GRATTON: Peacefully, into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, at London Health Sciences – University Hospital, on Sunday, March 1, 2020, Hubert Lyman Gratton, of London, age 74. Beloved husband of the late Miriam Belle (Lipke) Gratton (2014). Loved father and father-in-law of Albert and Michelle Gratton of London, Beverly and Keith Arndt of… Continue Reading
COLLETT: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, Phyllis M. V. (Jesney) Collett of Crediton, age 81. Forever loved wife of H. Charles “Chuck”. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Darlene and John Leybourne of Crediton, the late Vicki Lynn Collett (September 22, 2019) and Darren Collett of London. Cherished grandma of… Continue Reading
GILL: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, HomeKeith William Gill of Grand Bend, age 81. Beloved husband of M. Carol (Dyson) Gill. Loved father of Dan and Lois Gill of Grand Bend and their children Brendan and Abigail Gill, Daryl Gill of Clinton… Continue Reading
RYAN: Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford, on Sunday, February 23, 2020, Thomas “Tommy” Patrick Ryan, of Stratford, age 66. Loved father and father-in-law of Sandee and Jason Guindon of Sturgeon Falls, ON., Peter Ryan and his wife Jillian Wood of Nelson, B.C. Cherished grandpa of Makenzie Guindon and Quinn Guindon. Dear brother and brother-in-law… Continue Reading
Ordained to the Priesthood 1971, died February 17, 2020. Predeceased by his father Fred (1989), mother Marie (1978), brothers James (2017) and Patrick (2017), brothers-in-law Edward (1991) and Lloyd (2017). Survived by his brother Peter (Carol), beloved sister Joan Fortier-Shipticki and sisters-in-law Elvira and Annette. At Father’s specific instructions, there will be no public Liturgy. … Continue Reading
BROOKS: Passed away peacefully, at his home on Sunday February 16, 2020, Robert “Bob” Edward Brooks, recently of Ilderton, formerly of Dashwood, age 73. Bob was born November 26, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Edward and Carol Brooks. Beloved husband of Bonnie May Brooks. Loved step dad to Chris and Erin Watson, Lee Watson,… Continue Reading
COUGHLIN: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, Daniel Francis Coughlin formerly of Windsor, Grand Bend, Perth West and Manduran Australia, age 93. Remembered and survived by his former wife Teresa “Terry” (Turnbull) Coughlin, sister-in-law Toni Coughlin of Guelph, brother-in-law Michel Lupien of Alymer, QC, and his nieces, nephews and… Continue Reading
WARNER: Peacefully, after a courageous struggle with dementia and strokes, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Strathroy, surrounded by the love of her husband, on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Esther Myrel (Turnbull) Warner, of Grand Bend, age 81. Beloved wife and best friend of Peter Andrew Warner for 53 years. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary… Continue Reading
LOVIE: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Sunday, January 26, 2020, Edward “Ed” Cecil Lovie of RR 3, Parkhill, age 73. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Paul Lovie of Exeter, Laurie and Ted Stanlake of Grand Bend, Bill Lovie of London and Diane Lovie of Exeter. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by… Continue Reading
HOWARD: Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital – Palliative Care, London, on Sunday, January 26, 2020, James “Jim” Frederick Howard of London, age 81. Beloved and cherished husband of Gayle Elizabeth (Sims) Howard. Cherished father of Bob Howard and Tammy Howard. Loved brother of Colleen Anello and brother-in-law… Continue Reading
MARTENS: Peacefully, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Tony Martens of Exeter, age 88. Beloved husband of the late Martha (Welten) Martens (2003). Loved father and father-in-law of the late Henny Martens (1978), Marty Martens and Catherine Souch of Goderich, Marian and Dennis Pfaff of Exeter, Franky and Nicole Martens of Vernon, BC. Loving Opa of… Continue Reading
LAWRENCE: Peacefully, at home on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Jessie (Collier) Lawrence of Grand Bend, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late James “Jimmy” Wesley Lawrence (2010). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim Lawrence (Barbara Green) of Ottawa, Kathy (Jim) Young of Grand Bend and Peter Lawrence of Halifax, NS. Cherished Nanny of… Continue Reading
