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
JONES: Peacefully at The Village Seniors LTC, Hanover, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, Petronella “Nelly” Wilhelmina (Jansen) Jones formally of Grand Bend, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Sturt-Smith (2021) and Harold Jones (1979). Loved mother and mother in-law of Patricia Stewart and Mark Keen of Ayton. David Jones and Amy of Stayner,… Continue Reading
Pelletier: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, Jean Claude Ernest Pelletier of Grand Bend, formerly of Quebec City, age 86. Beloved husband of Rose-Marie Yvonne (Schleifer) Pelletier, loved father of Suzanne (David) of Hamilton, Sean (Liz) Harrison of Newmarket. Also remembered by his sister Janine Pelletier of Quebec City and Yvonne’s family,… Continue Reading
ELMQUIST: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday October 10, 2024, Jerry Dale Elmquist of Exeter, age 80. Beloved Partner for over 28 years of Deb (Merner) O’Hagan. Loved Father and step-father of Jeff and Melanie Elmquist of Cambridge, Kim Elmquist and Andrew Joudrey of Gagetown NB and Cory Dulemba of Huron Park. Dear… Continue Reading
BRANDSMA: Peacefully, in the presence of Her Lord and Saviour, with family by her side, at Huron Hospice, Bender House, Clinton, on Tuesday, October 08, 2024, Anne (Maathuis) Brandsma of Grand Bend, age 85. Loved mother of Melissa Brandsma and her husband Wayne Ellis of Cambridge, Paul Brandsma and his partner Catherine Bell of Guelph,… Continue Reading
WHITTIER: Peacefully, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Dorothy Caroline (Wein) Whittier of Exeter, Ontario, age 99, passed away at the Westmount Gardens LTC., London, Ontario. Beloved wife of the late Angus Charles “Chic” Whittier (1997). Dearly loved mother of Susan Elizabeth Whittier and Margaret “Maggie” Ellen Nicolson of London, John and Jocelyn (Hummel) Whittier of Calgary. Loved grandmother of Melissa (Whittier) and Oliver Carusone, Molly Nicolson Fawcett and Haldan… Continue Reading
CROCKER: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Robert “Bob” Terrence Crocker of Grand Bend, age 67. Beloved partner of Constance “Connie” Irene Gaskell. Loved father and father-in-law of Cory and Michelle Crocker of Harbour Grace, NFLD, Kimberley Crocker of Harbour Grace, NFLD, Jayme and Matt Watters of Cambridge and Jeff Gaskell of… Continue Reading
RICE: Peacefully, surrounded by family, at their home, on Monday, September 23, 2024, Sylvia Dianne (Stone) Rice, of Thedford, went home to be with her Lord, at the age of 76. Beloved partner of (A.R.) Bud Rice. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Tracey, Lindsey and Tim and step-daughter Mary and George. Grandma to… Continue Reading
KLAEHN: Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Strathroy, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, James “Jim” Alfred Klaehn of Grand Bend, formerly of Listowel and Kitchener, age 87. Beloved husband of Barbara Louise (Kechnie) Klaehn. Loved father and father-in-law of Chris Klaehn of Grand Bend, Scott Klaehn of Waterloo, David Klaehn of Kitchener and the late… Continue Reading
GUENTHER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, Jack Lloyd Guenther, of Exeter, formerly of Zurich, age 74. Beloved partner of the late Mary Ilene (Mathers) Richardson (2010). Loved father and father-in-law of Lee Anne and Trevor Mills of Kirkton. Cherished grandpa of Zoey and Shey Mills. Dear brother and brother-in-law… Continue Reading
PENHALE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Doris K. (Willert) Penhale of Dashwood, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford “Cliff” Harold Penhale (2020). Loved mother of Nancy and Allan Regier of Zurich. Loving Grandma of Gary and Susan Smith of Aylmer, Susanne and Greg McCarthy of… Continue Reading
HAYTER: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, August 22, 2024, Gloria June (Kraft) Hayter, of Dashwood, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Bertrum Hayter (December 22, 2015). Loved mother and mother-in-law of John Hayter of Dashwood and friend Judy, Kathy (Wells) Hayter of… Continue Reading
VANDEWORP: On August 13, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Exeter Villa, William “Bill” Hendrick Vandeworp, formerly of Dashwood, passed away at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Elaine Mae (Devine) Vandeworp of Exeter for over 60 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Elise and Jamie McGregor of Plympton-Wyoming, Michele and… Continue Reading
In memory of Les Takacs, of RR1 Centralia, who sadly passed away, at the age of 87, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Survived by his wife, Eva Lidia, of 59 years, his son and daughter, and grandchildren. As a young man, Les fled his home in Hungary in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution when… Continue Reading
HAYCOCK; Peacefully at Hornepayne Community Hospital, David Clarence Haycock of Hornepayne, formerly of Port Frank’s. Age 72 surrounded by the love of his family, on 29 July 2024. Beloved Husband of the late Janet “Lady” Elizabeth (Mavity) Haycock (2003). Loved father and father in-law of Amanda Hixson of London and Amy and Steeve Tremblay of… Continue Reading
ROWLEY: Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Windermere on the Mount in London, on Monday, July 22, 2024, Patricia “Pat” Jean (Maguire) Rowley, of Grand Bend, age 88. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Ernest Rowley (2006). Loved mother of Glenyce and Bob Maus of Ayr, Zann and Barry Childs of Chatham, Jeff and… Continue Reading
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, surrounded by love, at The Village Seniors Long Term Care Home, Hanover, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Murton “Murt” Wayne DesJardine, formerly of London, age 91. Beloved husband of Myrtle Rhea (Wood) DesJardine. Loved father and father-in-law of Marlene Crouse of Chesley, Alan and Lorie DesJardine of Chatsworth, Darrell and Vivian DesJardine of… Continue Reading
WEBER: Peacefully, at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, on Tuesday, July 2,2024, Joyce Pauline (Broderick) Weber of Exeter, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Jacob William “Jack” Weber (1960s). Loved mother of the late Randy Weber (2014) and Rick Weber of Exeter. Cherished Grandma of Kela Weber and Sonja Bessenger. Treasured Great-Grandma Jo… Continue Reading
Hoffman-Menard, Summer Andrea Marie On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, Summer Andrea Marie Hoffman-Menard, took her last breath on Mother Earth in Ramara Township, Ontario. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. In her 29 years, Summer will be remembered most for her carefree nature, adventurous heart and her deep connection to Mother Earth. She… Continue Reading
SMITH: Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter on Saturday, June 29, 2024, Gail Dianne Smith of Huron Park, age 74. Beloved partner of late Jerome Keffer (2016) and George Robson (1975). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Trina Smith of Exeter, JoeyLea Smith and Jeff Horner of Huron Park. Step-mother… 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
