VERMUNT: Laurie (Pepper) of Bluewater
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On October 26, 2026 @ 4:47 PM In Dashwood, Exeter, Obituary, Zurich | 181 Comments
Suddenly at home, on Saturday, October 24, 2026 of Bluewater Township in her 63rd year. Cherished wife of Joe Vermunt for over 35 years. Loving daughter of Joyce and the late Cecil Pepper. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Brenda Newell (the late Jud), Marilyn Promoli (Julian), Joanne Keller (the late Steve), Liz Masse (Gary), Joanne Boyes (Jerry Rader), Walter Vermunt (Brenda), Mary Ann Craner (Randy), Marg Gingerich (the late Rick), and the late Francis Vermunt and the late Don Boyes. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Deeply missed by Indy, her cherished dog. Laurie was a hairdresser in Exeter for over 40 years and was the proud owner of Eclipse Hair Styling.
A celebration of Laurie’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Sunday, November 1st from 1-4 PM with words of remembrance starting at 2 PM. Please dress casually. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “VERMUNT: Laurie (Pepper) of Bluewater”
My deepest sympathies to everyone. Very sad to hear.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time Joe.
Joe.
We are so sorry for your loss. Laurie was such a wonderful person. May your memories give you comfort in the coming days.
Gentle hugs.
Kim and Kevin Hern
Joe &; All Laurie’s Loved Ones; Sorry to hear that Laurie has passed away. Sending hugs to help comfort you. May fond memories help to get you through sadness and loneliness. Sincerely
Condolences to you Joe on the passing of your wife Laurie our thoughts and prayers go out to you
No words can express the deep sorrow of this sudden loss of Laurie. She was a fantastic hairdresser and always had wonderful words of advice.
Jim and I will miss her greatly. Sending our sincerest thoughts of sympathy to all the family and to Joe.
Sincerely
Sharon and Jim Allison
I am in absolute shock reading this. A gorgeous woman of conviction, strength, love, passion, comfort, talent, and a heart of gold. Laurie, the kindness, the talks, the amazing tanning lotion ;)
Sending lots of love to everyone you have left behind.
Save us a chair at the pearly gates.
Joe and family,
My condolences to you and your family.
Oh my God , that is a shocker 😢 . Sending you all my condolences . So sad and sorry to hear this 😢😢😢
Hugs for you all
I am lost for words. You have my sincere condolences Joe an Pepper family. I’ve know Laurie along time. Always had great conversation while she cut my hair. Rest easy my friend.
My deepest sympathies to all.
Please accept our deepest condolences Joe. Always had a great time in the good old 14th SodBuster days. Laurie will be missed by many.
Erich and Cheryl
Dear Joe, we are deeply sorry to hear about Laurie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Rest in peace Laurie
Our sincere condolences to you and your family Joe.
So sorry. I knew Laurie for many years as my hair dresser. I will miss her. Had good visit and a hair cut just a few weeks ago. Sincerely Evelyn Durnin.
Very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Our sincere condolences & thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
George and Elaine Ducharme
Our deepest sympathy to Joe and the whole Vermunt family! Thomas and Vreni Beeler
May the love you shared surround you. Our condolences
The Vermunt Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
at this very sad time
I am so very sorry to hear of your sad loss…that must have been such a shock. Was nice to run into you, Joe, two weeks ago at MacPhersons and catch up. May Laurie rest in peace as she journeys home in the arms of the angels to be reunited with many loved ones. We never know when the last time will be until it is. May you find comfort through your family and friends as you share treasured memories. Barbara Desjardins(Wild)
Our deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers go out to you
Our deepest sympathy, Joe and all the Vermunt , Pepper families
Dear Joe,
So shocked and sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Our most sincere condolence.
Jim and Eleanor Weigand
Joe and Family: So very sorry to hear this sad news. Laurie has been my hairdresser for over 40 years. She is an amazing kind & thoughtful lady and will be missed every day. Love talking to her about the Leafs both of us fans. Many many wonderful conversations.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all the family, at this sad and difficult time.
Sending Hugs to all
Ernie & Dianne Ahrens
Condolences to Joyce and family
Cherish all the memories
Rest in sweet peace Laurie
So very sorry Joe for your loss. Thinking of you and sending prayers
Sincere condolences, Joe. Thinking of you!
