Jeffrey Finkbeiner
July 31, 2002
At London Health Sciences Centre, South Street on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 Jeffrey James Finkbeiner of RR 2 Crediton in his 25th year. Beloved son of Douglas and Darlene (Geoffrey) Finkbeiner of RR 2 Crediton. Dear brother of Shawn and Bryden Finkbeiner of Kilworth, Carrie-Lynne Finkbeiner of RR 2 Crediton and her friend Josh, Michelle Finkbeiner of RR 2 Crediton and her friend Jarrett. Dear grandson of Jean Geoffrey of Zurich and the late Ted Geoffrey and Allan and Irene Finkbeiner of RR 2 Crediton. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dear friend of Dan Pettapiece and Henny Pfaff. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, Sanders Street, Exeter on Saturday, August 3rd at 11AM with Father Paul Baillargeon presiding. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association Southwestern Ontario Division would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:30 PM.
Martin Vandergulik
July 29, 2002
Suddenly at his late residence in London on Monday, July 29, 2002 Martin Vandergulik formerly of Lucan in his 56th year. Former husband of Nancy Vandergulik of Lucan. Dear father of Annette Vandergulik and Jeff Young and Brian Vandergulik all of London, Julie and Ferlin Sovereign of Brinsley and Joe and Marcia Goos of Byron. Gramps to Felicia, Lauren and Logan Sovereign and Dillon and Spencer Goos. Brother of Casey, Dick, Tony, Peter, Ron and Andre Vandergulik. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday one hour prior to a Service of Remembrance which will be held at 6 PM Wednesday evening, July 31st. Cremation. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Elsie Baker
July 28, 2002
At Extendicare London, on Sunday July 28, 2002 Elsie (Gater) Baker formerly of Middlesex Centre in her 96th year. Beloved wife of Edwin (Ed) Baker. Dear mother of Barbara and Fred Carey of Simcoe, Thomas and Carol Baker of RR 3 Ilderton and Susan and Donald Walters of St. Thomas. Also suvived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a sister Doris Lunn and brothers Harold and Robert Gater. Friends may call at C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 31st at 11 AM with Rev. Bill McAuslan officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Donald Stuart
July 28, 2002
At Restview Retirement Home, Clinton on Sunday, July 28, 2002 Donald Earl Stuart of Exeter and formerly of Teeswater in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Lorna (Martin) Stuart. Dear father of Greg and Hetty Stuart of Point Clark, Nancy Smart and Susan Stuart both of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Jenny and Martin; and Macrina and Anastasia. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Hazel and Jack Owens and Doug and Claire Stuart all of Cambridge and Joyce and Vern Spencer of Listowel. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street S., Exeter on Thursday, August 1st at 12 noon with Rev. Lillian Wilton officiating. Interment Wingham Cemetery at 3:30 PM Thursday. Donations to Caven Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Melba Walper
July 27, 2002
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, July 27, 2002 Melba (Taylor) Walper of Exeter in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Harry Walper. Dear mother of Delton Walper of Exeter, Donna and Wayne Desjardine of RR 1 Grand Bend, Ron and Pam Walper of Exeter and Brenda and Rock Vanderwiel of Houston,B.C. Dear grandmother of Anne and Jamie; Amy; and Crystal, Kathy and Charlene. Dear great-grandmother of Kayla. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ivan Taylor of Kitchener, Fred Taylor and Verna Gibbings both of Clinton, Otilla and Harold Reichert of Hensall, Myrel Kenny of Strathroy, Mildred Beckman of London and Hilda Siep of Baden. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.Predeceased by brothers Clarence, Milton and Delbert and a sister Mildred Dale. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 31st at 1:30 pm with Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
Isabella Anderson
July 26, 2002
Suddenly, at her late residence in Belmont on Friday, July 26, 2002 Isabella (Hodgins) (Riehl) (Copeman) Anderson formerly of Lucan in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of late Morris Anderson (1997). Dear mother of Audrey and Dick Hammond of London, Reginald and Maxine Copeman of Port Franks and Marilyn and Bob Bennett of Belmont. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Lorraine and Bruce Stewart of Mitchell, Sarah Hodgins of New Minas, Nova Scotia, Donald and Ann Hodgins of Springlake and Beth and Jim Tubb of Mitchell. Predeceased by sisters Margaret and Shirley and brothers Milton, Joe and Bill Hodgins and a grandson Kevin. A Memorial Service will be held at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday, July 30th at 2PM with Rev. Teresa Corrigan-Holowitz officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Steven Sims
July 24, 2002
In Toronto after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 Steven William Sims of Toronto and formerly of Hurondale in his 45th year. Deeply loved by his sons Trevor and Calvin of Stratford and his life partner Lisa Bagley of Toronto and her children Lucas and Jaimie. Beloved son of Edna (Bayley) and Evan Sims of Usborne Township. Cherished brother of Lori and her husband Paul D’Auvergne of Oakville, Jane and her husband Chris Harvey of London and Bob of Exeter and his friend Brenda Siemon of Dublin. Loved uncle of William Harvey and James Siemon. Also survived by his grandmother Gladys Sims of Exeter and aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A memorial service will be held at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, Main Street, Exeter on Saturday, July 27th at 11AM with Rev. Bill Ward officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. In Steve’s memory donations to Big Brothers, Big Sisters would be appreciated by the family.
Elnora Raycraft
July 23, 2002
At Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 A. Elnora (Haslip) Raycraft formerly of Lucan in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late F. Lewis Raycraft. (1984). Dear mother of Peter and Carol Hoskin of Wyoming, Roy and Anne Dennis of London, Jennie Tooley and Mary Olds both of Wallaceburg and Pat Whelan of London. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a daughter Wilma. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, July 26th at 1:30 PM with Laurel Pattenden officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Roy Barton
July 18, 2002
Suddenly at home on Thursday July 18, 2002 Roy Ian Barton of Ballymote in his 49th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Smibert). Dear father of Michael and Jason. Brother of Penny (Bob) Altenburg of Prospect Hill, Anna Lee (Lawney) Starr of Angus, Gerald Barton of Barrie and Nancy Hoffman of Guelph. Son-in-law of Dick and Ivah Smibert of RR 3 Ilderton and brother-in-law of Marian Smibert of RR 3 Ilderton and Barbara Barton of Uxbridge. Predeceased by his parents John (1984) and Shirley (1999), brother Wayne (1999) and sister Shirley Beth (1959). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20th at 11AM with Mr. Peter Carberry officiating. Interment Siloam Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Bernard Rimmer
July 15, 2002
At Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Monday, July 15, 2002 Bernard J. Rimmer of Centralia in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Mary (McIntyre) Rimmer for 57 years. Dear father of Jim and Karen Rimmer of Arkona, Alice and Bob Watson of Exeter, Lloyd Rimmer and Dianne Hesse of Centralia, Len and Linda Rimmer of Hines Creek, Alberta and Brenda and Don Morgan of Crediton. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Margaret Rimmer, Jack and Baryl Rimmer and Marjorie Roberts all of England. Predeceased by brothers Arnold and Dennis and sisters Gwen, Connie and Kitty. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday evening 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church , Mount Carmel on Thursday, July 18th at 11AM with Father Paul Baillargeon presiding. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Bernard lived and farmed in Centralia for 51 years.