At Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Goderich, Ontario on Saturday, September 7 of Zurich at the age of 68. Beloved wife, Schatzie & best friend of Bob Evans for 44 years. Loved mother of Cam and Kelly of Toronto and Brittney and Paolo Pacione of Mexico City. Cherished OMA of Kieran, Téa, Callan & Nika…. Continue Reading
Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, on Friday, September 6, 2019 of London, at the age of 64. Cherished partner and best friend of Bonnie Verbruggen for 36 years. Loved son of Betty (Ellwood) Prest of McGillivray Township and the late George, and son-in-law of June (Morrice) Verbruggen of Chatham and the late Peter. Proud… Continue Reading
After a short, but brave battIe with cancer, Brian IesIie Williamson, passed away at Seaforth Community HospitaI, surrounded by the Iove of his famiIy, on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Brian was 46 years oId. Brian was well known to many as “Wiills.” His hard work ethic, witty sense of humour and Iove for his famiIy… Continue Reading
Dale passed away peacefully, with his family at his side at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, August 8, 2019, after complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Carolyn Blackburn and much loved dad of Carrie & Greg Parsons of Exeter and Brian & Heather Blackburn of Grand Bend. … Continue Reading
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Dorothy Jean Cowen. Surrounded by her family, at Jessica’s House, Exeter, on July 6, 2019, at the age of 85. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Ted and Jean (Francis) Pooley. She is lovingly remembered by her partner of 20 years Kevin Delbridge, her… Continue Reading
Glenn Kimball of London Township, passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter, with family by his side, on September 5, 2019, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Fitzgerald) Kimball (1952). Cherished uncle of Sharon and Clint Sceli, loved great-uncle of Dan and Rita Sceli, Lisa and Brian Topp, and Tanya… Continue Reading
MichaeI Edward Fitzsimmons of Seaforth, passed away at Iondon HeaIth Sciences Centre Victoria HospitaI, on Friday, September 6, 2019. Mike was 73 years oId. Mikes appreciation for Iife was enhanced through his association with A.A. ceIebrating 26 years of sobriety. In Iater years, Mike aIways enjoyed a drive through the countryside, appreciating the sights and… Continue Reading
INGRAM: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital on Friday, September 6, 2019, Janis Grace (Hood) Ingram of London, formerly of Hensall, age 73. Loved wife of the late William “Bill” George Ingram (1994). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of James Ingram and Caroline Clarke of Newmarket, Andrew Ingram and Sherri Flacco of London,… Continue Reading
To Those I Love and Those That Loved Me… Now I have gone, release me and let me go… I have so many things to see and do… Please don’t tie yourselves to me with tears… Be happy that we have so many good years together… I gave you my Love… you can only guess…… Continue Reading
Surrounded by his famiIy, Laurie CarIyIe McKellar, passed away peacefuIIy, at Seaforth Community HospitaI, on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the age of 78. Laurie was owner/operator of McKellar Barn Painting, based in Cromarty, and Iater Seaforth, for over 40 years. His finaI job was compIeted just 3 years ago, when Laurie finaIIy decided to… Continue Reading
GREEN: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, September 5, 2019, Colin “Scott” Green recently of Crediton, age 62. Loved father and father-in-law of Lindsey and Wayne Cole, Shannon Green all of Exeter and Jared Green of Grand Bend. Proud Poppa of Michael, Charlotte and Claire. Forever loved son of the late Clifford “Kip”… Continue Reading
Peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the age of 86. Resident of Grand Bend, formerly of Kitchener. Cherished husband and best friend of Noreen “Rene” (Gowlett) (Price) for 19 years. Loving step-father of Rick Price, Tim Price, and Dan and Darlene Price. Adored step-grandfather of Stephen, Valerie,… Continue Reading
GILLESPIE: At her home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Jane (McCann) Gillespie, of St. Joseph, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of John Gillespie for 49 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shawn and Amy Gillespie of Lucan, Erin Gillespie of Waterloo and Kate and Colin Cooper of Guelph. Proud and… Continue Reading
Peacefully, at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Sunday, September 1, 2019, of Zurich, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Durand (2017). Dear mother of Jerry and Eleanor of Port Elgin, Richard of Stratford, Paul of Toronto, Maryanne of London and Joeanne of Zurich. Dear grandmother of Charlene; Lisa,… Continue Reading
