Helen Rodgers
July 25, 2003
At London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital on Friday, July 25, 2003 Helen Jean (Lewis) Rodgers of RR 2 Lucan. Beloved wife of Dan Rogers. Dear mother of Lorne Rodgers and his friend Tina of Komoka, Desmond and Danielle Rodgers of London and Chad Rodgers at home. Dear grandmother of Matthew and Jessica; and Justin. Beloved daughter and daughter-in-law of Arnold Lewis of RR 2 Lucan and the late Elsie Lewis and Jennie Davis of London and the late Herbert Davis. Dear sister of Doug and Diane Lewis of London, Betty Ann and Don Martin of Hanover, Joan and Bob Finkbeiner of RR 2 Lucan and Brenda and Fred Smith of Lucan. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Saturday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m. with Frederick Schark officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.
Eric Cameron Westman
July 23, 2003
Peacefully with his family around him at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 Eric Cameron Westman of RR 3 Granton in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Donna (Holland) Westman for 48 years. Dear father of David and Victoria Westman, Debra and Dale Neff and Ed and Heather Westman all of London and Carolynn and David Off of Kilworth. Dear grandfather of Erica, Greg and Jordan; Jessica, Maggie and Nicole and Jennifer, Matthew, Michael, Megan and Leah. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Doug and Joyce Westman, Bernice Cooke and Laurel Westman all of London, Margaret and Jim Zelinski of Aldergrove, B.C., Eldon and Doris Westman of St. Marys, Anne Watson of Lexington, KY, Ed and Sandra Holland of St. Marys and Ina Holland of London. Dear son-in-law of Elsie Holland of St. Marys. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents Harold and Edna Westman, father-in-law David Holland and brother-in-law Rev. Earl Holland. Eric was founder and manager/operator of a successful collision repair shop in London since 1960 which is managed by his family. He was a member of the London Executives Association, board member of the local Canadian Food Grains Bank, active member of Granton-Wesley United Church, charter member of the London Towing Association and member of the Birr United Church Cemetery Board. In his retirement years, he enjoyed maintaining the family farm where he was born, raised and it has been in the Westman family since 1855. He also cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren and refurbishing antique cars. Eric has planted many trees on the farm to leave as a living memory for the Westman Family. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral service will be held at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Rd. E., London on Saturday, July 26th at 11 AM with Val Hodgins officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Granton-Wesley United Church Women, Youth for Christ or local Canadian Food Grains Bank would be appreciated by the family.
Lloyd Lister Thorsley
July 20, 2003
Lloyd Lister Thorsley in his 88th year on Sunday, July 20, 2003, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Ilderton. Lloyd was born July 12, 1916, on a homestead near Ryley, Alberta. He was one of two sons, the only children of Alfred and Mabel Thorsley. His mother was a school teacher from England and at that time still very much a member of the British Empire. It was in the middle of WWI when David Lloyd George was Prime Minster and explains where he got his first name. Lloyd’s father, the son of Norwegian immigrants, was born in Iowa and moved to Canada to get the free land available for homesteading. They struggled to cultivate 320 acres of land to raise horses, cows,chickens, pigs, as well as dogs and cats. Lloyd was very proud of his expertise with the horses they were so dependent upon. Their land supplied the wood that needed to be cut and split into stove lengths for warmth. Their water came from a well they dug themselves. They raised their own meat and grew their own vegetables. All this before indoor plumbing. His early schooling was in a one-room country schoolhouse where the teacher taught all subjects from grades one to eight. He traveled to Edmonton 40 miles away to complete high school. After a stint in military service in WW II, he obtained a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alberta. Lloyd, with his wife Dot and eight children, moved east to work for Westinghouse in Hamilton where they lived until 1957 when he joined at the new plant in London. His career was interesting and satisfying involving dealing with electrical utilities all across Canada and in a number of foreign countries. Although he worked in London, his residence was always in Ilderton where he had a keen interest in community affairs. He was instrumental in the development of the Ilderton Curling Club. He was keenly interested and supportive of the community of Vintage Green where, among his many contributions, he developed their constitution. His great interest in genealogy culminated in the publication of his memoirs. He lived a good and productive life. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife, Doris Catherine Tredway (1991), and daughters-in-law Patricia Ferguson and Dr. Sheila Falona. He is survived by nine children and their spouses: Alfred and Josephine Thorsley, Blaine and Pat Thorsley, Penny and Tom Brown, Trudy and John Reynolds, Dan Thorsley, Kathy and Keith Rainford, Jeanne and Bill Treurniet, Betty and Doug Poole, Jim Thorsley and Kathy Taylor. He leaves twenty-three grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by many friends in Ilderton.
Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, July 23rd 2-4 p.m. followed by a celebration honouring his life at the Vintage Green Community Centre, Ilderton from 6 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
John Hewitt
July 14, 2003
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, July 14, 2003 John Hewitt of Exeter in his 61st year. Dear father of Dave of London, Tony of Thunder Bay and Lisa of Kirkton. Also survived by his parents and family in England. Cremation. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Phyllis Urbshott
July 13, 2003
Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer with family by her side at St.Joseph’s Hospital, London, on Sunday, July 13, 2003, Phyllis J. (Brodie) Urbshott of Ilderton, in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Keith Urbshott (1994). Dear mother of Brian and Fran Urbshott, Debbie and Tim Prohaszka and Shelley and Jeff Hartman, all of Ilderton and David and Melanie Urbshott of London. Dear Grandmother of John-Guy and Alisha; Michael and Cindi; Nicholas; Jenna; Dale and Kaylen and Adam and Meghann and great-grandmother of Ben Urbshott. Dear sister and sister-in-law of John and Alice Brodie and Sheila and Paul Siren, all of Sudbury and Colin and Claire Brodie of Ottawa. Dear friend of Helga Howald of Ilderton. At Phyllis’ request there will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service will be held at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, July 16th at 1:00PM with Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. Cremation with interment Telfer Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Telfer Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.
Andrew F.R. Thompson
July 11, 2003
At St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Friday, July 11, 2003 Andrew F.R. Thompson of McGillivray Township in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Simpson) Thompson. Dear father of Andrew (Sandy) Thompson at home and Hiram and Debbie Thompson of McGillivray Township. Dear grandfather of Scott and Terri. Dear brother-in-law of Bernice Thompson of Ailsa Craig. Predeceased by sisters Minnie Barnes, Grace Dixon, Edythe Watson, Kathleeen (Kay) Haggar and Florence Hodgins and brothers Hiram, Murray and Stuart Thompson. 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, July 14th at 11AM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lucan United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
John Roberts
July 8, 2003
Suddenly at his late residence on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 John Gordon (Jack) Roberts of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Arlene (Morrow) Roberts. Dear father of Sandra and Gerry Thain of Barrie, Tami and Fred Holden of Lakeside and Laurie Roberts of London. Dear grandfather of Kelly, Tyler and Stephanie. Dear son of Ethel Roberts of London and the late Gordon Roberts. Survived by three sisters all of London. A private family graveside service was held at Medway Cemetery. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan (227-1124) entrusted with arrangements.
John Sidney Steuer
July 8, 2003
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 John Sidney Steuer of Exeter in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Judy (Meriam) Steuer. Dear father of John Jr. And Becky Steuer of Huron Park, and Christina at home. Dear grandfather of Kristopher, John-Daniel, Vanessa and Joshua. Dear son and son-in-law of Ruth and Allan Martyn of Brantford and Jack Meriam of Goderich and grandson of Euphemia Meriam of Goderich. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Darryl and Katie Steuer of London and Paul Martyn and Donna Jean Seymes of both of Brantford. Also survived by several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews,cousins and many friends. Predeceased by his son Nathan (2001), father and step-mother Sidney and Edith Steuer and mother-in-law Barbara Meriam. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 10th at 1:30 PM with Pastor Bob Degraw officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Benjamin Duskocy
July 7, 2003
It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin (Ben) Joseph Duskocy age 21 of Lucan announces his passing on Monday July 7, 2003 at University Hospital after a 3 month courageous battle with a brain tumour. Beloved son of Amy and the late Gerry Duskocy (May 1999). Cherished brother of Jennifer Tucker and her husband Greg of Amherst, Nova Scotia, Laura of Stratford and her fiance Ed Blackmore of Cambridge and Adam of Hartford, Connecticut. Loving grandson of Irene and the late Michael Duskocy (April 2002) of Kitchener and Joseph and Aldene Nestman of Walkerton. He will be greatly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends that he made in his short time here. Ben is a graduate of John Paul II High School of London and was a second year Computer Science Technology student at Sheridan College. Hockey and baseball played a major role in his life. Friends may call at the C. Haskett & Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday July 10th at 11AM with Father Thom Blondin presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or the V.O.N. Middlesex Branch would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8:45 PM.
Neil John (Jack) O’Connor
July 5, 2003
At South Huron Hospital Exeter on Saturday, July 5, 2003 Neil J. (Jack) O’Connor of Hensall in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Clara (Quinn) (Ridley) O’Connor. Dear father of Neil O’Connor of Porcupine, Bryant and Nicole O’Connor of Jonquiere, Quebec, Michael O’Connor of Port Franks and Richard and Suzanna Ridley of London. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Pam Duff of Montreal, Frank and Olga O’Connor of Kirkland Lake, Peter and Gloria O’Connor of Wasaga Beach, Mary Helen Ferguson of Kirkland Lake, Ann Catherine and Wayne Hartling of Barrie, Louise O’Connor of Toronto and Ted and Joan Dew of Brockville. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Audrey Dew (1985), daughter-in-law Marlene O’Connor and a brother Ralph O’Connor. Jack was a veteran of W.W. II and served with distinction in England, Central Mediterranean and Continental Europe from April 1942 – June 1945, he also enjoyed speaking at schools about the importance of Remembrance Day. Jack was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Masonic Lodge and was a 33rd Degree Mason. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter (1-877-235-1220) on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel on Wednesday July 9th at 11AM with Father Callistus St. Louis presiding. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home Tuesday evening at 7 PM with Hensall Legion #468.