RIDDELL:  Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Exeter, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 John “Jack” Keith Riddell of Exeter, formerly of RR 1, Hay, age 92.  Beloved husband of the late Anita (Morta) Riddell (September 16, 2023).  Loved father and father-in-law of Deborah and Hiram Thompson of Lucan, Wayne and Deborah Riddell of Grand Bend,… Continue Reading

HOGAN:  Peacefully, surrounded with love, at his residence in Exeter, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, John “Jack” Hubert Hogan, formerly of Stephen Twp., age 91, after a long struggle with prostate cancer.  Beloved husband of Mary G. (Dixon) (Orr) Hogan.  Loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Nancy Hogan of Hay, Pat and Sherry Hogan… Continue Reading

LESSARD:  Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, John Thomas “Tom” Lessard of Crediton, age 86.  Beloved husand of Rita Ann (Foley) Lessard.  Loved father and father-in-law of Thomas and Connie Lessard of London, Glen Lessard of London, Michael and… Continue Reading

WEBB:  Peacefully, at Parkwood Institute in London on Saturday, December 23, 2023, William Frederick Webb, of London, in his 100th year.  Beloved husband of the late Joan (Hall) Webb (2006), Helen (Denomme) Webb (2008) and Margaret Baldock (2020).  Loved father of Janet MacDonald of Elora and Ian Webb of England.  Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.  Predeceased… Continue Reading

HAYTER:  Peacefully, surrounded by love, on Thursday, December 21, 2023, Marion June (Fritzley) Hayter, recently of Exeter Villa, Exeter, formerly of Goderich, just 5 days after her 96th birthday.  Beloved wife of the late James Clayton Hayter Sr. (1997).  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary Ann Walper of Exeter and James (Jim Jr.) and Linda… Continue Reading

ROHERTY:  Peacefully, at Age Care Parkhill, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, Dorothy “Dot” Margaret Roherty formerly of Hamilton, age 102.  Loved daughter of the late Robert Michael and Melvina Agnes (Doucette) Roherty.  Dear sister of Hazel Glavin of RR 2, Crediton.  Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by her siblings… Continue Reading

GILL:  Peacefully, surrounded by love, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Peter Stanley Gill of Grand Bend, age 69.  Long-time partner and companion of Francesca G. (Scrofano) Lama.  Fondly remembered by his niece Elizabeth Fitzgerald, many cousins and their families and Frances’ children Josie Lama and Peter, Francesco Lama and Louise,… Continue Reading

FREIHAUT:  Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Exeter, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Elizabeth “Liz” (Merli) Freihaut of Exeter, formerly of Shipka (RR 2, Dashwood), age 91.  Beloved wife of the late Johan “John” Freihaut (2006).  Loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Nancy Freihaut of Oakville, the late Mary Torok (2019).  Loving grandma of… Continue Reading

RYAN:  It is with heavy hearts, the family of Kaitlin Joan Ryan announce her sudden and unexpected passing at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at age 35.  Forever loved daughter of Larry Ryan of Crediton and the late Brenda O’Neil (2008). Loved sister and triplet of Josh… Continue Reading

CLARKE:  Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Exeter, on Friday, November 17, 2023 Shirley Eleanor (Winegarden) Clarke of Exeter formerly of Zurich, age 90.  Beloved wife of the late James Henry Clarke (1996).  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brenda and the late Murray Harburn of Zurich, Bill Clarke of Parkhill, Rick Clarke of Zurich, Gail… Continue Reading

HESS:  Peacefully, passed away at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Thursday, November 16th, 2023,  Dorothy “Dot” Isabel (McDougall) Hess of Zurich, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Hess (1992) and much loved by her three boys; Garry (Arlene Johnston), Larry, and Barry (Lois). Loving Grandmother to Taralynn Rajic (Dragan), Virginia… Continue Reading

HAUGH:  Unexpectedly, surrounded with love, at North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, Terence “Terry” Robert Haugh, of Exeter and Florida, age 70. Much loved partner of Janice Elizabeth (Tieman) Regier of Exeter and Florida. Loving father of Chris Haugh and Lisa Parsons of Wickham, NB, Teresa and Nathan Hern of Hensall. … Continue Reading

BECKER: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Marian Elizabeth Becker of Zurich, age 86.  Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marjorie (Becker) McKoy of Gaspe, QC., and Carol (Shackleton) Becker of Dashwood. Remembered by her special nieces Barbara Ann Vibert, Heather Stark and nephew… Continue Reading

