Passed away unexpectedly at her home on the farm on Monday, April 28, 2025 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Smith (2016). Cherished mother of Carol and Bill Deichert, John and Brenda Smith, and Lynda and Joel Turner. Proud grandma of Lacey and Bill Loghrin (Hannah and Sarah), Mindy Deichert, Ethan… Continue Reading
May 17, 1991 – April 25, 2025 Tragically we say goodbye to Brett Overholt. Much loved son of Paul and Colleen, and brother of Amanda and Jon, Mitchell and Marcela, Lauryn and Eric. Fun Uncle Brett to Sawyer and Oliver. Dear grandson of Karl and Mary Regier, and the late Willie and Martha Overholt. Teaspoon… Continue Reading
BRAND: Peacefully, surround by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Hospice, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Johannes “Hans” Brand of Exeter, formerly of Stephen Township, age 88. Beloved husband of Nancy (Bertelink) Brand. Loved father & father-in-law of Mark & Brenda Brand, Jeff & Audrey Brand, Lori & Daryl Selves and Allan… Continue Reading
March 13,1925 – February 25,2025 Born March 13,1925 in Sydney, Nova Scotia to parents Jim and Annie Byrne. Cherished and beloved husband of the late Teresa (McIntosh) Byrne for 69 wonderful years. Loving father of Keith (Lucille) Byrne, Deborah (the late Paul) Walmsley, Kevin (Ivy) Byrne, Denise (Bob), Robblee, John (Julie)Byrne, and son in law… Continue Reading
The family of Donald (Don) McCaffrey is saddened to report his passing on Monday, December 16, 2024, age 94. The son of Duncan Roland McCaffrey and Macey Louise (Husted) McCaffrey, Don is survived by his brother Roland and sister-in-law Marianne, and his nieces and nephew Sue (Steven Pettipiere), Sharon Court (Bruce), Kimberley Mansey-Walker (Robert), Jim… Continue Reading
October 16, 1928 – April 18, 2025 Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by love at Craigwiel Gardens on Friday, April 18, 2025 in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the late June (Bromley) Hull and Antonia (Linton) Hull. Loving father of Anna and Paul Crittenden, John Hull and Dawn Kindrat, the late Gary Hull and… Continue Reading
Peacefully at the Exeter Villa, with family by her side on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Cherished wife of the late Michael T. Mac Neil (2022), for 65 years. Loving mother of Josie Mortimer (Denys) of Exeter, Michael Mac Neil of London, David Mac Neil of Ottawa, and Carol Pelletier (Murray)… Continue Reading
Patrick Francis Hartman, age 6, of Zurich passed away suddenly on Sunday. April 20, 2025. Born in Stratford on October 1, 2018, Patrick is survived by his parents Andrew and Marina (Crowley) Hartman. Loving brother of Eli, Gregory, Alfred, and Kyle. Also survived by grandparents Dave and Beatrice (Van De Walle) Crowley and Francis and… Continue Reading
JUNKER: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, Janice Elaine (Schmidt) Junker of Grand Bend, formerly of New Hamburg, age 84. Beloved wife and best friend of Bruce Donald Junker. Loved mother of Mike Junker, Tim & Melody Junker all of New Hamburg. Cherished… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Al Harvey for 44 years. Cherished mother of Bryon Harvey, and Brandon (Christina) Harvey. Adored Grandma of Alexis, Nate, Joyleigh, and Charlie. Dearly missed by her large extended family. Fondly… Continue Reading
FOSTER: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Bradley “Brad” John Foster of Grand Bend and formerly of London, age 72. Beloved partner and best friend of Mary Lou Fischer for over 19 years. Loved brother of Lynda & Terry Golletz of Elora. Loving uncle of Adam & Joselyn Golletz and their daughter… Continue Reading
Passed away unexpectedly at LHSC – Victoria Hospital surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, April 14, 2025 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Marshall Dearing (2014). Cherished mom of Linda McLean (Darcy Gegear), Jo Marie Andreozzi (the late Lucio), and Ann DiLoreto (Domenico). Proud grandma of Leon, Stephan, Marshall,… Continue Reading
Passed away unexpectedly at LHSC – University Hospital with family and friends by his side on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the age of 56. Cherished husband and best friend of Jennifer (Lautenschlager) Nicholl; married for 11 years but have been long time friends since high school. Loving son of Patricia and the late William… Continue Reading
