PODGORSKI: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday, August 14, 2008, Julianna “Julia” (Kormendy) Podgorski, of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Afanazy “Alex” Podgorski (2004). Loved mother of Carol Ann and Les Kwarciak of Dorchester, Cathy Podgorski and Richard Grenier of London…. Continue Reading
FINKBEINER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday, August 10, 2008, N. Doreen (Coultis) Finkbeiner of RR 2, Dashwood (Shipka), age 84. Beloved wife of the late Harold Douglas Finkbeiner (2004). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bill and Nancy Finkbeiner, Robert “Bob” and Dianne Finkbeiner, all of RR 2, Dashwood, Dave and Mary Finkbeiner of… Continue Reading
CALDWELL: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday, August 9, 2008, William John “Jack” Caldwell of Grand Bend, formerly of St. Thomas, age 78. Beloved husband of Diana (Doucet) Caldwell. Remembered by Diana’s sons Mike and Hans (Sylvie) Kreutzmann all of Timmins. Dear brother of June Russell of Georgetown. Jack will be remembered by his… Continue Reading
HAYKUS: On Tuesday, August 5, 2008, Thadeus “Ted” Joseph Haykus of Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Donna (Thomson) Haykus, loving and generous father of Tracey and Bob Neeb of Oakville, Erica and Jerry Kozlowski of Baltimore, MD., and special “Papa” of Sam and… Continue Reading
DICK: It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Ian Cochrane Dick of London, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Tuesday, August 5, 2008, in his 69th year. Survived by his long time companion and best friend Paula. Father of Jason Dick of London. Predeceased by his son Jeffery Dick (1975) and… Continue Reading
ADAMS: Unexpectedly, at Hamilton General Hospital, Monday, August 4, 2008, Gloria Anne Adams (Martin) of Brantford, formerly of Crediton, age 60. Loved mother of Ruth and Craig Marshall of Mississauga and Lisa Jack of Chatham. Loving grandma of Ryan and Lauren Marshall, Courtney and Cameron Jack. Dear sister of Don and Elizabeth Adams, Harvey and… Continue Reading
GORE: At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Respirology Unit, Thursday, July 10, 2008, Donald Noel Gore of Grand Bend, formerly of London, age 82. Beloved husband of Doris (Sharrow) Gore and the late Constance (Anthony) Gore (1972). Dearest father of Jaye and Stephanie of Delaware, Mark and Betsy of Coldstream and Pamela and David… Continue Reading
BROUSSEAU: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Monday, June 23, 2008, Marie Gabrielle “Gay” (Lafreniere) Brousseau, of Exeter, formerly of Tillsonburg, age 80. Beloved wife of Raymond “Ray” Joseph Brousseau. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Louis and Dorothy Lafreniere of Bracebridge, Raymond “Gerry” and Erna Lafreniere of London, Yvon “Giles” Lafreniere of Ailsa Craig, Cecile… Continue Reading
ASELSTYNE: Peacefully, at Parkwood Hospital, London, Wednesday, June 18, 2008, John Gilbert Aselstyne, age 94, formerly of Grand Bend. Born in Ottawa in 1913. Beloved husband of the late Helen Maude (Benson) Aselstyne and Elsie (Veiwigg) Aselstyne. Predeceased by brothers Robert of Orillia and Gordon of British Columbia. John was a WWII Veteran of the… Continue Reading
LOVIE: “How’re Ya Now? Lovely, Just Lovely!” Peacefully, at his residence, Saturday, June 14, 2008, Gary William Lovie, of Centralia, age 60. Beloved husband of Diane Ellen (Freebairn) Lovie. Loved father of Scott Lovie and his wife Kim Lancaster, Kristin Lovie and fiancé John Kochan, all of London and Carrie Lovie of Barrie. Loving grandpa… Continue Reading
HOLMES: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Thursday, June 12, 2008, Peggy Evelyn Louise (Deans) Holmes, age 89, formerly of Grand Bend and Windsor. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Wendell Holmes (1987) Loved mother of Dean Holmes of Grand Bend and the late Marsha Holmes (1985). Special thanks to her dear friends Agnes… Continue Reading
JEROMKIN – Peacefully at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday, June 5, 2008, Theresia (Finger) Jeromkin of RR 3, Dashwood, age 97. Beloved wife of the late Nikolaus Jeromkin Sr. (1979). Loved mother of Natalie Ferris of Barrie, Nikolaus Jr. and Marlene Jeromkin of Mount Carmel, Horst Jeromkin of RR 3,… Continue Reading
VAN LEEUWEN: With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Mom into God’s loving arms at Extendicare London, Thursday morning, May 29, 2008, Mathilda “Tillie”(Kester) Van Leeuwen, of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Gerardus “Jerry” Van Leeuwen (2006). Loving mother of Nick Van Leeuwen and his wife Karen of… Continue Reading
