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1 ones -Advocate, May 21, 1997
Ournew facility is built
on 110 years of service
ride in the Family Business lures William Dinney (fourth
generation) to take over Exeter's Oldest Funeral
Business.
William Dinney, like many kids whose family owns a
small business, spent a lot of time during his youth
doing odd jobs around the Dinney Funeral Home. He washed
cars, mowed the lawn and learned how to make funeral
arrangements for the Exeter Funeral Home which was owned
and operated by Robert C. Dinney since 1945. By 1970
William had graduated from Humber College Funeral Service
Education in Toronto and joined his father in the funeral home.
For 27 years William has worked with his father in the funeral
home as Well as in the furniture store and as manager of the
carpet centre. In 1994 William took over as manager of the
Front focal point of the
Funeral Chapel
funeral home and in 1995 sold the carpet centre and
operated the funeral business for d one year period. He
wanted to make sure it was the right move for all those
involved including the people of Exeter and area, and they
really let him know it was right for them! "We have been •
getting funerals not just from the Exeter area but from
Bayfield, London, Woodstock, Toronto, Peterboro, British
Columbia, and Florida to name a few. Families are positively
vocal of the services and the changes he has made to the
funeral home. Where many casket selection rooms are cold
and eery, William has a warm and comfortable one letting
his customers feel at ease. Ha has also added a new
preparation room which'is said to be one of the nicest in
Ontario. "If I'm going to do it then I am going to do it right"
he says of business, "I believe in delivering the best service,
being professional, flexible, and making it personalized." That
same positive attitude has been reflected in William's
participation in the community. He is President of the
Arrangement office and family lounge
Victorian style front. entrance with pillars, solid
oak doors and hand rails with a cherry finish.
Optimist Club, and has been a Scout leader for nine years,
because he enjoys working with young people. He has
recently joined the Ausable Bayfield Conservation
Foundation to help raise funds for the Conservation Areas
because he enjoys helping with the environment. As a
devoted husband and father he enjoys family time with his
wife Cathy and his four children, Simon, Molly, Kyle and
Justine. William has also been Past President of the Kinsmen
Club, member of Exeter Legion, Past President of the Tennis
Club, post member of the Exeter United Church'official board
and a soccer coach. He also likes walking through the
woods, canoeiur)g down a river, camping, amateur hockey,
golf and swimming. r
The staff at the Dinney Funeral Home is rounded off by the
continued participation by his father, Bob and his mother
Ada, his wife Cathy and Myla Dykstra as the receptionists and
assistant funeral director John Hendrick of Grand Bend
(formerly of Exeter).
William works long hours as he encourages people to visit
the funeral home for consolation or to talk about funeral
prearrangements. He also encourages tours by local groups
such as Zurich Boy Scouts, Time Out Ladies Group, and United
Church Sunday School Group to talk about funerals of today.
"Funerals are not a time to mourn for the dead, but a time to
celebrate that person's life" says William who also feels
viewing the body is one of the most important aspects of the
funeral ceremony. "As a member of a small community and
part of the funeral industry I take comfort in the belief, that if
we act from our hearts in both the care of our dead and
those who remain then we need not fear this mystery called
death." _
THE BUILDING WILL BE THE FOCAL POINT ON EXETER'S MAIN STREET FOR MANY YEARS TO COME
We werevery
pleased .to have
supplied materials
for your lovely new
facilities.
CENTRALIA
FARMERS:
Home
SUPPLY LTD.
Centralia 228-6638
We were very
pleased to have
supplied and
installed the roofing
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152 Thames Rd. W. 235-2802
Fax 235-1532
We were very pleased to
have supplied the Lighting
RR1 Grand Bend
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(519) 238-8240
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I was very pleased to
have done the brick
work
HERB BROOM
MASONRY
420 Marlborough St. Exeter, Ont.
235-1495
Good Luck and Best
Wishes in the future
____ 451 Main St. S.
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Exeter 235-2340
Congratulations Bill
on Job Well Done
G.K. Realty
aed Waaaeee lee.
Exeter • Grand Bend • Clinton
284 Main St. Exeter • 235-2420
We were very.pleased to
have supplied and
installed the structural steel
and wrought iron railings
HAMILTON MACHINE
SHOP
Hwy. #83 Thames Rd. W. Exeter, Ont.
235-1655 • Fax 235-4468
Best Wishes on your
newly renovated
facilities
CLINTON
COMMUNITY
CREDIT UNION
118 Main St. Exeter 235-0640
CONGRATULATIONS BILL
Jackie Rowe and Jon Dinney
We're proud to be a part of the Furniture,
Window Fashions & Design
MinneT
Fine Furniture &
Window Fashions
/167 M<1in St. Exeter • 235-01.73