COLLETT: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, Phyllis M. V. (Jesney) Collett of Crediton, age 81. Forever loved wife of H. Charles โChuckโ. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Darlene and John Leybourne of Crediton, the late Vicki Lynn Collett (September 22, 2019) and Darren Collett of London. Cherished grandma of… Continue Reading
Archives for February 2020
FISCHER: Marietta Elizabeth (Taylor) of Ilderton
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marietta Elizabeth (Taylor) Fischer of Ilderton on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in her 97th year. Marietta was predeceased by her husband Leonard Fischer (1995) and is survived by her son Robert (Bob) Fischer and May Paule. Dear daughter of the late George and Bertha… Continue Reading
SHEPLEY: Peggy Marina Rose (Gratton)ย of Exeter
Surrounded by her family at LHSC- Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 of Exeter at the age of 62. Cherished wife of Mark Shepley for 42 years. Loving mother of Taunya Shepley, Stan and Jill Partridge, Willy & Shallon Partridge, Candice & Scott Forgie, Brandy Shepley & John Roesch, and Mark & Melissa Shepley. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 1… Continue Reading
GINGERICH: Helen Marie (Gingerich) of Zurich
Peacefully at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 of Zurich, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Keith Gingerich (2014). Cherished mother of Harold Gingerich and Pat Case of Zurich, Audrey and Mel Melick of Dashwood, Wayne and Anita Gingerich of Exeter, Ruth and Henry Sikorski of White… Continue Reading
DAMEN: Antonius โTonyโ Arnoldus Maria of RR 3 Lucan
โWhat we once had and deeply loved, we can never lose. For all that we have loved deeply, becomes a part of usโ Tony Damen, passed away peacefully at LHSC โ University Hospital, with family by his side, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 of Lucan at the age of 74. Beloved husband for 50 years… Continue Reading
GILMOUR: W. Gerald of Exeter and formerly of Lucan
Peacefully at the Exeter Villa on Sunday, February 23, 2020 of Exeter and formerly of Lucan at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Margaret (Bray) Gilmour for 60 years. Dear father and father-in-law of the late Kevin (2018) and Jo-Ann Gilmour of London, Paul and Marilyn Gilmour of Lucan, David and the late Marj… Continue Reading
GILL: Keith William
GILL: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, HomeKeith William Gill of Grand Bend, age 81. Beloved husband of M. Carol (Dyson) Gill. Loved father of Dan and Lois Gill of Grand Bend and their children Brendan and Abigail Gill, Daryl Gill of Clinton… Continue Reading
STALKER: Duncan of Lucan, formerly of Glasgow, Scotland
Peacefully at Prince George Retirement Residence, Lucan on Monday, February 3, 2020 of Lucan and formerly of Glasgow, Scotland. Beloved husband of the late Rene (Allison) Stalker (2009). Cherished Dad of the late David Stalker (2012), and Jackie Stalker of Lucan. Proud grandpa of Katie Stalker, and Brody Duncan. He was also very fond of… Continue Reading
RYAN: Thomas “Tommy” Patrick
RYAN: Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, on Sunday, February 23, 2020, Thomas โTommyโ Patrick Ryan, of Stratford, age 66. Loved father and father-in-law of Sandee and Jason Guindon of Sturgeon Falls, ON., Peter Ryan and his wife Jillian Wood of Nelson, B.C. Cherished grandpa of Makenzie Guindon and Quinn Guindon. Dear brother and brother-in-law… Continue Reading
TOWLE: Rose Marie (Wilkinson) of London, formerly of Lucan
Peacefully with family by her side at People Care Oakcrossing, London on Thursday, February 20, 2020 formerly of Lucan, at the age of 77. Loving partner of Dennis Johnston for 47 years. Cherished mother of Verna Louise Jones (Roy), Janice Marie Leslie (John), Steven Clare Towle (Cheryl), and Harry Marvin Towle (Cathy). Proud and adored… Continue Reading
VANDERWAL: Stanley
VANDERWAL, StanleyAt Huronview home, Clinton on Thursday February 20, 2020. Stanley Vanderwal of Clinton and formerly of Goderich in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Evelyn for 70 years. Loving father of John (Melodie) Vanderwal, Arlene (Fred) Van Maar, Gail (Ron Stengler) Vanderwal, Wayne Vanderwal and Dave (Robyn) Vanderwal. Loving Pake of Jess, Alli and… Continue Reading
PATTERSON: Beth Isabel of Exeter
Passed away peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital with family by her side on February 16, 2020, at the age of 61. Beth was born in London, Ontario on September 15, 1958, to parents Albert and Irene โReneโ (Gould) Patterson. Beth was the much-loved wife of Louise Stonehouse. She is survived by her dear sister… Continue Reading
BEIERLING: Herbert Harold of RR 2 Zurich