OTTERBEIN: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa, Sunday, May 25, 2008, Helen Dorothy Clara (Hoffmann) Otterbein, formerly of Kitchener and Zurich, age 86. Beloved wife of Lloyd Samuel Otterbein. Loved mother of Wayne Otterbein of Exeter and the late Judy Otterbein (2006). Loving grandmother of Jim Otterbein of Exeter, Dennis and Cheryl Otterbein of Mount Forest, Carla… Continue Reading
DEANE: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Chateau Gardens, Parkhill, Sunday, May 18, 2008, Madlyne Arley Louise (McLeod) (Sanders) Deane, of Grand Bend, age 69. Beloved wife of Robert Joseph Deane QC. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim and Bob Case of Grand Bend, Arlie and Craig Saunders of London, Gerald “Jerry”… Continue Reading
TRAINOR: Surrounded by the love of her family, at Parkwood Hospital, London, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, Mary Teresa Trainor of London, formerly of Mount Carmel, born October 20, 1922 in Dromore, P.E.I. Daughter of the late John F. Callaghan (1972) and Bridget Ann (Kelly) Callaghan (1951). Cherished mother of Richard Trainor (Mary Anne), Wendy Thomson,… Continue Reading
GENNO: After a courageous battle with cancer, at his home, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, Stanley James “Jim” Genno, of RR 2, Crediton, age 66. Beloved husband of Lucille “Lu” (Cayer) Genno. Loved father of Anita and Steve Douglas of Glen Morris, Kelly Genno and fiancee Natalie Barisic of Oshawa and Carrie Genno of London. Loving… Continue Reading
WILSON: Suddenly, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Wednesday, May 7, 2008, Randy James Wilson of Exeter, age 40. Loved husband of Carrie White. Loving father of Randi-Lee, Meagan, Taylor and Kyle. Dear son of Suzanne and Jim Jesney of Huron Park, brother of Sandy and Doug Watson of Exeter, Ron and Cathy… Continue Reading
HAHN: Unexpectedly, at his residence, Monday, May 5, 2008, James “Jim” Russell Hahn of Lindsay, formerly of Grand Bend, Toronto and Owen Sound, age 89. Beloved husband of Ella “Peggy” Ione (Seabrook) Hahn. Loved father of Paul Hahn of Oshawa and the late Brenda Lynn Hahn (1999). Loving grandfather of Mark Hahn and his fiancee… Continue Reading
GARVIN: Peacefully, at Kensington Village, London, Saturday, May 3, 2008, Alene Christena (Bossenberry) Garvin of London, formerly of Adrian, Michigan and Atlanta, Georgia, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Peter A. Garvin (1987). Predeceased by her sisters Margaret Sills, Anna Acheson, Carrie Medd, Eleanor Simpkins and Dorothy Bossenberry in infancy, brothers Harry,… Continue Reading
HARTLEY: Peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family, Saturday, April 26, 2008, Jill (Olding) Hartley, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Caledonia, age 71. Beloved wife of the late Norman Alderson Hartley (1997). Loved mother of Susan Mills of Maple, Mark and Doina Hartley of Cambridge, Colin Mills and… Continue Reading
NELHAM: Peacefully, at Highview Residences, Thursday, April 24, 2008, Dorothy Helen (Erwin) Nelham of London, formerly of Toronto, age 78. Beloved wife of Roy William Nelham. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul Nelham of Inglis, Manitoba, Dr. Mark and Kathy Nelham of RR 1, Ilderton, Stephen Nelham of Winnipeg. Janice and Patrick Katool of Strathroy…. Continue Reading
WINTLE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday, April 13, 2008, A. John Wintle, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga, age 89. Beloved husband of C. Marie (Lynch) Wintle. Loved father and father-in-law of Kathryn and Tom Dineley of Mississauga and the late James Robert Wintle (1979). Loving grandfather of Sam Dineley… Continue Reading
KELDERS: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Sunday, April 13, 2008, Theodore “Theo” Joseph Kelders, of North Lambton Lodge, Forest, formerly of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 88. Beloved husband of Adriana Maria (Grootjen) Kelders. Loved father and father-in-law of Mia and Fred Hubert of Brights Grove, Martin… Continue Reading
PFAFF: Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Wilmer Jack “Wimpy” Pfaff, of RR 3, Dashwood, age 77. Beloved husband of the late Martha Helen (Becker) Pfaff (2003). Loved father of Marilyn and Allan Riley of Exeter, Bruce and Sherri Pfaff of Essex, JoAnn and Joe Dewan of RR 3, Lucan, Glenn and… 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
