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 | Brett Denning, Funeral Director Brett received his licence in 2002. With the purchase of the Ronn Dodge Funeral Home in Forest, he left Strathroy to become a resident of Forest. His professionalism and caring nature has secured our reputation as the leading firm in the area. Brett enjoys his work with the Watford Optimists and the Grand Bend Chapter of Alhambra. |
 | Bill Denning, Funeral Director Bill has been a funeral director since 1998. He worked for funeral firms in Toronto, London and Hepworth before moving to Rodney to work for Padfield Funeral Homes in 2000. Bill has been active in many professional associations as well as a number of local groups such as the Rodney Fire Department, West Elgin Masonic Lodge and the Arts and Cookery Bank in West Lorne. |
 | Becky Denning, Funeral Director Becky received her licence in 1977. Her involvement with the funeral home was increased in 2005 when Bill and Brett purchased Harper's in Watford. Becky became the managing director. She was one of the only three women in her graduating class and many young ladies have chosen a career in funeral service because of pioneers like Becky. |
 | Randy Denning, Funeral Director Randy has been a licensed funeral director since 1977. Along with funeral work, he operates Thames EMS, land ambulance provider for London-Middlesex and St. Thomas-Elgin. Randy's approach to funeral service and consistent lesson to his boys is to look after every family like it is your own. |
 | Sam Di Cesare, Funeral Director Sam joins the Denning family after having spent several years at a funeral home in Wawa, Ontario. He was licensed in 1997 and takes great care to ensure the families he serves are comfortable and at ease. Sam splits his time between all four chapels, and is available to assist all of our client families in any capacity. Sam's passions outside the funeral home include gardening and caring for animals. |
 | Roxann Nethercott, Concierge Roxy has been a part of funeral service in West Elgin for many years. Her warm smile and natural approach with people are just two of her many qualities. She keeps herself busy working with the Rodney Horticultural Society and the West Elgin Nature Club. |
 | Gary Cable, Concierge/Wheel Man After 40 years in industrial management Gary retired in 2004. Gary started his new career with the Denning boys a few years ago and has been a great asset. |
 | Marg Varga, Concierge After retiring from the Bank of Montreal in West Lorne, Marg joined the funeral homes on a part time basis. Marg has been with us for nearly twenty years and has brought the families of West Elgin a great deal of comfort and compassion. |
 | Susan Peacock, Office Manager Susan is responsible for all the administration, book keeping and office management. Her contributions to the business make it possible for the rest of the staff to concentrate on providing our trademark exceptional service to grieving families. |
 | Clara Patterson, Concierge Clara has lived in the Kerwood community with her husband Wayne for the past 40 years. While earning a living farming, together they raised three wonderful children. She loves to spend time with her four grandchildren. Clara became part of the Denning team in the fall of 2007. She understands the pain that is felt when losing a loved one. Her wish is that her presence provides some comfort to families during their time of loss. |
 | Don Degraw, Concierge Don has been a part of funeral service longer than anyone with the firm. He has complimented the work of a number of different funeral homes over the years before retiring to Rodney and joining us. He is knowledgeable, caring and most of all professional. And he's still the first one to work! |
 | Bob McClung, Concierge Bob is the former owner of McClung's Flowers in Watford. His desire to help people and years in customer service have complimented the funeral home well. If he's not out walking or visiting he can be found at the flower shop or greeting people at the Watford Chapel. |
 | Anne Moffatt, Concierge Anne retired from a career in banking after an incredible 46 years. She has been a great source of comfort to many through her work at the funeral homes. When she's not helping her husband Lyle farm, she can be found golfing, playing cards, paper toling or volunteering at Coffee Java at Strathroy Hospital. |
 | Kathy Johnston, Concierge Kathy is one of our newest team members. She has been a part of the West Lorne community her whole life. She has a familiar smile in town and is a natural at the front door of the funeral home. |
 | Marg Munroe, Concierge/Organist Marg has been involved with the funeral home in Forest for many years. If she's not tickling the ivories she can be found greeting friends and family at the door. |
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