Stoddart Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
Locally Owned by Linden Mackey & Alison Lynch  - Class 1 Funeral Establishment (FE-616)

Our Staff

Our Experienced Staff

We are nothing without our dedicated staff. If you take a few minutes to get to know us online, when you walk through our doors and see familiar faces, it will make your experience with us that much better.

Licensed Staff

All of our licenced 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.

Alison Lynch
Class-1 Funeral Director & Co-Owner ~ License: #303173
alison@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205
Alison was born and raised in the former Ops Township. She graduated from I.E. Weldon in 2014 and from the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College in 2016. 'Alley' had the privilege of being part of the Mackey family since 2013 where she started as a co-op student in high school; she completed her internship with Mackey's from 2015-2016, and remained with the firm as a Class 1 Funeral Director and the Prearrangement Specialist. In April 2020, Alley accepted a position as the Manager of Stoddart Funeral Home and in June 2023, partnered with Linden Mackey to become a co-owner. Alley is an active member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery Board, Ross Memorial Hospital Board of Governors, and the St. Mary's Catholic Women's League. In her spare time Alley enjoys traveling the world having been to Kenya, Tanzania, Dubai, Mexico, Caribbean, throughout Canada, Central America and the United States.  

Chris Vanden Berg 
Class-1 Funeral Director ~ License: #300494
info@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205
Chris was raised in the Oakwood area where he still lives with most of his family near by. He is married to his wife Emily and has two daughters. As a family they run a farming operation and Chris works full time in health services as well. Chris obtained his Funeral Director’s licence many years ago in Toronto. During his time in the city, Chris gained a lot of experience with large and logistically challenging services. He also had the opportunity to learn and experience various faiths and traditions in relation to death care. Chris loves to travel and spend time with family at a cottage. 

Michelle Hurlbut

Class-1 Funeral Director ~ License: #300670

info@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205

Michelle was raised in Richmond Hill and attended Humber College in 2007, receiving her Funeral Director’s license in 2009. She began her career in funeral services in 2005 as a Funeral Director’s Assistant with Service Corporation International, working at both Jerrett Funeral Home in Thornhill, and Thompson Funeral Home in Aurora. She accepted an internship with Rushnell Family Services in the Quinte area, and stayed on as a licensed director until 2016. Michelle joined the Mackey/Stoddart team in January 2024. Michelle lives in Sunderland with her husband James (owner of J. Murrell & Sons Handyman Services), and their three boys. Michelle is an Attraction Manager and Administrative Assistant for the Cannington Haunted Attraction, when she’s not busy planning for that, she enjoys spending time with her family, getting out into nature, and crafting.


Evan Stefanidis 

Pre-Arrangement Specialist ~ License #4745193

info@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205

Evan started his funeral career in 2016 as a co-op student with R.S. Kane Funeral Home in Toronto. In 2018, he joined Elgin Mills Funeral Centre in Richmond Hill as a Funeral Director's Assistant, while in 2020 he attended Humber College and obtained his Funeral Pre-Planner licence. In December of 2022, he joined the team at Mackey Funeral Home as a Funeral Directors Assistant, and in 2023, Evan accepted the role as the Pre-Arrangement Specialist. Evan looks forward to assisting individuals in the community with planning their final wishes.


Administrative & Support Staff

Although not licensed funeral directors, these members of our staff are vitally important toward the operation of our firm. These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Stefanie Lynch
Office Administrator
admin@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205
Stefanie was born in Bowmanville and raised in Lindsay. Stefanie graduated from LCVI and SSFC and enjoyed 32 years in the newspaper industry. She is married to Rick and together they have two children. Stefanie has been the Office Administrator at Celebrations since March 2019 and joined the Stoddart Funeral Home team in April 2020. She is a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Women's League and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, lounging at their pool listening to music, gardening and biking.

Bob Ashmore

Funeral Director's Assistant

info@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205

Bob was born and raised in Lindsay attending LCVI. He left town to work with the Bank of Nova Scotia in 1959. He returned to Lindsay in 1967. He was the Accountant with Rosedale Furniture in Fenelon Falls until 1972 before joining FG Reynolds Realty & Development in Bobcaygeon as their Office Manager. In 1980 he assumed ownership of his father’s business on Kent Street in Lindsay, Ashmore’s Smoke Shop. He sold the business in 1991 and after a brief stint in sales with Golden’s Stationary & Gifts he joined Stoddart's in 1994. Bob’s an active member of his parish community and has been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1968. Bob and his wife of 53 years, Charlene, have 4 children and 6 grand-children.


Jill Wiltshire
Funeral Director's Assistant
info@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205

Jill moved to Lindsay in 1970 with her parents. Jill has always worked with the public whether with elderly, children or special needs. In the early 1980's, Jill joined the Association for Community Living until 2001, then joined her husband in their family restaurant. Besides her job at the Stoddart Funeral Home, Jill works at the Durham Cafe. Jill has 2 children, 2 step-children and 6 grandchildren. Jill is an active member of the Kawartha Kavalier Drum Corp, in the role of Drum Major.


Ron O'Neill
Funeral Director's Assistant
info@stoddartfh.com | 705-324-3205

Ron was born and raised in Lindsay. He was taught very early by his parents about caring and helping people when they need it most. So joining the Stoddart Funeral Home team felt very natural and very important to him. It's a privilege to help people in their time of need.


Shirley Robertson

Funeral Home Organist

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In 1988, Shirley received a telephone call from James Mackey, Sr. asking if she would play for a funeral at the Mackey Funeral Home. 2024 was the beginning of thirty-five years being the organist.


Previously, Shirley and her children returned home from Liberia, West Africa following the death of her missionary husband, Rev. Don Collins. He was a bush pilot as well and during one of his flights the plane crashed, killing him and his two passengers.


Shirley worked in the library at Fleming College for a few years, and then became a Church secretary. Bob Robertson and Shirley married in 1977. During these years, she was blessed to to have worked as Organist and Music Director for several churches, including Lindsay, Omemee and Peterborough.


Shirley has a very supportive family... a daughter, a son and his wife, as well as two grandsons, and four great granddaughters. They all share the love of music!


Shirley feels honoured to have played the organ for many grieving families who have wanted the comfort of music to celebrate their loved ones.

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