Dear Joe and Laurie’s family,
Please accept my deepest condolences in Laurie’s passing. I am reflecting back on our time together in high school and at the Pepper house in Hensall. Cherish your memories with Laurie as I am today.
Sending hugs,
Jackie Riehl
Absolutely shocked and heart broken for you Joe, and all of
Laurie’s family, friends and clients
Rest Easy Laurie
Joe & all Laurie’s loved ones, so sorry to read of Lauries”s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to all.
Joe, and all the Pepper & Vermunt families;
Our sincere condolences in the sudden and untimely passing of Laurie. She was a very lovely person in so many ways. My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich, wishes to pass on her sympathy to everyone as well. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich
So sorry for your loss
Our heartfelt condolences to you Joe in the loss of your dear wife Laurie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time ❤️
To Joe, family and friends
Our condolences to all on the passing of Laurie.
We hope your memories of her will bring you peace and comfort in the future.
Joe and Vermunt Families So Sorry to hear of your loss Our Deepest Sympathy You’re in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Joe, so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing.
Sincere condolences to You ,Friends and Family.💔
Dennis and Lorraine
To Joe and all the Vermunt and Pepper families – We are so very sorry to hear of Laurie’s sudden passing. May you find comfort in all of your wonderful memories. You now have a very special angel watching over you. Rest in peace, Laurie … gone far too soon.💔
Joyce, Brenda,Marilyn, and Joanne: My deepest sympathy with the loss of Laurie.
We are so very sorry for your loss Joe, I know you have many beautiful, fun, memories to cherish with Laurie, thinking of you all.
The Groots
My deepest condolences to the Pepper family.
Sending deepest sympathy to Laurie’s families.
Dear Joe and families,
So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Laurie. Our prayers and thoughts as you mourn her passing and remember the memories shared with her.
Praying for you.
Joe & family
So very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. She was such a lovely lady! Talented & hardworking. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Laurie’s sudden passing. She was such a lovely person. Sincerely, Steve, Anne Marie McGregor
Dear Joe, Joyce, Brenda, Marilyn and Joanne,
I have known Laurie and the Pepper girls, as we used to call the girls, for a very long time. Growing up in the same back yard to being an adult and enjoying many great times together during my times with the Bluewater Tug of War club. The laughs, the late nights and or early mornings lol, the trips to Europe and the week-ends away. May you all know that I am thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Hold her memories close to your heart. RIP Laurie, you will be missed.
Joe and all the Pepper and Vermunt families
My sincere sympathy to all
My thoughts are with you at this sad time
Sending my condolences to Joe & families ..and her co worker Amy . Sadden to hear the loss of Laurie at such a young age , she will be missed .
Very sorry to hear this loss, my Condolence to the family
Sending our heartfelt sympathies to Laurie’s Family’s.
So sorry to hear off Laurie passing Joe you have my deepest sympathies and to the families. We’ll keep her and you in my prayers
Dear Joe and all the Family, so shocked and saddened to learn of Laurie’s passing. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. You have our sympathy at this very sad time, hold on to your memories you shared with her…with sympathy, Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Linda & Jim Dietrich.
Dear Joe & family
Sending our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Laurie. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.
Joe and family,,,,,Glen and I wish to express our sincere condolences to you and yours.
Joe and family
It’s very hard to understand that Laurie is gone.
Sending heart felt condolences for the Vermunt and Pepper families
Sending our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to you Joe and families. Holding you close in thoughts and prayers. May cherished memories bring peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead.
Our condolences to you Joe and families.
Thinking of the Pepper and Vermunt Families at this difficult time.
Sending hugs sending my dearest condolences. Very sorry to hear of Lauries passing. Hugs to you Joe. My sympathy to the Pepper and Vermunt families.
Joe, Pepper & Vermunt Families,
I was sorry to read that Laurie passed away.
Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers during
this difficult time & in the days & weeks ahead.
Sincere Sympathy,
Peggy Restemayer
Joe & family,
So sorry for your loss
Joe, Pepper and Vermunt families
We were shocked and saddened to hear Laurie has passed. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Sympathies to all her family.
Sincere condolences to Joe and all family and friends of Laurie.
So sorry for the sudden loss
Joe, my sincere condolences.
Dear Joe and family,
Sending sincere condolences to the Vermunt and Pepper families on the passing of Laurie. Well known for years in the Exeter area with her successful business, she will be truly missed. Rest in eternal peace, Laurie.
