BRAND: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Adriaan “Art” Brand of Crediton, age 81. Loved brother & brother-in-law of Jim and Teresa Brand, Nancy Brand, Tinie Brand and Martin Fischer.  Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by his parents Hendrik and Johanna (Timmers) Brand, siblings and in-laws Bob Brand (2004),… Continue Reading

VANDERHOEK:  Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, Marien “Hook” Vanderhoek of Zurich, age 90.  Beloved husband of Hilda (Penner) Vanderhoek.  Loved father and father-in-law of Rob Vanderhoek of London, Rick and Karen Vanderhoek of London, Wendy Vanderhoek of Halifax, Marty and Brenda… Continue Reading

Douglas L. Fletcher, age 97, passed away at the Brucelea Haven LTC, Walkerton, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with his family by his side.  Doug is survived by his wife N. Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Green), son Mark Fletcher (Trish) of Cape Breton, daughter Sandra Primeau (Paul) of Kincardine, 5 grandchildren: Christopher (Brianna), Amberly (Joe), Katrina… Continue Reading

DIETRICH: Dennis Stephen Dietrich, age 56, of Dashwood passed away at the farm he had spent his whole life on, surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 25, 2025. He was the loving husband and best friend of Jackie (McLellan) Dietrich for 32 years.  He was the proudest father to Kristie & Jordan Hansen; Sara… Continue Reading

LOVELL: At her residence, Kimberley “Kim” Ann Lovell of Armstrong, B.C., formerly of London and Hamilton, after a long battle with cancer, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, age 61. Loved dearly & missed by her mother Virginia “Ginny” Lovell of Grand Bend.  Loving mother of Tiana Lovell of Peterborough, James Lovell of Hamilton, Shay Lovell of… Continue Reading

LEAKEY: Peacefully, at The Village of Glendale Crossing, in London , on Monday, October 20, 2025, Marion Beatrice (Arrand) Leakey, formerly of Strathroy, St. Thomas, London, Grand Bend, Exeter and Zurich, age 102.  Marion is reunited with her husband and best friend, Ross John Leakey (2006).  Loved Mother of Ron Leakey (Margaret), Garry Leakey (Carol)… Continue Reading

SNELL: Unexpectedly, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her residence, Shirley Jean (Mason) Snell of Exeter, age 90.  Loved mother of Brenda Ann Snell. Beloved nannie of Craig Snell, Brayden Wragg, Blaine and Justine.  Cherished great-nannie of Brodie Wragg and Emma Wragg. Predeceased by her son William “Bill” Snell (2024), companion Wayne Keith Parsons (2000),… Continue Reading

PLATT: Peacefully, at Age Care, Parkhill, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Shirley May Platt, formerly of Toronto and Grand Bend, age 89. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Anthony Oldfield & Ada Ann (Vickers) Platt, her partner Grace Paris and her special furry friend her dog  Shadow. Shirley was a Past President of the Huron… Continue Reading

GILL:  Unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Richard Edward Gill of Grand Bend, age 83, passed away.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Jean (Hallman) Gill.  Loved father and father-in-law of Mary & John Huenemoerder of Mitchell, Steven & Trish Gill of Dashwood… Continue Reading

BRYSON: It is with great sadness and profound love that we share the passing of Glenn Bryson of Grand Bend, on September 21st, surrounded by family. Glenn was 87 years old. He will be greatly missed by his wife and best friend of 63 years, Angela (Relouw) Bryson, and his children Troy Bryson (Amy) and… Continue Reading

PELLEY:  Calvin Abbott Pelley of Grand Bend, passed away peacefully at LHSC- Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded with the love of his family at the age of 80. He was born in Glenwood, NFLD on January 14, 1945, son of late Abbott & Laura (Lane) Pelley. Calvin was the loving husband… Continue Reading

DEBRUYN, Martin:  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martinus Johannes Debruyn. Martin passed away peacefully at the family farm, Ausable Line, Exeter, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. Martin was a devoted husband, father, loving Opa, and friend. Born in Driebergen-Rijsenburg… Continue Reading

MARSHALL:  Unexpectedly, but peacefully, James “Jim” William Marshall of Grand Bend and formerly of Sarnia, passed away at Stratford General Hospital, on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded with the love of his family, age 81.  Beloved husband of Leslie May Marshall.  Loved father and father-in-law and grandpa of Mike & Jeanette Marshall (Jim, Matt and… Continue Reading

