McFADZEAN: Peacefully, at his residence, Monday, October 5, 2009, Lloyd Gordon McFadzean, age 94, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Toronto. Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” Leona (McCausland) McFadzean, (March 27, 2009). Predeceased by sisters Molly Radford, Mildred Pearsall, brothers Winston and Reginald McFadzean. Cremation. A graveside interment service for Lloyd… Continue Reading

MALLETT: At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, October 3, 2009, after a long struggle with cancer, Eric Arnold Mallett, formerly of Crediton, age 54. Beloved son of Arnold and Helen (Truax) Mallett of Exeter. Loved brother of Heather Mallett, Arlene and Vasja Koncan all of London, Tom Mallett and his partner Jeanette of Saint… Continue Reading

MAIER: At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday evening, September 26, 2009, after a long struggle with cardiac disease, Howard Herbert Maier , age 79, of Grand Bend, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood. Beloved husband of E. Muriel (Schade) Maier. Loved father of Michael Maier and fiancé Isabelle McLeod of Ottawa, Tom Maier and companion… Continue Reading

CHIURKO: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Sunday, September 20, 2009, William “Bill” Chiurko, age 89, of Country Manor Retirement Home, Thedford, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Woodstock. Beloved husband of Agnes Lillian (Page) Chiurko of Country Manor. Dear father of Ken and Sandra Chiurko… Continue Reading

MILLER: Wayne Miller, 64, of RR 1, Dashwood, died unexpectedly in the early morning of Saturday, September 19, 2009 at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. When asked of his biggest accomplishment in life, Wayne without fail or hesitation would have said his marriage of 32 years to Helen (McCann) Miller and the love and success of… Continue Reading

DESJARDINE: Peacefully, with his wife and daughters by his side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, September 17, 2009, Wilmer Brock “Ummy” Desjardine, of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, lifelong resident of Dashwood, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Ethel (Cole) Desjardine for 58 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Judy and Dave Lovell of… Continue Reading

WILLIAMS: Peacefully, at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, Friday, August 21, 2009, Viola Grace Williams, formerly of Toronto, age 95. Loved aunt of Marilyn and Roy Faulkes of Grand Bend, great-aunt to many nieces, nephews and long time dear friend of Lillian Gray and family. Predeceased by her brother Frederick Herbert “Fred” Williams (1979),… Continue Reading

MORGAN: At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, August 18, 2009, Grietje “Chris” (Kroon) Morgan, of Pineview Mobile Home Park, RR 2, Grand Bend, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Aime Millette (1965) and John I. Morgan (1992). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Roy Millette of RR 2, Grand Bend, Glenna and Hans Harms of… Continue Reading

WICKHAM: At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday, August 16, 2009, William Ernest “Frank” Wickham of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of London, age 72. Beloved husband of Phyllis R. A. (Pollock) Wickham and the late Joan Elaine (Chapman) Wickham (2006). Loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Karen Wickham of St. Thomas. Dear brother… Continue Reading

COCKWILL: Suddenly at home, Thursday August 6, 2009, Ray Arthur Cockwill of Exeter, age 62. Beloved husband and best friend of Norma Catharine (Weigand) Cockwill. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nelson and Gloria Cockwill of St. Marys, Glen and Kathy Cockwill, Jim and Michelle Cockwill, all of Mooresville, Donald and Jean Weigand, James and Eleanor… Continue Reading

GRATTON: Peacefully, at Huronia District Hospital, Midland, Sunday, July 26, 2009, Arnold M. Gratton, of Elim Homes, Waubaushene, formerly of Grand Bend, age 97. Beloved husband of Muriel Isabella (Heels) Gratton and the late Anna Love (Taylor) Gratton (1970). Loved father of Donald and Anita Gratton of Grand Bend, Glen and Lesley Gratton of Victoria,… Continue Reading

