WILLIAMS: Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, July 13, 2003, Robert Sydney “Bob” Williams, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Dorval, Quebec, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Effie “Faye” (Bially) Williams (March 15, 2003). Loved father of Robert “Rob” and Cindy Williams and loving grandpa of Nicholas… Continue Reading
CRECES: Unexpectedly, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Sunday, June 29, 2003, Marc Richard Creces of R. R. #8, Parkhill, in his 40th year. Beloved son of Alfons and Mia (Vandenameele) Creces of R. R. #2, Grand Bend. Dear brother of Steven and Lisa Creces of London. Loving uncle of Joshua, Jordan and… Continue Reading
MASON: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Wednesday, June 25, 2003, Gerald Dean Mason, formerly of Dashwood, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Joy (Desjardine) Mason. Loved father and father-in-law of Larry and Gail Mason of R. R. #3, Zurich, Ron Mason of Exeter, Bonnie Ducharme and fiancé Jordy Speake of Grand… Continue Reading
VINCENT: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Sunday, June 22, 2003, Katherine S.“Katie” (Heckman) Vincent of Grand Bend, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late William Vincent (1941). Loved mother of Hubert and Norma Vincent of Exeter, Harold and Lucille Vincent of R.R. #2, Dashwood and Morris and Dara Vincent of… Continue Reading
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Saturday, June 21, 2003, Idena Violet (Hord) Desjardine, of R. R. #1, Grand Bend, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of Elmer Desjardine for 52 years until his death on May 11, 1994. Idena helped Elmer on the farm and taught in area schools for 26 years…. Continue Reading
McPARLAN: Peacefully, at Cedar Croft Place, Oshawa, on Saturday, June 21, 2003, Philip James McParlan, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Doris “Trudy” (Lorette) McParlan (1992). Loved father and father-in-law of Monica and Jack Baiden of Sherwood Park, AB., Margaret and Erik Strand of Courtice,… Continue Reading
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, at his residence, on Saturday, June 14, 2003, Willis Ray Desjardine, of R. R. #2, Dashwood, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Ella Ann (Wood) Desjardine. Loved father of Ray Desjardine and companion Gloria Ferguson of Walton, Cindy Gwynne and companion Ken McNab of R. R. #1, Dashwood, Michelle Desjardine and companion… Continue Reading
SCHADE: Suddenly, on Friday, June 13, 2003, William Blake “Bill” Schade, of R.R.#3 Dashwood, and his Bruce Peninsula residence at Stokes Bay, in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Anne M. (Webb) Schade. Loved father of Karen Schade of Dashwood, Christine and Ernie McArthur of Stokes Bay, Blake Schade and companion Sheri Shaw of London…. Continue Reading
JONES: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday, June 13, 2003, Stanley “Stan” R. Jones of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Fruitland, Ontario, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Isabella “Isa” (Wardrope) Jones (1994). Loved father of Carol Black of Stoney Creek, Craig and Lisa Jones of Grimsby, Stephen… Continue Reading
HAYCOCK: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, June 6, 2003, Janet “Lady” Elizabeth (Mavity) Haycock of Port Franks, age 49. Cherished wife and friend of David C. Haycock. Devoted mother of Amanda Hixson and her husband James of Port Huron, Amy Haycock and her fiance Steeve… Continue Reading
HACKETT: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, John Patrick Hackett, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Owen Sound and Toronto, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late F. Elsie (Hatton) Hackett (1996). Loving father and father-in-law of Lance and Sharon Hackett… Continue Reading
MacKENZIE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, Dougald Gordon MacKenzie, M.I.M.A., A.A.C.I.,of Exeter, formerly of Grand Bend and Sarnia, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of G. Elaine (Raison) MacKenzie, having just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Loved father of Jane MacKenzie Kenzie of Markham and Peter “Pete” MacKenzie of… Continue Reading
WALKER: Suddenly, at his residence, on Tuesday, June 3, 2003, Philip Frederick Walker of R. R. #1, Varna, formerly of Oakwood Park, Grand Bend, in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Roberta Ann (Popelik) Walker. Loved father of Maureena C. Walker and her husband David Messenger of Helena, Montana, Fiona E. Walker and friend David… Continue Reading
