Lorene Atkinson
April 22, 2003
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 Lorene Janet Atkinson of London in her 57th year. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Laura (Mark) Atkinson. Dear sister of Ellen Atkinson and Harvey Atkinson both of London. Dear aunt of Pamela and Joe Mandarino of Port Coquitlam, B.C. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Thursday, April 24th at 2PM with The Rev. Christine Young officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to WOTCH Western Ontario Therapeutic Community Hostel or London Community Health Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Margaret (Wragg) Edwards
April 17, 2003
At her late residence in Exeter on Thursday, April 17, 2003 Margaret L. (Baker) (Wragg) Edwards of Exeter in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Wragg (1991) and the late Wilbert Edwards (Chub) Edwards (1999). Dear mother of Greg and Margaret Wragg of Clandeboye, Mark and Brenda Wragg of Exeter and Doris Wragg of Dashwood. Dear step-mother of Linda and Ivan Kirkham of Mitchell, Wayne and Darlene Edwards of Exeter, Vickie and Bruce Daw of Caledonia and Beverley Wells and Andy VanAltena of Dashwood. Also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Joseph Wragg, a sister Ruth Rankin and a brother Jack Baker. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 11AM with The Rev. Bill Ward officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Bruce F. Gibbs
April 12, 2003
Suddenly but peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Saturday, April 12, 2003 Bruce F. Gibbs of Lucan in his 69th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary (Loomis) Gibbs. Dear father of Mike Gibbs of North Canton, Ohio and Steve and Pam Gibbs of Nairn. Dear Buppa of Brittney and Tyler; and David and Jordan. The Funeral Service will be held at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday April 14th at 1:30 pm with Rev Bruce Pocock officiating. Cremation with interment Elmdale Cemetery, St. Thomas. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lung Association, or Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Don (Howard) Coughlin
April 7, 2003
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital on Monday, April 7, 2003 after a short but courageous battle with cancer, Don (Howard) Coughlin of Lucan in his 57th year. Beloved husband and best golf partner of Barbara (Park) Coughlin. Dear father of Brad Coughlin and his fiance Haley Flaro of Fredericton, N.B. and Jan Coughlin of Petrolia. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Judy Campbell (Don) of London, Nancy Park (Bob) of Ottawa, Betty MacLachlan (Don) of Stratford, P.E.I. and Diane Park of Ailsa Craig. Beloved son-in-law of Marjorie Park of Lucan and the late David Park. Dear uncle of David and Heather; and David and Donnie. Predeceased by his parents Bob and Evelyn Coughlin and a brother-in-law Jeff Park. Don was one of the founding members of Lucan’s first oldtimer hockey team, The Lucan Irish Flyers. He also enjoyed golf, curling and his tripod when taking pictures. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street Lucan on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The service celebrating Don’s life will be held at the Lucan Commnunity Centre, Main Street, Lucan on Thursday, April 10th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Gordon Duncan officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Huldah Hobbs
April 6, 2003
At Craigwiel Gardens Ailsa Craig on Sunday April 6, 2003 Huldah Jean(Revington)Hobbs formerly of Denfield in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth George Hobbs. Dear mother of Paul and Julia Hobbs of London, Peter and June Hobbs of Forest, and George Hobbs of Calgary, Alberta. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Lena Winser of London and Ina Williams of Exeter. Special Aunt of Ken and Diane Winser of London. Predeceased by a brother Newton Revington. Friends may call at the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. Interment St.James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.
Leeland (Lee) Edward Webber
April 4, 2003
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, April 4, 2003 Leeland (Lee) E. Webber of Exeter in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Helen (Selves) Webber. Dear father of Margaret and Gordon McCarter of Usborne Township, Barbara and Larry Ratz of Stephen Township and Marlene O’Brien of London, and Doug and Patty Webber of Hay Township. Dear grandfather of Gerry and Brenda, Larry and Leona and Danny and Vicky; Trevor and Tracy, Tammy and Rick, Jeff and Lori, Michael and Melissa; and Brianne and Brian. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Orville and Mary Webber and Lloyd and Dorothy Webber all of Exeter and Mildred Webber of Dashwood. Predeceased by a brother Ivan. 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, April 7th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Marilyn Carter officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to London Regional Cancer Centre or South Huron Hospital Medical Clinic would be appreiciated by the family. There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6:30 PM.
Norman Ferguson
April 2, 2003
At Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday, April 2, 2003, Norman John T. Ferguson of Exeter and formerly of Bayfield in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Olive Carrie (Schilbe) Ferguson. Dear father of Patricia Jean Benett and her friend Austin House of Brampton and Doris Ann Ferguson and her friend Ray Wanzo of Oakland. Dear grandfather of Ron and Jacqui Vercruyssen; and Carrie and Will King and Edward Culham and great-grandfather of Brooklyn and Ronnie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Roy and Marie Ferguson and Peggy Ferguson all of Exeter and Grace Hodgert of Mitchell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Wilhelmine Jaques, brother Wilmer, son-in-law Charles and grandson Daniel John.Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 5th at 10:30 a.m. with Rev Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to South Huron Hospital Medical Clinic, Exeter United Church or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:15 p.m. and an Oddfellows Memorial Service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:45 p.m.