Charles Laughton
August 30, 2004
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Monday, August 30, 2004 Charles “Van” Laughton LLB, QC formerly of Grand Bend and Exeter in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Maureen (Kennedy) Laughton (1998). Father and Father-in-law of Terri and John Kennedy of London, Geordie and Earl Farrell of Port Elgin and Richard and Olga Laughton of Milton. Gummie to Melissa, Robyn, Raegan, Lindsay, Jennifer, Tess, Edwyna, Sarah, Tara and Josh. Brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Eleanor Laughton of Ottawa. Van was born on November 27, 1919 at the Womens College Hospital in Toronto. He grew up in North Toronto and later graduated from Pickering College in Newmarket. With the start of World War 2 Van joined the Navy, attended COTC (Canadian Officer Training Course), and graduated as a Lieutenant. During the war, he sailed the North Atlantic on the HMCS Arnprior, the Aasiz and the Cobalt 1. After the war Van married Maureen Kennedy then settled in Halifax, while he attended Dalhousie Law School. He helped raise his family in Exeter and later in Grand Bend. Van practised law for many years in both those communities. He was also an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Canadian Navy Association. Passionate sailors, Van and Maureen spent many summers on their sailboat in the North Channel. A Memorial Service will be held at Parkwood Hospital, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 801 Commissioners Rd. E. London (please use parking lot #3) on Saturday, September 4th at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Veterans Care Fund c/o Parkwood Hospital Foundation 801 Commissioners Rd. E.London N6C 5J1 or the Eating Disorder Foundation of Canada Suite 130, 100 Collip Circle, London N6G 4X8 would be appreciated by the family.
Germaine (Gerry) Zinn
August 29, 2004
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, August 29, 2004 Germaine (Gerry) Zinn of Lucan in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Roy Zinn. Dear mother of Carol and John Stiles of Victoria, B.C., Fern and Gord Wilson of Lucan and Roy and Carol Zinn of London. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Yvonne Fletcher of Calgary, Cecile Booth of Kelowna, B.C and Raymond Brisson of Calgary. Predeceased by a daughter Jo-Ann Wood (1970). Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Lucan Christian Revival Centre, 120 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, September 1st at 1:30 PM with Rev. Steve Welham officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Lucan Christian Revival Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Henry J. (Harry) Frayne
August 29, 2004
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Sunday, August 29, 2004 Henry J. (Harry) Frayne formerly of Usborne Township,in his 89th year. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Alma (Kerslake) Frayne, brothers George and Lloyd and a sister Violet Bender. At Harry’s request there will be no funeral home visitation or service. A Graveside Service and Legion Service will be held at the Exeter Cemetery on Thursday, September 2nd at 11 Am with Nancy Corrigan officiating. Cremation with Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Exeter United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Cornelia Van Duyn
August 20, 2004
At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Friday, August 20, 2004 Cornelia (Connie) (Heemskerk) Van Duyn formerly of Exeter in her 79th year, surrounded by her loving famiy, peacefully went to be with the Lord. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas C. (Nick) Van Duyn (2001). Dear mother of Ann and Bob Oke of Kirkton, Nelly and Ralph Roadhouse of London, Connie and Hans De Jong of Grand Bend, Joan and Ron Andersen of London and Marjorie and Wayne Khan of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Sheila and Carrie; Jason and Jeremy; Matthew and Jonathan; Aliesha, Nick, Aaron and Katelyn; and Brandon and Samantha. Special great-grandmother to Emily, Erin and Ethan. Dear sister of Nellie Bakkenes of Holland. 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. The funeral service will be held at the Bethel Reformed Church, 200 Huron Street, E. Exeter on Monday, August 23rd at 11 AM with Pastor Dennis Royall officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Alma Matilda Etherington
August 15, 2004