MITCHELL: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Friday, July 24, 2009, Leslie “Mitch” Herman Mitchell, formerly of Crediton East, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Florence (Voisin) Mitchell (1982). Loved father of Rick and Marlene Quesnel of Vanastra, Randy and Mary Ann Quesnel of Grand Bend, Carol and John Stilson, Brenda and Brad… Continue Reading

CALDWELL: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Monday, July 20, 2009, Ronald “Ron” William Caldwell of Exeter, formerly of Dashwood, age 84. Loved father of Mike and Chris Caldwell of Exeter, Kim Caldwell and companion Jason Farraway of Dashwood. Loving grandpa of Ryan Caldwell and long time companion of Grace E. Cooper of Exeter. Dear… Continue Reading

LABRECHE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Monday, July 20, 2009, Marcel Joseph Labreche, of Huron Park, formerly of RR 1, Grand Bend, age 70. Beloved husband of Florence Marie Patricia (Chartrand) Labreche. Loved father of Jocelyn Denis (Serge) of Cobalt, Marge Kelly of Strathroy, Andy Labreche (Tammy) of Rodney, Mike Labreche (Melissa) of Ingersoll,… Continue Reading

ADAMS: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Friday, July 17, 2009, Albert “Bert” Oliver Adams, formerly of Exeter, age 86. Beloved husband of Madge (Whiteside) Adams of Queensway Nursing Home. Remembered by family in England and his many spiritual brothers and sisters worldwide. Predeceased by his brother Ronald Charles Adams and parents James and Sarah… Continue Reading

ENGLISH: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, Thursday, July, 9, 2009, Raymond “Ray” Allison English, of Grand Bend, age 80. Beloved husband of Delores (Bundy)English. Dear father of Guy (Cheryl) English, Lynda (Don) Carr, Stewart (Rose) English, Janet (Terry) Lowe, Susan McKnight, Barbara (Dave) Wright, Raymond (Betty) English, Brenda (Mike)… Continue Reading

RATZ: With great sadness, we announce the passing of Katherine Jane Ratz of Thornhill, formerly of RR 3 Dashwood, age 54. Loved companion of Hugh McKay of Hanover. Dear sister of Wayne Ratz, Roger and Belle Ratz, all of RR 3 Dashwood and Barbara (Ratz) and John Gibson of Kenora. Loving aunt of Jeff and… Continue Reading

JORDAN: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, Monday, June 22, 2009, Dennis Frank Jordan, of RR 1, Thedford, age 87. Beloved husband of Margery Lillian (Rippingale) Jordan. Loved father and father-in-law of Caroline and John Goyette of Port Franks, Nicholas “Nick” and Susan Jordan of St. Thomas, Robin Jordan and… Continue Reading

WALKER: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Sunday, June 14, 2009, John “Jack” Cresswell Walker of Grand Bend, formerly of Orangeville, age 83. Beloved husband of Norma E. (Noble) Walker. Loved father of Pamela Walker of London and Trish and Peter Challen of Grand Bend. Loving… Continue Reading

LOVIE: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Saturday, June 13, 2009, Carman Chester Lovie, formerly of Grand Bend, age 91. Beloved husband of Verna Ilene (Bullock) Lovie. Loved father of Ken and Barb Lovie of Shipka, Larry and Donna Lovie, Stan & Cass Lovie, all of RR 3, Parkhill, Bob and Nancy-Rae Lovie of… Continue Reading

BECHLER: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Ivan Bechler, at his residence, RR 1, Zurich, on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at the age of 55. Beloved father of Joseph and Jeremy. Survived by Wilma Bechler, his mother Gladys A. (Oesch) Bechler. Predeceased by his father Ivan C. Bechler (2005). Survived… Continue Reading

MILLER: Peacefully at home, Saturday, May 30, 2009, Earl Earnest Miller, of RR 2, Dashwood, age 72. Beloved husband of Marion (Pepper) Miller. Loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Vicki Miller of Grand Bend and Freddie Miller of Woodstock. Loving grandpa of Laura and Mitchell Miller. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ernie and Sheila… Continue Reading