WYBROW: It is with love and sadness we share the passing of Catherine Jeanette Wybrow (Thornton) of Grand Bend and formerly of London, age 78, on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Kay was a woman of quiet strength, warmth and kindness. She will be deeply missed by her best… Continue Reading

KRUEGER, Evelyn Jeanne (Desjardine) – Peacefully on August 30, 2025 at AgeCare Parkhill, Evelyn went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, at the age of 92 years.  Born on October 21, 1932 in London Township, ON to parents Howard and Wilma (Kernohan) Desjardine. Lovingly remembered by her children Charla Chilver and Warren Krueger… Continue Reading

In Loving Memory of Gary Zimmer Gary Zimmer passed away peacefully at home in Grand Bend on Monday, August 25, 2025 in his 85th year. Gary followed a proud family tradition, becoming a commercial fisherman like his father, Elmer Zimmer, his uncle Stewart (Louie) Ravelle, and his great-grandfather Joseph Ravelle. In the days when Grand… Continue Reading

DICKSON: Unexpectedly, at his residence, Country Manor Estates, Thedford, Gordon “Gord” Allan Dickson, formerly of Grand Bend, age 82.  Loved brother of Mary Lou and John Wright of Grand Bend and Peg Ford of Florida.  Predeceased by his siblings Shirley Guitard, Eva Campbell, James “Jim” Dickson, Walter Dickson and his parents James D. and Eva… Continue Reading

OTTON: Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family Allan Russell Otton of Grand Bend, age 83. Predeceased by his cherished wife of 46 years, Helga (Dumpke) Otton (2011). Survived by daughters Heather Otton (Rick) and Brenda (Otton) Wroe. Loving Grampa of Erik Wroe, Luke Baker (Kaitlyn) and Holly Otton. Proud Great-Grampa of Abigail Baker. Partner… Continue Reading

WARLEY:  Peacefully, surrounded with the love of his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Geoffrey “Geoff ” Brian Warley age 89, of Grand Bend.  Beloved husband of Karen Marie (Smith) Warley.  Loved father of Joann Hart of England and step-father of Ryan & Diana Bewsher of Port Lambton. Loved grandpa… Continue Reading

RELOUW: Peacefully, at Jessica’s House Hospice, in Exeter, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, Anthony “Tony” John Relouw of Grand Bend, passed in his 88th year. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Frances (Menheere) Relouw. Tony was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada with… Continue Reading

PFAFF:  Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at his residence, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Wallace “Wally” Carman Pfaff, of Exeter, formerly of Rodney and Crediton, passed over in peace at the age 93.  Predeceased by the love of his life Dorothy M. (Donaldson) Pfaff (1990).  Loved father and father-in-law of Nolan and… Continue Reading

BAKER: Peacefully, at Seaforth Community Hospital, on Sunday, July 21, 2025, William “Bill” Ruhl Baker, age 90, formerly of Owen Sound, London, Mississauga and Exeter.  Loved father and father-in-law of William “Bill” and Gail Baker of Exeter, Catherine Baker and Shelly Baker of Sherwood Park AB.  Cherished grandfather of Charles, Christopher, Bradley, Jennifer, Jonathan and… Continue Reading

NORTHRUP:  Sharon passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by her family and friends, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Loved by her partner Edward “Ed” Cassady. Remembered by her sons and their partners Mike (Jane) Sutherland, Jeff (MaryAnne) Sutherland and Mark (Margaret) Sutherland. Also survived by many grandchildren. Predeceased by her… Continue Reading

HOWARD:  After a long journey with dementia, David John Howard, 76, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at Henley Place in London, ON surrounded by family. Though dementia slowly took pieces of him from us, it could never take away the love he gave, the laughter he shared, or the memories we’ll forever hold… Continue Reading

BONK: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, July 5, 2025,  Robert “Bob” Stanley Bonk of Grand Bend, formerly of London, age 70.  Loved son of Jeane (Brander) Bonk of Grand Bend.  Loved father of Kevin Bonk of Blue Mountains and Michael & Allison Bonk of Etobicoke.  Loved grandpa of Jaxon and Lily Bonk…. Continue Reading