Passed away peacefuIIy at CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Iois Ferne Hodgert (nee Harrison) of Stratford, formerIy of Seaforth, in her 88th year. Ioving mother of Bryan Hodgert and his wife Iinda of HeideIberg. Cherished grandma of Trevor MacIean, and Tawnya Murray and her husband Mike, aII of Iondon. AIso survived by… Continue Reading
At LHSC-University Hospital, London on February 22, 2014 of Ilderton and formerly of Watford, in his 22nd year. Beloved son of Cheryl and Harvey Bond and dear brother of Brett Bond all of Ilderton. Dear grandson of William and the late Patricia Curran and Vivian and the late Irwin Bond. Sean will be sadly missed… Continue Reading
BOND: Sean of Ilderton and formerly of Watford
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Saturday, February 22, 2014 of Lucan in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Robert Taylor. Dear mother of Luanne and Brian Herbert, Brad and Jan Taylor and Karen and Ken Curtis all of Lucan. Loving grandmother of Brent, Ryan and Miranda, Michael and Laura and Trish; Dan and Nicole and… Continue Reading
TAYLOR: Joan (Kernick) of Lucan
Doreen VioIa (nee Chessell) EisIer of Seaforth, passed away peacefuIIy with her Ioving famiIy by her side at the Seaforth Manor on Saturday, February 22, 2014, in her 85th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate John Jack EisIer (May 12, 2011). Ioving mother of Cindy (Ken) FIanagan of RR#1 DubIin and Gary (Cathy) EisIer of… Continue Reading
Iavern MorIey Godkin died peacefuIIy in Seaforth Community HospitaI on February 22, 2014 surrounded by famiIy at the age of 80. Iavern was born on February 10, 1934 at Scott MemoriaI HospitaI in Seaforth, Ontario on a coId winters day with temperatures reaching minus 40 degrees. He grew up on a farm in McKiIIop Township…. Continue Reading
Suddenly, at her residence on Thursday, February 20, 2014, of Crediton and formerly of Dashwood in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Doug Mason for 30 years. Dear mother of Tyler and Tanya Mason of Huron Park, and James Mason of Goderich. Predeceased by her daughter Tammy Sue Mason. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bill… Continue Reading
MASON: Deborah (McCallum) of Crediton and formerly of Dashwood
It is with deep sadness that the family of Wanda Smith-Hedden of Exeter, announce her passing on to be with her love Ron Hedden, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, February 21, 2014. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her children Jeff (Rhonda), Bev (Paul), Deb (John), Kim (Dave), and… Continue Reading
SMITH-HEDDEN: Wanda Leila of Exeter
Suddenly at his late residence in Huron Park, on Saturday, February 15, 2014, in his 53rd year. Loving companion and best friend of Marilee (Wellwood) Ninham. Beloved son of Garry Lake of Appin and the late Eunice Pressey. Dear brother of Jodi and Andy Orr of London, Garry and Melanie Lake of Trenton and Angela… Continue Reading
LAKE: James (Jimmy) W. of Huron Park
Passed away peacefuIIy at The Westmount Nursing Home in Kitchener on Sunday, February 16, 2014, in her 93rd year. Born February 28, 1921 in Egmondville to William and Christine Smith. On August 12, 1942 she married David Stewart of Seaforth who predeceased her on March 18, 1997. Ruth was a Iife-Iong resident of Seaforth and… Continue Reading
John Maurice LaPorte, 73, of R.R. 2 Zurich, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Stratford General Hospital. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Lilliane (Dupon) LaPorte, his children Jean-Pierre and Kathy LaPorte of R.R. 2 Lucan, Shelley and Steve Bedard of Hensall and his grandchildren Ardona and Andy Moulton, Carin and Meagan… Continue Reading
LAPORTE: John Maurice of Zurich
Keith Emmanuel Gingerich, 84, formerly of Zurich, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Seaforth Manor, Seaforth Ont. Beloved husband of Helen Marie Gingerich of Zurich. Dear father of Harold Gingerich and his friend Pat Case of R. R. 2 Zurich, Audrey and Mel Melick of Dashwood, Wayne and Anita Gingerich of R. R…. Continue Reading
GINGERICH: Keith Emmanuel formerly of Zurich
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 of Exeter in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Hugh Berdan (2004). Dear mother of Kirby and Clara Berdan of Exeter. Dear step-grandmother of Jamie Benson of Ottawa and Jackie Benson of Saskatchewan, and step-great-grandmother of Branden, Jordan and Madison. Friends may… Continue Reading
BERDAN, Gladys May (Alexander) of Exeter
Peacefully, at her home, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, of Lucan in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Nicolaas (Nick) Vandeborne (1996). Dear mother of Jane Vande Borne of Chatham, Peter and Marilyn Vande Borne of RR 4 Denfield, Burda Vandeborne of California, Harriet Vandeborne of Lucan, and Paul and Megan Vandeborne of… Continue Reading
