At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, August 20, 2017, formerly of Ilderton and Grand Bend in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Marian (Rock) Maguire. Dear father of Jim and Marlene Maguire of London, and Colleen and John Bice of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dear grandfather of Megan and Jeff, Katie; Josh and Erin, and Rachel and Shawn…. Continue Reading
Passed away after a year long battle with lung cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Thursday, August, 10, 2017, of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter in his 63rd year. Loving husband of Margaret (Andela) Taylor. Beloved father of Megan (Dave) of Lucan, William Jr. of London, and Troy (Paola) of London. Dear… Continue Reading
Dr. Douglas William Hawes was born in Montreal on March 26, 1919 and much of his youth was spent in Greenfield Park. He proudly served overseas in the Canadian Army during WWII, a lieutenant in the 2nd Survey Regiment. He returned to Canada where he met Louise Sharpe at the Dawson College campus of McGill… Continue Reading
Jeffrey, Mary – Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11th, 2017 at Maitland Manor in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ellis “Bob” Jeffrey. Loving mother to Larry (Sharon), Don and Ray (Barb) Jeffrey. Dear grandmother to Robert (Shelly) Jeffrey, Melaine (Brian) Buffinga, Paul Jeffrey, Mark (Mari-Jo) Jeffrey, Todd (Carrie) Jeffrey, Jason (Dallas)… Continue Reading
WALPER: Peacefully, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Thursday, August 10, 2017, Willis Alvin Walper, of Varna formerly of RR 1, Dashwood, age 80. Beloved husband of Joanne Elaine (Hood) Walper. Loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Wen-Zhi Luo of London. Cherished grandpa of Clarissa Luo, Hilary Luo and Vivian Luo all… Continue Reading
BUTTERWORTH, Ron – of Exeter (formerly of London) passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Stratford General Hospital in his 86th year. Predeceased by his wife Lorraine (1992). Ron is survived by his children Cal Butterworth (Nikki) of Calgary and Susan Abercromby of London; grandchildren Melissa Costella (Matthew) of London and Blair Abercromby (Kristen)… Continue Reading
BiII passed away peacefuIIy with his Ioving wife at his side, at CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Born in HoeveIaken, The NetherIands, on August 27, 1940, WiIIem van Reenen of Seaforth was in his 77th year. BeIoved husband of Iois (ne Dykstra) van Reenen for just shy of 50 years. Ioving father… Continue Reading
Passed away at Stratford Memorial Hospital on Tuesday August 8, 2017 at the age of 92. Cherished mother of Michael Rivett of Goderich and mother-in-law to John McDonald of Kitchener. Willa will be missed dearly by her grandchildren Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Christopher and their respective spouses Nadine, Matthew, and Kathleen as well as her great-grandchildren Sophie, Isla, Ewan, and Guinevere…. Continue Reading
At home, on Saturday, August 5, 2017 of Centralia, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of June (Newcombe) Essery. Dear father of Rob Essery and Mary Peterson of Centralia, and Ruth Ann and Matt Pickett of Wiarton. Dear grandfather of Jason, Alex, Jonathan, and Daniel. Predeceased by his sisters Doris Lightfoot, and Marjorie Rowe, and brother… Continue Reading
Marjorie passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Born in Seaforth on January 17, 1941, Marjorie EIaine PappIe of Seaforth was in her 77th year. BeIoved Iong time best friend of Brian Barney Cucksey, and his chiIdren, Ryan (AngeIa), Shawn (AIIi), Becky (Kevin), and grandchiIdren Tucker, Jace and Cheyenne. Dear… Continue Reading
Born in Iogan Township on JuIy 1, 1935, Dorothy leona AngeIa DiIIon passed away peacefuIIy at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI, on Friday, August 4, 2017. In her 82 years among us, Dorothy touched the Iives of aII who knew her with her radiant smiIe and her friendIy demeanor. Throughout her 35 year teaching career, Dorothy endeavored… Continue Reading
Passed away surrounded by family at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Friday August 4, 2017. Kinie (Boven) Kolkman of Goderich at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Bernie Kolkman (2014). Loving mother to Karen Kolkman (Mark MacDonald) of Goderich. Cherished grandma of Rachel MacDonald. Dear sister of Riet (Roger) Hurdlik,… Continue Reading
