It breaks our hearts to announce the sudden death of a legend, G.W. “Gerry” Parsons, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at South Huron Hospital in Exeter. Gerry was born on March 23, 1937. He grew up on the family farm near Glencoe. After graduating from high school, he was drawn to the bright lights of… Continue Reading
Archives for January 2022
DAHONICK: Edward “Ed”
Edward (Ed) Dahonick passed away peacefully at Maitland Manor in Goderich on January 30, 2022 at the age of 90. Loving father of seven; Ted, Dianne, Mary-Jo, Cindy, Cathy, Joseph and Rob. Proud Papa to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, the love of his life, Joan (Wasdell) of 65 years. Born… Continue Reading
GREEN:Duane of Hensall
Peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022 of Hensall at the age of 59. Loving spouse of Debbie Howald for over 19 years. Dear father of Shane Vaughn (Emily) of Kitchener. Loved son of Bob Green (Sue) of Drayton and Judy Cherrey of Bayfield. Dear brother of Johnny Green (Abby) of Moorefield,… Continue Reading
ELLIOTT-ERB: (Mary) Lenore (McCowan) of Zurich
Peacefully at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, with her daughter Carol by her side, on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the age of 92. Lenore was born July 6, 1929 to John McCowan and Kathleen Livingstone. She was eldest of seven, Mona Tigert (Ed), Ian McCowan (Hazel), Tom McCowan, Susan Arbour (deceased) (Babe), Emma Fangrad… Continue Reading
DAWSON: James Murray of Usborne Township
Peacefully at Queensway Long Term Care, Hensall on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, of Usborne Township at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Beatrice (Siemon) Dawson for over 60 years. Loving father of the late Larry (2019) and Melissa Dawson, and Brent and Sharen Dawson. Proud grandpa of Jamie, Brendan, Lindsay; Kristen and Kris, Jenna,… Continue Reading
THOMPSON: April Lillian of Lucan
Peacefully at home on January 25, 2022 of Lucan at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Jim Huffman for over 35 years. Cherished mother of Andy Huffman and his wife Angela of Thorndale. Proud grandma of Aidan. Adored daughter of Marjorie Thompson of Lucan. Dear sister of Steve Thompson (Dianne) and their children Trevor… Continue Reading
GARROW: Paul of Lucan and formerly of Huron County
Suddenly at LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 of Lucan and formerly of Huron County at the age of 64. Loving father of Matthew and Stacey Garrow of Staffa, Brayden Garrow of Exeter, Rachel and Kaleb Smith of Aylmer. Dear son of Lorne and Blossom Garrow. Dear bother and brother-in-law of Randy and… Continue Reading
RUSSELL: Linda Rae of Parkhill
Peacefully at Chartwell Parkhill Long Term Care Home on January 25, 2022 of Parkhill at the age of 82. Adored daughter of the late Leona (Brown) and Fred Russell. Linda was surrounded by her loving nursing home family and caregivers. She will be missed by her loving life friends Carol Wasnidge and Chuck Box. A… Continue Reading
EMERICK: Betty Joyce of Hensall
Peacefully at Queensway Long Term Care Home, Hensall on January 25, 2022 of Hensall in her 69th year. Dear sister of Elaine Johnson (Stan) of Grand Bend. Loving aunt of Harold Johnson (Holly) of New Brunswick, Heather Shipway of Dorchester, Tammy Johnson of Grand Bend and Scott Shipway of Woodstock. Missed by many great nephews… Continue Reading
McLAUGHLIN: William ‘Bill’ of Clinton
Peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in his 79th year. Beloved father of Gerry and Cheryl McLaughlin, and Lynn and Tim MacMillan. Special grandfather of Mike and Bianca McLaughlin, Brad McLaughlin, and Josh MacMillan. Dear great-grandpa of McKenzie McLaughlin. Predeceased by his parents Mike and Ursula, sister Marie,… Continue Reading
FRANKEN: Thomas “Tom”
It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Tom Franken. Amazing and loving husband of Susan Franken. Very proud and caring dad of Cassidy Franken, Robbie Franken and Danielle Dale, adored Bampa to Charlotte Franken.Tom is survived by his mother Emma Franken, predeceased by his father John Franken. Survived… Continue Reading
ASTLE: Marie Louise (Beaver)
Celebration the Life of Marie Louise (Beaver) Astle 03 November 1938 – 25 January 2022 Marie is survived by her husband Ralph her 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchilden Join us to share stories and memories Sunday August 7, 2022 from 1 to 3 pm at the Dashwood Community Centre, 150 Centre Street, Dashwood, Ontario… Continue Reading
LEROUX: Jacqueline “Jackie” Gertrude (Valley)
LEROUX: Peacefully, at Billings Court Manor, Burlington, on Monday, January 24, 2022, Jacqueline โJackieโ Gertrude (Valley) Leroux, of Burlington, formerly of Grand Bend (Turnbullโs Grove), Goderich and Exeter, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rene Claude Gerard โClaudeโ Leroux (2009). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Donald and Donna Leroux of Carleton… Continue Reading
