matthew Baker of Exeter and Mark and Donise (Dundas) Baker of Crediton. Dear grandmother of Christopher, Samantha, and Stephen. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Larry Stire of Exeter,… Continue Reading
VERHOOG: Mary (Hooyer) of Exeter
Mary Verhoog, age 84, Exeter went to be with her Lord surrounded by her family on October 27, 2017. Born March 17, 1933, Tillsonburg to John & Nellie Hooyer. Married on April 24, 1953, Whitby to John Verhoog. She wrote devotionals for Words of Hope, corresponded with prison inmates and always an active church member…. Continue Reading
MCMILLEN: Hope Arlyne (Rouse)
At Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Friday October 27, 2017. Arlyne McMillen in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Colin McMillen. Loving mother of Darryl McMillen and his partner Kelly. Dear grandma of Tara and husband Brandon Corriveau, Tricia and husband Matt Denomme and Kyle McMillen and great grandmother of Dylan, Jacob, Paige,… Continue Reading
RYAN: Leroy
Peacefully, and with family by his side,ย Leroy passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, in his 78thย year. Lovingly remembered by his wife and soulmate, Leone (Hamilton), of 59ย years. Cherished father of Larry and Darlene, Laurie, Lynne and Robert Tigert,ย Lisa and Jim Fritzley, and Douglas. Proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren, Lyndiย and Daryl Meriam, Jannessa… Continue Reading
GRATTON: Marjorie Anna
GRATTON: Peacefully, at Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital, Ottawa on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, Marjorie Anna Gratton formerly of Kanata, Grand Bend and Montreal, age 90. Much loved daughter of the late Noah (1962) and Sophia (Eisenbach) Gratton (1985). Dear sister of Doreen Cass and her husband Douglas of Kanata. Forever remembered by her nieces, nephews and… Continue Reading
COLE: Margaret Jean (Templeman) formerly of Staffa and Hensall
Peacefully at Exeter Villa, on Monday, October 23, 2017 formerly of Staffa and Hensall in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Cole (1988). Dear mother of Don and Maureen Cole, and Jean and Raye Jacobe all of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Wayne and Lindsey; Ryan and Lisa, and great-grandmother of Charlotte and… Continue Reading
RATZ: Robert John of Huron Park and formerly of Clinton
Suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 22, 2017 of Huron Park and formerly of Clinton in his 64th year. Loving husband of Bernadette Ratz. Predeceased by his son Robert John Ratz Jr. Dear step-father of Dallas-Marie Carter and Shawn Gossman of Exeter, and Elizabeth Jean at home. Dear grandfather of Elissa Plant and… Continue Reading
HUGILL: Marjorie Viola (Brown) of Lucan
Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, October 23, 2017 of Lucan, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Don Hugill (2009). Dear mother of Donnie and Lee-Ann Hugill of London, and Heather and David Paul of Mississauga. Dear grandmother of Jordan, Christian,… Continue Reading
JOHNSON: Ruthann
Johnson, Ruthann โ passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 20th, 2017 in her 81st year. Beloved wife to Kenneth for over 60 years. Cherished mother to Christine Johnson and the late Stephen Johnson (1977). Survived by her siblings Maureen (Grant) Moyer of Happy Hills, ON and Tom (Angie) Slade of Nanaimo, BC…. Continue Reading
JAMIESON: Esther (Huth) of Huron Park and formerly of London
Peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 of Huron Park and formerly of London and Chilliwack B.C in her 84th year. Dear wife of the late John A.S. Jamieson (2001). Dear mother of Jamie-Lynn Jamieson of Huron Park and Lawrence Huth of B.C and step-mother of Beth and Doug Miller of… Continue Reading
KINGSLAND: Richard John
At Alexandra Marine & General Hospital on Thursday October 19, 2017. Rick Kingsland of RR #6 Goderich in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Andrea Kingsland. Loving father of Jared (Elisabeth) Kingsland and Victoria (Pat) Ross, and step-father to Christopher (Danielle) George and Samantha (Chris) George. Dear grandpa of Xiola, Miles, Jensen, Maddox, and Tatum…. Continue Reading
WILKINSON: George of Lucan
Unexpectedly, with his family by his side at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 of Lucan in his 66th year. Cherished husband of Linda (Morley) Wilkinson for over 44 years. Loving father of Tammy and Jeremy Langendyk of Clandeboye, and Jenn and Rick Feltz of Crediton. Dear Poppa of Alyssa and Owen; Brody and… Continue Reading
STOKER: David Henry
STOKER: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Henry Stoker, age 88 of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn (Deacon) Stoker and his son Michael Stoker. Lovingly remembered by his grandsons Jacob Stoker and Lucas Stoker. … Continue Reading
FOSTER: Ralph E.
