Reynold (Ray) L. Wuerth
November 28, 2004
Suddenly at his late residence on Sunday, November 28, 2004 Reynold (Ray) L. Wuerth of Exeter in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Willa (Hunter) Wuerth. Dear father of Stephen and Cindy Wuerth of Calgary and John and Linda Wuerth of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Rey, Casey and Robyn; and Becky and her friend Mike Sarvis, Sarah and her fiancÚ Jeremy Geoffrey and Amanda. Dear brother and brother-in-law of twin brother Reginald Wuerth of St. Catharines and the late Hilda Wuerth, the late Elva and the late Richard Long, Joan and Vince Thompson of London, Jean Marshall of Sarnia and the late Harley Marshall and Bob and Bonnie Hunter of Strathroy. 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, December 1st at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to South Huron Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Charlie William Metters
November 27, 2004
Peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer on Saturday, November 27th, 2004 Charlie Metters of St. Marys and formerly of Prospect Hill in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Florence (Armitage) Metters. Dear brother-in-law of John and Lorraine Armitage of London. Predeceased by his parents Edna and Oscar Metters. Son-in-law of the late Viola and Percy Armitage. At Charlie’s request cremation has taken place and there will be a graveside service and interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Prospect Hill on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 11 AM. Donations to Prospect Hill Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan (227-4211) entrusted with arrangements.
Ruth (Lynch) Rosser
November 23, 2004
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2004 Ruth (Lynch) Rosser formerly of Denfield in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Rosser (1997). Dear mother of Bill and Paula Rosser of Abbotsford, B.C., Sue and Bill Haskett of Lucan, Steve and Mary-Ann Rosser of Denfield and Jeff Rosser of Denfield and his friend Sue Fulop of London. Dear grandmother of Darryl and Valerie, Laura, Stacey and Rodger and David; Erin, Jennifer and Colin; Dave and Jen, Tina and Paul, Elisabeth, Ben and Jake. Dear great-grandmother of Brody, Nicholas, Megan and Jenna. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Alice Killick and Olive Lynch both of Stouffville. Predeceased by a brother Herb Lynch and brothers-in-law Ron Killick, and Hugh Rosser and his wife Lil. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 25th, 2004 at 11 AM with Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. Interment Denfield Cemetery. Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Elizabeth (Betty) Smythe
November 9, 2004
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 Elizabeth (Betty) Smythe of Exeter and formerly of Maple in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Howard Smythe. Survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Jim and William Hanley. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday evening 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street, Exeter on Thursday, November 11th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Lillian Wilton officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Caven Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Beatrice Marie (Knight) Ballantyne
November 6, 2004
At London Health Sciences Centre University Campus on Saturday, November 6, 2004 Beatrice M. (Knight) Ballantyne of Exeter in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late A. Roy Ballantyne (1992). Dear mother of Ross and Alma Ballantyne of Exeter, Gerry Ballantyne and good friend Estelle of Sudbury and Helen and Eric Kints of Usborne Township. Dear grandmother of Brian and Heather, Jim and Robin, Shirlee and Allan and Diane and Chuck; Kevin and Leslie, Darren and Stacey and Steven; Janet and Shannon, Joanne and Cesar and Jeff and Leigh. Dear great grandmother of Corey, Courtney,Connor, Suzanne, Ryan, Tammy, Brad, Winnie, Charlie and William; Justin, Tamsyn, Ashlynne, Matthew and Karley; Jordan, Riley, Sean, Lauren and Lindsey. Dear sister in law of Aldene Knight of London. Predeceased by a great grandson Chad and brothers Lloyd and Ray. 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, November 9th at 11 AM with Nancy Corrigan officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Irene (Rowland) (Foster) Bertram
November 5, 2004
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, November 5, 2004 Irene (Rowland) (Foster) Bertram of Exeter in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Ray Foster (2004) and the late Joseph Bertram (1995). Dear mother of Sheila Charlton, Mary Keenan, Jim and Marg Foster, Teresa Foster and Ed Shubrook all of Huron Park, Larry Foster and Kathy Wilson of Calgary and Brenda Foster of Northville. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marg and Max Ducharme of Zurich, Philomene (Gussie) Wernham of Holland Landing, Gerald Rowland of London and Noah and Delores Rowland of London. Predeceased by a daughter Sharon and her husband Gary (1967), sons Michael (1970) and Donald (1995) and a sister Madeline (1968). Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-5 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 8th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel. Donations to Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated by the family.
Polly Anne McIntyre
November 4, 2004
At her late residence in Lucan on Thursday, November 4, 2004, Polly Anne McIntyre in her 66th year. Beloved companion and best friend of Victor (Vic) Neil. Dear mother of Cheryl and Walter Browning of Kitchener and Connie and Jim Loucks of Atwood. Dear grandmother of Lauren and Matthew and Christopher and Candace. Dear sister of Christine and Joe Michaud of Ormocto, N.B. and Rose and Claude Sauve of Wananash. Predeceased by her sons Clayton and Shawn December 10, 1972. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main St., Lucan 1 hour prior to the memorial service which will be held on Saturday, November 6th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Cremation with interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lucan. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
Laura Esther (French) Hern
November 2, 2004
At St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 Laura (French) Hern of RR 1 Woodham in her 56th year. Beloved wife of Wayne Hern. Dear mother of Darryl of Woodham, Kathryn and Greg Langendyk of Lucan and Marilou at home. Dear grandmother of Dylan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jane and Garry Parkinson of St. Marys, Earl and Barbara French of Whalen Corners, Joe and Marlene French of Granton and Muriel, Tom, Alma, Ron, Lorne, Sheila and Alan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William French and Mary (French) Ruston and stepfather Ray Ruston. Daughter-in-law of the late Olga and Thomas G. Hern. Laura taught math at South Huron District High School for over 30 years and also enjoyed watching, playing and coaching baseball. She was also very involved in the UCW at Zion West Church. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 5th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Ray Hagerman officiating. Interment Zion West Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Zion West United Church or the Laura Hern Math Award at South Huron District High School.