BURKE:  Peacefully, at AgeCare, Parkhill, on Monday, February 17, 2025, M. Joyce (Sutton) Burke, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and formerly of London, age 89.  Beloved wife of over 74 years to William “Bill” Wesley  Burke of Grand Bend.  Loved mother of Ricky Burke and the late Danny Burke (1987). Dear sister and sister… Continue Reading

GAUDETTE:  Peacefully, at Ina Grafton Gage Home, Toronto, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, Lawrence “Larry” Robert Gaudette, of Toronto, formerly of Grand Bend, Cobourg and Kawartha Lakes, age 73.  Beloved husband of the late Sharon Annette (Parsons) Gaudette (2020).  Loved father of Christopher “Chris” and Crystal Gaudette, Danielle Gaudette, Elliott and Fatima Cufaro, Amanda Costa-Cufaro,… Continue Reading

SIMPSON:  Peacefully, at Bluewater Health – Norman Site, Sarnia, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, Donna Marie (Machuk) Simpson, of Lambton Shores, age 69.  Beloved wife of Garey Howard Simpson.  Loved mother  and mother-in-law of Matthew and Paulette Stapleford of Burlington, step-mother of Cheryl Simpson and partner Sam Edwards of LaSalette, Marlin and Tammy Simpson of… Continue Reading

CALDWELL:  Peacefully, at her residence, Grand Bend, on Friday, February 14, 2025, Diana Marie (Doucet) Caldwell, of Grand Bend formerly of St. Thomas, age 83. Beloved wife of the late William John “Jack” Caldwell (2008), beloved best friend and companion of Joe Green of Grand Bend. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike (Tammy) and Hans… Continue Reading

KENNEY:  Flash’s wishes have been accomplished, his first wish was the planned event on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Legion and he was overwhelmed with the turn out of his family, friends and co-workers for his Pre-Celebration of Life, his second wish was accommodated when he passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by… Continue Reading

SMITH: After a courageous battle, at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Douglas “Doug” Smith formerly of RR 2, Zurich, age 66.  Beloved husband of Christine (Market) Smith of Zurich.  Loved father & father-in-law of Vicky & Rob Bushey of Goderich, Stacey & Guy Kirk of Hensall, Penny & Rob Martin… Continue Reading

DUGGAN:  With deep sadness, we announce the passing of John Martin Duggan, who died at Jessica’s House in Exeter on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 77, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sheffield, England, John embarked on a new chapter when he immigrated to Cambridge, Ontario in 1980. There, he… Continue Reading

GOULD: Unexpectedly, at his residence in Exeter, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Floyd Leroy “Luke” Gould, age 79. Loved father of Stephen and Trish Gould of Lucan and Christine “Chrissy” Gould of RR 1, Lucan.  Loved grandpa of Vanessa and Samantha.  Dear brother of Leona Cottle of Exeter, Lavern Gould  of Exeter, Jim Gould of… Continue Reading

WOODEN:  Joseph L. Wooden, formerly of Grand Bend and Exeter, died on January 10, 2025 in his 93rd year at Strathmere Lodge in Strathroy, ON. Joe is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda (Holden) Girard, of St. Thomas, and four children and their spouses: Susan Drennan of Ashfield Township and the late Allan… Continue Reading

GARINTHER:  Peacefully, at Palmerston and District Hospital, Palmerston on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Maureen Florence (Heaney) Garinther of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of London and Montreal, age 80.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald “Ron” Charles George Garinther (2017).  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and Dr. Steve Decker of Orleans, Glenn Garinther… Continue Reading

NIRTA, Vincenzo: With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Dad, Nonno, Vincenzo “Vince” Nirta, of Parkhill and formerly of McGillivray Township who passed at Strathroy Hospital on Monday, January 6,  2025 – a few months shy of his 92nd birthday.  Joining his beloved wife Elena (2012), he will be greatly missed by his children Lou… Continue Reading

MORLEY: “Evidence of a life well lived is found in those who love you.” With profound sadness, the family of William George Morley (of Grand Bend, formerly of Bayfield and Woodstock) announce his heavenly passing on January 5, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Jean, her children Cindy and Marc Gelinas,… Continue Reading

