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

BORRMANN:  Peacefully, with his wife by his side, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, Manfred “Fred” Siegfried Borrmann, of Grand Bend formerly of Kitchener, age 81.  Beloved husband of Ursel Ingrid (Przyborowski) Borrmann.  Father and father-in-law of Susanne and Liam McCreery of Woodstock and Markus Borrmann of Calgary.  Remembered by his grandchildren; Susanne’s children Jacob, Nathan,… Continue Reading

PARÉ:  It is with deep sadness that the family of Wayne Richard Paré, of Grand Bend, formerly of Thorndale, announces his passing on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in his 70th year.  Wayne passed away at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, CCTC Unit with his family by his side.  Forever loved long time… Continue Reading

MARTENS: Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 30, 2022, Anne Maria (Kester) Martens of Exeter, formerly of Carleton Place and Crediton, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Gerardus Martens (2013). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Harriet and Rick Soudant of Carleton Place, Joe and Marilyn Martens of Pittsburgh, Mary “Frunce” and Dave… Continue Reading

CUNNINGTON:  Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, Katharine “Kay” Margaret (Miller) Cunnington, of Exeter, age 85.  Beloved wife of the late Howard Leroy Cunnington (1995).  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Janet Cunnington, David and Marlene Cunnington, Joyce and Frank Maas, Gerald Cunnington, the late Nancy Cunnington (1967) and… Continue Reading

Grasdahl, Edgar Clifford  (1927 – 2022), Formerly of  Grand Bend, Exeter, and Crediton Area   Always Loved, Forever Missed, Never Forgotten   Edgar “Clifford” Grasdahl, peacefully passed away at Jessica’s House on Christmas morning, December 25th, 2022, at the age of 95.     Cherished father of Ronald of Lucan, and Wendy and Richard Jennison, Grand Bend.  … Continue Reading

BENSON: Unexpectedly but peacefully, Nancy Harriett (Boyce) Benson age 77, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Nancy resided at RR 1, Dashwood, formerly of RR 4, Mount Forest. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Denise and Andrew Laya of Dashwood, Michelle and Jeff McPherson of Rochester, NY, Trent Benson of Guelph and David… Continue Reading

WILLIAMS:  Suddenly and unexpectedly, at his residence, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Dean Christien Williams of Grand Bend, age 50.  Forever loved son of Brian and Carol Ann (Young) Williams of Grand Bend.   Much loved companion of the late Laura Anne Leckie (May 19, 2022).   Remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins.  Dean was a… Continue Reading