Flora Kernick
August 29, 2003
At Restview Retirement Home, Lucan on Friday, August 29, 2003 Flora (Harris) Kernick of Lucan and formerly of Blyth, Watford and Grand Bend in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Armand L. Kernick (2001). Dear mother of Joan and Robert Taylor of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Luanne and Brian Herbert, Brad and Jan Taylor and Karen and Paul Medd all of Lucan. Dear great-grandmother of Brent, Ryan, Michael and Trisha; Dan and Andrew; and Lindsay and Julie. Dear great-great-grandmother of Matthew and Naomi Herbert. Predeceased by twin infant sons and sisters Lena McGavin and Hilda Sellers. 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, September 1st 11 AM with Val Hodgins officiating. Interment Blyth Union Cemetery, Blyth at 2:30 PM Monday. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Lucan United Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be fowarded through www.haskettfh.com
William John MacMillan
August 27, 2003
William John MacMillan, born July 27, 1912 in St. Ninians, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia peacefully passed away August 27, 2003 in his 92nd year at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London. Will be greatly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth (Spence) of Ilderton and their children Bill and Paulette of Winnipeg, Helen of Callender, Spence and Julie of London, John and Kathy of Peterborough and Chris and Jacqueline of Birr. Grandpa to Kim, Willie, Patrick, Jason, Anna, Robert, Phillip, Laura, Jeremy, Danielle and Taylor. Predeceased by his first wife Marthe (1948) and his daughter Dawn (1973). Uncle Bill will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Thank you to family and friends for their continued support. 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 Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday August 30 at 11 AM with Father Daniel Rocheleau presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to Right to Life Association would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Friday afternoon at 3:30 PM and Knights of Columbus prayers Friday evening at 7 PM.
Donald (Toe) Boudrie
August 24, 2003
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, August 24, 2003 Donald (Toe) George Boudrie of Brampton and formerly of Harriston in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Frances (Thomson) Boudrie. Dear son and son-in-law of Janet Boudrie of Harriston and Bill and Marion Thomson of Granton. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nancy and Don Yungblut of RR1 Gowanstown, Keith and Joyce Thomson of St. Marys, Lynda and Peter Blom, Cliff and Val Thomson and Ray and Janet Thomson all of RR 1 Granton and Don and Helen Thomson of RR 6 St. Marys. Special uncle to 17 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Frank Boudrie. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 27th at 2PM with Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
John Sloetjes
August 20, 2003
Suddenly at his late residence in London on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 John W. Sloetjes formerly of Lucan in his 52nd year. Dear father of Annalies and David Torrie and Esther Sloetjes all of Grand Cayman and Paul Sloetjes of Lucan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Henry Heinen of Grimsby and Dan and Carol Sloetjes of Lucan. Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Johanna Sloetjes and a sister Edith Sloetjes. Friends may call at the Community Bible Church Highway #7 at Adelaide Street 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Saturday, August 23rd at 2 PM with Pastor Doug Loveday officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan (227-4211) entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Delton Finkbeiner
August 20, 2003
At London Health Sciences Centre,University Campus on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 Delton A. (Fink) Finkbeiner of Exeter in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Norma (Parsons) Finkbeiner (1999) for 56 years. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eugene and Nonie Finkbeiner of Thornton, Howard and Doreen Holtzmann of Exeter, Marg Parsons of Troy, Michigan, Sadie Parsons of Exeter and June Parsons of Markham. Especially missed by Lossy Fuller, her children Launa Leigh, Cathy Cronyn, Gail Murray, Jeff Fuller and their families. Dear uncle of Christine MacKay, Maureen Smith, Paul Finkbeiner, Michael Finkbeiner, David Holtzmann, Heather McArter, Janis Pratt, Brad Parsons, Ross Parsons Jr., Nancy Kuranyi, Brenda Parsons, Debbie Farr, Lisa Parsons, Pam Storozuk and Paul Parsons. Predeceased by his parents Joe and Hilda Finkbeiner, and brothers-in-law Harry, Ross and Charles Parsons. Fink, as he was known to many was always active in horse related activities having served up to 50 years on the horse committee of 4 major fairs and several Arabian horse shows. He was a life member of Canadian Arabian Registry and Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada, Horse Person of the year in 1987 and 1988, made a member of the Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1977 and will be long remembered for his contribution to the success of the Exeter Rodeo. Fink received a provincial award from the Minister of Citizenship, The Hon. Herb Gray in 1997 and all who attended said it was a memory filled day. In South Huron he was chosen Citizen of the year in 2002 for persons over 65, at a time when he was 82 and glad to be alive. He received a plaque and medallion to commemorate the Queen’s visit to Canada in 2002 and was also the recipient of 50 year membership pins from Exeter Lodge #133 and the Oddfellows in Exeter and was a member of Scottish Rite and the Exeter Legion. At Delton?s request there will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service will be held at Crediton United Church on Sunday, August 31st at 2 PM with Rev. Sheila Mcgregor officiating. Interment has taken place at Crediton Cemetery. Donations to the Crediton United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home (235-1220), 370 William Street, Exeter entrusted with arangements.
Barbara DeVries
August 14, 2003
Barbara Anne DeVries, in her 55th year, of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at home in the arms of her husband Jake. Born in Exeter. Survived by her husband Jake and her sister Jackie Sinclair of London. Predeceased by her parents Marcel and Grace (Simpson) Leger and a brother Gary. A graveside service will be held at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye on Saturday, September 6 at 12:30 PM with Frederick Schark officiating. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, SPCA or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, 227-1124 entrusted with arrangements.