Alma Matilda Etherington, at the Exeter Villa, Exeter, on Sunday, August 15, 2004 in her 91st year. Predeceased in 2000 by Archie, her husband of 65 years. Survived by her three sons, Jim and his wife Liz of London, Bill and his wife Barbara of Toronto and John and his wife Sylvia of Calgary. Predeceased by her daughter Bernice in 1941. Also survived by six grandchildren David (Sue) of St. Catharines, Timothy (An) of Peterborough, Jill (Matt) Tennant of Edmonton, Michael of Toronto, Samantha (Dave) and Joshua (Audrey) both of Calgary, and one great-grand daughter Lydia Jane Etherington. Alma was born in Belmore, Huron County, daughter of the late William and Jemima Abram. One of 13 children she is survived by her brothers Robert, of Phoenix, Arizona, William, of London and Stephen of Victoria, and one sister, Mary Abram, of London. Alma and Archie farmed side by side in Usborne Township for 45 years, eventually retiring to Exeter in 1990. She was a faithful member for many years of the United Church Women at Thames Road/Elimville United Church, the Hurondale Women’s Institute and the Order of the Eastern Star, Exeter Chapter. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 block west of Main, Exeter, on Wednesday, August 18, 7-9 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Thursday, August 19th where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. There will be an Eastern Star Service in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Greta Eloise Gibson
August 13, 2004
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, August 13, 2004 Greta Eloise (Fletcher) Gibson of Exeter Villa and formerly of Lucan in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Murray E. Gibson (1981). Dear mother of Margaret Jean and Don Watt of Lucan and Marion and Richard Smith of Keswick. Dear grandmother of Debbie and Paul Marsden of Lucan, Ted and Tammy Schendera of Lindsay, Scott and Susan Murray of London, Michael and Kelly Murray of Newmarket and Jennifer and Jim Anderson of Keswick. Also survived by great-grandchilden, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Audrey McRoberts of Exeter. Predeceased by a son-in-law Ted Schendera. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Sunday August 15th at 2 PM. Interment Siloam Cemetery. Donations to the Lucan United Church, the Lung Association or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Elizabeth (Beth) Beattie Buchanan
August 10, 2004
At Caressant Care Nursing Home, Lindsay on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 Elizabeth (Beth) (Paul) Buchanan of Lindsay and formerly of Bryanston in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred (Buck) Buchanan (1991). Dear mother of David and Joyce Buchanan of Whitehorse and E. Anne Mowry and John P. Buchanan of B. C. Dear grandmother of John and Paul Mowry and Shauna Buchanan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Isa Hilyer of Kinmount and John Paul of Scotland. Predeceased by brothers Willie and Archie. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan one hour prior to the memorial service which will be held on Monday, August 16th at 1:30 PM with Val Hodgins officiating. Cremation with interment Bairds Cemetery 4:30 PM, Monday. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
N. Marion Porter
August 5, 2004
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, August 5, 2004. Marion (Forbes) Porter of Exeter in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Porter (1999). Dear mother of Lois Porter of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Darlene and Douglas Geoffrey of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Rochelle and Lee Gibbings, Gregory Geoffrey and his fiancÚe Michelle Snow, and David Geoffrey; and Corey and Caley Vanular and great-grandmother of Ryan Gibbings. Dear sister-in-law of Alice Porter of Goderich. Predeceased by her parents James Cluny MacPherson Forbes and Bertha Crow, brothers Neville and Walter and sisters Hilda Tyndall, Jane Carver and Isabella Stewart. 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, August 7th 2004 at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to South Huron Hospital Palliative Care or the Exeter Library, Children’s Reading Program would be appreciated by the family.
Tyler David Cosens
August 4, 2004
Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 Tyler David Cosens of RR 3 Lucan in his 22nd year. Beloved son of Jeff and Sally Cosens of RR 3 Lucan. Dear brother of Lee of Lucan. Dear grandson of Murray and Barbara Cosens and Mien Hendrix all of London. Dear nephew of Tim, John and Kim, Todd and Marisa and Bob and Alecia Cosens all of London. Also survived by several cousins and friends and special friend Samantha Dufton. Tyler was a chef and enjoyed working at the Stone Willow Inn in St. Marys. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday, August 7th at 10:30 AM. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the Children’s Aid Society would be appreciated by the family.