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 of RR 2 Zurich at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Vivian) Beierling (1979). Cherished father of Wayne and Joan Beierling of Varna, Joyce and the late Don Kirk of Zurich, and Ruby and the late… Continue Reading
ELSTON: Edwin Arnold of Strathroy, formerly of RR 1 Arva
Born at home on the Elston homestead near Wingham, Ontario, on January 3, 1927, our cherished father, Edwin Arnold Elston, passed away peacefully, on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, surrounded by the enduring love of his family. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Cardiff) for 42 years, and the late Libby… Continue Reading
HOFFMAN: Claire Leroy of Exeter
Peacefully at the Exeter Villa on February 16, 2020 of Exeter and formerly of London at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Winona Hoffman (December 27, 2019). Dear father of Doug and Kim Hoffman, Karen Hoffman and Mike Hookimaw. Dear grandfather of Philip Hoffman, Grace Hoffman and Nate Darasch. Dear brother and… Continue Reading
MORRISSEY: Rev. Robert John
Ordained to the Priesthood 1971, died February 17, 2020. Predeceased by his father Fred (1989), mother Marie (1978), brothers James (2017) and Patrick (2017), brothers-in-law Edward (1991) and Lloyd (2017). Survived by his brother Peter (Carol), beloved sister Joan Fortier-Shipticki and sisters-in-law Elvira and Annette. At Fatherโs specific instructions, there will be no public Liturgy. … Continue Reading
KINTS: Eric Rodger of Exeter
Peacefully at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, February 15, 2020 of RR 3 Exeter at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Helen (Ballantyne) Kints for 54 years. Loving father of Janet and Shannon Snow of Exeter, Joanne and Cesar Longeri of Exeter, and Jeff and Leigh Kints of Florida. Dear grandfather… Continue Reading
BROOKS: Robert “Bob” Edward
BROOKS: Passed away peacefully, at his home on Sunday February 16, 2020, Robert โBobโ Edward Brooks, recently of Ilderton, formerly of Dashwood, age 73. Bob was born November 26, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Edward and Carol Brooks. Beloved husband of Bonnie May Brooks. Loved step dad to Chris and Erin Watson, Lee Watson,… Continue Reading
COUGHLIN: Daniel Francis
COUGHLIN: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Daniel Francis Coughlin formerly of Windsor, Grand Bend, Perth West and Manduran Australia, age 93. Remembered and survived by his former wife Teresa โTerryโ (Turnbull) Coughlin, sister-in-law Toni Coughlin of Guelph, brother-in-law Michel Lupien of Alymer, QC, and his nieces, nephews and… Continue Reading
JONES: James Walter of Hensall and formerly of Exeter
Peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 of Hensall and formerly of Exeter at the age of 76. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eleanor and Ron Horn, Helen and George Pratt, and Robert Jones and Sharlene Sheridan all of Exeter. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Norval… Continue Reading
McBRIDE: John Grant of Zurich
Unexpectedly at the farm in Zurich, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the age of 85. Survived by Mary (Finlay) McBride of Hensall. Loving father of Joanne and the late George Regier of Dashwood, Peter McBride of Zurich, and Thomas and Leisa McBride of Zurich. Cherished grandpa of 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother… Continue Reading
PENHALE: Laura Kathryn โKayโ (Batten) of Exeter
Peacefully at her home in Exeter, on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Emerson Penhale (2008). Cherished mother of Doug Penhale and Julie Whitby of London, the late Brion (2016) and Sherry Penhale of Exeter, Sheila Penhale of Bayfield, and Mark Penhale of Grand Bend. Proud grandma… Continue Reading
BILCKE: Denise (Baert) of Exeter
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, with family by her side, on Thursday, February 6, 2020, of Exeter at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Silvere Bilcke (2016). Cherished mother of the late Rick Bilcke (2004), Ron and Mary Lou Bilcke of Exeter, Rob Bilcke and Donna Jean Dietrich of Hensall, and… Continue Reading
McKELLAR: Alva ( nรฉe Dupee), formerly of Seaforth
Alva Hazel McKellar (nรฉe Dupee) passed away at Huronview Home For The Aged, on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 88. Alva was the matriarch of her family, nurturing and caring for all she loved with her feisty, independent nature. A road trip, admiring the sights of the countryside, was always an enjoyable… Continue Reading
HUDSON: William โBillโ of Granton
Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 of Granton at the age of 84. Father of Wayne and Janette Hudson of Whalen Corners, Paul and Grace Hudson of London, Rosann Pritchard of St. Marys, and Art Pritchard of London. Predeceased by his daughter Barbara (1982), wife Carol (2005) and his parents Mary (Pearson)… 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).