Ethel (Marshall) Grose
June 28, 2004
Peacefully at Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Monday, June 28, 2004 Ethel (Marshall) Grose formerly of West Nissouri Township in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Hilson Grose (1995). Dearly loved mother of Sharon and Roland Sterling of London. Loving grandmother of Brent and Susan Sterling of Toronto and Steve Sterling of Thorndale. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Lorna Johnston of Brantford, Dorothy Marshall of London, Arthur Hardie of Thorndale and Edythe and Spence Read of St. Marys. Predeceased by her parents Joe and Jessie Marshall and brothers Harley, Ben and Alvin. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 30th at 11 AM with Irene Richardson officiating. Interment North Nissouri Cemetery. Donations to the Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys Memorial Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Jean Frances (Skinner) Lynn
June 27, 2004
At Exeter Villa on Sunday, June 27, 2004 Jean (Skinner) Lynn formerly of Usborne Township in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Elson Lynn of Usborne Township. Dear mother of Larry and Sharon Lynn and Joan and Gerry Morgan all of Usborne Township and Jim and Darlene Lynn of St. Joseph. Dear grandmother of Mark and Rob; Jackie, Heather and Paul; Christopher, Shawn and Jeffrey. Dear sister of Tom Skinner of Stratford. Predeceased by a son Donald (1959) and a sister-in-law Vivian Skinner (2003). 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, June 30th at 2:00 p.m with Rev. Marilyn Carter officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Thames Road/ Elimville United Church or the Exeter Villa would be appreciated by the family.
Veronica (Von) G. Overholt
June 26, 2004
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, June 26, 2004 Veronica (Von) G.(Maloney) Overholt of Exeter and formerly of Centralia. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Helen Overholt and Glen and Laura Overholt all of Zurich, Marlene and Ron Moore and Martin and Laura Overholt all of Exeter, Elaine and Tom Hayter of Dashwood, and Pauline and Brad Tait of London. Loving Grandma of Patrick Overholt and Arlene Cottel and Colleen Overholt and Mike Cyr; Greg and Julie Overholt, Roxanne and Ken Brideau, and Darrick Overholt and Cori Habkirk; Melissa and John VanRoestel and Shawn Moore and Jamie McPherson; David and Sarah Overholt; Justin, Adam and Lindsay Jayne Hayter; and Nathan and Aaron Tait. Proud great-grandmother of Michaela and Melody Cyr; Joshua and Nicole Brideau; Cameron Overholt; and Rachel, Theo and Adrian VanRoestel. Dear sister of Teresa Bedour of Goderich. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her son Garry Joseph Overholt (1982), an infant grandson, her parents Thomas and Theresa Maloney, her sisters Helen Aubin and Loretta Skinn and brother Frank Maloney. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday, June 28th 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street W. Exeter on Tuesday, June 29th at 11AM with Father Callistius St. Louis celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Precious Blood Church or Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Monday evening at 8:30 p.m.
I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
Robert J. Brand
June 21, 2004
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, June 21, 2004 Robert J. Brand of Exeter and formerly of London in his 73rd year. Dear father of Bob Brand and Ron and Pam Brand all of Exeter, Helen and Dean Rusland of London and Tena and Bruce Elliott of Grand Bend. Dear grandfather of Dexter and Jenna; Kyle, Emily and Robyn; Taylor, Jordan, Matthew and Blayne; and Scott and Paige. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Henk and Betty Brand, Bert and Renie Brand and Hans and Nancy Brand all of Exeter, Art Brand of Crediton and Corrie and Martin Fischer of Maple Ridge, B.C. Predeceased by a son Henry and a brother Simon. A private family funeral service will be held at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Peggy Isobel Rushton
June 18, 2004
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, June 18, 2004 Peggy (McLean) Rushton of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and formerly of Toronto. Dear mother of Brett Rushton of Thunder Bay. Dear sister of Ruth and Bev Buller of Grand Bend. Peggy will be fondly remembered for her kindness to others and her artistic ability. Cremation has taken place. There will no funeral home visitation or service. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter 235-1220 entrusted with arrangements.
