At Craigweil Gardens, Ailsa Craig, with family at her side on Thursday March 30, 2023 formerly of Lucan at the age of 90. Beloved wife of Ted Hall (1970) Dear mother of Rick Hall (Chantelle), Ray Hall, Ted Hall, and Debby and Bert Timmermans. Much loved โNemaโ (grandma) of Peyton and Amanda (Mike), and Lucas. Predeceased… Continue Reading
Archives for March 2023
WESTLAKE: Grant “Curly” of RR 3 Exeter
Passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 of RR 3 Exeter at the age of 82. Dear father of Douglas Westlake, Karen Westlake, Tammy Westlake and father-in-law of Keven Martin. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Mabel Glanville, Milo and Ivy Westlake, Josephine and Larry Windsor, Rosemarie and Horst Dankewitz, Floyd… Continue Reading
BIRD: Vera
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Vera Bird in the early morning hours of March 31, 2023 at Huronview Home for the Aged in Clinton, Ontario in her 98th year. She is survived by many family members and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, her beloved husband Ron and… Continue Reading
RILEY: Eleanor Elizabeth of Zurich
Eleanor Elizabeth Riley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Ontario in her 79th year. Eleanor is survived by three sisters Marlene (Lewis) Gingerich of Zurich, Grace (Richard) Bender of Waterloo and Doris (Stewart) Bannerman of Seaforth. Eleanor will be missed by nieces and nephews, Dorcas (Lloyd)… Continue Reading
KELLY: Michael James of RR 3 Granton
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Michael James Kelly of Granton, at the age of 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at home on the farm. Beloved husband of the late Joan (Firth) Kelly for 51 years. Cherished father of Bill and Tammy Kelly, Pat Kelly, and Lee-Anne and Pierre Arsenault. Proud grandpa of Jessica,… Continue Reading
FULLER: Kathryn Jane (Carpenter)
FULLER: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre โ University Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Kathryn Jane (Carpenter) Fuller of Grand Bend, age 69. Forever loved mom of Sarah Fuller of Grand Bend. Dearly loved daughter of the late Joseph Carpenter and Audrey (Pitman) Carpenter of Courtenay, BC. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Karen… Continue Reading
FINLAYSON: Laird of Seaforth
Peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 of Seaforth at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Ruby (Parsons) Finlayson (2018). Cherished father of Sharon Carnochan and Brian Wilson of RR 4 Seaforth, Sue Anne and Ed Van Miltenburg of RR 4 Seaforth, Sandra and… Continue Reading
CAMPBELL: Walter “Dan” of Lucan
Passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 peacefully at Victoria Hospital with family by his side. Beloved wife of 49 years to Pat (Orvis) Campbell. Father and father-in-law of Jeff and Melissa Campbell (Lucan) and Kelly and Larry Liddell (Denfield). Loved and adored Grandpa to Mikayla, Matilyn and Makena Liddell and Boka to Aaden, Kylie and… Continue Reading
CRAIG: Sue (McLeod) of Woodham *UPDATED*
Passed away peacefully in her home on September 30, 2022, at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late Sam Craig (2010). Cherished mother of Sean (Jordan) Craig. Sister and sister-in-law of Bev and the late Garry Sandeson, Janice and George Rubli, John and Sharon McLeod, Ellen and Gord Cote, Darlene and Jerry Knockwood,… Continue Reading
DRIVER: Matt
Mathew (Matt) Driver, age 44, passed away at home, Goderich, on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023, after a determined battle against ALS (MND). Matt is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kristy Pokrywka-Driver, best-friend and biggest supporter for 22 years, proud father of their two children, Tenley and Blake, whom he was also amazed by… Continue Reading
HOCKEY: Betty (Wilson) of RR 1 Kirkton (Spring Interment Update)
Peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 7, 2023 of RR1 Kirkton at the age of 83. Cherished companion of the late Edwin Shute (2020) for over 31 years. Much loved mother of Jeff and Shellie Hockey, Jan and the late Doug Cooper, and Danny Hockey and Suzan Parrott – Hockey. Adoring grandmother of Mike… Continue Reading
HAZLITT: Gregory
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying โgoodbyeโ so hard – A.A. Milne Gregory Hill Hazlitt, age 76, passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Monday, March 27, 2023. Devoted husband for 50 years to Beth (Roder), proud father of daughter Kate (Rick) and adoring Poppa to Archer… Continue Reading
CAIRNS: Terry of London and formerly of St. Marys and Quebec
