LOVIE: Peacefully, at Kensington Village Nursing Home, London, Tuesday, April 1, 2008, surrounded by his family and invited by God, E. Clayton Lovie, in his 98th year, formerly of Grand Bend, went to join his beloved wife of 52 years, Hazel Lorena (Waghorn) Lovie (1917 – 1992). Loved father and father-in-law of Eileen and James… Continue Reading
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, after a courageous battle, Tuesday, April 1, 2008, Georgina Desjardine, of RR 2, Grand Bend, formerly of RR 2, Dashwood, in her 67th year. Adored wife of Ron Desjardine. Dear mother of Steve and Brenda Desjardine of RR 2, Dashwood. Very proud grandmother of Dara and her husband… Continue Reading
GOOVAERTS: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Monday, March 31, 2008, Alfons Goovaerts, of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 68. Loved father of Kelly Insley (Allen) and Tracy Goovaerts-Welten. Loving grandpa of Brian, Gregory and Matthew. Dear brother of Louis Goovaerts of London. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by… Continue Reading
GRIMSHAW: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Friday, March 28, 2008, Christine “Chris” (Joinson) Grimshaw, of Grand Bend, formerly of Forest, age 65. Dearly loved wife of Brian Grimshaw. Devoted mother of Lee Grimshaw (Susan Higgs) of Toronto and Sara Relouw (Doug) of Grand Bend. Adored… Continue Reading
Peter F. H. Connon (December 11, 1923 – March 28, 2008) Respected math teacher at South Huron District High School, Exeter, from 1968 to 1986. Highly regarded by students and staff. Earlier careers as a real estate agent, stock broker, and forester. Worked as a lumberjack on the West Coast. Served with the Fleet Air… Continue Reading
MABEE: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Saturday, March 22, 2008, Jean (Thompson) Mabee, of London, formerly of Grand Bend, Toronto and longtime summer residence at Chandos Lake, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Aubrey “Toby” Mabee (2002). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Glen Mabee and Enjee of Toronto, Jayne and… Continue Reading
MALCOLM: At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday March 22, 2008, Alexander “Alan” Malcolm of Klondyke Trailer Park, RR 2, Grand Bend, formerly of St. Clair Beach, age 68. Beloved husband of Madeleine G. (Leduc) Malcolm. Loved father of Alan Malcolm of La Salle, Tracy Eckart of England, Innes and Brenda Malcolm of Leamington. Loving grandpa… Continue Reading
LAWTON: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, Sunday, March 16, 2008, Cameron Kenneth “Ken” Lawton, of Southcott Pines, Grand Bend, age 87. Beloved husband of Anne V. (Clark) Wilton-Lawton and the late Ruth A. (Keenleyside) Lawton and Phyllis M. (Hawke) (Shaw) Lawton. Loved father of David and Sue Lawton of… Continue Reading
COLE: Peacefully, at Brucelea Haven Retirement Home, Walkerton, Tuesday, March 11, 2008, Lawrence “Larry” Gerald Cole, formerly of RR 2, Grand Bend and London, age 91. Beloved husband of Joan Mary (Smith) Cole of Brucelea Haven. Loved father of Janice and John MacPherson of Markdale and the late Edward “Ted” Russell Cole (2004). Loving grandpa… Continue Reading
VINCENT: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Monday, March 10, 2008, one day after celebrating his 90th birthday, Ira “Jake” Vincent of Grand Bend. Loved “Unc” of Joe and Kathy Dumigan, Marg Miller and Dan Stanlake, Gayle and Scott MacGregor, Karen and Randy Thiel, Eldon and Fran Bullock, Donna and Russ Thompson, John and Sharon… Continue Reading
LOVE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Monday, March 10, 2008, Nola Mae (Hodgins) Love of Grand Bend, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Everard Love (1989). Daughter of the late Mansell and Mae (Carruthers) Hodgins. Dearest mother of Betty Datars of Grand Bend, Don and Connie Love of Midland, Clare… Continue Reading
COECK: Peacefully, at Middlesex Terrace Nursing Home, Delaware, Sunday, March 9, 2008, Stephania (Deckers) Coeck, of London, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Theophiel Coeck (1977). Loved mother of Walter and Jose Coeck of RR 2, Zurich, Maria and Erwin Frisch, Will and Betty Coeck, all of London, John… Continue Reading
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Thursday, March 6, 2008, Janet Evelyn (Turnbull) Desjardine, formerly of RR1, Grand Bend, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Desjardine (1975). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Russell and Marilee Desjardine of Bruce Mines, Ross and Marian Desjardine of Parkhill, Valerie and Bob Syer of Kitchener, Ray… Continue Reading
