~Funeral Directors
For over 53 years the Eagleson Funeral Home, and the Eagleson family have served their community of Southampton and area, now known as Saugeen Shores, in providing support and guidance to those in their greatest time of need. Eagleson Furniture and Funeral Services opened in May of 1953, when Gordon and Margaret Eagleson purchased the Herbert Harmer Furniture and Undertaking, which the Harmer family had established in 1886.
Like so many other residents of Southampton, Margaret and Gordon and their young family of Frank, Peter and Paul and still yet to come John and Ann, chose this community to be their home. After providing visitation and funeral services out of their small apartment, adjacent to their furniture store on High Street, Spruce Lawn Guest Home on Palmerston Street, was purchased in 1955, and became the first Funeral Home for Southampton. Many additions and many makeovers later, the Eagleson Funeral Home, Chapel and Family Centre of Southampton (Saugeen Shores) is complimented on being one of the most beautiful, warm, homey and well thoughtout facilities in the Grey Bruce Region. After many years of service in the funeral industry, involvement in his community, and dedication to his family, Gordon Eagleson passed away in 2005, leaving behind not only his proud and loving family, but, his friends and colleagues as well as a wonderful legacy in the care of others.
Present owners, Frank and Doris Eagleson, in 1987, assumed the obligation of carrying on the family tradition of excellence in Funeral Service. To perpetuate the tradition of service, Frank and Doris's children are active in assisting families who have placed their trust and confidence in the Eagleson Funeral Home. Shannon, who works as a Legal Assistant with a Law Firm in town, often assists with evening visitations. Frank and Doris are very pleased and proud that their son Chad has returned home in 2006, to be involved with the family business, after having spent four years as a licensed funeral director with a family owned funeral home in Toronto. Chad has gained much experience so as to better help in creating personal and meaningful services for families served.
The Eagleson Funeral Home is dedicated to professional, yet, personal, compassionate, and sincere service. The Eagleson Funeral Home is very proud to be considered one of Ontario’s few, 3rd generation, family owned and operated funeral homes
Frank and Chad are honoured when families place trust and confidence in them for help through difficult times. They offer many specialized services, such as personalized video tributes, that help in celebrating lives lived.
FUNERAL
DIRECTORS
Franklin Gordon Eagleson grew up in the family Funeral Business
and began his working life as a Teacher. After obtaining his Funeral
Directors Licence in 1982, Frank returned to the family tradition of
Funeral Service by assisting his parents Gordon and Margaret, in the
operation of both the Furniture and the Funeral businesses. In 1997,
after selling the Furniture business, Frank and his wife Doris assumed
full responsibility of the Funeral Home. Over the years Frank has been
greatly involved in both professional organizations and within his community.
Frank is a former member of the Board of Funeral Services, a former
Chairman of the Bruce County Board of Education, a Past President of
OPSTF Bruce District, a Past President of the Bruce Shrine Club and
now continues to serve his community through his participation on many
local committees. Frank has also been a volunteer Firefighter for more
than 25 years. Travel, snowmobiling and special times with family and
friends provide relaxation. Frank and Doris and their children Shannon
and Chad, are committed in providing support and guidance to those who
have placed their trust and confidence in the Eagleson Funeral Home,
Southampton.
Chadwick Franklin Eagleson After growing-up and being involved in the Funeral
Business, Chad felt a strong desire to become a Funeral Director and follow in
the footsteps of his father and late grandfather. Chad was accepted to Humber College in Toronto to pursue the Funeral Service Education diploma program. In 2001 Chad obtained his Funeral Directors License and moved to Wallaceburg, ON, where he accepted a position working with Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home. In 2002 a position became available at Turner & Porter Funeral Directors Ltd. in Toronto, ON, where Chad had originally completed his apprenticeship program. Chad spent four years with Turner & Porter gaining experience in the industry. In December of 2005, Chad & Jodi purchased a home in Southampton. Chad moved home permanently in April of 2006 and joined the family business. Chad & Jodi are very excited about starting their new life in Southampton and look forward to the future in serving their community. Chad is a member St. Lawrence Lodge, AF & AM #131and has volunteered to serve on a committee of the Georgian Bay Funeral Directors Association. Leisure hour activities, include snowmobiling, curling, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
