GUNNING: Orian (Stephan)
Posted By On June 23, 2021 @ 12:00 AM In Dashwood,Exeter,Obituary | 9 Comments
GUNNING: Peacefully, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, Orian (Stephan) Gunning of Exeter Villa, Exeter, formerly of Grand Bend, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Ronald “Ron” Gunning (2009). Loved mother of Paul and Mary Lou Gunning of Grand Bend and Peter Gunning of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Candice Gunning and her partner Mark Gagnon of Curries, Ryan Gunning of Grand Bend, Paige Gunning of Toronto, Nicole and Britt Gunn of Grand Bend and Brad Turkheim and Jen Barclay of London. Cherished great-grandmother of Nathan Gagnon, Connor Gunn and Carson Gunn. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Sharon Stephan of London, Marjorie Stephan of London, Jack and Sandra Stephan of Exeter. Orian will be remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Otto Stephan and Pearl (Smale) (Stephan) Hooper, brothers Ron Stephan, Mervyn Stephan and sister Margaret Stephan. Orian worked at London Life, BMO, Grand Bend and retired as Manager of Grand Bend PUC. She had very fond memories of all the Staff at Exeter Villa. Orian always thought of herself last and never complained. She thought the world of her family and loved to travel and Barbados was her favourite. To the Family, Orian was a Saint. At Orian’s request cremation has taken place. A Private Graveside Interment Service at the Pinery Cemetery, Klondyke Road, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations (payable direct) to the Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
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Our deepest sympathies. Ron and Orian were one of our first customers in Grand Bend and were always the kindest people. Thinking of you all.
Paul , Peter and Family ,
Sorry to see this news. “Mrs. Gunning” was always a friendly wave and a quick hello and then off we went. It’s when they are gone we miss them , and realize how much they meant to us and our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich and Wendy
Sincere sympathy to all the family, I was lucky to have worked with Orion and the BMO and kept a friend all the following years, a great lady inside and out she will be missed.
Linda & Jim Dietrich
Dear Gunning Family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your Mom, Orion was such a kind lady. Karn and Don Thornton
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Dear Paul and Mary Lou, so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing, she was a real sweetheart! Memories become a very important part of our life, our deepest sympathy Randy and Vicki
Sending you all much love at this difficult time. May your beautiful memories provide some comfort. Paul, Jenny and Chloe Prendergast
So sorry to hear that another member of the beloved “Stephan” clan has passed on.
I have let my parents, Doug and Dorothy know, and that brought some fond memories of the family up for them to share.
Hugs and prayers. Doris (Stephen) Osgood
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Paul, Marylou and families I am very sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers are with you