With his family at his side Ralph Foster of Goderich passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on October 17 at the age of 101. Husband of H. Avice Foster for 38 years, he was predeceased by his first wife Claire Pentland in 1953. Left to celebrate his life are his children Lynda… Continue Reading
VISSCHER: Albert formerly of Bayfield, Mt. Carmel and Hensall
Peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 formerly of Bayfield, Mt. Carmel and Hensall in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Margretha (Maggie) (Boer) Visscher. Dear father of Landa and Raymond (Ram) Coletta, Bart Visscher, Charlie and Judy Visscher, and Teresa and Jason Ainslie. Dear grandfather of Nicholaas, Stephanie (James); Dina (Mark), Monika, Viktor; Emily, Maggie… Continue Reading
HELMUTH: Norman
Helmuth, Norman โ passed away peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Sciences Center in his 80th year on October 15, 2017, surrounded by his son and daughter in law. Beloved husband of the late Doreen. Dear father to Tony (Sue) McDougall. Survived by his grandson James, his sisters; Jo Ann (Larry) Wesenberg, Dianna (Ron) Jette… Continue Reading
HODGINS: Marion Elizabeth (Ashworth) formerly of Lucan
Passed away peacefully at Chartwell, Parkhill on Saturday, October 14, 2017, formerly of Lucan in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Roscoe (Roc) Hodgins (2009). Dear mother of Elizabeth (Liz) Hodgins (Al Gates), Paul Hodgins (Carolynn) of Lucan, and Susan (Sue) Hodgins (Faramarz Fallahi) of Ottawa. Dear grandmother of Krisandra (Gary), Lance (Jessica),… Continue Reading
Raymond Eden
FuIfiIIing his finaI wish, Raymond CarI Eden, passed away peacefuIIy at home, in Seaforth, on Saturday, October 14, 2017. In his 80 years among us, Ray shared our Iives as a Ioving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ray wiII be IovingIy remembered by his wife Bev and their chiIdren, Randy (Debbie) of BeIwood and… Continue Reading
MCISAAC: George Douglas
Geo. Douglas McIsaac of Goderich passed peacefully away on Saturday October 14, 2017 at Huronview Home for the Aged with his wife Dianne by his side. The family is grateful for the kindness and compassion afforded Doug by the medical and support staff at Huronview during this past month. Doug was born in Halifax, Nova… Continue Reading
HOFTYZER: Bernice Irene (nee Rumph)
HOFTYZER, Bernice Irene (nee Rumph)Surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord on Friday October 13, 2017. Bernice Hoftyzer of RR #1 Londesborough in her 53rd year. Beloved wife of the late Gerard Hoftyzer (2010). Dear mother of Darryl and Jenn, Michelle and Mike, Krista and Rob and Robert. Grandma of Wesley and… Continue Reading
BECKER-MCADAMS: Baby Jacob Terry
BECKER-McADAMS: On October 12th, 2017 at 3:49 am in room 539 at Stratford General Hospital we met and said good-bye to Jacob Terry Becker-McAdams. He will be greatly missed and thought of often by his parents Michael McAdams and Jessica Becker of Zurich. Jacob will be remembered by his aunts Jennifer Becker and Chelsea McAdams,… Continue Reading
GLEDHILL: Allen of Grand Bend and formerly of Thamesford and Lucan
At South Huron Hospital, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, of Grand Bend, and formerly of Thamesford and Lucan in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Carol (Hume) Gledhill for 59 years. Dear father of Larry and Anne Gledhill of Bancroft and Thamesford, and Lisa and Alex Hossack of Thamesford. Dear grandfather of Kyle and Alisha,… Continue Reading
McCURDY: Margery M. (Cruikshank) of Goderich, formerly of St Maryโs, Kitchener and Exeter
Passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in her 94th year. Dear wife of Bob for 70 years. Loving aunt of Brian, and Brent Tanchuck, both of Waterloo. Predeceased by sister Isabelle Tanchuck, brother-in-law Raymond McCurdy and sister-in-law Dorothy McCurdy. In keeping with Margeryโs wishes, cremation has taken… Continue Reading
WILLARD: Eugene of RR#1 Centralia
Peacefully at his home, with family by his side, on Monday, October 9, 2017, of RR 1 Centralia in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Carol (Kading) Willard for 59 years. Lovingly remembered by daughter Kathryne Brooks of RR 1 Centralia and her children Jeffrey and Kathy and Chelsea and Max; son Douglas and Lise Willard… 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).