VLEMMIX: Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, Thomas “Tom” Franciscus Vlemmix of Grand Bend, age 81. Beloved husband of Grada Mary (VanGeffen) Vlemmix. Loved father and father-in-law of Ray (Rose) Vlemmix of RR1 Grand Bend, Helen (Tony) Trecapelli of Brantford and Tim (Meribeth) Vlemmix of Seaforth. Cherished grandpa of Lydia… Continue Reading
BAILEY, Jessie McKenzie: Jessie slipped away quietly in the early morning on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Jessie, formerly of Greenway, age 93, was born October 13, 1919. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Bailey (1987). Lovingly remembered by her children Allan (Janet) Bailey of Shrewsbury, Phyllis Bailey (Andre Pel) of Victoria, B.C., Elizabeth Bailey of… Continue Reading
MELANSON: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday, September 14, 2013, Edmond “Ted” Basil Melanson of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Sarnia and Florida, age 83. Beloved husband of Patricia “Pat” Anne (Grondin) Melanson. Loved father and father-in-law of Kerrie Melanson, Kelly Melanson, Craig Melanson all… Continue Reading
GIBBS: Suddenly, at his residence, Wednesday, September 4, 2013, Malcolm Alexander “Archie” Gibbs, of Parkhill, age 81. Beloved husband of the late Ruby Alice Jean (Brophey) Gibbs (2000). Loved father of Michelle and Dennis Ticknor of Niagara Falls. Loving grandpa of Alexis Jean Ticknor. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marion Gibbs of Parkhill, Murray and… Continue Reading
COOK: Peacefully, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, Robert Henry Cook of Grand Bend, formerly of Hensall, age 86. Remembered by his devoted wife Anita (Hildebrand) Cook, daughter Carolyn and husband Bob Czincz, granddaughters Jennifer Czincz and fiance Michael Zimm, Kathryn and husband Adam Meinert. Cremation has taken place. At Bob’s request… Continue Reading
BECKER: Peacefully at Exeter Villa, on Tuesday August 27, 2013, Lorne Robert Becker of R. R. #1, Dashwood, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Isabelle Ruth (Schweitzer) Becker. Loved father and father-in-law of Diane Leibold of Dashwood, Roy Becker and partner Debbie McNaire of R. R. #2, Crediton, Wayne Becker and partner Carolyn Rose… Continue Reading
LINGARD, Russel: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Russel John Lingard, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at age 70. Beloved father of Stephen (Heather) Lingard of Toronto, Kimberly (Brian) Naish of Ottawa, Jeffrey (Lyndsay) Lingard of Calgary, AB. Loving grandfather of Anna and… Continue Reading
DIETRICH: Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday evening, August 16, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family, after a short fought battle with cancer, Kathy Jean (Geisel) Dietrich, of RR 8, Parkhill (Mount Carmel), age 57. Beloved wife of Thomas “Tom” Leonard Dietrich. Loved mother of Heather Dietrich and her partner Richard… Continue Reading
DeKORT: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, August 15, 2013, Aloysius “Louis” Cornelius DeKort, of Exeter, recently of Chateau Gardens, Parkhill, age 80. Beloved husband of the late Maria Adriana (Vanden Bygaart) DeKort (2010). Loved father and father-in-law of Angela and Joe Donnelly of RR 4, Thamesford,… Continue Reading
HENDRON: We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Dorothy “Dot” Jean (Glendinning) (DesJardine) Hendron, of Grand Bend, age 93, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Glenford Owen DesJardine (1981) and Alfred Joseph Hendron (1997). She leaves to mourn her… Continue Reading
GREEN: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, July 30, 2013, Margaret “Marg” Stewart (McKinnon) Green of Exeter Villa, formerly of Grand Bend, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Burton “Burt” Ambrose Green (2001). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Elaine and Ron Wardle of Shipka, Bonnie Gallagher and companion Vic Regnier of Tilbury. Loving… Continue Reading
TURNER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, July 30, 2013, surrounded by the love of his family, Morland Graham Turner of Pineview Park, Grand Bend, formerly of Brampton, age 83. Beloved husband of Loatus L. (Winegarden) Turner. Loved father of Connie Turner of Mississauga, Randy and Shelley Turner of Brampton and Mark and Susanne… Continue Reading
KRAFT: It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Ninia Madeline (Smith) (Wein) Kraft, formerly of Grand Bend and Dashwood, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, July 27th, 2013, in her 96th year. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Bill Kraft and his wife Vicki, Robin McDonald and her husband Richard,… Continue Reading
