Walker, Norma Ethel July 14, 1927 – May 27, 2023   Norma Ethel Walker passed away peacefully, just short of her 96th birthday, surrounded by family, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.  Norma lived in Grand Bend and was previously from Orangeville.  Beloved wife of the late John Cresswell… Continue Reading

BOWERS:  Peacefully, at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton on Friday, May 26, 2023, Lorraine (Pfaff) Bowers, formerly of Crediton, age 87.  Beloved wife of Frederick “Fred” George Bowers of Crediton.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Randy and Julie Bowers of Dashwood, Robert Bowers of Crediton, the late infant Roger Bowers (1972), Linda and the… Continue Reading

MASSE: Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Kenneth “Ken” Phillip Masse, of Dashwood, age 62.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Carol Prang of Zurich, Sharon and Terry Romphf, Pat and Connie Masse, Barb and Bob Reschke all of Dashwood, Robert Masse and Shellie McLeod of Exeter.  Remembered by his children… Continue Reading

CADIEUX:  Peacefully, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Monday, May 22, 2023, Ernest “Ernie” David Cadieux, of Grand Bend, age 85.  Beloved husband and best friend for over 57 years of the late Katherine Lorraine (De Vecchi) Cadieux (2018).  Dear brother-in-law of Diane and Robert Bexton of Grand Bend, Mike De Vecchi and Marlene… Continue Reading

ROBBINS:  Ronald Norman Robbins of Sarnia, formerly of London, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023 at the age of 80.  He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Bonnie. Loving Father to Christine McCallum (Langille, Clemas) who passed away in 2011 and to his son Gordon Clemas (Deanna) of London. Proud… Continue Reading

BYRNE:  It is with great sadness that the family of Mairi Theresa (MacMillan) Byrne of Grand Bend, formerly London, announce her passing on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia. Beloved wife and soul mate of James Byrne. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Martin Byrne of Ottawa, Anne Byrne (Rob Campbell) of Toronto,… Continue Reading

REGIER:  Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at London Health Sciences – University Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, Francis “Frank” Pius Regier of Exeter, recently of London and formerly of Dashwood, age 93.  Beloved husband of Doreen Marie (Overholt) Regier.  Loved father and father-in-law of Judy and the late Lloyd Van… Continue Reading

It is with deep sadness that the family of Brian Young, 71, announce his passing after an arduous 20-month journey with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home and was surrounded by love until his last breath. Brian was a devoted husband to his wife and best friend, Kristine, for 50 years. He was a… Continue Reading

ZIMMER:  Suddenly and unexpectedly, at his residence on Monday, April 24, 2023, Michael Joseph Zimmer of Toronto formerly of Dashwood, age 51.  Forever loved dad of Wilhelm Kirk Zimmer of Toronto and Waterloo.  Loved son of Joseph “Joe” and Marilyn (Callaghan) Zimmer of Dashwood.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Andrea and Bill Morrison of Kincardine… Continue Reading

CLEAVE:  Peacefully, at Pinecrest Manor Long Term Care, Lucknow, on Saturday, April 22, 2023, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” (Cox) (Attfield) Cleave, of Lucknow, formerly of Crediton, Exeter and Clinton, age 97.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur Jesse Attfield (1975) and the late James Brooks Cleave (2003).  Loved mother of the late Barbara (2005) and her… Continue Reading

GALE:  Unexpectedly but peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, John “Jack” Wayne Gale of Crediton, formerly of London, age 80.  Beloved husband of Darlene Elaine (Caughlin) Gale and the late E. Lorraine (Charlton) Gale (1982).  Step-father of Shawn Palmatier (Cheryl Beltz) of London and Shayne Palmatier… Continue Reading

PRICE, Thomas Burton & Price, Norah Mabel   Tom Price, peacefully, at Fox Hollow Retirement Home, London, on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 84, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Nori Price (nee Woods), unexpectedly due to heart failure, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the… Continue Reading

DIETRICH:  Peacefully, surrounded with love, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Sandra Ann (Stanlake) Dietrich, of Grand Bend, age 74.  Beloved wife of John Dietrich.  Loved mom of Tracey and Dave Regier, Karen Blanchard, Bruce and Sheila Dietrich, Pam Rammeloo, Donna-Jean Dietrich and Rob… Continue Reading

