It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Giesen at her home of Springhaven, the paradise that she created with Jerry, her husband of 53 years, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the age of 76. Also by her side were children Richard Giesen and Catherine Murphy, Krista and Hugh Dietrich,… Continue Reading
Archives for May 2017
GeraIdine Merpaw
Passed away peacefuIIy surrounded by her Ioving famiIy on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the CIinton PubIic HospitaI. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, on August 16, 1937, GeraIdine ella Merpaw (ne Wood) of Vanastra, was in her 80th year. BeIoved wife of George Merpaw for 61 years. Ioving mother of Sharon DaIe (Robert) of Exeter, Susan… Continue Reading
Amy Young Wiggins
Amy passed away peacefuIIy at HuronIea Home for the Aged in BrusseIs, on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born in West Wawanosh Township, Ontario, on June 22, 1916, Amy MiIdred Wiggins (ne Young) of BrusseIs, formerIy of Seaforth and Dungannon, was in her 101st year. Ioving mother of Ruth Ribey (George) of Egmondville, Marion Orser of… Continue Reading
EYRE: Mervyn Campbell of St. Thomas
After a short but brave battle with cancer Mervyn Campbell Eyre passed peacefully at home in St. Thomas, with family by his side on Monday, May 29, 2017 in his 83rd year. Predeceased by his loving wife Nellie (Baxter) Eyre (2010). Proud father of Sheila and Rob Wiggins of Brantford, and Jane and Jake Kruspel of… Continue Reading
CHONG: Wayne (Shan) of Exeter
At LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, May 28, 2017, of Exeter in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sou (Susie) (Duen) Chong. Dear father of Raymond and Nadine Chong of Windsor, and Mae Ling of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Ethan and Mason. Predeceased by his mother Fu Ho and father Hong Kwok Chong. Wayne… Continue Reading
IVATTS: Peter John of Exeter
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, May 27, 2017, of Exeter, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Beverly (Gandy) Ivatts. Dear father of Rosalyn and Donald Fast of Surrey, B.C. and Craig and Carrie Ivatts of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Maddie and Carter. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Cecilia Ivatts of Victoria, B.C., and… Continue Reading
AULENBACK: Kenneth “Joe” of Edmonton, formerly of Granton
Passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital in his 53rd year, of Edmonton, and formerly of Granton. Dear father of Rachel-Lynn (Robert) of London; Brandon (Terri), and Vanessa (Trevor) all of Edmonton. Beloved grandpa of Troy and Kody; Brayden and Brooklyn; Jayce and Atticus. Loving brother of Bonny and Ken Lambourn… Continue Reading
Mary Koning Hauwert
Mary passed away suddenIy on Monday, May 22, 2017, at the Mitchell Nursing Home. Born in North HoIIand, The NetherIands, on March 23, 1929, Maria Johanna Hauwert (ne Koning) of Mitchell, formerIy of Seaforth, was in her 89th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Theo Hauwert (1963). Ioving mother of Marianne Schweitzer of Iondon, John… Continue Reading
DIK: Hilly (Hilke) of Ipperwash, and formerly of Thedford and Holland
Passed away at Bluewater Health Sciences, Sarnia on May 21, 2017, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Aiko. Loving mother to Koos and Charlena Dik of Exeter. Dear Oma to Jessica and Carter. Survived by sister-in-law Dina Dik of Holland, and nieces Leonie and Paulien and their families. Hilly will be greatly missed by many… Continue Reading
CheryI Nuhn
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, CheryI Ann Nuhn was freed from the struggIes of this Iife and passed away surrounded by the Iove of her famiIy, at Seaforth Community HospitaI. CheryIs 61 year journey among us on earth was fiIIed with Iove, Iaughter, caring and sharing. CheryI is IovingIy remembered by her spouse Dave Button,… Continue Reading
JOHNSTON: John “Jack” of Exeter, formerly of Grand Bend and Montreal
Passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Yvonne Johnston. Loving step-dad to Suzanne, Sabrina, Ashley, and Jayne, all of North Carolina. Jack will be greatly missed by his two dogs Whiskey and Uno. He was an avid golfer. During the many years of… Continue Reading
DURAND: Jerome (Jerry) of Zurich
Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Monday, May 15, 2017, of Zurich, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Grace (Robbins) Durand. Dear father of Jerry and Eleanor of Port Elgin, Richard of Stratford, Paul of Toronto, Maryanne of London and Joeanne of Zurich. Dear grandfather of Lisa, Susan, Sheila and David; Charlene; and… Continue Reading
DOBSON: Joyce (Witmer) formerly of Bayfield, Exeter, and Zurich
At Huronview – Home for the Aged, Clinton on Thursday, May 11, 2017 and formerly of Bayfield, Exeter and Zurich in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ross M. Dobson (2012). Dear mother of Kelly Elder of Clinton, Kim Mostrey of Clinton, Kandice and Steve Austin of Goderich, Dean Dobson of Brucefield and… Continue Reading
DUCHESNE: William (Bill) of Grand Bend and formerly of Oakville
Passed suddenly on his 60th wedding anniversary, May 11th, 2017, at the South Huron Hospital. Bill will be forever remembered as a cherished husband by Joyce Duchesne (nee Rath), loving father of the late Gwen Duchesne and Joanne Pitcher, adored grandfather of Joshua Duchesne and Jeremy Pitcher, and favourite companion of his “puppy” Toddy. Join us… Continue Reading
McFALLS: Jeanne Margurite formerly of Middlesex Centre
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in her 97th year formerly of Middlesex Centre. Loving aunt of Heather and John Swinkels of Ilderton, Gord and Wendy Moir of Ailsa Craig and Jim Maguire of London. She will be missed by all of her nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Margaret… Continue Reading