Norman L. Blake
September 27, 2004
Peacefully at his late residence on Monday, September 27, 2004 Norman L. Blake of RR 2 Ailsa Craig in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Flanagan) Blake. Dear brother of Laurene Hurren of Grand Bend. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Elias, Arnold and Wilmer Blake and a sister Olive Sovereign. 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, September 29th at 11AM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Lucan United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Pieter Westerhout
September 23, 2004
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, September 23, 2004 Pieter Westerhout of Grand Bend in his 55th year. Beloved husband of Joan (Bosman) Westerhout. Dear father of Jason Westerhout of London, Cindy Westerhout and her friend Arnie of Edmonton and Kathleen Westerhout and her friend Reed of Grand Bend. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Nellie and Henry Baker of Bayfield, Lenny and Andy Kuperus of Port Elgin, Tielman and Sandra Westerhout of Clinton, Dirk and Terry Westerhout of San Diego, California, Alex and Gloria Westerhout of Clinton and Patricia Westerhout of Hanover. Predeceased by a brother Hank. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, September 27th at 11AM with Susan Moore officiating. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Douglas Roy Deline
September 21, 2004
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Douglas Deline of Exeter in his 59th year. Beloved son of Marion Deline of Exeter and the late Gerald Deline (1964). Dear brother and brother-in law of Gary and Helen Deline of Simcoe, Dennis and Patti Deline of Windsor, and Holly Deline of Exeter. Doug was predeceased by his brother Cameron (1993) and his sister Cathy (1987). Also survived by his nieces Stephanie and Madison, and nephews Jason and Connor. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, September 24 at 11 AM with Rev. Ray Hagerman of Centralia United Church officiating. Interment Clinton Cemetery. Donations to Muscular Dystrophy Research would be appreciated by the family.
Douglas George Eckenswiller
September 20, 2004
Suddenly, at his residence on Monday, September 20, 2004 Douglas Eckenswiller of Exeter in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Ruth (Smart) Eckenswiller. Dear father of Marti and Doug Butler of Lucan. Dear grandfather of Kristina, Nathan, Nicoline and Victoria Butler. Dear brother-in-law of David and Donald Smart. Predeceased by his parents Levi (1979) and Mary (1992) Eckenswiller. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 22 at 11 AM with Rev. Steve Welhelm officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Asia Span International would be appreciated by the family.
Gerald Albert Hodgins
September 15, 2004
Peacefully, at his late residence on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 Gerald A. Hodgins of Lucan in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Alice (Ryan) Hodgins. Dear father of Edward Hodgins of Lucan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Veda Smith, Tom Ryan and Kathleen and Harold Woodburn all of Lucan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Geordie and Florence Hodgins and a brother-in-law Ralph Smith. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 18th at 11AM with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to V.O.N. Strathroy Middlesex or Holy Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family.
Victor Thomas Lutman
September 15, 2004
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wenesday, September 15, 2004 Victor T. Lutman of Huron Park in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Wilda (Rutledge) Lutman (1998). Dear father of Peter and Eleanor Lutman of Lock Sheldrake, N.Y. Dear grandfather of Peter and Sherry Lutman, great-grandfather of P.J. Lutman and his fiancee Megan Gilmour and James Shields, great-great-grandfather of Joshua Lutman all of Monticello, N.Y. Dear brother of Labelle Harness of Exeter. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a son Glen Lutman (1990), a grandson David Lutman (2001), and brother-in-law Harold Harness (2000). He belonged to the U.S.T.A. Association and the Canadian Association. Victor was selected man of the year at Monticello Raceway by the Harness Horsemen Association. He was a lifetime Horseman and raced in Canada and the United States at all race tracks. 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 complete funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 18th at 11 AM with Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Brussels Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Beverley Joan Butler
September 12, 2004
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Sunday, September 12, 2004 Beverley (Bev) J. Butler of Exeter in her 62nd year. Companion of Doug Sillery of Usborne Township. Daughter of Harold and Jean Butler of London and the late Doris (Kleinfeldt )Butler (1983). Mother of David, Deborah, Diana, Dwayne and Dora. Also survived by 14 grandchildren. Dear sister of Jerry Butler of Saskatoon, Sask. and Marlene and Rick Thornton of Exeter. A Memorial Service will be held at Faith Tabernacle 140 Victoria St, Centralia on Monday, September 20th at 7 PM with Pastor Cathy Prout officiating. Cremation with interment Staffa Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter 235-1220 entrusted with arrangements.
Milton Reynolds Robbins
September 8, 2004
Peacefully at Strathroy Middlesex Hospital on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Milton Reynolds Robbins in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Edith (Leslie). Dear father of Dalbert and his wife Elisabeth of Port Franks. Loving grandfather of Stanley of Mississauga, Douglas and his wife Janet of Sarnia, Jeffrey and Katherine and her husband John O’Brien all of Hensall. Dear great-grandfather of Nicole, Felisha, Devin and Lauren. Dear brother of Roy and his wife Edith of Scott, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by his wives Katherine Staye (1969) and May Carter (1992), brother David (1991), sisters Pearl (1972) and Minnie (1982), and his parents David Wesley Robbins (1918), and Elizabeth Reynolds (1960). During his lifetime he had a varied career, from farm help and construction worker, to owner of Canadian Tire in Exeter and was founder of Milt Robbins and Son Ltd. small engine repair. He received a “Citizen of the Year” award in Stettler, Alberta and was very active in the senior’s community affairs there. He moved back to Ontario in 1992 and kept busy with his golfing and bowling. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 Williams St, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 11th at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Siebergjen Poortinga
September 5, 2004
Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus after a courageous life on Sunday, September 5, 2004 Siebergjen ‘Sieb’ (Riemersma) Poortinga of the Exeter Villa in her 91st year. Predeceased by husbands Jacob de Jong (1954) and George Poortinga (1984) and children Durk (1954), Aaltje (1954) and Wopkje (1959) de Jong. Survived by step-children Bertha van Soest, Jim and Henny Poortinga, Clarence and Pat Poortinga, Henry and Hilly Poortinga, Janke Wielenga and Alice Den Otter and 2 sisters and 1 brother. Also survived by 16 step-grandchildren, 21 step great-grandchildren and special niece Aaltje and Hendrik de Jong. Predeceased by step son-in-law John van Soest (2003) 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 pm and one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held at Exeter Christian Reformed Church 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Wednesday, September 8th at 2 pm with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (Sudan Refuge Fund) would be appreciated by the family.