Passed away suddenly at his home in Goderich, on Friday August 4, 2017 in his 69th year. Husband of Cheryl Saunders (McClenaghan). Father of Shelley Saunders (Andrew Kaastra) and Steven Saunders. Grandpa to Leighton, Evey and Emerson Shephard, Eric and Alecia Saunders. Survived by his sisters and brother Nancy Mott (Ken), Kathy Mitchell and John… Continue Reading
Govier, Clarence Shephard “Joe” – Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on August 3, 2017 in his 75th year. Cherished father of Barry (Late Mavis) Govier, Ron (Stephanie) Govier and Michelle (Howie) Oram. Loving grandpa of Jacob, Megan, Christopher, Jonathon, Howie Jr., Lucia, Monica and Angelica. Predeceased by… Continue Reading
de Groot, Gay Passed away at Huronview Home, Clinton on Wednesday August 2, 2017. Gay de Groot formerly of Goderich in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter de Groot (2006). Dear mother of Ann & Bill Phelan, Jack & Dinah de Groot and Marion de Groot. Loving grandmother of Jeff & Vicki… Continue Reading
Peacefully in her home, with her family by her side on July 31, 2017 of Hensall, formerly of Brampton in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Taylor (2012). Loving mother of Michael and Charmaine Somerton, Marie (Liz) and Tim Hiscox, Barbara and Glenn Burch, and the children she valued as her own…. Continue Reading
CLARK: Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, July 31, 2017, Dennis Frederick Clark of Grand Bend, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Brenda Mary (Raven) Clark. Loved father and father-in-law of Jennifer (Chris) Stoiou, Rebecca (John) Burgener, Matthew (Jennifer) Clark and Kelly (John Magee) Sherrington. Cherished grandpa of Kimberly, Cassandra,… Continue Reading
Caroline Ellen Collins (nee McManus), age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. This followed a courageous battle with cancer. Carol is cherished by her children Lynn (John Presta) and Jeff (Cheryll) Collins. Adored Grandmother of Ambur and Dante, and Cougar and Indigo. Dear cousin of Suzanne Hamilton and… Continue Reading
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, July 27, 2017 of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, and formerly Usborne Township, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Rohde (2012). Dear mother of Douglas and Judy Rohde of Exeter, Glenn and Marilyn Rohde of Woodham, and Calvin and Val Rohde of Zurich. Dear… Continue Reading
GARINTHER: Unexpectedly but peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, on Friday, July 28, 2017, Ronald “Ron” Charles George Garinther of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of London and Montreal, age 77. Beloved husband of Maureen Florence (Heaney) Garinther. Loved father and father-in-law of Wendy and Steve Decker of Orleans, Glenn Garinther… Continue Reading
At the Exeter Villa, on Monday, July 24, 2017, of Exeter and formerly of Hensall, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Gerhardus (Gerry) Heyink (2014). Dear mother of Allan and Sylvia Heyink, and Raymond and Sandy Heyink all of Hensall. Dear grandmother of Scott and Lisa, Gregory, Mitchell; Curtis, Breanna, Chelsea, Thebe,… Continue Reading
At Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, on Monday July 24, 2017 of Blyth and formerly of Centralia, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Atkinson, and the late Paul Klemke (1994). Dear mother of Joan and Stephen Caldwell, and Jean Pizzati all of Blyth. Dear grandmother of Eric and fiancée Haylee and… Continue Reading
At Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, July 23, 2017 of Ailsa Craig and formerly of Thedford in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Van Beek (2003). Dear mother of Antoinette and Neil Wagner of Platsville, Laura Fischer of Cambridge, Lawrence Van Beek and Rosalyn Lee of British Columbia, Ken and… Continue Reading
OIive passed peacefuIIy at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI on Sunday, JuIy 23, 2017. Born in HuIIett Township on May 3, 1920, OIive May BettIes of Seaforth was in her 98th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Kennith H. BettIes. Ioving mother of Gary Cub BettIes of Seaforth and his friend Joanne Hickey of BIyth, and mother-in-Iaw… Continue Reading
It is with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our sweet little Evey. She passed away on July 23 surrounded by her loving family and friends at Sick Kids in Toronto at the young age of 3. Beloved daughter of Brandon and Stephanie and cherished sister to Lydia, Guinevere and Dantevious. She left… 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
