Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home

10/21/2026

Join the St. Marys Museum in the St. Marys Cemetery (150 Cain St.) to:
🔸 hear the history of St. Marys cemeteries
🔸 walk through the cemetery to see unique and significant graves
🔸 learn how to research your own ancestors using cemetery resources

⏰ October 30 (11 AM) & October 31 (1 PM)

🎟️ $10 per person

Pre-registration required via ActiveNet: https://bit.ly/stmarysmuseumprograms

Please email [email protected] or call the Museum at 519-284-3556 if you require assistance.

10/14/2026

It is with grateful hearts and sadness at our loss that we announce the peaceful passing of Grace Schnurr on September 22, 2026, in Komoka, Ontario, at the age of 92. While she will be greatly missed, we are comforted knowing that Grace is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior. Grace was born on Ju...

10/06/2026

🍄 You may have seen the innovative Loop Living Cocoon casket products featured in local newscasts - made of mushrooms, it's biodegradable and soil-enriching.

💰 We're thrilled that our Canadian distributor is offering these made-in-the-Netherlands products. As with most new technology, the price is high - the wholesale price for the adult pod is over $2,700. We've decided to charge $3,500 + HST because we believe green options should be as affordable as possible. Other funeral homes are charging upwards of $5,000 for the same item. We also have a selection of Loop urns.

🌳 We've long stocked an unvarnished, metal-free, cotton-lined, Canadian-made poplar casket environmental option at $2,260 + HST.

Whether you know precisely what you want or you don't know where to begin, Andrew's happy to meet and discuss your wishes. DM, call or email us to set up a time.

Explore sustainable funeral solutions with Loop Biotech, an innovative provider specializing in mushroom coffins, urns, and carriers.

10/02/2026

These tours are fascinating! Even Andrew learned things when he went on one a few years ago.😅

The tours fill up quickly - sign up via the link in post!

Our popular Cemetery Walking Tours are back just in time for Halloween! Join the St. Marys Museum in the St. Marys Cemetery (150 Cain St.) to:
🔸 hear the history of St. Marys cemeteries
🔸 walk through the cemetery to see unique and significant graves
🔸 learn how to research your own ancestors using cemetery resources

⏰ October 30 (11 AM) & October 31 (1 PM)

🎟️ $10 per person

Pre-registration required via ActiveNet: https://bit.ly/stmarysmuseumprograms

Please email [email protected] or call the Museum at 519-284-3556 if you require assistance.

10/01/2026

Michelle Ruby Clarke Ellison passed from our world and into the next on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. While cancer may have consumed her body, it did not conquer her spirit, her heart or her soul. She was warmly welcomed in the beyond by a multitude, including her mother and father , Donna and Gera...

09/28/2026

Ed Hollestelle, 81, of Thamesford, passed away peacefully on Sept 23, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on March 17, 1945 in Wolphaartsdijk, NL. Ed will be remembered for his commitment to everything related to the sport of Soaring – in Canada and around the world. He has touched the lives of those...

09/28/2026

Today we held our annual Memorial Forest Dedication Service, in conjunction with , for the families we've served over the past year.

While the memorial forest is outside the conservation area (on Line 13), a tree is planted near Wildwood's entrance and a short service is held. This year a Basswood tree was planted, a native tree that is a great midsummer pollinator and has berries that sustain many small animals. It also has heart-shaped leaves.

Thank you to the families that joined us today, and a special thank you to Pastors Gail Kavelman and Richard Hryniw for their words and prayers.

09/24/2026

A reminder that Mr. Swan's celebration of life will be held at the St. Marys Legion, 66 Church St. N. St. Marys, this Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 - 3 p.m.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Wayne Swan, who passed away peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital July 8, 2026 at the age of 75, after putting up a strong and courageous fight. In his final moments, he was surrounded by the love of his children. Douglas was born in St....

09/18/2026

It's with sadness and a broken heart that I have to inform all that my beloved wife passed away peacefully early last night after a long battle with a Lupus flare which led to further complications. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Pat leaves behind her Mother Franca, her son Jason, her grandda...

09/09/2026

Lois Ann Sweeney (Webb). Born Dec 22, 1928 near Thorndale, Ontario, one of nine children of Sylus and Minnie Webb. Lois passed away peacefully September 8, 2026 at St Marys, Ontario Lois was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years William (Bill) Lorne Sweeney Lois is lovingly remembered and su...