Obituaries

Helen Elizabeth Putherbough passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at North Lambton Lodge in Forest on July 31, 2022.  Liz was born in London, Ontario on July 22, 1940. Predeceased by mother Helen Eby (Ashman) Fielding and father Spencer Franklin Fielding. Liz taught for 31years at St Mary’s DCVI. In this role she touched and influenced many lives. She will be remember fondly by her students. She was also an avid gardener (lifetime member of the Grand Bend Horticultural Society and Trillium Award Winner), artist, florist and cake decorator. She is survived by loving husband Robert Putherbough, her children… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, July 21, 2022 of London, at the age of 84. Cherished and devoted wife of Real Trepanier for over 63 years. Proud mother of Louise and John Bryans and Robert Trepanier and Paula Tyers. Adored grandma of Nathan, Sean, Julianne, Michel, Nicholas, and Brandon. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Cremation & Celebrations, Arva (519-963-4003). Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.

I’ve been reading the obituaries for many years, always checking for mine, as Lesu did. Finally, today is the day! On the eve of Saturday, July 16, 2022 I chartered the last flight of my spectacular 87 years here on earth. I may no longer be with you but my undying love endures for and with my son Michael (Janice), my daughter Patti (Brian), my son Peter, grandchildren Breehan, Matthew, Nathan, Jacob, Melissa, Kathryn, their partners as well as my great grandchildren Sofia, Blake, Aidem and Ben. My heart is also with my sister-in-law Ange Wenechuk. I shared some very… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at Onieda Long-term Care Home, Southwold on July 2, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Moody (1973). Cherished mother of Christina Stamarski (Dale), Cheryl Towle (Steve), Ira (Mary Foster); Calvin (Marlene Rushton), Shawn (Monica). Loving grandmother and great grandmother of many. Fondly remembered by sisters Ellen Fierbach, Velma Cooke, Shirley Carnegie. Missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by daughters Marilyn Hohner (Paul), Carol Barnaby (Percy), and Dianne Moody and son Alan Lyle (Mary Blackwell), sister Mary Ransom and brother Gerald Dobbs. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Interment Exeter Cemetery.  Donation to Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. 

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a gentle soul, Mary Eileen Rivers (Jeffery). Mary or Eileen as she was known by everyone, passed away peacefully on June 14, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William Douglas Rivers – known as “Doug”. Dear mother to daughters Barbara (Ben) and Cathy (Rob). Beloved grandmother to Paul (Pauline), Lisa, Travis (Amanda) and the late William (Majse). Great grandmother to two lively beautiful boys. Eileen grew up in the Exeter area just outside town on the Jeffery homestead. Her mother and father, William and Roxie Mae… Read complete obituary here.

Marie Merrithew passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022 in her 83rd year, in Palliative Care at University Hospital in London, ON following a short illness. Predeceased by her parents, Ottie and Vera Gallagher of Fredericton, NB and her husband, W. Frederick Merrithew, also of Fredericton, NB in 2007, Marie is survived by her younger siblings – sister, Mae Goold (Ron) of Alberta and her brother Dale Gallagher of Lincoln, NB; her three children of whom she was very proud – Deb Owens (Joe) of London, ON; her son Michael (Louise deGrandpre) of Toronto and her youngest daughter Connie Merrithew… Read complete obituary here.

Peacefully at Onieda Long-Term Care Home, Southwold on June 3, 2022 of Southwold and formerly of Exeter at the age of 71. Beloved daughter of Margaret Moody and the late Calvin Moody (1973). Cherished sister of Christina Stamarski (Dale), Cheryl Towle (Steve), Ira (Mary Foster); Calvin (Marlene Rushton), and Shawn (Monica). Missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Fondly remembered by niece Paula Hohner who was always there for her. Special thanks to the staff and residents at Oneida Long- Term Care Home for their continuous support and care. Predeceased by sisters Marilyn Hohner (Paul), Carol Barnaby (Percy) and brother… Read complete obituary here.

Richard “Dick” Bedford Bennett of London passed away in hospital on Thursday, May 26, 2022 in his 81st year. Originally from Kincardine, ON. Beloved husband of Janet (Bell) Bennett. Dear father of Angela (Ray) Simpson of Halifax, NS, Jana (Brian) Bennett of London, ON and Andrew (Katie) Bennett of Calgary, AB. Missed by his grandchildren Samantha (Paul) Curtis, Matthew Simpson, Nathan Strachan, Kathryn Strachan, Olivia (Taylor) Masse, Nick Bennett and great-grandchildren Bennett Curtis, Lincoln Masse and Karson Masse. Fondly remembered by his sister Melba Bennett of Kitchener, ON and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Melvin and… Read complete obituary here.