Ellen A. (Helen) Patterson
December 30, 2003
Patterson, Ellen A. (“Helen”) in London, Ontario, December 30, 2003 in her 98th year. Predeceased in 1987 by her beloved husband of 53 years, Howard Linklater Patterson. Loving sister of Dorothy Hibbert of London, predeceased by a brother Handford Hibbert. Dear mother of David and Ivi Patterson of Oakville, Diana and Ron Urquhart of North York, Dorothy and Gord Duncan of Lucan, Carolyn (“Casey”) and Lindsay Barfoot of Breslau. Fondly remembered by 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Helen was born and raised in Boissevain, Manitoba. She taught in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and lived in Toronto 1948-1996. She was much enjoyed for her love of family and hospitality to many young people. Cremation will be followed by a family memorial service in Lucan, Ontario. Interment will take place beside her husband in Boissevain, Manitoba. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements.
Verna Lorene McElrea
December 29, 2003
At St. Marys Memorial Hospital, St. Marys on Monday, December 29, 2003, Verna (Brock) McElrea of Wildwood Care Centre and formerly of R.R. #1 Kirkton, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late John McElrea (1988). Dear mother of Glen and Marion McElrea of Kirkton. Dear grandmother of Jason and Darryl. Predeceased by a daughter Sharon (1959), sisters Florence and Greta and brother Russell. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter, one hour prior to the complete Funeral Service which will be held on Wednesday, December 31st at 1:30 p.m. with Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Kirkton Union Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Charles Ignatious Whalen
December 25, 2003
Suddenly, at his late residence on Thursday, December 25, 2003 Charles I. Whalen of RR 1 Thorndale in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Whalen. Dear father of Valerie Whalen and Margaret and Ken O’Quinn all of London and John Whalen of Woodstock. Dear grandfather of Jessica and Jenna and Waylen and Stephen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lavina Swanson of Lavonia, Michigan and Noreen and Louie Thoroworth of Vineland, New Jersey. Predeceased by brothers William, James and Joseph and sisters Veronica and Mary. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Mary Church, 149 King Street N., St. Marys on Monday, December 29th at 11 AM with Father Chris Bourdeau presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lucan. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Sunday at 3:45 PM.
H. Larry Snider
December 24, 2003
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday December 24, 2003 H. Larry Snider of London and formerly of Exeter. Cherished husband of the late Hazel (Elliot) Snider (1995). Beloved father of Sandra Richardson of Montreal and Linda Kadechuk of London. Wonderful grandfather of Jeffrey Kadechuk and his wife Krista, Tara Kadechuk and her friend Ben; Claire Richardson and the late Tom Richardson (1994). Dear great-grandfather of Mikaela and Alexander Kadechuk. Predeceased by sisters Bea, Grace and Evelyn and a brother Ted. Larry will be fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and flying buddies. Larry operated the Ford dealership in Exeter for many years. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William St., 1 block west of Main, Exeter on Friday afternoon 2-4 PM where a private family service will be held on Saturday. A Legion memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 3:45 PM by R.E. Pooley Branch #167 Exeter. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Kenneth Robert Tucker
December 21, 2003
Peacefully at his late residence with family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 21, 2003 Kenneth Robert Tucker of Exeter and formerly of Georgetown in his 62nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Jeanene Tucker. Loving father of Gary Tucker of Georgetown, Susan Tucker of Strathroy, Linda Tucker(Russ)of Stephen, Arkansas, Janet Tucker of Edmonton, Alberta, Wayne Drake (Johanne) of Hamilton, Dave Drake (Barbara) of Ingersoll, Rob Drake (Tammy) of London, Sharina Mac Pherson (Jack) of Auburn and Alice Armstrong (Mike) of London. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ron and Beth Tucker of Sault Ste. Marie, Barb and Don Cadogan and Elaine Regier both of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Ken was a member of Local 593 of the Plumbing and Pipefitters Union and the founder of Advanced Welding Techniques Inc. and past president of the Association of Private Welding Career Colleges. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd at 1:30 PM with Rev. Carolyn Tencamp officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com
