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
TIEMAN: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, Shirley Ruth (Smith) Tieman, of Hensall, formerly of Grand Bend and Dashwood, age 93. Beloved wife of the late George Ezra Tieman (1991). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael Tieman and partner Barbara Cook of St. Josephs, Janice Regier and partner Terry Haugh… Continue Reading
MERIAM: Suddenly and unexpectedly, at Wingham and District Hospital, Wingham, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 “Sug” Kenneth John Meriam, of Lucknow, age 71. Beloved husband of Donna Amanda (Scott) Meriam. Loved father and father-in-law of Teresa Meriam of Holmesville, Carrie Meriam of Goderich, Arron and John Leibold of Dashwood, Mark Meriam and fiancée Ashley of… Continue Reading
LINDENFIELD: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, September 17, 2023, Arnold Merton Lindenfield of Exeter, age 97. Beloved husband for 71 years of the late Verlyn Eleanor (Gilmour) Lindenfield (2020). Loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Ron Mitchell of Florida, Ron and Glenda Lindenfield of Grand Bend, Rob Lindenfield of Exeter, Debra… Continue Reading
RIDDELL: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Exeter, on September 16, 2023 Anita (Morta) Riddell, of Exeter, age 83. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Keith Riddell of Exeter. Loved by Jack’s children Deborah and Hiram Thompson of Lucan, Wayne and Deborah Riddell of Grand Bend, Donna and Dan Overholt of Exeter, Heather Riddell of Exeter,… Continue Reading
TURPLE: Peacefully, at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Flora Lillian Margrierite (LaFond) Turple, of London, formerly of Port Franks, age 91. Beloved wife of 43 colourful years, mostly sharing the military life style, to MWO Walter Meighen Turple (1996). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert “Rob” and… Continue Reading
HORNER: Peacefully, surrounded by love, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Chartwell Parkhill Long Term Care, Parkhill, Nola Grace (Snider) Horner, of Parkhill, formerly of Grand Bend, in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Elgin Keith Horner (2011). Loved mother of Steven Horner and his companion Karen Mikloski of Grand Bend. Dear sister… Continue Reading
LOVIE: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital, London, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, Gregory “Greg” David Lovie, of Dashwood, age 50. Loved father of Jesse Vanderkant of B.C., Alyssa Lovie of Sarnia, Leighann Boyd of Watford, Brody Lovie of Goderich. Grandpa of Bentley, Sterling, Addy, Zara,… 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
