It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Marietta Elizabeth (Taylor) Fischer of Ilderton on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in her 97th year. Marietta was predeceased by her husband Leonard Fischer (1995) and is survived by her son Robert (Bob) Fischer and May Paule. Dear daughter of the late George and Bertha… Continue Reading
Archives for February 2020
SHEPLEY: Peggy Marina Rose (Gratton) of Exeter
Surrounded by her family at LHSC- Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 of Exeter at the age of 62. Cherished wife of Mark Shepley for 42 years. Loving mother of Taunya Shepley, Stan and Jill Partridge, Willy & Shallon Partridge, Candice & Scott Forgie, Brandy Shepley & John Roesch, and Mark & Melissa Shepley. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 1… Continue Reading
GINGERICH: Helen Marie (Gingerich) of Zurich
Peacefully at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 of Zurich, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Keith Gingerich (2014). Cherished mother of Harold Gingerich and Pat Case of Zurich, Audrey and Mel Melick of Dashwood, Wayne and Anita Gingerich of Exeter, Ruth and Henry Sikorski of White… Continue Reading
DAMEN: Antonius “Tony” Arnoldus Maria of RR 3 Lucan
“What we once had and deeply loved, we can never lose. For all that we have loved deeply, becomes a part of us” Tony Damen, passed away peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital, with family by his side, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 of Lucan at the age of 74. Beloved husband for 50 years… Continue Reading
GILMOUR: W. Gerald of Exeter and formerly of Lucan
Peacefully at the Exeter Villa on Sunday, February 23, 2020 of Exeter and formerly of Lucan at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Margaret (Bray) Gilmour for 60 years. Dear father and father-in-law of the late Kevin (2018) and Jo-Ann Gilmour of London, Paul and Marilyn Gilmour of Lucan, David and the late Marj… Continue Reading
STALKER: Duncan of Lucan, formerly of Glasgow, Scotland
Peacefully at Prince George Retirement Residence, Lucan on Monday, February 3, 2020 of Lucan and formerly of Glasgow, Scotland. Beloved husband of the late Rene (Allison) Stalker (2009). Cherished Dad of the late David Stalker (2012), and Jackie Stalker of Lucan. Proud grandpa of Katie Stalker, and Brody Duncan. He was also very fond of… Continue Reading
TOWLE: Rose Marie (Wilkinson) of London, formerly of Lucan
Peacefully with family by her side at People Care Oakcrossing, London on Thursday, February 20, 2020 formerly of Lucan, at the age of 77. Loving partner of Dennis Johnston for 47 years. Cherished mother of Verna Louise Jones (Roy), Janice Marie Leslie (John), Steven Clare Towle (Cheryl), and Harry Marvin Towle (Cathy). Proud and adored… Continue Reading
PATTERSON: Beth Isabel of Exeter
Passed away peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital with family by her side on February 16, 2020, at the age of 61. Beth was born in London, Ontario on September 15, 1958, to parents Albert and Irene ‘Rene’ (Gould) Patterson. Beth was the much-loved wife of Louise Stonehouse. She is survived by her dear sister… Continue Reading
BEIERLING: Herbert Harold of RR 2 Zurich
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 of RR 2 Zurich at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Vivian) Beierling (1979). Cherished father of Wayne and Joan Beierling of Varna, Joyce and the late Don Kirk of Zurich, and Ruby and the late… Continue Reading
ELSTON: Edwin Arnold of Strathroy, formerly of RR 1 Arva
Born at home on the Elston homestead near Wingham, Ontario, on January 3, 1927, our cherished father, Edwin Arnold Elston, passed away peacefully, on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, surrounded by the enduring love of his family. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Cardiff) for 42 years, and the late Libby… Continue Reading
HOFFMAN: Claire Leroy of Exeter
Peacefully at the Exeter Villa on February 16, 2020 of Exeter and formerly of London at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Winona Hoffman (December 27, 2019). Dear father of Doug and Kim Hoffman, Karen Hoffman and Mike Hookimaw. Dear grandfather of Philip Hoffman, Grace Hoffman and Nate Darasch. Dear brother and… Continue Reading
KINTS: Eric Rodger of Exeter
Peacefully at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, February 15, 2020 of RR 3 Exeter at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Helen (Ballantyne) Kints for 54 years. Loving father of Janet and Shannon Snow of Exeter, Joanne and Cesar Longeri of Exeter, and Jeff and Leigh Kints of Florida. Dear grandfather… Continue Reading
JONES: James Walter of Hensall and formerly of Exeter
Peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 of Hensall and formerly of Exeter at the age of 76. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eleanor and Ron Horn, Helen and George Pratt, and Robert Jones and Sharlene Sheridan all of Exeter. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Norval… Continue Reading
McBRIDE: John Grant of Zurich
Unexpectedly at the farm in Zurich, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the age of 85. Survived by Mary (Finlay) McBride of Hensall. Loving father of Joanne and the late George Regier of Dashwood, Peter McBride of Zurich, and Thomas and Leisa McBride of Zurich. Cherished grandpa of 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother… Continue Reading
PENHALE: Laura Kathryn “Kay” (Batten) of Exeter
Peacefully at her home in Exeter, on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Emerson Penhale (2008). Cherished mother of Doug Penhale and Julie Whitby of London, the late Brion (2016) and Sherry Penhale of Exeter, Sheila Penhale of Bayfield, and Mark Penhale of Grand Bend. Proud grandma… Continue Reading