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
Melvin “Mel” Muir Douglas: A Spirited 96-Year Ride On the serene morning of June 29, 2024, Melvin “Mel” Muir Douglas laced up his celestial skates and glided peacefully into the next life from Jessica’s House Residential Hospice in Exeter. At the impressive age of 96, Mel left us as he lived—full of grace, a bit… Continue Reading
KELLER: Peacefully, at Maitland Manor Long Term Care Home, Goderich, Louis Beverly “Bev” “Cat” Keller, formerly of Exeter and Dashwood, age 84. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Doris Westlake, Joyce Bowman, Joan and Jim Briggs, Marie Watson, Gord Keller, Deborah and Eugene Regier, Dave and Marie Keller, Gerda Kabel and Linda Nott. Remembered by his… Continue Reading
HICKS: Peacefully, surrounded by love, at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, on Monday, June 24, 2024, John “Jack” Edward Hicks, of Grand Bend, one week before his 91st birthday. Beloved husband of Kathleen “Kay” Edith (Moorhead) Hicks. Loved father and father-in-law of Brian and Deborah Hicks of Walkerton, James and Diane Hicks of Ottawa… Continue Reading
LESSARD: Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Rita Ann (Foley) Lessard of Crediton, age 83. Beloved wife of the late John Thomas “Tom” Lessard (December 30, 2023). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Thomas and Connie Lessard of London, Glen Lessard of London, Michael and Val Lessard of Oshawa, Bill and… Continue Reading
HLADY: Bohdan Michael Hlady, of London, formerly of Grand Bend and Windsor, slipped gently away from us just a few days before his 86th birthday. Ben joins his wife Patricia and numerous brothers, sisters, inlaws and nephews who have prepared a welcome reception for him. He will be dearly missed by Vickie (Vince), Phil (Lori),… Continue Reading
JAMES: Unexpectedly, but peacefully at Mcgarrell Place Long Term Care Home, London, on Sunday, May 26, 2024, Jillian “Jill” Mary (Batten) James formerly of Exeter, Zurich, Grand Bend, London and Aylmer, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Dean Archie James (2021). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Len Hall of Hamilton, Joanna Chardola… Continue Reading
Hall-MacVoy: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Monday, May 13, 2024, Rosemary “Rose” Louise (Hall) MacVoy, of London, formerly of Poplar Hill, age 80. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather MacVoy and Dino Pasut of Alvinston, Kimberly and Wayne Arnold of Elliot Lake, James MacVoy and Camalla… 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
