ALLI MEYER our new owner / pharmacist graduated with honours in 2023 with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Waterloo, and is eager for you to put your good health in her capable hands! As both a Clinical Preceptor and OSCE Assessor for the University of Waterloo, Alli enjoys teaching the next generation of pharmacists. Alli takes great pride in the care she provides, with a special passion for mental health and addictions.
JOHN DE JAGER was born and raised in Stratford, and moved to Goderich to practise pharmacy upon his graduation from the pharmacy program at University of Toronto. He has been a community pharmacist in Goderich for the last 42 years, and has dedicated his life to providing his customers the highest quality care possible. When not at the pharmacy, John enjoys singing, gardening, canoeing with his daughter, and serving as elder in his church, Calvary Baptist.
STEPHEN DE JAGER has lived just north of Goderich his whole life. He has worked at the pharmacy since it opened in 2015. You will often see him driving the “IDA Car” around town on deliveries. Stephen enjoys reading books, watching movies/shows with friends and watching the Leafs (although that often isn’t as enjoyable). Stephen hopes to overcome his inflammatory condition in order to work more hours and continue to serve his church.
SHELLEY received her Pharmacy Assistant training from Humber College, and was eager to return to her Goderich roots upon graduation. With 30 years experience under her belt, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our pharmacy team! In their spare time, she and her hubby enjoy entertaining friends and extended family in their country home. Shelley also loves chain reading books and making plans for her next travel adventure. You will quite often see her on the beautiful roads of Huron County riding her bike or training for her next big race.
SHERI is one of our newer pharmacy assistants. She joined our team in 2023 after years in the child daycare business. She and her husband have lived in Goderich for 19 years and is the proud mother of three wonderful children. Sheri is an avid sports enthusiast, playing golf and pickleball in the summers, and watching hockey each winter (Go Leafs!!!).
STEPHANIE and her son moved to the area from St. Mary’s and joined our staff in 2022 to manage our front shop. In her spare time she enjoys expanding her mind through reading and taking in the solitude of nature on walks. Hers is often the first face you’ll see upon entering the pharmacy.
ALYSSA: Roots – raised in Huron County. Education / Work – Waitress, and used to work at Zehrs. Family Life – family oriented and very close with her siblings. Ambitions – to work toward a better future, overcome obstacles, self improvement, and be a safe place for others. Fun Facts – enjoy reading, being in nature, painting and crafts, helping others, building relationships.
CLARE is the pharmacy’s Student Assistant. She lives in Goderich and attends Grade 11 at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School. Clare is interested in science and hopes to study Medicine after high school. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, babysitting, playing piano and tennis, and spending time with her friends, family, and pets.
ERNEST DOW joined our pharmacy team in August 2024 after retiring as a pastor (Living Water Christian Fellowship, Blyth then Huron Chapel EMC, Auburn). Ernest has 4 grown children and 16 grandchildren. In his spare time Ernest enjoys reading, playing guitar, church fellowship, and visiting his family dispersed between Eastern Ontario and Alberta.
