Obituary of DENNIS BARRY MATHERS

MATHERS: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, with his family by his side, on Thursday, July 2, 2015, Dennis Barry Mathers of Grand Bend, age 72. Beloved husband of Carole (Armbruster) Mathers and the late Brenda (Houston) Mathers (1997). Loved father and father-in-law of Steve and Stephanie Mathers and Jeff and Sheri Mathers, all of Grand Bend. Cherished grandpa and devoted hockey fan of Kyle, Bradley, Tayler, Kaitlyn and Erin Mathers. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jerry and Phyllis Mathers, Bob and Linda Houston, Glenna Houston, Murray and Maxine Houston, Janice and Gord Carnochan. Remembered and will be missed by Carole’s family, his aunt Elsie Mathers of B.C. and many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Wilfred (2000) and Edith (1982) (Lovie) Mathers. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Sunday, July 5, 2015 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Grayhame Bowcott Officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. Dennis was a long time resident of Grand Bend, following in his father’s footsteps he owned and operated The Cheryl Ann and later Denny’s Drive In. If desired, memorial donations payable to the Grand Bend Legion, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.