Our deepest condolences Joe, Vermunt and Pepper families on the loss of your loved one. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to you Joe the Vermont & Pepper families.
Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers at this sad and difficult time.
Sending our deepest sympathy Joe on the passing of Laurie.
May you & your families find comfort in the days ahead
Keeping you in our thoughts Hugs💕
Joe, we can’t tell you how shocked and saddened we are to hear of Laurie’s sudden passing. We send our deepest sympathies .
Joe, Joanne, Cheryl and Brenda
Dashwood Accounting
My deepest condolences to you all. Gone way too soon!
Joe,HUGE HUGS 💓
Dear Joe
Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this sorrowful time.
Patti and Steve
My sincere condolences to family and friends of Laurie. I’m the same age as Laurie. We went through public school and high school, together. I remember her as a very sweet girl from a kind family.
My deepest sympathy to you Joe, the Vermunt and the Pepper families in the passing of Laurie.
To Joe and the Vermont family
May our Loving Heavenly Father wrap his arms of love around all of you and give you peace as you grieve the loss of Laurie.
Love and Prayers Pearl Ann & Mahlon Martin
Joe and Family, sending our deepest sympathies to you all at this very sad time. Dan& Char Elliott
Joe remember Laurie will always walk beside you only now unheard and unseen.
Joyce and girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know you all have great memories tucked in your hearts. I have many tucked in my heart of Laurie at my daughter’s birthday party. She had a great smile.
To Joe and the Vermont family
May our Loving Heavenly Father wrap his arms of love around all of you and give you peace as you grieve the loss of Laurie.
Love and Prayers Pearl Ann & Mahlon Martin
Sending my deepest Condolences to you Joe and the entire
Vermunt Families, with the sudden passing of Laurie.
Our deepest sympathy to Joe & all of Laurie’s family & friends. Such a shocking & sudden loss . Sending love & prayers.
So very sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing. Sending sincere sympathy to Joe and the Vermunt and Pepper families
Joyce, Joe, the Pepper and Vermunt Families,
We are so shocked and sorry to hear of Laurie’s sudden passing.
Deepest sympathies to you all at this difficult time.
Our condolences Joe, the Vermunt families and Joyce and her daughters.
Lori and Murray
My sincere condolences Joe. So sorry for your loss.
Joe and family, I am so sorry for your loss.. My deepest condolences in the loss of Laurie. We had many great conversations when she came into the grocery store.
Our deepest condolences to you Joe. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏
Hey Joe, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife
Sending my deepest condolences Joanne. Hugs. Mary Ann Harris
Joe, Vermunt and Pepper family sending our deepest sympathy, thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Joe & Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. So sorry to hear of Laurie passing. Wayne & Bonnie Keller
Dear Joe, Joyce and family, we are expressing our heartfelt sympathies and prayers at this heartbreaking loss. Gentle hugs.
So very sorry to hear this shocking news.
Our deepest sympathies are with you and all who knew & loved Laurie.
RIP Laurie
What a shock to read this. Joe, I’m so sorry. This will be overwhelming for you. Laurie cut my hair for many years and also my kids hair. We got to know each during those “chair” sessions. She will be so missed.
Jan Easton
Sorry for your loss Joe.. Our thoughts and prayers are with You and Your families
Jim and Marlene Regier
Sending sincere condolences, Joe. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please take good care.
Joe,
Sorry to hear about Laurie’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Jo & family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences and thinking of you at this time.
Cam & Kathy Steckle
My deepest condolences Joe my thoughts and prayers are with you
Sad to hear of Laurie’s passing passing please except our deepest sympathies
We are saddened and sorry to hear Joe. Condolences to you and the families
Kevin & Lisa
Joe and the Pepper and Vermunt families.
We were so sorry to see that Laurie has passed away, what a shock. Thinking of you with our deepest sympathies.
Sincerely
Liz Campbell & Ron Kennedy
So so very sad…sending our sincere condolences to Joe and family. Godspeed on the next leg of your journey Lori…
My heart breaks for each of you, Joe, Vermunt and Pepper Families
Grief is Love that no longer knows where to go. So it remains, in memories, in longing, in the quiet ways we keep carrying someone with us. “Good Byes are not Forever “♥️
Sorry for your loss Joanne may she rest in peace
Joe, sending sincere condolences for the passing of your wife Laurie. Hopefully you can find some comfort in your many happy memories .