VANDEBORNE: Cornelia (Cora) Johanna (Beex) of Lucan
At LHSC, University Hospital, London, on Thursday, February 6, 2014, of Exeter in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Emil Hendrick (2012). Dear mother of Julia and Earl Martene of Crediton, Jayne Hendrick and Lorne Culbert of Exeter, and Lisa and Justin Steffler of Dashwood. Dear grandmother of Jason and Jen, Brian and… Continue Reading
HENDRICK: Patricia (Pat) (Sillery) of Exeter
At the Exeter Villa on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, born in Nottingham, England of Exeter and formerly of London. Beloved wife of Frederick Wells. Dear mother of Linda and John Klooster of Exeter. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Charles and Kathleen Jackson of Wales and Anne and Barry Lowther of Australia. Phyllis will be sadly… Continue Reading
WELLS: Phyllis May (Jackson) of Exeter and formerly of London
Florence Rebecca Thomson March 24, 1926 – February 3, 2014 “Becky” Peacefully, on Monday morning, February 03rd, 2014, with over 87 years of stories and fun and teaching and song, Becky departed. Predeceased by her parents, Eleanor Thomson (nee Walls) and Samuel Thomson, Denfield, Ontario, and her sister, Agnes Somerville (Strathroy), and brother George Thomson… Continue Reading
THOMSON: Florence Rebecca (Becky) of Toronto
Peacefully at McCormick Home, London on Thursday, January 30, 2014 of London, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Sam Toy (2008) and the late Austin Shoebottom (1948). Dear mother of Barbara Westman and Harvey Ratz of Dashwood and Linda and Barry Hobbs of London. Dear grandmother of Janice and Glen Silver, Scott… Continue Reading
TOY: (Shoebottom) (McFarlane) Marjorie Hazel of London
Passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, January 30, 2014 of Lucan and formerly of Whalen Corners in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Hamilton W. Hodgins (2011) for 68 years. Dear mother of Berton Hodgins of Lucan and Sharon and Fred Mardlin of Denfield. Dear grandmother of Louise and… Continue Reading
HODGINS: (Grose) Audrey May of Lucan
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Christine MagdaIen Behnke, at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Diagnosed with Iung cancer over 3 years ago, Christines courage, unreIenting sense of humour and overwheIming concern for others is an enduring inspiration to those who knew and Ioved her. Christine worked hard… Continue Reading
Peacefully, at his son’s home, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 of London and formerly of Monkton and London Township in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Fish) Pattison (2013) and the late Elva (Dill) Pattison (1979). Dear father of James A. and Patty Pattison of Etobicoke and Arthur W. and Cheryl Pattison of… Continue Reading
PATTISON, Alfred (Pat) Loreen of London and formerly of Monkton and London Township
At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, January 26, 2014 of Lucan in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Gord Wilson. Dear mother of Lori and Murray Connolly of Clinton and the late Kenny Wilson (1963). Dear daughter of Roy Zinn of Lucan and the late Margaret Zinn (1963). Dear grandmother of Carrie Tabor (Devin), Angela… Continue Reading
WILSON: Fern (Zinn) of Lucan
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, January 26, 2014, of Exeter in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Terry (Austin) Heywood for 66 years. Dear father of Karen and Jim Pfaff of Exeter, Julia Salton of Exeter, and Mark and Wendy Heywood of Grand Bend. Also missed by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased… Continue Reading
HEYWOOD: Eric Kennedy of Exeter
Suddenly, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in North Middlesex, on Friday, January 24, 2014, of RR 1 Centralia in his 55th year. Beloved son of Eugene and Carol Willard of RR 1 Centralia. Dear father of Alex Ferguson of Exeter. Dear brother of Kathryne Brooks of RR 1 Centralia and her children… Continue Reading
WILLARD: Calvin, of Centralia
Passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, January 26, 2014. IeopoId Bernard MeI MeIanson of Seaforth, in his 85th year. Cherished father of Ieanne McKay of Egmondville, Joanne Bartman of Goderich and Janine Courtemanche of Brampton. Ioving grandfather of David, Iisa, Iori, Matthew (Crista), Sarah, Seth, Hannah, CeIeste; and great-grandfather of Andrew,… Continue Reading
MiIdred MyrtIe (nee GaIIop) Barnes passed away peacefuIIy at Spruce Iodge Cottage A in Stratford on Saturday, January 25, 2014, in her 99th year. Born in MiIverton, Ontario, on October 2, 1915, daughter of the Iate Edwin GaIIop and Mary Roach. On JuIy 1, 1944 in Kirkton, Ontario she married IesIie Barnes, whom predeceased her… 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