At LHSC-University Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 of London and formerly of St. Marys, Montreal, QC, Sherbrooke, QC, and Scotstown, QC at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Bev (Dezan) Cairns for over 49 years. Dear father of Adam Cairns & Lindsay Martens of Birr, Sarah Cairns of London, and Kristy Cairns… Continue Reading
CHESNEY: Bill of Seaforth
Peacefully at Huronlea, Brussels on March 25, 2023 of Seaforth at the age of 86. Husband of Joan (Boyce) for 59 years. Father of Harold Chesney and his wife Deb of Seaforth, and Laura Collins and George of Brucefield. Grandpa of Sadie, and Quinn. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jennie… Continue Reading
RAKOW: Maria
It is with sadness we announce the death of our dear mother Maria Rakow. Our mother has lived a long life to the age of 98. Maria came to Canada with her first husband in 1954 and worked at the Fisher Bearing factory in Stratford. Her first husband, Edward Ptaschinski, died suddenly in an automobile… Continue Reading
COOK: Bonnie Lee (Buckley) of Seaforth
Passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of Len Cook for 35 years. Cherished mother of Pete (Gwen) Buckley and Chris (Rachel) Morgan. Adored grandmother of Alicia, Dakota, Brooklynn; Brianna, Brody, Alyia, Daxton, Cali, and Nova. Dear sister of Julie Wilding, Danny Buckley, Louis… Continue Reading
McVICAR: Jim of London formerly of Chatham
Suddenly, at Oakcrossing Retirement Living, London, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 83, after a recent cancer diagnosis and cardiac event. Predeceased by his loving wife Carole (Gray) McVicar (July 2019), who he missed each and every day. Survived by his sons Scott and Darcy and loved always… Continue Reading
PHILLIPS: Debra Ann of Egmondville
Debra Ann Nash was born in London on February 11, 1953. She married Gordon Phillips on January 19, 1974 and they have four beautiful children together: Amanda, Niki, Toby and Jesse. Amanda and Don (Poppe) married in 1991 and also went on to have four children: Jordan, Justin (Hayley), Ryan and Grayce. Jordanโs children, Joesph… Continue Reading
OVERHOLT: Martha Dianne (Denomme) of Zurich
With her family by her side and surrounded with so much love in the comfort of Jessicaโs House, Martha Dianne (Denomme ) Overholt passed away on Monday March 20, 2023 in her 85th year. Devoted wife of the late Wilfred Overholt (2011). Cherished mother & mother-in-law to Vicki and Randy Geoffrey, Steve and Deb Overholt,… Continue Reading
SADLER: Michael of Hensall, formerly of Toronto
Passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 79. Best friend of Bonnie Forsythe for 15 years, โmy genuine best friend, I will miss you every dayโ. Adored godfather of Danielle and Derrick. Fondly remembered by his good friends Janice and Anne Forsythe. Michaelโs decent, honest personality will… Continue Reading
WALLACE: Dr. Charles James of Bayfield
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the age of 93. Long-time resident of Bayfield and formerly of Zurich and Grand Bend. Loving husband of Moira (Doyle) Wallace for almost 70 years. Beloved father of Andrew Wallace (Taehyun Ahn) of Toronto, and Deirdre Denholm (Gregg)… Continue Reading
FLOYD: James of Seaforth
Suddenly, but peacefully at his home, on Thursday, March 16, 2023 of Seaforth and formerly of London at the age of 77. Cherished husband of Elaine (McClure) Floyd for over 49 years. Dear father of Dean Floyd of London and Michael Floyd (Kim) of Nova Scotia. Proud grandfather of Sydney, Mason, Jordan, Dallas; Kyle (Carissa),… Continue Reading
VUGTS: Adrianus “Joe”
Adrian " Joe" Vugts born April 24/1935 in Oisterwijk Holland. Joe with his family migrated to Halifax Nova Scotia in March of 1953 where he met his bride to be Gail Day ( Vugts ).Joe and Gail quickly became a family of 6 with 4 children and moving to Ontario. Over the course of his… Continue Reading
BUCHANNON: Christopher Scott of Exeter
Passed away suddenly as a result of a snowmobile accident at West Nipissing General Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the age of 33. Christopher was the dear son of Fatima Quadros and the late Scott Buchannon. Cherished brother of Katrina Buchannon, and Nick (Brooke) Serre. Dear uncle of Tevy Charley. Beloved grandson of… Continue Reading
COOK: Anita (Hildebrand)
COOK: Anita (Hildebrand) Cook, formerly of Grand Bend, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Toronto, in her 97th year. Anita spent most of her life living in Hensall and Grand Bend, Ontario and was predeceased by her husband, Robert Henry Cook (2013). She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her… 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).