JOHNSON: Mervin Allen Johnson went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy. Born to Wellington and Elisabeth (Brandon) Johnson on February 8, 1933. Dearly missed by his wife M. Jean (Boddy) Johnson whom he married June 2, 1956, where they lived on their family farm… Continue Reading
ZOETHOUT, Douwe “Doug”Passed away with his family surrounding, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Sunday September 1, 2019. Doug Zoethout of Goderich in his 84th year. Beloved husband of 54 years to Beverley (Peart) Zoethout. Loving father of George (Amy) and Heidi (Jennifer) all of Goderich. Dear grandpa to Nathan and Finn. Survived by… Continue Reading
SCHRAM: Peacefully, on Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family, after a valiant 4.5 year battle with pancreatic cancer, Karen Eileen (Buchanan) Schram, of Grand Bend, age 50 (17 Days before their 51st birthday). Cherished wife of Dean Edward Schram. Cameron, her one and only son, was Karen’s life’s work. She… Continue Reading
Peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in her 96th year. Beloved daughter of the late William and Minnie (Hall) Elford. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anne and Don Bray of Exeter. Missed by nieces and nephews Ava and Jim Murray, Michael and Cindy Elford,… Continue Reading
Mom passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 27, 2019 at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, and will once again bewith the love of her life, Harry. May they continue to have many happy journeys again together. Loving Mother of Joyce and William Cooper of Cambridge. Loving grandmother of Barbara and Rudy Bajema, Kingston and Eric Hays Chicago Illinois. Loving… Continue Reading
Peacefully at Bluewater Health, Roger Turcotte passed away at 95. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Berthe Turcotte and his sisters Jacqueline Drouin and Francoise Turcotte. Survived by his loving wife of 72 years Madeleine (Mado), his children Michèle (Marie), Robert (Anita), Claude (Carolyn), Lucie (Mike). His grand-children Cynthia, Simon, Anne-Claude, Matthew, Daniel, Laura, Pierre,… Continue Reading
Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, August 24, 2019 of RR 2 Hensall at the age of 88. Cherished husband of the late Shirley (Taylor) Mousseau (January, 2019). Loving father of Jon Mousseau and Gayle Beuermann of Bayfield, and Sue Mousseau of RR 2 Hensall. Dear brother-in-law of Bob Elliot of Tavistock, and Bob… Continue Reading
Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Saturday, August 24, 2019 of Crediton, formerly of Teeswater at the age of 46. Cherished wife of Paul McIntosh for 12 years. Proud mom of Michael, and Matthew. Carole is survived, and will be missed by her many siblings, nieces, and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Tom and… Continue Reading
MERKLEY: Suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, James Carl Henry Merkley, recently of Bayfield, formerly of New Hamburg and Kitchener, age 78. Beloved companion of Ruth L. (Wagler) O’Brien. Father of Darrell Merkley, James Merkley, Jeff Merkley and Jason Merkley. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Maryanne and Al Holtz of Ayr and… Continue Reading
October 12, 1925 – August 18, 2019 Went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 18, 2019, formerly of Exeter, Grand Rapids, Michigan and most recently Townsend at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Fetje Sigtema (1982) and Roelfiena Jansingh (nee Bos) (2013). Loving father of Helen and Brian McIlhargey, George… Continue Reading
Peacefully surrounded by family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, August 19, 2019 of Exeter at the age of 98. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Harold Elder (1997). Dorothy was a loving mother of Sheron Elder and David Gordon, Judith and Robert McCartney, John and Mary Elder, Scott Elder and Ling… Continue Reading
Our Essentials-Only service does not include our full in-person Aftercare. We provide you with the forms required to apply for the CPP Death Benefit along with our C.A.R.E. Guide checklist.
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Each year we hold a tree dedication ceremony at Morrison Dam in Exeter. We purchase a tree to be planted in memory of the lives lost from the previous year.
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).
$150 - If transport requires more than one person, additional fee charged per person required
$150 - If transport occurs outside Mon-Fri, 9-5 business hours
