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
KUTSCHE: Peacefully, at AgeCare Parkhill, on Sunday, May 12, 2024, Josef Kutsche formerly of Grand Bend and Guelph, age 91. Loved son of the late Leopold and Euphrosane (Lewanowecz) Kutsche. Dear brother-in-law of Freida Kutsche Of Germany. Remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Predeceased by all of his siblings Regina, Sophie, Paul… Continue Reading
BELLAIRE: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Brian Thomas Bellaire, of Dashwood, age 57. Beloved husband of Bonnie Louise (Joyce) Bellaire. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew Bellaire of London and Melissa Bellaire and Kurtis of Grand Prairie, Alberta. Cherished grandpa of Vada. Brother and brother-in-law of Derrall and Kate… Continue Reading
SWINKELS: Peacefully, at AgeCare, London, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Christianus “Chris” Swinkels of London, formerly of Waterloo, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Winnifred (Glazer) Swinkels (August 9, 2023). Remembered by family in Canada and in the Netherlands. Predeceased by his parents Henri and Wilhelmina (van Berlo) Swinkels. At Chris’ request, cremation… Continue Reading
RESTEMAYER: Peacefully, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, Leeland Restemayer, formerly of Dashwood, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Donna Patricia (Weber) Restemayer of Petrolia. Loved father and father-in-law of Robert and Linda Restemayer of Sarnia. Cherished grandpa of Jason Restemayer and his partner Destiney Joyce of Dashwood and Melissa… Continue Reading
PAGE: Unexpectedly, peacefully and surrounded by love at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Steven William Page, of London, age 59, after many hard fought battles with cancer and the long-term effects, his positivity never wavered. Forever loved son of the late William Russell “Russ” (2012) and Verna… Continue Reading
WILLIAMS: Peacefully, surrounded by love, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, Randolph “Randy” Lee Williams, of Grand Bend, age 63. Randy was born in Chatham, Ontario on May 4, 1960. Beloved husband and best friend (just short of 24 years) to Janice M. (Buchanan) Williams. Loved father (and father-in-law) of his… Continue Reading
GUENTHER: Peacefully, at University Hospital, London, on Friday, April 5, 2024, Eugene Ross “Gunner” Guenther of (Sarepta) Dashwood after a month of unexpected viral encephalitis, age 77. Dear husband of 50 years to A. Jean (Stone) Guenther. Loving father of Lori and Wayne Manson and Steven and Sarah (Datema) Guenther. Adored “Papa” to Alexa and… Continue Reading
Mildred “Millie” Desjardine was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 18, 1937, to Rudolf and Lydia Jesske. She started life on a farm northeast of Richmound, Saskatchewan and then later in her childhood moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta. Millie taught school in Alberta, Indiana and Ontario before settling on a small farm near… Continue Reading
Peacefully, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Surrounded with the love of her family, Catherine (Huybers) Maas of Exeter, who resided in her own home up until this past week and would have celebrated her 104th birthday April 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Henricus “Harry” Maas (2003). Loved… Continue Reading
ROCHE: Peacefully, with the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, Darryl Francis Roche of Exeter, formerly of PEI, age 54. Predeceased by his wife Shannon Lee (Smale) Roche (May 2022) and his father Mervin Joseph Roche. Father of Dakota Roche. Beloved son of Vivian (McDonald) and… Continue Reading
BEST: Peacefully at LHSC, Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, March 24, 2024, Margaret Arlene Best of Grand Bend, age 88. Beloved partner of Charles Pearce. Loved mother of Robert “Rob” Scott Maver and partner Leili Martin of London. Dear grandmother of Mason Forester of Hamilton, Kaili Martin of London, Kylli and Jordan Eccles of Glencoe and… Continue Reading
Unexpectedly at his residence, on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Jeffery Dennis Dunster of London, age 56. Remembered by his father Denny and Mona Dunster of London, son Jeffrey Peters of London, sister Tracy, stepsisters Karen, Terri-Lynn and Kim. Predeceased by his infant son Evan Fisher. Cremation has taken place and no formal services will be… Continue Reading
SPARENBERG: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at North Lambton Lodge, Forest, on Monday, March 11, 2024, Alexander Hendrik Sparenberg of RR 2, Grand Bend, age 92. Beloved husband (just 15 days shy of 64 years) to Eileen Juliana (Delrue) Sparenberg. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Joanne Lewylle of Thedford, Kenneth… Continue Reading
GARDINER: Peacefully into his Saviour’s presence, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Exeter, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, Charles “Charlie” James Gardiner, formerly of Dashwood, age 77. Beloved husband of Miriam Sarah Lamb (Rankin) Gardiner. Loved father of Sarah Gardiner of Dashwood and Judith Gardiner of Glencraig Scotland. Dear brother and brother-in-law of David and Mary… Continue Reading
CLAUSIUS: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Monday, February 19, 2024, Wayne Donald Clausius, of Grand Bend, age 81. Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Jacqueline Clausius of Zurich, Marc Clausius and Laura Gerber of Exeter. Cherished grandpa of Kyle, Sheldon, Holly and Leah. Dear… Continue Reading
MacDONALD: On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Rosalind “Roz” Janet (Brockie) MacDonald, of Grand Bend, was peacefully called to continue her journey, at the age of 71. Roz is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Charles MacDonald; daughter, Rachel Kim, Rachel’s husband,… Continue Reading
MERNER: Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Age Care, Parkhill, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, Louise Anne Marie Catherine (Dietrich) Merner, formerly of Zurich, age 72. Beloved wife of Larry Thomas Merner of Zurich. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Scott Merner of Dorchester, Justin and Tina Merner of Lucan. Loving Nana of Ian and Nicholas… Continue Reading
HORNER: Unexpectedly, at his residence on Thursday, February 8, 2024, Thomas Arnold Horner of RR3, Parkhill (Greenway), age 81. Much loved companion of Marion Jean (Glenn) Simpson. Loved father and father-in-law of Jeffrey Horner and Joey Lee Smith of Huron Park, Kimberly Ann and Peter Dupuis of London and Sherri Lee Horner of Northville. Cherished grandpa… 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