Wilmer Edmond (Scotty) Scott
December 16, 2003
At London Health Sciences Centre, London on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 Wilmer E. (Scotty) Scott of Lucan in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Mary A. (Harrison) Scott. Dear father of Janet and Jack Heaman of Ailsa Craig, Jim and Audrey Scott, Judy and Harry Bond and Brenda and Bob Smith all of Lucan, Nancey and Sam Taylor of Swift Current, Saskatchewan and Betty Scott of London. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Harold Hardy, Jack and Helen Hardy, Norm and Lena Hardy, Muriel Culbert, Harry and Jean Hardy and Dorothy Revington all of Lucan, and Lillian Knight of Kintore. Predeceased by a brother Clarence Hardy, brothers-in-law Mert Culbert, Leroy Revington, Jack Knight and sisters-in-law Velma and Beulah Hardy. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the C. N. I. B. would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Antonius (Tony) VandenHeuvel
December 16, 2003
At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 Antonius (Tony) VandenHeuvel of Denfield in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Johanna (Brugmans) VandenHeuvel. Dear father of Frank and Rina VandenHeuvel of Denfield, Gary VandenHeuvel and Nathalie Oliva of London, Marian and Lance Volkman and Janet and Rick Luder all of British Columbia, Nancy and David Broumpton of Denver, Colorado, Tony and Lisa VandenHeuvel of Denfield and Angela and Michel Houle of Woodstock. Also survived by 25 grandchildren. Dear brother of one sister and 3 brothers all in Holland. Predeceased by a son Michael (1998), brothers Theodore and Marinus and a sister Nellie. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Friday, December 19th at 11 AM with Father Dan Rocheleau presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Thursday afternoon at 3:45 PM.
Edna Adams
December 15, 2003
After a lengthy illness, at Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig on Monday, December 15, 2003 Edna (White) Adams formerly of RR 4 Denfield. Beloved wife of John S. (Jack) Adams. Dear mother of Kathryn Biondi of Chatham, Douglas Adams of RR 4 Denfield, Carolyn and Bradley Martin of Middlesex Centre and Robert and Linda Adams of Heidelberg. Dear grandmother of Petra, Dax, Mia and Emma Biondi; Heather and Colleen Martin; and Kenneth, Grace and Sarah Adams. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Frances and Dr. Abe Klahsen of London, Ken and Helen White and Anne White all of RR 4 Denfield, Marian White of London and Blanche Slater, Kathleen Dixon, Marianne Bathurst, George Adams, Alice Luce and Frances Sharman. Predeceased by a son-in-law Peter Biondi and brothers Ronald and Neil White. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at Birr United Church, Birr on Thursday, December 18th at 2 PM with Rev. Bill McAuslan officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Irene Louise Herbert
December 13, 2003
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Saturday, December 13, 2003 Irene (Cravetz) Herbert of Lucan in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late H. Royden Herbert (1999). Dear mother of Harold Herbert of London, Brian and Luanne Herbert of Lucan, Brenda Currie of London and Karen and Gerry Mero of Goderich. Dear grandmother of Brent, Ryan, Mike and Trisha Herbert and Ticker Mero. Dear great-grandmother of Matthew and Naomi Herbert. Dear sister-in-law of Roxie Cravetz of Emeryville. Predeceased by a brother Robert Cravetz. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan one hour prior to a memorial service which will be held on Wednesday, December 17th at 11 AM with The Rev E.J.(Ted) Humphrey officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the London Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Susie Mildred Grimes
December 13, 2003
At the Exeter Villa on Saturday, December 13, 2003 Susie Mildred (Imrie)Grimes of Exeter and formerly of Toronto in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Grimes (1977). Dear sister of Ernest Imrie of Toronto. Dear aunt of Doreen and Don Nobbs of Toronto. Dear cousin of Gladys Sims of Exeter. Predeceased by a sister Olive Imrie. 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 Monday, December 15th at 11AM with The Rev. William Ward officiating. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto on Monday, December 15th at 3 PM. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com