Peacefully with her husband by her side, at the Exeter Villa on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Harvey for over 66 years. Loving mother of the late Penny Smith. Dear sister-in-law of Grace Gilfillan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her siblings Bill Gilfillan, Jean (Jack)… Continue Reading
Archives for November 2025
MERCER: William George of Exeter
Passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Kathy Mercer (1994) and Barbara Ann Mercer (2022). Loving father of the late Lynne McDonald (Gord) and Brian and Becky Mercer. Proud grandpa of Wade and Jessica McDonald, Brett and McKensey McDonald, Cole… Continue Reading
BRAND: Adriaan “Art”
BRAND: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Adriaan โArtโ Brand of Crediton, age 81. Loved brother & brother-in-law of Jim and Teresa Brand, Nancy Brand, Tinie Brand and Martin Fischer. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Hendrik and Johanna (Timmers) Brand, siblings and in-laws Bob Brand (2004),… Continue Reading
PIERCE: Marilyn โJoyโ (Hermeston) of Coldstream formerly of Arkona
Passed away peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig, on Friday, November 7, 2025, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Pierce (2025) for 53 years. Cherished sister-in-law of Blair Pierce and Barbara Decker Pierce of Calgary, and Judy and Paul Miller of Arnprior. Joy will be dearly missed by her nieces. Joy… Continue Reading
VANDERHOEK: Marien “Hook”
VANDERHOEK: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Jessicaโs House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, Marien โHookโ Vanderhoek of Zurich, age 90. Beloved husband of Hilda (Penner) Vanderhoek. Loved father and father-in-law of Rob Vanderhoek of London, Rick and Karen Vanderhoek of London, Wendy Vanderhoek of Halifax, Marty and Brenda… Continue Reading
RIDDELL: Don of Ilderton
Suddenly at home on the farm on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the age of 67. Cherished husband of Debbie (Loyens) Riddell for over 46 years. Loving dad of David (Robin), and Scott (Angela). Proud grandpa of Avery, Jordan, Nicholas, and Desireรจ (Rob). Beloved son of Lillus (Cook) Riddell (Fred Lewis) and son-in-law of Raisa… Continue Reading
MALONE: Paul James of London, formerly of Whalen Corners and St. Columban
October 4, 1943 – October 31, 2025 Passing peacefully with his family by his side at LHSC โ University Hospital on Friday, October 31, 2025 at the age of 82. Cherished husband of Mary Lou (Coyne) Malone. Loving father of Peggy (John), Katie (Chris), Kelly (Shawna), Jennie, and Patty (Josh). Proud Papa of Tatum, Flynn,… Continue Reading
FLETCHER: Douglas LeRoy
Douglas L. Fletcher, age 97, passed away at the Brucelea Haven LTC, Walkerton, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with his family by his side. Doug is survived by his wife N. Elizabeth โBettyโ (nee Green), son Mark Fletcher (Trish) of Cape Breton, daughter Sandra Primeau (Paul) of Kincardine, 5 grandchildren: Christopher (Brianna), Amberly (Joe), Katrina… 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).