Daley Family Funeral Home

02/26/2026

SPEEK, GRACE PAULINE Robillard Peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday February 24, 2026 Pauline Speek at the age of 81. Loving wife of Tony Speek. Cherished mother of Pauline Stephen Waddell and Tony, Joe Glenda Jerry. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Jonah and Jacob. Sister to Helene, Liliane, Madel...

02/26/2026

HEUVELMANS, PETER Unexpectedly at home on Sunday February 22, 2026 Peter Heuvelmans at the age of 58. Proud father to Jordan, Kaitlyn Daniel and Matthew. Dear brother of Frank Paddy, Neal and Janet Ross Mitchell. Devoted Uncle Peter to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Lovingly....

02/23/2026

Prefunding your Funeral Arrangements
Why this Makes Good Sense Financially

When a family decides to prefund their funeral service, the cheque they write, and the funds they provide… are deposited into a trust. This is done with a third party, such as a bank or trust company. These funds earn income over time, and as such, offset the effects of inflation.

With a prepaid funeral plan, at the time someone passes funds become available for these expenses. No further payment is due for any services which have been prepaid.

That said, sometimes the family will choose to prepay part of the arrangement, leaving some items for what we refer to as … the “time of need.” An example of this is purchasing a burial plot or paying for the opening or closing of the grave. These can be paid at the time of need at the prevailing prices of the day.

Over time, pricing for funeral services can increase, so monies placed in trust can be viewed as somewhat of an investment. In addition to relieving the emotional burden on surviving family members, you are also alleviating the financial burden.

If you have any further questions about prefunding a funeral or other questions about preplanning, please contact us.

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02/20/2026

QUINN, MARGO MacPherson Peacefully at home on Tuesday February 17, 2026 Margo Quinn at the age of 78. Loving wife of Lee Quinn. Beloved mother of Lorie John Simpson and Bradley Annik. Cherished grandmother of Vianna, Alexandra and Joshua. Dear sister of Gail Richard Goldsmith and Paula late Robert S...

02/20/2026

Writing a sympathy card can be an emotional experience. Finding the right words to comfort someone who is grieving isn't easy.

02/18/2026

GIESBRECHT, DEAN After battling cancer for over four years on Saturday February 14, 2026 Dean Giesbrecht at the age of 54. Loving husband of Nicole Nikki Burley. Beloved father of Joshua Lauren, Abigail and Hannah. Cherished son of Shirley and the late Edwin Giesbecht. Dear brother of Rowena, Karl C...

02/18/2026

EBBERS, Regina Ria Van Den Broek Peacefully, in hospital and surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 13, 2026, Regina Ria Ebbers passed away at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Henry Ebbers, Ria was a cherished mother of Dorothy Daniel Lawrie, Terry Michele, and John.

02/16/2026

Grief and Our Online World

Those of us in the bereavement world could have never imagined that social media would be taking on such a considerable role in the way people grieve, and therefore changing the way we connect with others after a death.

Social media is replacing the way we connect with loved ones. I hear it again and again that family members heard of a loved one’s death through social media, but it does not stop there. Families from all over the world are now able to stream their favourite Uncle’s funeral, which makes sure that every family member worldwide can be virtually included.

Families are staying in touch, supporting each other, and mourning the loss by posting photos and sharing stories of the deceased on private memorial pages, which is helping families to grieve together and stay connected.

When you are feeling a burst of grief at 3 am, you can now log into blogs, Facebook groups, and other online resources that are directed at those who are grieving. This can help the griever feel less isolated, provide education about the grieving process, and can impart a platform to honour and remember a loved one. The bereaved can share their story and feel supported when they need it, which is good news for those who are feeling alone in their grief.

Margaret Lorrie Beaton, MA, C.Hyp.
Bereavement Counsellor

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02/14/2026

02/13/2026

LAROCHE, MARGARET Dowser Suddenly in hospital after a fall on Thursday February 12, 2026 Margaret Laroche at the age of 88. Loving wife of Ivan Laroche. Cherished mother of Sheila Robert Fowler, Peter Noble Colleen, Jocelyn late Roger Coffey, Nancy Jennings Al Beckstead and the late Peter Laroche Ja...

02/12/2026

GRAHAM, DIANNE Suddenly at home on Friday February 6, 2026 Dianne Graham at the age of 77. Dear sister of Debbie, Barry and Janet Earl Davison. Daughter of the late Don and Doris Graham. Loving aunt of Nykiya, Dallas, Scott, Craig and Lindsay. Always remembered by many relatives, co-workers and

02/10/2026

Please Share: Petition (read below)
In a practice commonly referred to as obit scraping or obit piracy, third party websites are copying obit information from funeral home websites and adding modified death notices to their own platform. This practice is done without the family’s or funeral home’s approval.

Additionally, they are selling online memorial products and profiting from this practice.

A petition is underway to gauge public interest to see if this practice should be ceased. To indicate you wish current legislation changed to protect grieving families, please see the below link and sign: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6997