Hans Geertsen
November 29, 2002
At London Health Sciences Centre Westminister Campus on Friday, November 29, 2002 Hans Frederik Skow Geertsen of Lucan in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Rita (Rossignol) Geertsen. Dear father of Christine and Len Anderson of Lucan, Peter and Lee Geertsen of Ingersoll, Mark and Cindy Skow Geertsen of Arkona. Dear grandfather of Josh and Nick; Kristin , Kirk and Nicole; and Shane and Stephanie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Betty and Bill VanKalmthout of Sarnia, George and Francine Geertsen of Montreal, Tove Geertsen and Jack Prokopchuk of Toronto and Anette deCarvalho of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Predeceased by infant sons John and Joseph. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, December 2nd at 11AM with Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Cremation with entombment St. Peter’s Cemetery London.
Edythe McPherson
November 28, 2002
At Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys on Thursday, November 28, 2002 Edythe Leona (Hudson) McPherson formerly of Middlesex Centre in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Nelson McPherson (1984). Dear mother of Jim and Edythe McPherson and Carolyn McPherson all of RR 3 Ilderton. Dear grandmother of Joyce and her fiance Brad Baker, Ken and his fiance Brenda Pinkerton and Dan and Debbie McPherson and geat grandmother of Milinda-Lee, Nicole and Brent; Michael, Kyanna and Josh; and Malcolm. Dear sister of Richard Hudson of Iona Station and Norma Sabourin of London. Predeceased by brothers Clinton, Bev and Ken Hudson. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, December 2nd at 1:30 PM with Val Hodgins officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Francis (Frank) Shelleby
November 26, 2002
At Lakeridge Health Care, Oshawa on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 Francis J. Shelleby of Sault Ste. Marie in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (Jackie) (Scott) Shelleby. Dear father and father-in-law of Donna and Burns MacEachern of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, Kim and Lou Tirkalas of Scarborough, Kelly and Jeff McFalls of Denfield and Terri Shelleby of Sault Ste. Marie. Dear grandfather of Kyle and Shelleby; Melissa and Laura; and Justin and Jordan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Theresa Chisholm of Elgin, Nova Scotia, Mary and Donnie MacDonald of Antigonish, Nova Scotia and Vera and Bill Muirhead of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by a sister Dorothy Hawthorne and brother-in-law Bill Chisholm. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan (1-877-227-4211) on Friday evening 6-9 PM and Saturday 9:30 –10 AM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday, November 30th at 10:30 AM with Father J. Henry Cassano presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Lucan. Donations to Palliative Care Services, Oshawa General Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Wilson Hodgins
November 24, 2002
At London Health Sciences Centre University Campus on Sunday, November 24, 2002 Wilson A. Hodgins of the Township of Lucan Biddulph in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Minnie Hodgins (2000). Dear father of the late Ronald Hodgins (1974). Dear brother of Eric Hodgins of Lucan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Bob, Beverly, John and David Taylor. Predeceased by brothers Alfred, Evan, Reginald, Oscar, Arnold and Franklin and sisters Ethel, Mabel and Olive. Evan. Wilson farmed in Biddulph Township all of his life and was Middlesex County Warden in 1971 and Reeve of Biddulph Township for 21 years. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, November 27th at 2PM with Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church or the Canadian Diabetes Associaton would be appreciated by the family.
Marjorie Martin
November 23, 2002
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Saturday, November 23, 2002 Marjorie (Cobleigh) Martin of London in her 86th year. Beloved wife of late Wilmer E. Martin (1973). Dear mother of Rene and Jim Johnston of Calgary, Ron and Dorothy Martin of Paris, Cheri and Mike Ferguson of St. Thomas and Mary Lofthouse of RR 1 Kendal. Dear grandmother of Debbie, Doug and Margie; Jamie and Stephanie; Jason, Kari and Jennie. Blessed also with 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and Jack Ryan and Muriel Cobleigh all of Lucan. Predeceased by a son Bernie (1995), sisters Ruby Dickins, Ida Armitage and Beatrice Bere and brothers Harold and Maurice. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street. Lucan on Monday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Kristiane Charlton officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in lieu of flowers.
Reta Cunningham
November 20, 2002
Surrounded by her family, at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Parkhill on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 Reta (Hodgson) Cunningham formerly of Lucan in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Cunningham (1958). Dear mother of Charlie Cunningham and Donald Cunningham both of Woodstock. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jack and Marion Hodgson of McGillivray Township, Mary Hodgson of Strathroy and Viola Watson of Parkhill. Predeceased by a brother Arthru Hodgson and sister-in-law Pearl. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Lucan Revival Centre, 147 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday, November 23rd at 10AM with Pastor Brad Sumner officiating. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery, McGillivray Township. Donations to Lucan Revival Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Florence Hodgins
November 18, 2002
Peacefully at her late residence on Monday, November 18, 2002 Florence D. (Thompson) Hodgins of Lucan in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late George J. Hodgins (1964). Dear mother of Veda Smith and Gerald and Alice Hodgins all of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Betty, Sherry, Fred, Carol and Cathy; and Edward. Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Andy and Marion Thompson of McGillivray Township and Bernice Thompson of Lucan. Predeceased by a great-grandson Jeff, a son-in-law Ralph Smith, sisters Mary (Minnie) Barnes, Kay Haggar, Grace Dixon, Edith Watson and brothers Hiram, Murray, and Stuart Thompson. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at 11 AM with Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Lucan or V.O.N. would be appreciated by the family.
Lorna Russell
November 18, 2002
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Mnoday, November 18, 2002 Lorna (Taylor) Russell of Exeter in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Bob Russell. Dear mother of Dave and Laurie Russell and Rob and Tara Russell all of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Nicole and Michelle. Dear daughter of Stella Taylor of Exeter and the late Sylvester Taylor. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and Don Mousseau of Hensall and Jim and Verla Russell of Exeter. 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 complete funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 29th at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Exeter United Church or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Jack Simpson
November 16, 2002
Suddenly at his late residence on Saturday, November 16, 2002 Jack O. Simpson of Sauble Beach in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Lila (Henderson) Simpson (1979). Dear father of Joe and Judy Simpson of London. Dear grandfather of Patricia, Mike and James. Dear brother of Mary Cheshire of London. Predeceased by his parents Joseph Simpson and Millie Dundas and brothers Wilfred and Lyle. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan one hour prior to the memorial service, which will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 2 PM with Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Ray Smith
November 15, 2002
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, November 15, 2002 Ray Smith of Exeter in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Elda (McDonald) Smith. Dear father of Larry and Susan Smith of Exeter, Marcia Rydall of Elginfield, and Carol and Gerry Reid of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Danny and Nancy Smith, Wendy and Peter Laing, Patty and Jody Steinman, and Laura Pearson; Jody Dayman and Mike Boyle and Shannon Rydall and Laurie House; and Michael and Terri Reid and Gail and Doug Upshall. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Lois Learn, Audrey McDonald, Gladys McDonald all of Exeter, and Fred MacDonald of Port Franks. Predeceased by a brother Cecil and sister Gladys Haley. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 18th at 2 PM with Rev. Lillian Wilton officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Arthritis Society, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Ray worked with the Exeter Fire Dept. for 45 years.