GIBB: Barbara Lynn (Brown) of Grand Bend and formerly London
Surrounded by the love of her family, at her home in Grand Cove Estates on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the age of 61. Loving wife of Tom Kadlecik for 17 years. Loving mom to Kerri and Chris, Trevor and Hilary, Jesse and Kristen, and Jordan and Laura. Much loved daughter of Helga Brown of… Continue Reading
LATIMER: Brianna Marie
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the Marshall family announce the loss of Brianna Marie Latimer on January 22, 2022 at the age of 33. Brianna had a kind heart. She will always be remembered as a proud caring mother, and for her thoughtfulness and generosity towards everyone around her. At an… Continue Reading
VANNESTE: Marcel Leo formerly of Kippen
Peacefully, at the Queensway Long Term Care Home, Hensall, on Thursday, January 20, 2022, Marcel Leo Vanneste, formerly of Kippen, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Simonne Marie (Bilcke) Vanneste (2004). Proud father and father-in-law of Linda and David Johnson of Montreal, Brenda and Al Cotton of London, Cathy Vanneste of London,… Continue Reading
STEVENS: Rosiline Gail (McKaig) of Exeter
Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 of Exeter, at the age of 74. Cherished wife of Lawrence Stevens for over 25 years, but best friend for over 65 years. Proud mom of Kathy Noble, Kelly Munroe, and Sheila and Salko Milic. Adored Nana of Kayla, Sierra, Madysen, Enisa, Zachary, Reegan,… Continue Reading
VAN DER WAL: Ralph of Lucan
Unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 of Lucan, at the age of 59. Cherished husband of Freda (Reinink) van der Wal for over 38 years. Proud dad of Krista van der Wal, and Michele van der Wal (Jeffrey Grison). Beloved son of Grace (Vos) and the late Heiko van der Wal. Dear… Continue Reading
SCHNEIDER: Dorothy (Hallam)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 18, 2022 in her 78th year. Loving wife and best friend to James (2019) for almost 54 years . Cherished and devoted mother to Dennis (Lorelee) Schneider, Angela (Tony) Lawrence, Michael (Leanne) Schneider and Pamela (Jeremiah) Sommer. Loving Grandma to Amanda, Jason, Katherine, Heather, Logan, Joshua,… Continue Reading
KISCH: Robert Alexander
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rob Kisch, age 58, announce his passing on January 17th, 2022. Rob is survived by his ex-wife (Patty Tebbutt), Mother Sandra Kisch (Leon Gaynor), brothers Randy (wife Linda) and Terry (wife Jayne), sister Lisa (husband Steve), nephews Caley Kisch, Corey Kisch, Nathan Kisch, Tucker Kisch, nieces… Continue Reading
MORLEY: Linda Marlene (Lightfoot) of Exeter
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital January 15, 2022 of Exeter at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Lorne for over 50 years. Cherished mother of Steve Morley (Brenda) of Lucan and Karen Dunlop (Kevin) of Grand Bend. Loving Grama Jared, Ryan; Dakota and Jayden. Dear sister of Sharon Craven (Lawrence), Wayne Lightfoot (Lorene), Kevin… Continue Reading
WILKINSON: John Wayne
Sadly we have to say goodbye to our beloved husband, father & grandfather. John leaves behind his wife Ruth Ann of 53 years and children Tammy (Derek) Clifford, Kim (Todd) Larkin and Ryan (Mandy) Wilkinson. John will be sadly missed by his 8 grandchildren; Jenna & Dani Clifford, Kyle, Josh & Jacob Larkin and Tyler… Continue Reading
LOYENS: Ingrid (Theander) of Strathroy and formerly of Ilderton
Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London on Friday, January 14, 2022 of Strathroy and formerly of Ilderton in her 73rd year. Devoted wife of Bill Loyens for over 52 years. Loving mother of Carrie-Lynn Loyens and Jennifer Bradley of Owen Sound, and Jamie Loyens and Christina Matos of Strathroy. Dear step-grandmother of Leah and Ellie. Dear… Continue Reading
STEPHENSON: Elaine Fern (Beuerman) of Varna
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Clinton Public Hospital on January 14, 2022 of Varna at the age of 70. Beloved wife of Paul Stephenson for over 51 years. Cherished mother of Shellie Riley (Dan) of Egmondville, Cheryl VandenHeuvel (Rein) of Seaforth, Suzanne Dale (Donnie) of Blyth. Loving grandma of Mitchell, Lexxi, Hunter; Deric, Chelsea;… Continue Reading
SCHWEITZER: Garth of London
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at LHSC – University Hospital on January 14, 2022 at the age of 80. Born April 1st , 1941 to Delton and Gladys Schweitzer in Galt Ontario and raised in Paris. He eventually moved and built a life in London, Ontario. Loving and devoted husband to his soulmate and… 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).