GIELEN: Peacefully, with the knowledge of the love of his family surrounding him, at Exeter Villa, on Monday January 9, 2017, Harry Peter Gielen formerly of Grand Bend and RR 2, Crediton age 93. Beloved husband of the late Johanna “Jo” Maria (Van Osch) Gielen (2008) for over 56 years. Loved father and father-in-law of… Continue Reading
LOVIE: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, January 7, 2017, Kenneth John “Ken” Lovie of Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, formerly of Shipka, (RR 2, Dashwood) age 75. Beloved husband of Barbara Ann Elizabeth (Morley) Lovie… Continue Reading
JUNKER: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, Catherine “Cass” Stuart (Mein) Junker, of Grand Bend, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late David George Junker (1982). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Carl and Joyce Junker of New Hamburg, Bruce and Janice… Continue Reading
VandenBygaart, William “Casey”: Peacefully, on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka, William “Casey” VandenBygaart in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Anne (nee deJong) for 60 years. Cherished father of Harriet (Bill Potters), Ellen (Ron Lakusiak), Bill (Jacqui), Trish (Dave Petersen), Bob (Anita) and Bert (Liz). Adored Opa of Lindsay… Continue Reading
PEEBLES: Peacefully, into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, at Welland County Hospital, Welland on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, Doris Alvina (Stockdale) Peebles, formerly of the Exeter area, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Wm. Robert “Bob” Peebles (2010). Loved mother of Kenneth (Amandah) Peebles of Airdrie, Alberta, Paul (Dawn) Peebles of… Continue Reading
BRAGG: On Friday, December 16, 2016, Rebecca “Becky” Mary Bragg of Grand Bend, age 66. Dear sister and sister-in-law of John and Debra Bragg of Avon Park, FL, Jo-Anne and Larry McGee of Bradford and Suzanne Bragg of Los Angeles, CA. Remembered by her step-mother Grace Bragg of Grand Bend, nieces, nephews and their families…. Continue Reading
THOMAS: Suddenly, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, Margaret Evon (Clarke) Thomas of Chelsea Park Retirement Home, London formerly of Exeter and West Hill, one month shy of her 96th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Bruce” Thomas (2001). She will be missed by her nieces, nephews and… Continue Reading
EVANS: Suddenly, but peacefully, at his residence, on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, Claude Victor Evans, of Dashwood, formerly of Hensall and Cambridge, age 58. Loved father of Michelle Evans, Jordan Evans and companion Stephen Robinson. Cherished grandpa of Johnathan, Melody and Lilly. Fondly remembered by his dear friend Tracey Lynn Clemmer and best friend Paul… Continue Reading
HENDRICK: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Exeter Villa Retirement Home, Exeter, on Sunday, December 4, 2016, Patricia “Pat” Anne (Mitchell) Hendrick, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Elgin Albert Hendrick (2011). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Charie… Continue Reading
CAMPBELL: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, December 3, 2016, Duncan Campbell of Birch Bark Trailer Park, Dashwood, formerly of London, age 77. Beloved husband of almost 50 years to the late Catherine “Rena” Ann (Murray) Campbell (June 18, 2016). Loved father and father-in-law of Mark Campbell of London, J. Jason and Rachel… Continue Reading
KENNEY: Peacefully, at Chartwell Gardens, Nursing Home, Parkhill, on Sunday, November 27, 2016, Dorothy Ruth (Desjardine) Kenney, formerly of Exeter and RR 2, Crediton, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Roy “Joe” Kenney (1996). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Pat Case of RR 2, Dashwood and friend Harold Gingerich, Glen Kenney and Linda… Continue Reading
VANDER BURGT: Suddenly, as the result of a car accident, on Saturday, November 19, 2016, John Peter Vander Burgt, of RR 1, Dashwood, age 61. Beloved husband and best friend of Harriet Maria (Vanos) Vander Burgt. Loved father and father-in-law of Natalie Vander Burgt and her husband Pete Gellatly of Burlington, Nick and Megan Vander… Continue Reading
Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Robert “Bob” Ross Finkbeiner of Shipka, age 65. Beloved husband of Dianne (Hodge) Finkbeiner. Loved father and father-in-law of Jeff and Jackie Finkbeiner of Shipka and the late Kristopher Finkbeiner (1995). Bob is known by his grandchildren, Tyson, Mason and Payton as Grandpa Bob… Continue Reading
Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Stratford General Hospital, on Sunday, November 6, 2016, Harold “Bud” Frederick Schroeder, of Exeter formerly of Dashwood, age 89. Beloved husband of Jean Isobel (Watson) Schroeder. Loved father and father-in-law of Cathy and Jerry Mathers of RR 2, Lucan, Steve and Brenda Schroeder of Dashwood, Connie… Continue Reading
VAN PRAET: Peacefully, at his residence, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, Christopher “Chris” Remi Van Praet, of Sarnia, age 64. Beloved husband of Joyce V. (Marriott) Van Praet. Loved father of Christopher Van Praet, Lana and Kevin Hodder. Cherished grandfather of Tyler Van Praet, Jonathon Van Praet, Skye Van Praet, Delon Van Praet, Zain Van… Continue Reading
McCLURE, Joan Marian, 5 January 1933 – 1 November 2016, age 83, formerly of Grand Bend, passed away at the Chateau Gardens, Parkhill. Joan was the daughter of Jack Donnelly and Belva Topping. She was predeceased by her husbands Sandy Auchterlonie (1953) and Gerald Stone (1998), she is survived by her husband David McClure. Joan… Continue Reading
BLACK: On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Lawrence “Larry” Victor Black, of Grand Bend formerly of Exeter, age 75. Beloved husband of Joyce Elaine (Matthews) Black for 51 years. Loved and adored father of Shari and John Syrovy, Shelly and Karl Weselan and infant daughter Cynthia Ann Black (1970). Cherished poppa of Scott, Katrina, Craig and… Continue Reading
SLOMAN/MIZZI: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, N. Raymond “Ray” Sloman, of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 74. Beloved husband of Josephine “Joyce” Carman (Mizzi) Sloman. Loved father and father-in-law of Craig Sloman and Dawn of Huron Park. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joe and Janis Sloman… Continue Reading
HUDSON: Suddenly, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Alfred Betts Hudson, of Exeter, formerly of London, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Philomena Teresa (Fallon) Hudson (1992). Private family arrangements, entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. Offer Condolence for the family of HUDSON:… Continue Reading
PIPER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday evening, October 18, 2016, Rosalie “Rose” Mary (Drouillard) Piper, of Exeter, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Herbert “Herb” Charles Piper (2006). Loved mother of Craig and Denise Piper of Waterloo, Dwayne and JoAnn Piper of Exeter. Loving grandma of Doug Piper, Karen and Chris Elsdon,… Continue Reading
SCHILBE: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Monday, October 17, 2016, Hubert Datars Schilbe of Zurich, age 88. Best Friend and husband of 66 years to Marjorie “Marge” Mae (Merner) Schilbe of Zurich. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Brenda Schilbe of Bayfield, Donna and Jim Hoffman of Dashwood, Wayne and Jody… Continue Reading
MOORE: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences, Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, October 17, 2016, Wm. Ross Moore of Grand Bend formerly of Northville and London, age 77. Beloved husband of the late Marie Anne “Anyes” Agnes (Theriault) Moore (2011). Father of Deborah Ann Moore of London. Dear Grandpa of Julian McKenzie and Cody Brown and… Continue Reading
DADD: Peacefully, at Clinton Public Hospital, on Friday, October 14, 2016, Zoe Carolyn (Lavender) Dadd, of Bayfield formerly of Glencoe, age 87. Beloved wife of 67 years to Arthur “Art” Russell Dadd. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Rosemary and John Crosthwaite of Bayfield, Richard Dadd of Clinton and Barbara Dadd of Goderich, Fairleigh and Pete… Continue Reading
JENNISON: Peacefully, at his residence, on Sunday, October 9, 2016, William Jerry Jennison of Mount Hope, St. Mary’s Villa, London, age 74. Son of the late Kathleen (Pollock) (Taylor) Jennison and the late William “Bill” Francis Jennison. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nola Craig of Petrolia, Edith Taylor of London, Norma Walper, Ruby and Bruce… Continue Reading
ALLEN: Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Sunday, October 2, 2016, Brenda Gail (Harrington) Allen, in her 74th year, of London, formerly of Huron Park and Grand Bend. Brenda was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward “Ed” Charles Allen (April 5, 2016). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Natasha and Richard Marier of… 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
