Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family at Jessica’s House Hospice, Exeter, on Thursday, July 03, 2025. Robert Bruce “Bob” Bexton of Grand Bend, age 87. Beloved husband of Diane (DeVecchi) Bexton for over 64 years. Loved father of Karen “Kaleigh” (Bexton) Clemens, Bob often referred to Kaleigh as his favorite daughter, even though she was his… Continue Reading
Hayter: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, Gordon Clare Hayter of Goderich and formerly of Clinton, Exeter and Thedford, age 87. Loving husband and best friend of Jeanene Ellen (Close) (Drake) (Tucker) Hayter and the late Diane Mylene (Kenny) Hayter (2000). Loved Father to Mark Hayter of London, Perry Hayter of Iona… Continue Reading
BAILEY: Unexpectedly at his residence, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, James “ Jimmy ” Scott Bailey of Dashwood formerly of Calgary, age 71. Beloved brother of Pauline Yeoman of Dashwood. Cherished uncle of Tammi Yeoman of Dashwood, Rob & Lorna Yeoman of London. Loved great uncle of Crystal and Amanda and great great uncle of… Continue Reading
SCHWARTZENTRUBER: Unexpectedly, at his residence in London, John “Jay” James Schwartzentruber of London, formerly of Exeter & Zurich, age 68. Cherished brother of Lynn & Bob Snell of Centralia and Grace Parsons of Belleville. Predeceased by his parents Betty (Huston), step mom Lorraine (Smith) & Orlen Daniel Schwartzentruber, his sister Dale Schwartzentruber and infant brother… Continue Reading
GOW: Peacefully, at Jessicas House Hospice, Exeter, on Monday, June 23, 2025, Margaret “Margie” Doris (Whaling) Gow of Turnbull’s Grove N. Dashwood, age 81. Beloved wife and soul mate of the late Melvin “Mel” Roy Gow (2019). Loved mother of Mark Osment & Shelley Hall, Tracy Osment and Lisa & Paul Runstedler. Remembered by her… Continue Reading
SMITH : Peacefully, on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at University Hospital, London, surrounded by the love of her family, Margaret June (Ratz) Smith of London, age 97. Beloved wife of Thomas Earle Smith. Loved mother and mother in-law of the late Brian Smith (2023) and Julie Smith of South Bruce, Bruce & Lorna Smith of… Continue Reading
ROBYN: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, June 16, 2025, Hendrik “Hank” Robyn of Grand Bend, formerly of Toronto, age 85. Beloved husband of Sharon Elizabeth (Lacey) Robyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Steve & Belinda Robyn of Calendon, Bradley & Nicole Robyn of Hamilton and Darrel & Kristy Robyn of Burlington. Loving… Continue Reading
AVELING Errol: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, after a long battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Errol John Aveling of Grand Bend, age 87. Beloved soulmate of Dora Janis (Mathieson) Aveling for over 40 years. Loved father and step-father to 6 children. Remembered by his brother-in-law Marvin… Continue Reading
DOYLE: Suddenly and unexpectedly, as a result of an accident on the family farm, RR 1, Dashwood, on Friday, June 6, 2025, Shaun Patrick Doyle, age 37. Loving husband and best friend of Sabrina (Metzger) Doyle. Proud and loved father of Deacon (4), Kye (2) and Kallie (4 months). Loved son and son-in-law of Paul… Continue Reading
BRENNER: Unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, Our Matriarch, Marlene Anne (Storey) Brenner of Grand Bend, age 85. Beloved wife of 65 years to William “Bill” Ezra Brenner. Loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Bev Brenner of Ottawa, Pam Brenner… Continue Reading
ZIRK: Peacefully, after a short struggle with cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Louis “Lou” Leonard Zirk of RR 3, Zurich, age 75. Beloved husband of Linda Mae (Overholt) Zirk. Loved father and father-in-law of Darren Zirk Firman and his partner Lisa Francis of Hensall, Mae… Continue Reading
VARLEY: Peacefully, with the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Friday, May 30, 2025, Raymond Edward Varley of Huron Park, age 82. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Gayle (Inson) Varley (2003). Loved father and father-in-law of Rob Varley and Michelle of London. Dear brother of Marion Armstrong of Granton… Continue Reading