McLELLAN: Unexpectedly, at her residence, on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, Merle Ida (Dickert) McLellan of Exeter, formerly of Kippen, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth “Ken” Ray McLellan (1994). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Brian Kipfer of Dashwood and Robyn and Dan Koekkoek of Churchill, ON. Cherished Nana of Maegan and… Continue Reading
MARTINDALE, Ian: Ian Martindale of Grand Bend, age 92, on Friday, December 27, 2019 passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 64 years M. Elaine (MacFarlane) Martindale. Ian is the much loved father and father-in-law of Debora and John Bonner of London, Laura… Continue Reading
VAN LUXEMBORG: Peacefully, passed away at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich on Friday, December 27, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer, Judith “Judy” Roberta (Patterson) Van Luxemborg, in her 74th year. Survived by her cherished and loving husband Johannes “John” M. J. Van Luxemborg for 24 years. Remembered by her sisters-in-law Marion and… Continue Reading
SMITH: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Monday, December 9, 2019, Ruth Jessie (Varley) Smith, formerly of Exeter and Crediton, age 97. Beloved wife of the late Eldon Orville Smith (1995). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim Green of Bayfield, Alma Griffith of London, Ron and Jane Green of Crediton, Carol Smith and partner… Continue Reading
TURNBULL: Peacefully, at Markham Stouffville Hospital, Markham, on Sunday, December 8, 2019, Alma Jean Turnbull of Markham, age 86. Cherished daughter of the late Leslie Hugh and Ruth (Ross) Turnbull. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ron and Eleanor Turnbull of RR 3, Owen Sound, Anna and Hubert Lucas of RR 3, Kirkfield and Irene Grove of… Continue Reading
CRECES: Unexpectedly, but peacefully, while dreaming of his next woodworking project, at his residence, on Monday, December 2, 2019, Alfons “Al” Jules Creces, of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 80. Beloved husband of Maria “Mia” Agnes (Vandenameele) Creces. Loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Lisa Creces of London and the late Marc Creces (2003). … Continue Reading
TEETER: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Friday, November 22, 2019, Mary Carol Teeter of Zurich, formerly of Brampton, age 93. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Irvine and Bev Teeter of Dashwood. Remembered by her nephews Tim and Elizabeth Teeter of Lethbridge, AB., Kevin and Rina Teeter of London and their families. Predeceased… Continue Reading
O’ROURKE: On Friday 15th of November 2019 we sadly lost a courageous, determined and life-loving woman, Gwen (Clausius) O’Rourke, of Khiva (RR 3, Dashwood), age 67. She was extremely dedicated to her family, she loved her husband Pat with all her heart and never stopped showering her children and her grandchildren in love. To Gwen,… Continue Reading
GOZZARD: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday, November 8, 2019, Sylvia Karen (Zavitz) Gozzard of Grand Bend, age 77. Beloved wife of Haydn Gozzard. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine “Chris” and Brian Thompson of Grand Bend. Cherished grandma of Breanna Thompson and Tory Thompson both… Continue Reading
WHALING: Peacefully at his home, on Thursday, October 24th, 2019, surrounded by the love of his family, Leonard “Len” Joseph Whaling of Grand Bend, passed away at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Donna Anne Whaling (nee Grainger). Loved father of Vicki (Barry) Branston of Millgrove, Geoffrey (Trisha Hessinger) Whaling of Pennsylvania, Kelly Whaling… Continue Reading
BREUKELMAN: it is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, October 17, 2019, Harry Roelf Cornelis Breukelman, of Dashwood, age 61. Beloved father and father-in-law of Derek and Miranda Breukelman of Dashwood, Chris and Michelle Breukelman of London, Greg Breukelman and Jasmine Verellen of Exeter,… Continue Reading
McGRATTEN: Peacefully, at H.P. Healthcare, Clinton, on Monday, October 7, 2019, Dorothy Margaret “Peg” (Cawthorne) McGratten of Clinton, formerly of Goderich and Grand Bend. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Stanley John “Stan” McGratten (2002). Loved mother of A.D. “Ric”and Joyce McGratten of Stratford. Loving gramma of Sean and former partner Sylvia of Toronto… Continue Reading
RAMMELOO: Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, October 3, 2019, William “Farmer Bill” Rammeloo of Dashwood, formerly of Grand Bend, age 85. Beloved husband of Melva (Boyce) Rammeloo. Loved father of Eric and Alison Rammeloo of Dashwood, Robert Rammeloo of Windsor, David Rammeloo and Rebecca Smith of Lucan, Roger Rammeloo of Exeter, Kelly… 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
