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
Peacefully, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich, with the love and adoration of his family by his side, John Wayne Corriveau, in his 71st year, passed away peacefully after his 18 month battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, James Napoleon and Laurene Corriveau (nee Broughton) and survived by his four brothers, Paul… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully at Mount Hope Long Term Care on Sunday, October 1, 2023 of London, at age of 73. Cherished wife of Luke Akins for 51 years. Proud mom of Mark (Joanne), and Matthew (Traci). Adored grandma of Sadie, Heather, Eli, Amber; Andrew, Madyson, Hannah, Hailey, and Annabel. Dear sister of Anna Marie Patterson… Continue Reading
Peacefully at home, with family by his side on Thursday, September 28, 2023 of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in his 86th year. Cherished husband of Constance ‘Jackson’ Kernick. Chas and Constance celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage on September 20th. Loving father of Karen Etherington of Dashwood, Kelly Esquimaux (Martin) of Zurich, and… 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
Passed away with his family by his side at South Huron Hospital on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Weiberg) (Humphreys) Mommersteeg for 25 years. Dear father of John (Denyse), Richard, Fred (Pat), Bob (Carol), MaryAnn, Deb (David), and Patty (Kelly). Fondly remembered his grandchildren Tommy, Samantha, Josh,… Continue Reading
Peacefully at Jessica’s House, with family by his side, on Saturday, September 30, 2023 of Grand Bend in his 77th year. Loving husband to Lori (Villeneuve) Luening for over 55 years. Beloved father of Kelly and David Thoresen, and Trevor Luening all of Waterloo. Proud grandfather of Caitlin Mai Luening. Dear twin brother of Robert… Continue Reading
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Queensway Long Term Care, Hensall on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the age of 82. Betty was the youngest of four children born to Helen (Prosser) and Richard Browne. She was the loving wife of Kenneth Berwick for 62 years. Betty is survived by her… 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
Beloved daughter of the late David and Janeth (Simpson) Sangster. In the early morning hours of September 20, 2023, Liz was reunited with her heavenly family, parents David and Janeth, sister Gail, brother Davey, and her grandparents Robert and Sarah. Left to mourn our brave and beautiful Liz are her sisters Pamela and Sheila, brother… 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
At LHSC-University Hospital, London on Thursday, September 21, 2023 of Hensall in his 67th year. Loving father of Tara and John Hartman, Erin Campbell, Matt and Robin Campbell, and Tim and Kristen Campbell all of Hensall. Proud grandfather of Austin, Lauren, Drew, Ryan; Sloan, Quinn, Perri; Jack, Macie, and Charlotte. Loving partner of Hessie Kipfer… 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
At the Exeter Villa on Monday, September 18, 2023 of Exeter and formerly of Fenelon Falls in her 90th year. Survived by her 3 children Bonnie, Evelyn, John, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a daughter Barbara. Cremation. A private family interment will take place at a later date at the Fenelon Falls Cemetery. Haskett… 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
Passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the age of 79. Survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Peter Grilly of Exeter, her two sons Mike Sedlak (Lucy) of St Marys and Jeff Sedlak (Shelly) Of London, and her 9 grandchildren and… Continue Reading
Peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 of Hensall and formerly of Kippen in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Karen (Moodie) Cooper (2019) and the late Lorraine Little. Father of Jim Cooper and grandfather of Shannon Kollias. Dear step-father of Rhonda McLean (Dave), Margaret Hopper (Joe), and David… Continue Reading
Earl Horner passed away peacefully with family by his side, in Exeter, Ontario on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, just a month before his 90th birthday. Beloved husband of Margaret (Schade) Horner for 64 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of daughter Debbie (Horner) and Dwayne Mathers of Grand Bend and proud grandpa of their three children… 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
