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
KENNEDY: On January 9, 2008, surrounded by the love of her family, Irene Agnes (Hoggarth) Kennedy of Grand Bend, age 93. Beloved wife of the late E. Clarke Kennedy (1985). Loved mother of Jean and Don Weigand of Dashwood, Mary Lynne Kennedy-McGregor & Dr. Bob Marsden of Owen Sound, Elizabeth Kennedy of Vancouver, Dr James… Continue Reading
LUKASH: Unexpectedly, at his residence, Monday, December 31, 2007. Gerard “Jerry” Edward Lukash, of Hamilton, age 68. Dear brother of Mary Elliott of Exeter. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary (Babiak) Lukash, brother John and sister Annie. Cremation. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman &… Continue Reading
LOVIE: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Wednesday, December 26, 2007, Lillian “Lil” (Thompson) Lovie, formerly of Grand Bend and London, age 100. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth “Ken” John Lovie (1992). Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by brothers Lloyd, Earl, Grant, Russell, William, Roy Thompson, sisters Gladys Fenwick, Mary… Continue Reading
JONES: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday December 23, 2007, George William Jones of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, age 83. Beloved husband of Mary (Slater) Jones. Loved father of Christine Phippen and her husband Michael of Waterloo, John Jones of Toronto and Maureen Jones of Calgary. Loving grandpa of Mark Phippen and Matthew… Continue Reading
STOKKERMANS: Peacefully, but unexpectedly, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Saturday, December 22, 2007 Anne Phelomena (Janssen) Stokkermans, recently of Watford, formerly of Strathroy and RR 2, Grand Bend, age 93. Beloved wife of Cornelius “Case” Johannes Stokkermans. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Corry and Richard Wink of Peterborough, Mary and Bill Van Trigt of Owen… Continue Reading
SCHWARTZENTRUBER: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Friday, December 21, 2007, Orlen Daniel Schwartzentruber, of Zurich, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Smith) (1995) and the late Betty (Huston) Schwartzentruber (1967). Loved father of John “Jay” Schwartzentruber of London, Grace Parsons of Belleville, Lavina “Lyn” and Bob Snell of Centralia, Dale Schwartzentruber… Continue Reading
ROSS: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, Friday, December 21, 2007, James “Jimmy” Simpson Ross of London, age 67. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Clemas) Ross. Loved father of the late Rebecca “Becky” Ross (December 29, 2006), Brian Ross of London and his wife Sandra of Farmington… Continue Reading
GLAVIN: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa, Sunday, December 16, 2007, Theresa C. (Ziler) Glavin, formerly of RR 2, Crediton (Mount Carmel) age 84. Beloved wife of the late John A. Glavin (1996). Loved mother of Joan and Larry Wismer of Kitchener, Don Glavin, Eileen and Gary Loomis all of RR 3, Ailsa Craig, Ken and Mary… Continue Reading
CUMMINGS: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday, December 16, 2007, Roy Leonard Cummings of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Newbury, age 63. Beloved husband of Barbara Anne (Riches) Cummings. Loved father of Derek Cummings and his partner Hope of London. Loving grandpa of Jacob Cummings and remembered by Jacob’s mother Tania Whyte,… Continue Reading
BROPHEY: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Friday, December 7, 2007, Eleanor Jean (Dawson) Brophey, formerly of Grand Bend, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Cleve Fallis Brophey (2004). Loved mother of Glenn and Karen Brophey of Corbeil, Elizabeth “Liz” and Tony Bianchi of London. Loving grandma of Erin Brophey, David Brophey, Carly Bianchi… Continue Reading
MACDONALD: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Thursday, November 29, 2007, Agnes Victoria (Walker) MacDonald, formerly of Montreal and U.S.A. Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on April 9, 1911, Agnes was the loving mother of 5 sons and 5 daughters, grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 35 and great-great-grandmother of 3. Predeceased by her husband John… Continue Reading
WALES: Peacefully, at Lapointe-Fisher Nursing Home, Guelph, Wednesday, November 7, 2007, John Richard “Dick” Wales, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, age 89. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Renfrew) Wales of Guelph. Loved father of Christine Mary Solomon and her husband John of Port Dover, Elizabeth Anne Mosher and her husband Peter of Whistler, B.C…. Continue Reading
DESJARDINE: It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of his family, Tuesday, November 6, 2007, Leeland Cecil DesJardine formerly of Grand Bend, age 92. Devoted and loving husband of 56 years to Ilene Bernice (Hodgins) DesJardine. Cherished father to Glenda and Paul… Continue Reading
CLARKE: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday, November 3, 2007, Alvin Russell “Gramps” Clarke of Grand Bend, formerly of Crediton, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Audrey A. (Williams) Clarke (1996). Loved father of Patsy and Kevin O’Connor of Lucan, Bonnie Haist and Bob Dentrey of St. Thomas, Larry and Deborah Clarke of… Continue Reading
UNWIN: Unexpectedly, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Tuesday, October 9, 2007, Jolene Louise Unwin, of RR 2, Crediton, age 19. Cherished daughter of Jim and Donna (Shoemaker) Unwin. Loved sister of Jordan Unwin of Toronto, Jeffrey Unwin and Jacob Unwin both at home, Jessica Unwin… Continue Reading
LOVIE: Unexpectedly, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, Thursday, October 4, 2007, Sally Anne Marie (Schwartz) Lovie of RR 1, Dashwood, age 56. Beloved wife of David G. Lovie. Loved mother of Greg Lovie and companion Theressa Payne of Parkhill, Kim Lovie and companion Ben Roden of Dashwood, Adam Lovie and companion Anne Socholotiuk… Continue Reading
FAHNER: Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday, September 29, 2007, John William Fahner of RR 2, Crediton, age 56. Beloved husband and best friend of Linda (Reid) (Towton) Fahner. Loving father of Todd and Wendy Fahner of London and Chris Fahner of Espanola. Dear step-father of John and Steph Towton of Wroxeter, Bill and… Continue Reading
SCHLUNDT: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Wednesday, September 26, 2007, Herbert Louie Schlundt, formerly of Dashwood, age 98. Predeceased by his brother Melvin (1984), sister Idella in infancy, parents John and Annie (Bender) Schlundt. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation commencing at 10 a.m. Saturday, September… 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