Joe & family our deepest Sympathy on the passing of Laurie.
Joanne and family, So sorry for you loss.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Joe, and Vermunt family, Joyce and family, heartfelt condolences on Laurie’s passing. She was very friendly, and an excellent hair stylist. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe, words can’t express how sorry we for the loss of Laurie. Keeping you in our thoughts and sending our deepest condolences to you and all of the family.
Joe and Vermunt family,Joyce and Pepper family,
Heartfelt condolences to each of you on the passing of your loved one Laurie.My prayers and thoughts are with each of you as you mourn her passing -may you be surrounded with comfort and courage in the days ahead. Catherine Shantz
Joe, I just heard this news. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you in this time.
Joe, so sorry to hear about Laurie’s passing. Our deepest sympathy. We will miss her driving by here every day.
Joe and all of Laurie’s family.
I too was a client of Laurie’s for many of her 40 years in business. Lots of stories shared in the chair.
Our condolences.
Laurie’s Family
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing.May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Our condolences to Joyce and the Pepper girls for the loss of a daughter and a sister.
My sincere condolences, Joyce.
Our deepest sympathy.
So sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing far too soon gone too young. Grew up with the Peppers in Hensall. May she R.I.P.
Joe, & Vermunt and Pepper families
We are so sorry to hear of Laurie’s passing!
I got to know Laurie through our many times together at her Salon.
I could always get caught up with current events and life stories.
Praying for you during this difficult time!
Bonnie and Morley Obre
Joe, please accept my sincerest condolences. Laurie was so much more than a boss to me. I always adored her. I’m so sorry.
Joe & Family
We are sending our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your beautiful wife. Xo
Laurie you were a beautiful person, you will be missed. My sympathy to Joe and your mother, and sisters
Joe, sending sincere condolences on the passing of your wife Laurie.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Joe and the Pepper & Vermunt families,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers on the sudden loss of your Laurie.
Treasure all of your wonderful memories.
Marg Deichert & family
Joe, sorry to hear about Laurie, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Our sincere condolences to Joe & all of Laurie’s family. Cherish your special memories you shared together.
We’re so sorry for your loss ❤️
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time
Sorry for your loss Joe, Vermunt and Pepper families my deepest sympathy
Sharon Brokenshire
Joe, Vermunt and Pepper families
My heart breaks for all of you.. treasure the many memories and hold them close to your heart
❤️
Sending my deepest sympathy to Laurie’s family and friends. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers RIP Laurie.
Joe & both Pepper and Vermunt families;
Jamie and I wish to extend our sympathies on the loss of Laurie.
Keep the memories fresh💜
sorry for your loss
jack and cynthia
Joyce and Families; sad for your loss, please accept my condolences.
Joe, Pepper & Vermunt Families
I was shocked see the passing of Laurie. Far to young.
Sending our Deepest Condolences to you all.
RIP Laurie
Dear Joyce, Joe, Brenda, Marilyn, Joanne and Family –
I am so sorry to hear this news. Laurie and I had a fun growing up experience in Hensall and at the Public School where there were always cool things happening for us to do at recess and in the evenings around town including Brownies and Guides. She will be sincerely missed.
Joe
Our condolences to you and the Pepper Family.
Your call the other morning was a real shock.
Joe and family. Deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you at this time. Arlene & John Berendsen
Joe, from our family to yours, the deepest heartfelt condolences
Dear Joe….so very sorry for your loss.
Joe and Families… sincere condolences on your loss of Laurie. It was a pleasure to know her
Dear Joe,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
To all of the Vermont families, our sincere condolences, with thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to the Pepper family with thoughts and prayers.
Dear Joe, The shock of losing a deeply loved one instantly shatters your heart and numbs your reality. It leaves you with the big question, WHY?
Although that question begs an answer, there never is one. Moving past it, is very difficult.
This is why your friends and family surround you with love and support; sharing thoughts and memories to help you on this journey of grief. It helps, if you let it. Laurie’s spirit will help you too. A special memory will flash in your mind, her smile will warm your heart as you think of her. Every time you feel that warmth, a little piece of your heart is being put back together. You may feel her presence, and wonder if that’s possible? It is..
You will always love her. You will always miss her, but know that she is always with you. In spirit and memories.