JOZEFA ROZBICKA:  Peacefully, with her daughters by her side, at home, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Jozefa (Rega) Rozbicka recently of Poplar Beach, Dashwood, formerly of Poland, age 92.  Beloved wife of the late Stanislaw Rozbicki.  Loved Mama of Teresa Kozlowska of Poplar Beach, Dashwood, Grazyna Dadelewska (Zbigniew Dadelewski son-in-law) of Georgetown, Jadwiga Rozbicka of Mississauga, Malgorzata Kapela… Continue Reading

BENDER:  Peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Strathroy, on Sunday, April 2, 2023, Crystal Lee (Cowan) Bender, of Grand Bend, age 63.  Beloved wife of Randall “Randy” L. Bender.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mallory MacDonald of Peterborough, Daniel and Stephanie MacDonald of Port Moody, British Columbia.  Cherished grandma of… Continue Reading

METZGER:  Martin Johannes Metzger, of RR 1, Dashwood, was born and baptised on December 23, 1935 and was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the early hours of Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his residence, at the age of 87.  Beloved husband of 58 years to the late… Continue Reading

FULLER:  Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Kathryn Jane (Carpenter) Fuller of Grand Bend, age 69.  Forever loved mom of Sarah Fuller of Grand Bend.  Dearly loved daughter of the late Joseph Carpenter and Audrey (Pitman) Carpenter of Courtenay, BC.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Karen… Continue Reading

COOK:  Anita (Hildebrand) Cook, formerly of Grand Bend, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Toronto, in her 97th year. Anita spent most of her life living in Hensall and Grand Bend, Ontario and was predeceased by her husband, Robert Henry Cook (2013). She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her… Continue Reading

KOOLE:  Peacefully, at her brother’s home in Cambridge, surrounded by family, on Monday, March 13, 2023, Kathleen “Kathy” Elizabeth (Brennan) Koole, of Turnbull’s Grove North, Dashwood, formerly of Flamborough, age 62.  Loved wife of David “Stretch” Koole.  Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Carolina Murphy of Komoka, Jim and Alexis Murphy of Innisfil, Carolyn… Continue Reading

XERRI:  It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Florence Anne Xerri (nee Basarab) formerly of Toronto and Bolton, Ontario and Gozo, Malta, in her 92nd year, at Craigwiel Gardens Long Term Care Home, Ailsa Craig, Ontario on Saturday March 4, 2023.  Beloved wife of Angelo Lawrence Xerri for 66 years…. Continue Reading

RADER:  Peacefully, with her family by her side, June passed away at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Thunder Bay, on Friday, February 24, 2023. Patricia June (Patterson) Rader, of Thunder Bay, formerly of Exeter, Dashwood and London, was in her 90th year.  Beloved wife of the late Earl Edmund Rader (2015).  Loved mother of Katherine Turner of… Continue Reading

KESTER:  Peacefully, after a long and courageous 35 year battle with leukemia, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, February 20, 2023,Theresa Louise (Soudant) Kester, of Dashwood, age 60.  Beloved wife of Tony Kester.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alicia Kester and Lloyde Jones, Jeremy Kester and Jessica Crawford, David and… Continue Reading

TEETER:  Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Frederic Irvine Sherwood Teeter of Dashwood, age 91.  Beloved husband of Beverly “Bev” Jane (Corneil) Teeter.   Loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Elizabeth Teeter of Lethbridge, AB., Kevin and Rina Teeter of London.  Remembered by his grandchildren Samantha, Madison, Raydon, Emmersen, Harrison… Continue Reading

THIBIDEAU:  Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, James “Jim” Wilson Thibideau of Grand Bend, age 78.  Beloved husband of Marilyn Jane (McEachern) Thibideau.  Loved and remembered by his son Cory Steffler of St Marys and daughter Tammy vanderGaag of Milton and their many foster children through the years.  Dear brother and brother-in-law… Continue Reading

DUNN:  Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Monday, February 6, 2023, James “Jim” Michael Dunn of Grand Bend and formerly of Mississauga, age 73.  Loved life partner of Susan Christina Sinclair. Remembered by parents John Wilson Dunn of Colborne and Thelma May (McFarlane) Dunn of Mississauga,   son Christopher “Chris” Dunn of Toronto and several  siblings of… Continue Reading