Celebrating Life, One Family at a Time

Merle South a cherished and loving mom and grandma passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, in Woodstock, Ontario, at the age of 92. Born on April 23, 1931, in Temiscaming, Quebec. Merle’s life was based on love, dedication and service all with the unwavering support for her family and friends everyday. Merle's journey began as a young, spirited woman who dedicated her life to the healing arts. For over four decades, from 1952 until her retirement in 1996, she served as a...

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BIRTCH (nee Ross), Marjorie - Surrounded by her family at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Marjorie Elizabeth Birtch of Woodstock in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank “Barney” Birtch (2009). Dear mother of Jean Smart and her husband Alan and Mark Birtch and his wife Karen. Loved grandmother of David Smart (Melissa), Dawn Dykeman (Donald), Steven Oosterveld, Ross Birtch (Jenna Piper), Jillyan Birtch, Garrett Birtch (Isabel Stanley) and great...

Richard passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in his 56th year.  He is survived by his children, Leslie Taylor-Lang (Adam), Jennifer Jones (Christopher) and Teylyn Jones, and their mother Kathy Metherell.  Proud Grandpa to Vann, Paisley and Margot.  Predeceased by his children Katelyn, Bryton and Dustin.  Son of the late Earl Jones (Terry) and Heather Blancher.  Beloved brother of Diana Jones and the late Shari Jones.  Loved nephew to Trina...

Jeremy Frederick Earl Pye, known affectionately as Jeremy to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at the age of 40, in his hometown of Woodstock, Ontario—the same place where his story began on October 5, 1983. Jeremy was a beloved son to his mother, Tina Keizer (Pye) and beloved grandson to Rosemary Pye (Soden). He was a devoted father to his sons, Zander Bennett-Pye and Sebastian Bennett, and a loving figure to his stepdaughter, Summer Perkins. Though...

Donald Joseph James Holden (Don), passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at the age of 77, in his hometown of Ingersoll, Ontario. Born on April 2, 1947, to the late George and Mary Holden (nee Scally), Don's life was one marked by devotion to his family. Don's journey began in Ingersoll, where he was one of ten children. His siblings Patricia, Doug (2021), Marjory, Marie, Barb, Pat (1990), Pauline, Helen, and Brian shared in the boisterous and loving household that shaped Don into...

Francis “Keith” Walton, dearly loved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the age of 93.  Left behind to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Carol (nee Hartsell) of almost 47 years, his stepsons, Kevin (Mary Ellen) Rumble, and Kent (Christie) Rumble, and his daughter Cathryn Strom.  He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Clark (Heidi) Rumble, Scott Rumble, Mara Rumble, Shane Rumble, Jayden...

Bertha Helen Bigney January 27, 1929 - April 2, 2024  Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital, the angels carried Bertha home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  Bertha Helen (Morrison) Bigney was born January 27, 1929, in River John, Nova Scotia. A daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Ella Mae (Logan) Morrison.  Bertha was predeceased by her loving husband Nathan Lawrence Bigney (2003).  Bertha was the last surviving member of a family of eight children.  She...

Brian Francis McCann, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at home in Blenheim, Ontario on April 2, 2024, at the age of 64.  Born in Saint John,  New Brunswick, Brian was a man of Scottish descent whose life journey brought him back to Canada on his own, after spending his childhood years in Scotland. He was a beacon of love and strength for his family and all who knew him. Brian was the beloved husband and partner of Wendy for 23 years.  Survived by...