Patricia Helen Yamamoto
June 17, 2004
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Pat (Ringer) Yamamoto of Exeter and formerly of Thornhill in her 67th year at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Thursday, June 17, 2004. The beloved wife of Tosh Yamamoto, dear mother of Jennifer Yamamoto of Toronto and Wendy and Terry Chapman of Exeter, dear grandmother of Noah and Kyla, dear daughter-in-law of Meiko Yamamoto and her husband Ichiei Negoro of Toronto, dear sister of Janet Ringer of Winnipeg and Larry Ringer of Whitby, dear daughter of her late parents Ethel and Douglas Ringer and late father-in-law Toshio Yamamoto, will be missed by all who knew her. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the complete service, which will be held on Monday, June 21st at 2 PM. Cremation. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Esther (Bilyea) Jones
June 16, 2004
At St. Marys Memorial Hospital, St. Marys on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 Mary E. (Bilyea) Jones of St. Marys and formerly of Granton in her 84th year. Beloved wife of William G. Jones. Dear mother-in-law of Ted Oliver of Blanshard Township. Dear step-mother of Carl and Donna Jones of Blanshard Township, Edwin and Karen Jones of Amherstburg and Donna Jones of St. Marys. Dear grandmother of Angela Lammie and Jim Oliver. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Max Bilyea of Blanshard Township. Predeceased by a daughter Maurleen Oliver, a brother Jim Bilyea and a sister-in-law Shirley Bilyea. 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 service will be held at the Granton-Wesley United Church, Granton on Saturday, June 19th at 11 AM with Val Hodgins officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to the Granton-Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Rebekah service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:45 PM under the auspices of Hillcrest Lodge #372, St. Marys.
Marion RUTH Brock
June 12, 2004
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Saturday, June 12 2004 M. Ruth (Morley) Brock formerly of Goderich and Kippen in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell F. M. Brock (1991). Dear mother of Don and Sandy Brock of Wasaga Beach, Bill and Anne Brock of Toronto and David Brock of Palmerston. Dear grandmother of Bruce and Daunica and Beth and Bernard; Jeffrey and Margaret and Karen and Gregg; Tim and Leslie, Mark and Sandi and Jamie and his fiance Hope. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jean Hodgins of Lucan and sister-in-law of Leona Morley of Exeter and Gwenny Morley of Hazel Park, Michigan. Predeceased by sisters Elva Morley and Mary Ruston and brothers Howard and Bill Morley. 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 Tuesday, June 15th at 2:30 pm with Nancy Corrigan officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Exeter United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
R. Gordon Hoggarth
June 12, 2004
At Exeter Villa, Exeter on Saturday, June 12, 2004 R. Gordon Hoggarth formerly of Staffa in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Ada (Miller) Hoggarth (1996). Dear brother- in- law of Helen Hoggarth of London and Margaret Miller of Exeter. Predeceased by brothers John, James and Archie Hoggarth and a sister Janet Bray. 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, June 15th at 11 AM with Rev. Lillian Wilton officiating. Interment Staffa Cemetery. Donations to Caven Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Krystyna (Rak) Szczech
June 8, 2004
At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 Krystyna (Rak) Szczech of London and formerly of Lucan in her 50th year. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell Szczech (1999). Forever missed by her only child Catherine (Kasia) Szczech of London. Dear daughter of Matylda and the late Wladyslaw Rak and sister of Jadwiga and her husband Stanislaw Wojtasiewicz all of Poland. Krystyna’s selfless and caring spirit will be missed by family, friends, co-workers and students. We are comforted to know that her suffering is at an end and her soul is at peace with the Lord. Krystyna will be eternally cared for by her loving husband, father and grandmother. Evening prayers will be held at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday evening at 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa, 419 Hill St., London on Friday, June 11th at 10 AM with Father Adam Gabriel celebrant. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lucan. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.