TIEMAN: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, on Wednesday, May 21, 2003, Luella Margaret (Merner) Tieman, formerly of Dashwood, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Addison Vane “Addie” Tieman (1967). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Russel and Doreen Tieman of Exeter, Shirley Tieman of Grand Bend and Marie Tieman of Exeter. Loving… Continue Reading
KELLERMAN: Peacefully, at Saugeen Villa, Hanover, on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, Mildred Dix (Cowen) Kellerman, formerly of Dashwood, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold John “Hally” Kellerman (1970) and loved mother of her late son John Kellerman (1989). Dear sister of Vera Edith Derby of Hanover. Loved aunt of Mike and… Continue Reading
BECK: Suddenly, at the conclusion of evening Mass at his Parish, on Saturday, May 17, 2003, The Rev. Father Paul J. Beck of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, in his 77th year. Dear brother of Carla M. Beck, Louise Nuy and her husband Harry, Monica Scholten and her husband Jos, and… Continue Reading
MAGGS: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, May 17, 2003, Alfred Thomas Maggs of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Chateauguay, Quebec, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Kathleen May (Barnes) Maggs. Loved father of Ronald Maggs of Brampton and his fiancee Guytree, Ann Duffield and her husband Ray of London…. Continue Reading
EAGLESON: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, Beatrice (Statton) Eagleson, formerly of Grand Bend, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late G. Bruce Eagleson (1964). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jack and Joan Eagleson of Grand Bend, Mary Lou and Doug Dixon of Centralia and Leona Eagleson… Continue Reading
STINNISSEN: Peacefully, at Marian Villa Home For The Aged, London, on Sunday, May 11, 2003, Petrus Josephus “Peter” Stinnissen of R.R. #2, Grand Bend, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Maria (van Dalen) Stinnissen. Loved father and father-in-law of Fielding and Faye Ross of Alvinston, John and Gisele Ross, Norma and Mark McLean all… Continue Reading
CAREY: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, Theresa Jane Carey R.N. of London, formerly of Long Beach, California and Mount Carmel, in her 62nd year. Beloved daughter of Laura Rosalie (Masse) Carey of Mount Carmel and the late Hubert James Carey (1983). Loved sister of Paul Carey of London, Margaret… Continue Reading
BROWN: Peacefully, at Lambton Hospitals Group, Sarnia General Campus, Sarnia, Ontario, on Saturday, April 26, 2003, Geoffrey Eric Brown of Sumac Lodge, Sarnia, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Halifax, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of J. Valerie (Gee) Brown. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Carolyn Brown of Plainfield, Illinois…. Continue Reading
BROWNING: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003, Ina Doris (Killen) Browning of Crediton, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Charles Edward “Chuck” Browning. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Charles “Charlie” and Doreen Browning of London, Allen “Al” and Linda Browning of White Rock, B.C., Lee and Susan Browning… Continue Reading
BOLAND: Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Saturday, April 19, 2003, Hildagarde “Hilda” Josephine (Dietrich) Boland of Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig, formerly of Lucan and Mount Carmel, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Clement “Clem” Isadore Boland (1999). Loved mother of Joseph “Joe” Boland of R. R. #3, Ailsa Craig and Geraldine… Continue Reading
DIEBEL: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Good Friday, April 18, 2003, Clarence “Barney” Diebel, of Exeter, formerly of Dashwood and Tara, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Laureen (Oesch) Diebel. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Marjorie and Ted Hill of Owen Sound, Valerie Diebel of Tara, Althea Miller of Elora, Vera Guenther… Continue Reading
WHITEHEAD: Suddenly, but peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, April 14, 2003, Diane Marie (Woods) Whitehead of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Rosseau and Toronto, Ontario, in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Harry Elliott Whitehead. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Harry and Cheryl Whitehead of Mississauga, Carol Ann and Dennis… 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
