Douglas Alan Rimmer
February 29, 2004
As the result of a car accident, at London Health Sciences Centre, South Street on Sunday, February 29, 2004 Doug Rimmer of Centralia in his 24th year. Beloved son of Lloyd Rimmer and Dianne Hesse of Centralia and Pat Willert and John Lantz of St. Marys. Dear brother of Leanne and Darrin Lempriere of Dashwood, Mike Rimmer of Grand Bend, and Jenn and Dean Brennan of London. Dear grandson of Joyce Willert of Hensall and Mary Rimmer of Centralia. Dear uncle of Jesse, Colin and Devon. 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. The funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel on Thursday, March 4th at 11AM with Father Callistus St. Louis presiding. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations to L.H.S.C. Foundation South Street Trauma Unit would be appreciated by the family.
David William Varey
February 29, 2004
Peacefully, with his family at his side at London Health Sciences Centre Westminster Campus on Sunday, February 29, 2004 David William Varey of London in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Jean (Lankin) Varey. Dear father of Tim Varey of Calgary, Pamela and Don Bulmer and Krista and Darrin Smith all of London. Dear Papa of Dylan, Ryan and Alexis Bulmer and Halle Jean Smith. Beloved son and son-in-law of the late Walter and Ellen Varey and Kay Lankin of Lucan and the late Jack Lankin. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Don and Lynn Varey, Doug and Hazel Varey all of London and Don and Dorothy Lankin of Lucan. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Dave has been retired 6 years after serving 31 years with the London Fire Department. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 1:30 PM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to London Regional Cancer Centre or the Palliative Care Unit, London Health Sciences Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Melvin Stuart Wurm
February 22, 2004
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, February 22, 2004 Melvin S. Wurm of RR 2 Zurich in his 67th year. Dear father of Starr and Stephen Cundy of West Lorne, Scott and Laurie Jesney of Mississauga and Shawn Wurm and his fiancee Sylvie Michaud of Ottawa. Dear grandfather of Taylor. Special friend of Don and Dorothy Brintnell of Wingham. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Edith Campbell of Exeter, Margaret and Ken Baker of Dashwood, Gerald and Cora Wurm of Exeter, Clarence and Lois Wurm of Mar and Grace Wurm of Hensall. Dear nephew of Emma Schilbe of Zurich. Predeceased by his parents Alvin and Margaret Wurm, sisters Emma and her husband Harold Beaver, Grace and her husband James Stead, brothers Edgar and Harold and his wife Verna Wurm, brothers-in-law Roy Campbell, Sidney Taylor and Gerald Lawson and a nephew Carl Wurm. 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 funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 25th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the London Health Sciences Centre Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM under the auspices of Hensall Legion #468.
Howard Joseph Kramer
February 19, 2004
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, February 19, 2004 Howard Joseph Kramer of Exeter in his 74th year. Dear father of Lynnette and Steve of London, Rob and Kim, Jason and Jen, and Shawn all of Exeter. Also remembered by Faye Chappel of Clandeboye. Dear brother of Peggy Hall, Shirley Kramer, Harold Kramer and Harvey Kramer all of Woodstock. Predeceased by a sister Joan and a brother Bill. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Rick Odilon Alldemar Bilcke
February 16, 2004
At his late residence on Monday, February 16, 2004 Rick Bilcke of Usborne Township in his 45th year. Dear father of Robert and his mother Anne; Thora and Ricky and their mother Kim. Will be missed by Chris and Alex; and Michelle and Melissa. Beloved son of Silvere and Denise Bilcke of Exeter. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ron and Mary Lou Bilcke of Usborne Township, Rob and Cheryl Bilcke of Hensall and Rita Bilcke and Rob of Oakville and their families. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday evening 7-9 PM where a private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 19th. Cremation. Donations to the Bilcke Children Trust Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Bessie Marjorie Delbridge
February 13, 2004
At her late residence on Friday, February 13, 2004 B. Marjorie (Hunter) Delbridge of Exeter in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Delbridge (1981). Dear mother of Kevin Delbridge and his special friend Dorothy Cowen of Grand Bend and Diane Delbridge of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Dave and Kathy Delbridge; and Tanya and Dale Allen and great-grandmother of Jarrett, Raymond; and Morgan and Daniel. Dear sister-in-law of Catherine Hunter of Alberta. She will be missed by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Howard. 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. The Funeral Service will be held at Exeter United Church, 42 James Street, on Tuesday, February 17th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Paul Ross and Nancy Corrigan officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to St. Elizabeth Health Care or Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com
Gladys Doreen McDonald
February 12, 2004
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, February 12, 2004 Gladys (Skinner) McDonald of Exeter in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Reg McDonald (1994). Dear mother of Barbara and Walter Tiedeman, Bob and Joyce McDonald all of Exeter and Susan (Decker) and Bill Reidhead of London. Dear grandmother of Kelly and Dave Holtzmann and Mike Tiedeman; Mark and Chris McDonald; and Kyle Reidhead and great-grandmother of Kelsey and Mackenzie. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ruth Skinner, Lois Learn and Audrey McDonald all of Exeter, Doris Skinner of Toronto, and Fred MacDonald of Port Franks. Predeceased by her granddaughter Krista (2003), and brothers Laverne and Elgin. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 14th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Rebekah Service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:45 PM.
Allan Roy Eveleigh
February 5, 2004
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Thursday, February 5, 2004 Allan Roy Eveleigh of Owen Sound and formerly of Kirkton in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the Late M. Christine (Dobson) Eveleigh (1996). Dear father of Monica and her husband Brian Faris of Owen Sound, Ellen Gerow of Paris and her friend Dave and Jamie Eveleigh and his fiancee Valerie Marshall of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Jeremy, Sherra and Serena; Lauren and Brittany; and Chandel, Christopher, Mike and Shawn. Dear brother of Margaret and Doug Atchison of Calgary. Predeceased by an infant son David and brothers Ralph and Fred. 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 complete funeral service will be held on Monday, February 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Shannon Tennant officiating. Spring interment Kirkton Union Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Barbara Ann (Cunningham) Hodgins
February 5, 2004
Barbara Ann (Cunningham) Hodgins is safely home. “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Barb passed away peacefully at her late residence, RR 3 Kippen on Saturday, February 5, 2005 in her 57th year. Barbara was the cherished wife and best friend of Ward Hodgins. She was the beloved mother of Jennifer and Scott Gignac of Lindsay and Megan and John Scruton of Clinton. An incredible Nana to Laurissa, Sarah, Lauren and Logan. She is survived by her parents Arthur and Beverley Cunningham of Exeter, brothers David and Chris Cunningham of Tavistock and Don and Ruth Ann Cunningham of Clandeboye and brother-in-law Wayne and Rosemary Hodgins of London. She is fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and many brothers and sisters in Christ. Predeceased by her father-in-law Murray Hodgins and her mother-in-law Iva (Hodgins) Hord. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Hwy #4 at the Kirkton Road on Wednesday, February 9th at 1:30 PM with Pastor Kevin Rutledge and Pastor Scott Stein officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Gideons International or the Leprosy Mission of Canada would be appreciated by the family.