PERGEL: Peacefully, at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo, Monday, July 22, 2013, Violet (Tomas) Pergel, formerly of St. Joseph, RR 2, Zurich, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Charles Pergel (1974). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Charlie Pergel of Salmon Arm, BC, Dave Pergel of Port Franks, Amy Morris of London, Violet C. Pergel (Gaetan… Continue Reading
GABEL: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Friday evening, July 19, 2013, with the knowledge of the love of her family, friends and church community surrounding her, Idella June Gabel, age 84, formerly of RR 3, Zurich. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Olive (Zirk) Gabel. Remembered by her cousins, neighbours, friends and her… Continue Reading
RUSSELL: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Tuesday, July 16, 2013, Ina Rose (Ridderhouse) Russell, formerly of Turnbull’s Grove, RR 1, Dashwood, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Alex Russell (1998). Loving mother of Diane Wildfong and the late Alex “Sandy” Russell (1997). Loved grandmother of Samantha Wildfong. At Ina’s request cremation has taken… Continue Reading
DAVIS: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Monday, July 8, 2013, Elizabeth “Libbie” Esther (Tatham) Davis, of Oakwood Links, Grand Bend, age 82. Beloved wife of Ian Davis. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bradley and Patti Davis of Forest, Leslie and Peter Kincaid of North Bay, Scott and… Continue Reading
HOWARTH: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, July 2, 2013, Ronald Bryan Howarth, of Grand Bend, formerly of London, age 78. Beloved husband of Debbie (Thomas) Howarth. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jane Howarth of London, Mike and Carol Howarth of Watford, Les Howarth of Ipperwash, Dave and Helen Howarth of B.C., Barbara Anne… Continue Reading
FITZGERALD: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Thursday, June 27, 2013, John Frederick Fitzgerald “Fitzy”, of Grand Bend, age 69. Beloved husband of the late Janis Wignall (Gill) Fitzgerald (2010). Loved father and father-in-law of Jack and Claudia Fitzgerald of Florida, Ken and Shauna Fitzgerald of Goderich and Elizabeth Fitzgerald of Toronto. Loving… Continue Reading
GIBSON: Mrs. Hazel Miriam Webb Gibson, at her residence, Grand Bend, Thursday, June 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Lawrence Melbourne Gibson (2002). Cremation with interment in the family plot at the Anglican Cemetery, Woodstock. If desired, memorial donations (payable by cheque) to St. John’s By-The-Lake Anglican Church, Grand Bend or a charity… Continue Reading
PARKER: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Iris May (Warnock) Parker, Sunday, June 9, 2013, in her 95th year at her daughter’s home in Toronto, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Walter Parker (April 4, 1970) of Sutton Surrey, England. Predeceased by her mother Maggie… Continue Reading
KELDERS: Celebrate his life; cherish the memories. Surrounded by his family at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, John (Johannus Joseph) Kelders, of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 59. Beloved husband of Jen Muma. Loving father of Jeff and Cassie Kelders, Matt Kelders and Jeff Muma. Beloved Opa of Seth and Leah… Continue Reading
MERNER: Surrounded by family, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, Ronald “Ron” “Hank” Merner, of Dashwood, age 71. Beloved husband of Ruth Anne (Salmon) Merner for 46 years. Dear brother of Margaret and Glen Nicholson, brother-in-law of Gerald and June Martene, Marie Tieman and the late Charles, Margaret and Brian… Continue Reading
DRABIUK: Peacefully, at Lee Manor, Owen Sound, Friday, May 31, 2013, Muriel (Slater) Drabiuk, of Hamilton, formerly of Grand Bend and Nobel, Ontario, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Joaness “Jan” Drabiuk (1991). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Carl Wadsworth of Orono, Edmund Drabiuk of Port Dover, Irene Batson and husband Ron… Continue Reading
WILDS: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday, May 19, 2013, H. Marie (Corriveau) Wilds of RR 1, Hay, (Exeter) age 87. Beloved wife of the late Henry Albert Wilds (1998). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Joe Wilds of RR 1, Hay, Mary Ann Quesnel of Grand Bend, Aldene Wilds and Walter Brown of Hodgeville,… 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
