BRENNAN โ Mary (May), age 80 of Clinton (formerly Grand Bend & Crediton) passed away peacefully with family by her side at Huronview Home For The Aged on Friday, August 31, 2018. May is survived by her husband of 60 years, the love of her life, William (Billie) Brennan. Mammie to Maggie Brennan-Turner & Stewart… Continue Reading
Archives for August 2018
DETTMER: Steven James of Exeter
Steven James Dettmer in his 65th year passed away in his home in Exeter on Monday, August 27, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Sara Jane Haines, his son Steven Jacob Haines and his granddaughter Isabella Haines all of Owen Sound. Also survived by his sisters Joan (Peter) Karstens of St. Joseph, Jane (Sam)… Continue Reading
SAVAGE: Freda
Savage, Freda โ It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Freda Savage (nee Mitchell) at Clinton Public Hospital on Thursday, August 30th, 2018. Cherished wife of Alexander Savage for the past 43 years. Beloved mother of Cheryl Buckham, Robert Duesbury, Harold Duesbury (Linda), Larry Savage (Lori), Patti Koch (Wayne) and… Continue Reading
DAVIDSON: Alastair “Al” Stewart
DAVIDSON: Alastair โAlโ Stewart, age 69 of Grand Bend, formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. Al was a member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) for over 30 years as well as time spent as the President of the Cambridge Minor Hockey Association. Al… Continue Reading
GORONKOVA: Natalia (Oboskalova) of London
Peacefully at LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, August 24, 2018 of London in her 55th year. Cherished mother of Alexander Goronkov, and Dmitry Goronkov. Special friend to John McKeen of Ilderton. Dear sister of Larisa Furman of Russia. Natalia was known to be an avid walker, and now she is set free to walk alongside… Continue Reading
PATON: Clare of Lucan
At LHSC โ University Hospital, London on Friday, August 24th, 2018 of Lucan in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Mae (Cobleigh) Paton for 56 years. Loving dad of Jim and Donna Paton of Lucan and Darlene and Dave Howald of Ilderton. Loved grandpa of Anita, Adam, Andrew, Jack and Alicia, and Caitlin. Dear brother-in-law… Continue Reading
SMITH: James “Jim” Leslie
Smith, James Leslie โJimโ โ surrounded by his family on August 24th, 2018 at Stratford General Hospital in his 87th year. Predeceased by his wife Janice (2012). Cherished father of Lori (Doug) Hildebrand, Joni (Paul) Dalton, Kevin (Cathy) Smith and Craig (Sherry) Smith. Adored grandpa to 10 and great grandpa to 14. Survived by his… Continue Reading
SHAPTON: Winston Clair of Exeter
Peacefully in the home where he spent his entire life on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 of Exeter in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Laurene (Laurie) (Zurbrigg) Shapton (2012). Dear father of Carol and Bernie Jackson, Larry and Donna Shapton, Paul and Cindy Shapton and Patti and Greg Dryden. Dear grandfather of Stephen… Continue Reading
McKeever: William (Bill) Joseph of Aylmer formerly of Grand Bend, London, and Mount Carmel
Peacefully at VON Oxford Sakura House, Woodstock on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Doris Mabel (Werzba) McKeever for 53 years. Loving father of Tammy Lynn McKeever of London, Lee-Anne Kelly McKeever of Norwich. Cherished Papa of Brent Henry, Alexa, and Lea Countryman. Dear brother of Nancy and Ray Cote,… Continue Reading
WAIN: Jonathan Charles
Suddenly on Tuesday August 21, 2018. Jon Wain of Bayfield aged 22 years. Loving soulmate of Tasha Houweling and Baby Harper (expected December 2018). Dear son of Tracey and Brian Wain. Cherished brother of Erica Wain. Grandson of Mary and Charles Wain, Lee Fry and Barbara Tims, Brenda Hyde and Wayne Goreing, Jon will be… Continue Reading
DAVIDSON: Carol Eileen (Reichert) of Exeter
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, August 20, 2018 of Exeter in her 71st year. Loving and devoted wife of Craig Davidson for 50 years. Cherished mother of Karl Davidson, and Karla and Matt Simpson. Adored Ammie of Declan, Myer, and Nolan. Dear sister-in-law of Ken Thiel. Carol will be missed by her… Continue Reading
MATHERS: Rae
Peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice on Monday August 20, 2018. G. Rae Mathers of Goderich in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Blake) for 45 years. Dear father of Crystal (Mike) McQuinn of Strathroy, Michael (Kelly) Mathers of London and the late Mark Mathers (1995). Loving papa of Mikayla, Aidan, Tyson McQuinn and Kaitlyn,… Continue Reading
DIEBEL: Laureen (Oesch)
DIEBEL: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Sunday, August 19, 2018, Laureen (Oesch) Diebel, of Hensall, formerly of Exeter and Dashwood, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of (the late) Clarence โBarneyโ Diebel (2003). Loved sister of Vera Guenther. She will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her… Continue Reading