To our loving Papa, Jaap Salentyn (Salentijn) January 11, 1947 – May 22, 2025 With very heavy hearts, we share the passing of our Jaap (Jack) Salentyn — a devoted partner of 49 years to Carrie, a loving father to Michael and myself (Bianca), a proud father-in-law to Sasha, and the best Opa to… Continue Reading
PAYNE: Peacefully, at Seaforth LTC, Seaforth, on Friday, May 16, 2025, Edward “Teddy” Anthony Payne, formerly of Stratford and St. Marys, age 99. Loved father of Victoria “Vickie” & Wiley Ward of North Carolina and will be missed by his grandchildren Tyler Payne Ferguson and Alexandra Payne Ferguson. Remembered by his former wife Mary (Wigan)… Continue Reading
VANDER BURGT-WILLERT: It is with heavy hearts we announce Hendrika “Riek” Johanna (Rutten) Vander Burgt-Willert, who passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, formerly of Grand Bend, in her 97th year. She is survived by her 2nd husband Fred Willert, her five children, late John (2016) (Harriet), Peter (Cindy), Leo (Heather), Ed (Gloria), Joanne… Continue Reading
ANZAI: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Evon Jeanette (Stumpf) Anzai of Grand Bend, age 88. Beloved Wife of the late Kenji Anzai (1965). Loved mother of Kathleen & Wayne Burgetz, Kandi & Bob Clemmer all of Grand Bend, Keith & Wendy Anzai of Waterloo, Kirk & Wendy Anzai of… Continue Reading
ASHMORE: Unexpectedly, at University Hospital – LHSC, London, on Friday, May 9, 2025, Robert “Bob” William Ashmore, of Dashwood, “Smokey Hollow” age 78. Beloved partner of the late Margaret Anne “Maggie” (Goudy) Eby (2019) and the late Lorna (Hayter) Ashmore. Loved step-father of Jennifer Eby of Dashwood, Geoff & Bea Eby of Oakville. Loved grandpa… Continue Reading
Typical Randy, this is all he wanted for his obit, but we felt we needed more !! Randy Keller January 22, 1956 – May 8, 2025 Don’t be sorry it’s over. Be glad it happened. KELLER: Peacefully, and knowing that he was surrounded with the love of his family and Saviour, at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, on Thursday,… Continue Reading
BRAND: Peacefully, surround by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Hospice, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Johannes “Hans” Brand of Exeter, formerly of Stephen Township, age 88. Beloved husband of Nancy (Bertelink) Brand. Loved father & father-in-law of Mark & Brenda Brand, Jeff & Audrey Brand, Lori & Daryl Selves and Allan… Continue Reading
JUNKER: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, Janice Elaine (Schmidt) Junker of Grand Bend, formerly of New Hamburg, age 84. Beloved wife and best friend of Bruce Donald Junker. Loved mother of Mike Junker, Tim & Melody Junker all of New Hamburg. Cherished… Continue Reading
FOSTER: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Bradley “Brad” John Foster of Grand Bend and formerly of London, age 72. Beloved partner and best friend of Mary Lou Fischer for over 19 years. Loved brother of Lynda & Terry Golletz of Elora. Loving uncle of Adam & Joselyn Golletz and their daughter… Continue Reading
De Zorzi: James “Jim” Malcolm De Zorzi of Grand Bend, passed peacefully, at LHSC Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Joan De Zorzi for over 67 years. He will be missed by his children, Michael, Anne-Marie Maddalena (David), Mark (Kendra Knowles). Beloved grandpa of… Continue Reading
Gattie-Gow: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Linda Catherine (Waller) Gattie-Gow of Turnbull’s Grove, Dashwood, passed away at the age of 80. Beloved lifelong partner of Douglas Gow. Loving mother of Chuck Gattie of Baden and Joe Gattie of Orangeville. Cherished stepmother to Kim (Aaron) Nederpelt and Debbie (Sean) Terkildsen,… Continue Reading
SULLIVAN: Passed peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Marion Ethelena (Regier) Sullivan, age 90 of Exeter and formerly of Mount Carmel. Precious and beloved wife of Patrick Sullivan for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother-in law of Jane Brooks (Doug), Jacqueline Sullivan (Byron DeClerck) and Susan Preszcator… Continue Reading
Burdett-Stewart: With great sadness, we announce the passing of Marion Ruth (Wilson) Burdett-Stewart of Grand Bend, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, age 85. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Stewart and the late Kenneth John Burdett (2011). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Linda Burdett of Georgetown and the late… 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
