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

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

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

George Cyril Joseph Couckuyt     March 28, 1952-March 31, 2025 Of Grand Bend, passed unexpectedly, but peacefully at Stratford General Hospital with his beloved wife of 45 years, Brenda by his side.  Dearly loved brother of Donna McQueen of Surrey, B.C. and #1 Uncle of Hannah McQueen.  Brother-In-Law of Linda & John Campbell, Heather & Bob… Continue Reading

Barbara Marie Feaver, age 87, passed away on March 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald E. Feaver (2011). Cherished mother of Sandra Balmer of London, Regina Hitesman and husband Paul of Allenwood, Pennsylvania, Debra Parrish and husband Todd of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and Linda… Continue Reading

WALPER:  Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Donald “Don” William Walper of Grand Bend, age 81.  Loved father of Kevin Walper (Lisa) of Mount Brydges, Kimberly (Allan).  Loved grandpa of Emily (Nick), Bradley (Faith), and Amanda (Ron). Remembered by his long time friend Sharon Lagerwerf and the Desjardine families.  Predeceased by… Continue Reading

GLAVIN: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Monday, March 24, 2025,  Marcella Marie (Lavigne) Glavin of Craigwiel Gardens LTC, Ailsa Craig and formerly of Strathroy and Mount Carmel, age 90.  Beloved wife of the late Raphael Michael “Ray“ Glavin (2004). Loved mother & mother-in-law of Monica (Dan) McLay of Port Stanley, Denise… Continue Reading

Doris Alma Fielding (nee Toogood), of Grand Bend, Ontario died peacefully at 98 years of age surrounded by her extended family, at Jessica’s House Hospice, Exeter, Ontario on March 22, 2025.  Doris, born and raised in Toronto, is predeceased by her parents Alma and Alexander Toogood, brothers John Howard Toogood (Jack), Alexander Edgar Toogood (Ted). Her younger siblings William… Continue Reading

KABEL : Peacefully passed away after a short stay at Middlesex Terrace, Delaware, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Gerarda “Gerda” Alyda Maria (Webbers) Kabel of Grand Bend.  Beloved wife of the late Christiaan Kabel (1998).  Beloved mother of John Kabel and his wife Mary Jane, Mary George, Edward Kabel and his wife Anne Marie, and Gerry… Continue Reading

RATZ:  Passed peacefully, at her residence, RR 2, Crediton, on Sunday, March 02, 2025,  Barbara “Barbie” Joan (Webber) Ratz, age 78. Beloved wife and best friend of Larry Ervin Ratz.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of her twins, Tracy Ratz-Merkley & her husband Giovanni Marsilio of Chesley, Trevor & Janine Ratz of Guelph.  Cherished grandma of… Continue Reading