BUTLER: Ray Vernon of Woodstock and formerly of Fenelon Falls
At Caressant Care, Woodstock on August 18, 2018 of Woodstock and formerly of Fenelon Falls in his 92nd year. Survived by his 4 children Bonnie, Evelyn, Barbara and John. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date at the… Continue Reading
GINGERICH: Elsie Marie (Martin) of Zurich
At Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Ephraim Gingerich (2010). Dear mother of Yvonne Brine of Vancouver, Mary Margaret Gingerich and Lyn Hagglund of Burnaby, Jane and John Westerveld of Zurich and Debra and Wayne Winkler of Vancouver. Loving grandmother of Nathan… Continue Reading
WHILSMITH: Gwyneth Jean (Cann) of Zurich formerly of Exeter and Bayfield
October 31, 1923-August 15, 2018 Gwyn, as she was known by all, passed away on August 15 at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, Ontario. She left us without fear, with a deep and abiding faith, with the knowledge she was much loved by her previously deceased husband, the late Arthur Whilsmith, and deeply loved and… Continue Reading
SHIPLEY: Donna Raynette (Blake) of Lucan
Peacefully at home, with family by her side on Thursday, August 16, 2018 of Lucan in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Peter Shipley. Dear mother of Jamie Shipley and Carolyn Harvey of Toronto, Tim and Brenda Shipley and Shannon and Dave Manders all of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Olivia and Celia, and Jesse and… Continue Reading
HENDRICK: Peter Elgin
HENDRICK: Peacefully, at Jessicaโs House, Exeter on Friday, August 17, 2018, Peter Elgin Hendrick, of Grand Bend, formerly of Bluewater Highway, RR 1, Dashwood, age 63. Beloved husband of Zarito โCharieโ (Rosana) Hendrick. Peter will be missed by his jack russell General Patton. Dear brother and brother-in-law Kim and Ken Pinder of Exeter, Victorino, Zenaida,… Continue Reading
MCLEAN: June Ann
June Ann McLean June 12, 1938-August 17, 2018 Passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2018 in her 81st year in Goderich. Beloved soulmate to Murray Kerr (2011) for many years. Loving mother to Keith, Connie, Dan (Kim), Steve โCowboyโ (2015), and Glen โBuzzโ. Caring grandmother to Nicholas, Christopher, Amanda, Sarah, Chelsea, Tasha, Madison, Hunter and… Continue Reading
DAVIS: Olga M. (Fletcher) of Exeter and formerly of Nova Scotia
Gone home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, August 16, 2018 of Exeter and formerly of New Salem, N.S. in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Walter M. Davis (1990). Dear mother of Lillian Johns of Exeter, Philip Davis and friend Maria… Continue Reading
KELLY-INGRAM: Kathy Anne of Bayfield
Peacefully at Jessicaโs House, Exeter on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 of Bayfield in her 58th year. Loving and devoted wife of Derek Ingram. Cherished mom of Mackenzie. Loving daughter of Mary Pope. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Dale and Julie Kelly, Chris and Allan Williamson, and Gary and Liz Kelly. Loving aunt and great-aunt to… Continue Reading
SIEMON: Judith Elizabeth
At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Sunday August 12, 2018 in her 64th year.Beloved wife of Donald Siemon. Loving mother of Tim (Julia) Mohring and cherished grandmother of Olivia and Sophia. She is survived by her mother and Step father Irene and Lloyd Good, her sister Michelle (Russ) Maass, brother Chris Good, step-brother… Continue Reading
DougIas Upshall
PeacefuIIy, at HuronIea Home For The Aged, BrusseIs, DougIas Alexander Upshall passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. In his 72 years among us, Dougs Iife was shaped with the Iove of famiIy, the camaraderie of friends and the bIessings of ruraI Iife. Doug wiII be IovingIy remembered by his wife of 50 years Faye… Continue Reading
McLELLAN: Linda Christine (Finch) of Centralia
Suddenly at her home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 of Centralia in her 70th year. Beloved wife Jim McLellan for 47 years. Loving mom of Lisa McLellan and John Grose, Bev and Joe Brennan, and Jamie McLellan. Cherished Grama of D.J., Rodney, and Darian; Madison, and Reilly. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marg Henderson, Gord… Continue Reading
FAULDER: Elsie Jane (Rogers) formerly of Exeter and North Middlesex
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens Ailsa Craig on Tuesday August 7th, 2018, formerly of Exeter and North Middlesex in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Alvin E. Faulder (2012). Dear mother of Carol and George Lightfoot of London, Sharon and Scott Gates of Waterloo, and Sandra and Larry Idle of Exeter. Dear grandmother of… 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).