Julaine Marie (Brophy) Brent was born on September 11, 1951 in East Lansing, Michigan to Norine (Guillet) and Patrick Brophy. Throughout her 72 years, she cultivated her identity as an individual and in relationship to others, with a constant thread of kindness, compassion, beauty and whole-heartedness. A daughter and sister. The first of three beautiful children,… Continue Reading
Archives for December 2023
CLEAVE: Jack of Exeter
Passed away peacefully with his children by his side at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the age of 80. Cherished father to son Chris Cleave, and daughter Carrie Cleave (Greg McAdams). Adored Papa of Benjamin Brand, Ella Cleave, Colton Cleave, Brayden Regier (Mackenzie Chalmers), Chloe Hohner (Brucklian Cuellar), and… Continue Reading
DOWN: Patti of RR 1 Zurich
Passed away peacefully with her boys by her side at Jessica’s House on Sunday, December 10, 2023 of RR 1 Zurich at the age of 62. Cherished wife and best friend of John McAllister for over 33 years. Proud mom of Matt McAllister (Lauren), and Brett McAllister. Loving daughter of Bob and late Pat (Marshall)… Continue Reading
WORRALL: Genevieve Marie “Genny” (Hodgins) of Denfield
Passed away at LHSC-University Hospital, London on December 10, 2023, at the age of 96, with her three sons at her side. Genny was the loving wife of Lyle (1995) and the beloved mother of Gordon (Sharlene), Wayne (Judy) and David. She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Bryan (Tammy), Elanna (Steve), Tyler (Carrie),… Continue Reading
JANMAAT: Clayton
Welcomed into the arms of his heavenly big brother Arie (May 5, 2023) on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, Clayton Janmaat passed away peacefully at LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London. Cherished son of Jackson and Jacob Janmaat. Greatly loved and much anticipated little brother of Mia and Callahan. Beloved grandson of Ted and Mary Anne Janmaat and Richard… Continue Reading
MORGAN: John of Exeter
Passed away peacefully after a long struggle, at South Huron Hospital with his family by his side on Friday, December 8, 2023 of Exeter at the age of 73. Cherished, loving, and devoted husband of Joyce (Ferguson) for over 53 years. Proud father of Becky and Scott Simpson, and Christine and Brian Merrigan. Adored grandpa… Continue Reading
CRAWFORD: Lynn of Sarnia, formerly of Stratford and Goderich
Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on December 3, 2023 of Sarnia and formerly of Stratford and Goderich at the age of 65. Proud mother of Michael Pletsch of Vanastra, Jenna and Dan Kennedy of Seaforth, Mark Pletsch of Sarnia, Melissa Pletsch of Sarnia. Cherished grandmother of Ellie Kennedy; and RaeLynn Pletsch. Dear sister and… Continue Reading
STAFFEN: John of Seaforth
Suddenly, on December 1, 2023 of Seaforth at the age of 59. Dear son of Shirley Staffen. Beloved husband of Maria Staffen for 7 years. Cherished father of Andrew Staffen, Nathan Staffen (Hailley), and step-father of Ivy Paula, Patrick (Chermain) and Justin. Adored grandfather of Oaklynn Staffen, soon to be Hudson David Staffen, Justine Rebuldela… Continue Reading
FORD: Wayne Orville of Hay
Passed away at his residence doing what he enjoyed, working and being outdoors, on December 1, 2023, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Ruby (Tremblay) Ford (2014). Loving father of the late Cheryl Legault (Phil), Kathy Whitfield (Steve) of Grand Bend, and Carolyn (Randy) Parker of Hensall. Loved grandfather of Corey,… Continue Reading
NASH: Eileen Mary of Seaforth formerly of London
Passed away with her family by her side at Huron Hospice, Clinton on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 93. Born in Walkerton and raised in a large farm family, Eileen had many happy memories of her childhood. She came to marry Ron Nash and they had three children; Ron Jr., Bob, and… Continue Reading
SMITH: Sylvia C. (Looker) of New Hamburg formerly of Exeter.
Passed away with her family by her side at Nithview Long Term Care, New Hamburg on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Smith for 59 years. Cherished mother of Wayne and Patricia Smith, and Linda and Mario Maldonado. Adored grandmother of Emily, and Katherine Smith; Lexie,… Continue Reading
MORLEY: Arnold “Lorne” of Exeter formerly of Lucan
Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of the late Linda (Lightfoot) Morley for over 50 years. Cherished father of Steve Morley (Brenda) of Lucan, and Karen Dunlop (Kevin) of Crediton. Loving poppa of Jared, Ryan; Dakota and Jayden. Dear brother of T…. Continue Reading
DEHAAN: Reno of Centralia
Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved Husband of Jill Stewart-DeHaan for 51 years. Cherished father of Lesley DeHaan, and Christopher DeHaan. Dear brother of Trix Rae, Nel Walker, and Catherine Dehaan. Reno DeHaan was born in the Netherlands and moved to Ontario with… Continue Reading
HARBURN: Stanley Laverne “Butch” of Clinton, formerly of Hensall
Stanley Laverne “Butch” Harburn of Clinton, formerly of Hensall passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Elaine (Timmermans) Harburn for over 47 years. Loving father of Kristen Harburn (Kyle Teichert), Ashley Sidles (Eric), Tom Harburn (Agathe Girold). Gobbleguts Grandpa of Dean, and Owen Sidles…. Continue Reading
WRIGHT-TRUEMNER: Shirley Grace (Preszcator) of Exeter
Passed away at Exeter Villa on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Ted Wright and the late Elwood Truemner. Cherished mother of Bill (Lana) Wright of London, Don (Shirley) Wright of Stratford, and Ron (Nubia) Wright of Grimsby, and mother-in-law of Suzanne Wright. Adored grandmother of Leanne,… Continue Reading