REWOLDT:  Unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Monday, October 23, 2023, Dieter Willi Herman Rewoldt, of Grand Bend, formerly of Stratford and Orangeville, age 84.  Beloved husband of Darlene Elizabeth (Lockrey) Rewoldt.  Loved father of the late Dale Rewoldt (1992), Kimberley Rewoldt of Cambridge and the late Kimberley Reimer (2020).  Cherished grandpa… Continue Reading

LAUGHTON:  Nancy Susan Laughton, age 76 of Grand Bend passed away in her sleep on October 20, 2023.  Born in London, Ontario, January 28, 1947, daughter of the late Ken and Anabel Laughton.  Cherished sister of Jim Laughton (Laurel), special aunt to Catherine (Greg) Wolfkamp and their sons Nathan and Evan; Dennis (Lisa) and their… Continue Reading

O’BRIEN:  Peacefully, but unexpectedly, at her summer home, in Grand Bend, on Thursday, October 12, 2023, Mary Eileen (Murphy) O’Brien of Grimsby, age 81.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Terrance O’Brien of Ashburn, Virginia, Laurie Ann and Craig Jenkins of Grimsby and James “Duke” O’Brien of London.  Cherished grandma of Mathew Jenkins, David and Ashley… Continue Reading

BALTESSEN:  Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at North Lambton Lodge, Forest, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Bertha Theresa (Van Stiphout) Baltessen of Forest, formerly of Grand Bend, age 92.  Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Baltessen (2004).  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary Baltessen and Doug Ross of Wingham, Betty Baltessen… Continue Reading

RAMSDEN:  Peacefully, at Chartwell Guildwood Retirement Residence, Scarborough, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, Elaine Isabelle (Gill) Ramsden, of Toronto, formerly Beaverton and North Bay.  Elaine was born in Stephen Township, Ontario, daughter of Edward William and Mabel Annabelle (Turnbull) Gill. Beloved wife of the late Melville John Ramsden (2011) who she wed in the Grand… Continue Reading

MASON:  Suddenly, at his residence, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, John Leroy Mason of Dashwood, age 67.  Loved father and father-in-law of Shawn Mason and Karen Ashe of Dashwood, Tracy and Paul Noon of London, Stephanie and Josh Dougall of Hensall.  Cherished grandpa of Leah and Brandon Noon and Grant and Mallory Dougall.  Dear brother… Continue Reading

STRAT:  Peacefully, at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home, Seaforth, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, George Walter Strat of Dashwood, formerly of Windsor, age 89.  Beloved companion of Lisette Bouchard.  Loved father of Terri-Anne Kibodeaux of Albuquerque, New Mexico and the late Gregory Stratula (2018).  Grandpa of Kristina and Jeffery Dornak, Atreyu John “AJ” Stratula, Cynthia Lee… Continue Reading

BRENNER:  Peacefully, at Bluewater Health – Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, Petrolia, on Monday, October 2, 2023, Shirley June Brenner, of Country Manor Thedford, formerly of London, age 98.  Dear sister of Betty Turnbull of Country Manor, Thedford.  Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families.  Predeceased by her brother Donald Brenner, brother-in-law Eric Turnbull… Continue Reading

SCHENK:  Peacefully, at Huronview Home, Clinton,  on Friday, September 29, 2023, Paul Henry “Pete” Schenk, of Huronview, formerly of Teeswater  and Crediton, age 96.  Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Ann (Dundas) Schenk (October 2, 2019).  Loved father of Howard and Fay Schenk of Owen Sound.  Dear grandpa of Amanda and Alex Rivard of Earlton,… Continue Reading

O’KANE: Suddenly and unexpectedly, at his residence, on Friday, September 29, 2023 Gregory “Rory” James O’Kane of Grand Bend formerly of Waterloo, age 58.  Forever loved son of Patrick “Paddy” O’Kane (Leslie) of Bayfield and the late Maura (nee Kane) (2007) O’Kane. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Colette and Scott Schneider, Stephen and Lisa O’Kane,… Continue Reading

PEPPER, Olive Joan:   September 23, 2023, Olive Joan Alice (Vaughan) Pepper 96, of London, passed away peacefully at University Hospital,  surrounded by love. Not long after the sun had set, Olive was guided to heaven to be with Fred, Nan, and their dogs, who had been patiently waiting to see her again. Dear wife of… Continue Reading

In Grand Bend, Ontario, the local banter just got a touch quieter. On September 21, 2023 David Charles McIndoe, born May 22, 1953, decided he had too many books to read in the great library in the sky and took his indomitable wit and sense of humor with him.   Loving and dedicated husband to… Continue Reading