Sending my condolences with love and hugs ❤️
Joe
We were shocked to hear of Laurie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Cindy and Dan McCracken
Joe and family
Deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cam
Joe and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Our deepest Sympathies to you Joe & all Laurie’s Family 🦋 ………Anmarie & David .
Joe, Pepper and Vermunt families:
Shocked to read this sad news!! Thinking of all of you.
Another one gone too soon!!
Rest in the sweetest peace Laurie!!
Hugs to all of you.
Dear Joe, and the Vermunt and Pepper families,
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers at this very sad time.
My deepest sympathies to you Joe and the whole family. It was always a pleasure to talk to Laurie while she cut my hair for so many years. I know she will be sadly missed
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Joe, Condolences to you and your family. So sorry to hear about this. :-(
Please accept our heartfelt condolences Joe and all of Lauries loved ones.
We have known her many years and she did all of our family’s haircuts for a long time.
She was a beautiful person.
We hope it comforts you knowing others share in your sadness 🖤
Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time
Wow.
When I think of Little Laurie Pepper, I recall my brother Jeff’s kindergarten class photo and those sweet smiling, innocent wee faces, Laurie’s included.
I also remember Laurie & Joe dressed to leave their wedding reception, so beautiful/handsome/cool in their new white shirts and blue jeans .
It was always a pleasure to visit ‘Eclipse’ over the years to catch up with Laurie (& Lori) .
Joyce and Cecil’s girls were part of our church family and our hearts go out to each of them and their families. A special hug for Joyce and to Joe, our sincere coldolences and wish for your peace and healing.
Our deepest sympathies to Joe, and the Pepper and Vermunt Families. Always had a good conversation with Laurie while getting my hair cut. Keep your memories in your hearts.
Joe, we are deeply sorry to hear about Laurie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Cheryl and I extend our deepest condolences to you Joe and your immediate and extended families.
May the warmth of family embrace and give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. ..
to Joe…the Vermunt / Pepper families….no words can express the sadness we feel for your loss of Laurie. she will be remembered!
Deepest sympathies to Joe and family. Praying you sense and feel the Lord’s presence as you navigate the grief of losing your dear Laurie.
Condolences to Joe and families, keep the memories close to your heart.
Nick and Joan Whyte
I have no words to express how I feel over the sudden loss of Laurie. She’s been an amazing friend for so many years. My heart is broken.
Keep fond memories close in your heat.
My condolences to Joe, the Pepper and Vermunt families. She will be surely missed.
Our sincere condolences to you Joe and the Vermont / Pepper families.
May you find comfort in the days ahead surrounded by family and friends.
Rest in peace Laurie
To my good friend and neighbour on the 14th Concession of Hay. Joe I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Laurie was not only your wife and partner- she was also a wonderful person that we will all miss. My heart aches for you sir.
Deepest condolences Joe and family and to all whose heart she touch.
Joe,
I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through.
If you need anything please let me know.
Your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy Joe so sorry for your loss 🙏🙏
Joe I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe
So sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences for the passing of your dear sister.
I understand the feeling of sadness and loss. Thinking of you and your entire family.
Love ❤️ Marilyn
Dear Joe, Pepper & Vermunt families,
Extending sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Laurie.
Jill (Drysdale) & Ralph Geiger
Just heard this sad news on the weekly catch up call with my sister Diane. In fact it certainly felt like I heard the news wrong. My sympanthy to you Joe, the Vermunt family and the Pepper family. You keep well sir (to steal a line from Jody Durands condolence, another kid that grew up in the hood). In sympathy and take care, Martha Klopp
Joe &Family
My sincere condolences to you all.
So sorry to hear this sad news Joe and family. Sincere condolences to all.
My condolences Joe and family gone way to young
Joe &family Sorry for your loss
My deepest sympathies Joe . Laurie was my hair dresser for years and I always enjoyed our chats while she cut my hair. She was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed.
So sorry Joe for the loss of your wife Laurie.
Bill and Annie
Stratford
Joe,Sorry for your loss.Just now skimming through the obituaries and shocked and sadden what happen to Laurie.Very late with my condolences.I hope for the best for you at this tough times.
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Our deepest sympathy to Joe and families. We are heartbroken to hear this sad news. We have so many fond memories from our times in Grand Bend with Joe and Laurie. Although our lives took us in different directions over the years we were so thankful to reconnect once in awhile and reminisce.
Thinking of you Joe 💞