FAHNER: Suddenly, at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, Donald Ray Fahner, of Thamesford, age 48. Loved twin brother of Ronald Scott Fahner of London, dear brother and brother-in-law of Nancy and Ron Cybulski of Kincardine, Marg and Jerry Finnen of Kitchener, and Linda Fahner of Crediton. Special friend of June McKenzie of Huron… Continue Reading
WEBB: Unexpectedly, as a result of a vehicle collision, near his winter residence, Arcadia, Florida, Monday, March 3, 2008, Dr. Gerald Allan Webb, of Exeter, retired Chiropractor, age 76. Beloved husband of Lois M. (Elsie) Webb. Loved father of Jim and Margo Webb of London, Judy and Chris Mackie of Hanover. Loving grandpa of Tara… Continue Reading
DUCHARME: Peacefully, in London, Friday February 29, 2008, Thelma June (Preszcator) Ducharme of Exeter, age 77. Survived by Edsel Ducharme, the father of her children. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Louise and Doug Gartshore, Tony and Gail Ducharme, John Paul and Carol Ducharme, Sandra and Peter Becker, Monica and Paul Masse, Patti and Rod McKinlay,… Continue Reading
KUHN: Unexpectedly, at her residence, Wednesday, February 27, 2008, Lillian “Lilly” Anna Laura (Jesney) Kuhn, of Exeter, formerly of Crediton, age 78. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Gordon Kuhn (1986). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Phyllis and Charles Collett of Crediton, Jim and Sue Jesney of Huron Park, Les Jesney and partner Ellen Crockford… Continue Reading
BAYNHAM: Suddenly, on Monday, February 25, 2008, Larry Russell Baynham, of RR 2, Grand Bend, in his 70th year. Beloved husband and Best Friend of Elaine (Hogarth) Baynham. Dear son of Evelyn Beebe of London. Loving father of Steve and Kim Baynham of Exeter, Brad Baynham of Grand Bend and Bonnie Baynham and partner Dale… Continue Reading
FLETCHER: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Friday, February 15, 2008, Frances Claire (Boyce) Fletcher, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Burlington and Edmonton, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Homer Lightbody Fletcher (1983). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Elsinore Diggory of Kitchener… Continue Reading
WATSON: Peacefully, at home, Monday, January 28, 2008, surrounded by the love of his family, Paul Joseph Watson, of RR 1, Dashwood, age 69. Beloved husband of Angela Marie (LaPorte) Watson for 46 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Robert and Shannon Watson of RR 1, Dashwood, Mary and Al Nigh of Seaforth, Joanne and… Continue Reading
KIVINEN: Roy Victor, age 71 of Grand Bend, Ontario, formerly of Ingersoll, Ontario. With heartfelt filled gratitude for a life well lived, we announce his death. Roy died peacefully with all of his children at his side on Saturday, January 26, 2008 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of… Continue Reading
DALTON: Peacefully, at Woodlands of Sunset, Welland, Saturday, January 26, 2008, Francis “Frank” Joseph Dalton, formerly of Lucan, age 66. Loved father of Kelly Dalton and her husband Will Rowe of Welland, Michael Dalton and his wife Toni Hall of Calgary. Loving grandpa of Emily Rowe, Tyler and Morgan Dalton. Dear brother and brother-in-law of… Continue Reading
GIBSON: Suddenly, at her residence, as a result of a house fire, Friday, January 25, 2008, Mary Muriel (Haigh) Gibson, of Shipka, RR 2, Dashwood, age 69. Beloved wife of the late Fred Clement Gibson (2006). Loved mother of Irene Dodd, Katherine Gibson and companion Steve Marsh, all of London and the late Margaret Jean… Continue Reading
BROWN: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Friday, January 25, 2008, Florence Elizabeth (McEachern) Brown, formerly of Hanover, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Wallace Brown (1968). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bill and Margaret McEachern of Grand Bend and Art Nightingale of London. Remembered also by her niece Marilyn Thibideau and her… Continue Reading
VAN VALKENGOED: Suddenly, Friday, January 11, 2008, Ryan Joseph Van Valkengoed of RR 1, Exeter, (Ausable Line, Crediton) age 17. Loved son of Bob and Lorie (Schenk) Van Valkengoed. Dear brother of Jacob and Jared. Loving grandson of Mary Van Valkengoed of Seaforth and Gerald Schenk of Crediton. Dear nephew of Charmaine and John Bierling… 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
