It breaks our hearts to announce the sudden death of a legend, G.W. “Gerry” Parsons, on Friday, January 28, 2022 at South Huron Hospital in Exeter. Gerry was born on March 23, 1937. He grew up on the family farm near Glencoe. After graduating from high school, he was drawn to the bright lights of… Continue Reading
Archives for January 2022
GREEN:Duane of Hensall
Peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2022 of Hensall at the age of 59. Loving spouse of Debbie Howald for over 19 years. Dear father of Shane Vaughn (Emily) of Kitchener. Loved son of Bob Green (Sue) of Drayton and Judy Cherrey of Bayfield. Dear brother of Johnny Green (Abby) of Moorefield,… Continue Reading
ELLIOTT-ERB: (Mary) Lenore (McCowan) of Zurich
Peacefully at the Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, with her daughter Carol by her side, on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the age of 92. Lenore was born July 6, 1929 to John McCowan and Kathleen Livingstone. She was eldest of seven, Mona Tigert (Ed), Ian McCowan (Hazel), Tom McCowan, Susan Arbour (deceased) (Babe), Emma Fangrad… Continue Reading
DAWSON: James Murray of Usborne Township
Peacefully at Queensway Long Term Care, Hensall on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, of Usborne Township at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Beatrice (Siemon) Dawson for over 60 years. Loving father of the late Larry (2019) and Melissa Dawson, and Brent and Sharen Dawson. Proud grandpa of Jamie, Brendan, Lindsay; Kristen and Kris, Jenna,… Continue Reading
THOMPSON: April Lillian of Lucan
Peacefully at home on January 25, 2022 of Lucan at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Jim Huffman for over 35 years. Cherished mother of Andy Huffman and his wife Angela of Thorndale. Proud grandma of Aidan. Adored daughter of Marjorie Thompson of Lucan. Dear sister of Steve Thompson (Dianne) and their children Trevor… Continue Reading
GARROW: Paul of Lucan and formerly of Huron County
Suddenly at LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 of Lucan and formerly of Huron County at the age of 64. Loving father of Matthew and Stacey Garrow of Staffa, Brayden Garrow of Exeter, Rachel and Kaleb Smith of Aylmer. Dear son of Lorne and Blossom Garrow. Dear bother and brother-in-law of Randy and… Continue Reading
RUSSELL: Linda Rae of Parkhill
Peacefully at Chartwell Parkhill Long Term Care Home on January 25, 2022 of Parkhill at the age of 82. Adored daughter of the late Leona (Brown) and Fred Russell. Linda was surrounded by her loving nursing home family and caregivers. She will be missed by her loving life friends Carol Wasnidge and Chuck Box. A… Continue Reading
EMERICK: Betty Joyce of Hensall
Peacefully at Queensway Long Term Care Home, Hensall on January 25, 2022 of Hensall in her 69th year. Dear sister of Elaine Johnson (Stan) of Grand Bend. Loving aunt of Harold Johnson (Holly) of New Brunswick, Heather Shipway of Dorchester, Tammy Johnson of Grand Bend and Scott Shipway of Woodstock. Missed by many great nephews… Continue Reading
McLAUGHLIN: William ‘Bill’ of Clinton
Peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in his 79th year. Beloved father of Gerry and Cheryl McLaughlin, and Lynn and Tim MacMillan. Special grandfather of Mike and Bianca McLaughlin, Brad McLaughlin, and Josh MacMillan. Dear great-grandpa of McKenzie McLaughlin. Predeceased by his parents Mike and Ursula, sister Marie,… Continue Reading
GIBB: Barbara Lynn (Brown) of Grand Bend and formerly London
Surrounded by the love of her family, at her home in Grand Cove Estates on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the age of 61. Loving wife of Tom Kadlecik for 17 years. Loving mom to Kerri and Chris, Trevor and Hilary, Jesse and Kristen, and Jordan and Laura. Much loved daughter of Helga Brown of… Continue Reading
VANNESTE: Marcel Leo formerly of Kippen
Peacefully, at the Queensway Long Term Care Home, Hensall, on Thursday, January 20, 2022, Marcel Leo Vanneste, formerly of Kippen, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Simonne Marie (Bilcke) Vanneste (2004). Proud father and father-in-law of Linda and David Johnson of Montreal, Brenda and Al Cotton of London, Cathy Vanneste of London,… Continue Reading
STEVENS: Rosiline Gail (McKaig) of Exeter
Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 of Exeter, at the age of 74. Cherished wife of Lawrence Stevens for over 25 years, but best friend for over 65 years. Proud mom of Kathy Noble, Kelly Munroe, and Sheila and Salko Milic. Adored Nana of Kayla, Sierra, Madysen, Enisa, Zachary, Reegan,… Continue Reading
VAN DER WAL: Ralph of Lucan
Unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 of Lucan, at the age of 59. Cherished husband of Freda (Reinink) van der Wal for over 38 years. Proud dad of Krista van der Wal, and Michele van der Wal (Jeffrey Grison). Beloved son of Grace (Vos) and the late Heiko van der Wal. Dear… Continue Reading
MORLEY: Linda Marlene (Lightfoot) of Exeter
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital January 15, 2022 of Exeter at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Lorne for over 50 years. Cherished mother of Steve Morley (Brenda) of Lucan and Karen Dunlop (Kevin) of Grand Bend. Loving Grama Jared, Ryan; Dakota and Jayden. Dear sister of Sharon Craven (Lawrence), Wayne Lightfoot (Lorene), Kevin… Continue Reading
LOYENS: Ingrid (Theander) of Strathroy and formerly of Ilderton
Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London on Friday, January 14, 2022 of Strathroy and formerly of Ilderton in her 73rd year. Devoted wife of Bill Loyens for over 52 years. Loving mother of Carrie-Lynn Loyens and Jennifer Bradley of Owen Sound, and Jamie Loyens and Christina Matos of Strathroy. Dear step-grandmother of Leah and Ellie. Dear… Continue Reading