January 9, 1937 – April 12, 2025 Tillie passed away peacefully at the Exeter Villa on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late John Henry (Darl) Rau (2016). Cherished mother of Janet and Chris Brown of Grand Bend, Julie and Doug Debus of Zurich, Joyce and Kevin Cole,… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully after long battle with her health with her family by her side at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of David Campbell for 41 years. Cherished mother of Ryan and Stacy Campbell, Daniel and Joanna Campbell and Justin and Laura Campbell. Adored grandmother… Continue Reading
May 28, 1935 – April 8, 2025 Douglas Lee Shephard of Grand Bend passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House in Exeter, surrounded by much love. Cherished husband of Barbara (Knowles) Shephard for 65 years. Loving father of Erryn Shephard, Ellen McConnell and the late Bob McConnell, and Allyson and Howie Owens. Proud Poppi of Lexy McConnell… Continue Reading
Jared passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in his 28th year. Loving son of Donna Clarke (Scott Lamont), and Rob Welsh (Donna-Sue Welner). Cherished partner of Jen “Jenni” Martin. Proud brother of Brandon Welsh (Erica) and adored uncle of Madeline. Dearly missed by his “Mama” Betty Clarke and his late… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully in his sleep at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the age of 75. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (Byrnes) Palen for 52 years. Cherished Dad of Shari Lee Palen, and Kristie Ann Palen. Adored Papa of Jada Frances Marie Palen. Dear brother and brother-in-law… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, Ontario on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in his 97 th year. Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Olive Bierling, of Exeter and his sister Viola (Ronald) Thompson of Kitchener. Survived by his niece, Diane (Gordon) Marsh, and his nephews Robert and David (Monica) Thompson. Milton… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Loving wife of Eric Kennedy Heywood (2014) for 67 years. Loved mother of Karen Pfaff (Jim) of Exeter, Julia Salton of Exeter, and Mark Heywood (Wendy) of Grand Bend. Dear grandmother of Victoria Pfaff of Exeter, Jeffrey Pfaff (Jennifer) of Exeter, Debra LaPorte of Zurich, Rebecca Salton… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Beloved wife of Ronald Hannah (2002). Dear mother of John and Maxine Hannah of Centralia and Jeff and Abby Hannah of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Melissa (Cory), and Craig (Rebecca). Great grandma of Briella and Beau. Dear sister of Mary (Bob) of… Continue Reading
De Zorzi: James “Jim” Malcolm De Zorzi of Grand Bend, passed peacefully, at LHSC Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Joan De Zorzi for over 67 years. He will be missed by his children, Michael, Anne-Marie Maddalena (David), Mark (Kendra Knowles). Beloved grandpa of… Continue Reading
Gattie-Gow: Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Linda Catherine (Waller) Gattie-Gow of Turnbull’s Grove, Dashwood, passed away at the age of 80. Beloved lifelong partner of Douglas Gow. Loving mother of Chuck Gattie of Baden and Joe Gattie of Orangeville. Cherished stepmother to Kim (Aaron) Nederpelt and Debbie (Sean) Terkildsen,… Continue Reading
Burdett-Stewart: With great sadness, we announce the passing of Marion Ruth (Wilson) Burdett-Stewart of Grand Bend, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, age 85. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Stewart and the late Kenneth John Burdett (2011). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Linda Burdett of Georgetown and the late… Continue Reading
SULLIVAN: Passed peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Marion Ethelena (Regier) Sullivan, age 90 of Exeter and formerly of Mount Carmel. Precious and beloved wife of Patrick Sullivan for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother-in law of Jane Brooks (Doug), Jacqueline Sullivan (Byron DeClerck) and Susan Preszcator… 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