GOSLING: Too soon for us to be ready, our beloved Christopher Bruce Gosling went home to be with his Lord, on Friday, December 27, 2024.  Age 81.  He leaves behind his loving  wife Sandra (Sandy) Ellen Fletcher and a loving family. He will be greatly  missed by  his two sons,  Bryan & his wife  Gina,… Continue Reading

HORNER:  Passed peacefully, at Caressant Care, Bonnie Place, St. Thomas on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Shirley Anne (Frolick) Horner of Port Stanley, formerly of Sault Ste Marie, age 89.  Beloved wife of Reginald. We were married Sept 05/1964. I am proud of our journey together. Shirley is missed by extended families and lifelong friendships. Following… Continue Reading

RADER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Ray Louis Rader of RR 3, Zurich, age 90.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Isobel (Wilson) Rader (1985) and Dorothy (Walters) (Finkbeiner) Rader (1992).  Loved father of Carol Cross & her partner Dan Rock of Parkhill, Barb Vella & her partner Paul… Continue Reading

MILLER: Passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at LHSC, Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, December 20, 2024, Sheila Louise (Hern) Miller, of Dashwood, age 74. Beloved wife and soul mate of Ernest “Ernie” Reinhold Miller for 52 years.  Loved mother of Shelley Miller and friend F. Klein of NY – Toronto, Jeffrey… Continue Reading

BULLOCK: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, on Sunday, December 15, 2024, John Ross Bullock of Thedford (Port Franks), age 82.  Precious  husband and best  friend of Sharon (Jennison) Bullock for over 59 years.  Dear father of the late Arron John Bullock (2007) and Timothy Bullock and companion Tony… Continue Reading

SCHERRER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, Sally Ann (Dahmer) Scherrer of Grand Bend and formerly of Waterloo, age 87.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Andrew Scherrer (2002). Dear mother and mother-in-law of  Janet Sturgeon of Embro, Cathy Bossenberry (Michael) of Grand Bend, Cindy Doze (Robert) of Kitchener and… Continue Reading

HORNBROOK:  Peacefully, at the Watford Quality Care Home, Rollande “Rollie” Hornbrook on Thursday, November 28, 2024 age 92, formerly   of Grand Bend.  Beloved wife of the late Donald “Don” Neil Hornbrook (2021). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael Hornbrook of Toronto, the late Gary Hornbrook (2017), Donald Hornbrook Jr. of Florida, Janet and Yves Ethier… Continue Reading

GREEN: Peacefully, with family by her side at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Mary Kathleen “Kay” (Willimot) Green formerly of Grand Bend, age 93.  Beloved wife of the late Howard Ivan Green (1976).  Loved mother and mother in-law of Howard “Howie” & Pat Green of Dashwood and Marianne Ducharme of… Continue Reading

MITCHELL: Unexpectedly, at her residence, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, Cheryl Ann (Sims) Mitchell, of St. Thomas, age 64.  Treasured mother of Sherri and Terry Hoffman, Catherine Mitchell and Candace Mann.  Loved grandmother of Dylan, Desirea, Jayce, Abel and Colson. Great grandmother to Meladeana.  Fondly remembered by Bill Squires.  Dear sister to Linda and Peter… Continue Reading

LAPORTE Gloria Christine: Peacefully, surrounded by love,  with her family present at AgeCare, Parkhill, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Gloria Christine (Yaworsky) Laporte, aged 86. Beloved wife of Nelson Denis Laporte of Grand Bend and formerly of Ottawa.  Loved mother of Michael “Mike” Laporte (Sue), Lesha Laporte, Johanna Laporte (Claude Gravelle) all of Ottawa and… Continue Reading

McCann: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, surrounded by her loving  family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Mary Noel “Nell” (Hogan) McCann of Mount Carmel in her 90th year.  Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Augustine  McCann (1982). Loved mother of Joanne and Gord Hardy of Lucan, Barb and Gary Rau, Dave and Denise… Continue Reading

KILMER: Teresa Vivian (McDonald) Kilmer, 75, peacefully passed in her home in Crediton, on Monday, November 4, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1949, to Mary and Tomas (Pomeroy) McDonald in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Vivian was a kind and giving woman. She was always positive, lighting up any room she walked into. She cherished every moment… Continue Reading