LICENSED STAFF Our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.
| Bill Denning, Funeral Director & Manager of the Rodney Chapel Email: bill@denningfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 519 785-0810 Fax: 519 785-2002 Bill received his funeral director's licence in 1998 and moved to Rodney in 2000. Along with operating the funeral home, Bill is a member of the West Elgin Masonic Lodge, a Rodney volunteer fireman and president of the Western Ontario Funeral Service Association. In 2010 he received the Keith Coutts Award from the funeral association for his contributions to the profession. |
| James Price, Funeral Director & Preplanning Specialist Email: jim@denningfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 519 785-0810 Fax: 519 785-2002 Jim received his funeral director's licence in 1972 and returned to Rodney to join Padfield Funeral Home. He purchased the business in 1987 from Emerson Padfield. He is available to meet with families to discuss the many pre-arrangement options we offer. |
![]() | Brett Denning, Funeral Director & Manager of the Forest Chapel Email: brett@denningfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 519 786-2401 Fax: 519 786-4463 Brett has been a licensed funeral director since 2002. He worked in Toronto and London before moving to Forest. Along with being an active member and past president of the Watford Optimists he is a member of the Grand Bend Chapter of Alhambra. |
| Sam Di Cesare, Funeral Director Email: samcdcd2@hotmail.com Office Phone: 519 786-2401 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. |
![]() | Becky Denning, Funeral Director & Manager of the Watford Chapel Office Phone: 519 786-2401 Fax: 519 786-4463 Becky has been a licensed funeral director since 1977. Although she continues to be responsible for the management of our Watford Chapel, these days she prefers to spend time with grandchildren. |
![]() | Randy Denning, Funeral Director Office Phone: 519 785-0810 Fax: 519 785-2002 Randy has also been licensed since 1977. Along with being a funeral director, Randy is the president of Thames EMS, providing ambulance service to London-Middlesex and Elgin-St.Thomas. He is Bill and Brett's dad. |