John Alex (Dean) Gibson
February 27, 2005
Peacefullly at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Sunday, February 27, 2005 John Alex (Dean) Gibson formerly of Lucan in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Elsie (Wilkinson) Gibson. Dear uncle of Glenis and Brad King of Clinton, Murray and Gayle Gibson of Coolidge and Arizona and Karen MacDonald of Nelson, B.C. Predeceased by a sister Mary McGillivray and brothers Archie and George Gibson. Dean served with the R.C.A.F. for 4 years during the Second World War. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan, one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Tuesday, March 1st at 11 AM with Rev. Sue McCullough offciating. Cremation with interment Wroxeter Cemetery.
David Douglas Ronald Westman
February 17, 2005
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, February 17, 2005 Ron Westman of Exeter in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Doris (Bennett) Westman. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Kenneth and Helen Westman of London, Ross and Cathie Westman of Granton and Margaret Misener and Hilda Hardisy both of Toronto. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Melville and Mary Westman. Ron was a starter at Ironwood Golf Course for 17 years. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, 235-1220 entrusted with arrangements. Cremation with interment Birr United Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Gladys Alice Sims
February 13, 2005
Peacefully at the Exeter Villa, on Sunday, February 13, 2005, Gladys (Dew) Sims, formerly of Hurondale, in her 100th year. Dear wife of the late William (Bill) Sims (1959). Beloved mother of Audrey Bentley, and Evan and Edna Sims, all of Exeter. Predeceased by a daughter Labelle Schmetzer (2004) of Kitchener. Dearly loved by her grandchildren, Katherine Bentley of Exeter; Lori Sims and her husband, Paul D’Auvergne of Oakville, Jane Sims and her husband, Chris Harvey of London and Bob Sims of Exeter and his girlfriend, Brenda Siemon of Dublin. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Glad was also predeceased by her sister, Myra (1996) and her husband, Clarence Heywood (1976); her sons-in-law, Mervin Schmetzer (1995) and Walter Bentley (2001); her grandchildren, John Schmetzer (1994), Marion (Bentley) Carter (2002), and Steven Sims (2002); and great-granddaughter, Tina Rebelos (1999). Born Gladsy Alice Dew in Usborne Township, on September 4, 1905, Glad lived for almost a century, always in the Exeter area. She loved gardening, quilt making, sewing and above everything else, her family. She was a long time member of the Hurondale Women’s Institute and a faithful member of Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church. She remained strongly independent well into her 90s. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday evening 7 ? 9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 15 th at 2PM with The Rev. Father Bill Ward officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Olive Voisin
February 11, 2005
Suddenly at her late residence on Friday, February 11, 2005 M. Olive (Wilson) Voisin of London and formerly of McGillivray Township in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Peter Voisin (2002). Dear mother of Marie and Bill Galloway of Komoka, Jean Mawson of London, Garry and Iva Voisin of Port Stanley and Larry and Donna Voisin of Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Dear grandmother of Kim and Bob and Tracey; and Spencer and great-grandmother of Robert, Adam, Kelly, Taylor and Jesse. Predeceased by an infant daughter Linda, a sister Doris and brothers Norman and Charles Wilson. 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 funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 15th at 9:30 AM with Rev. Gordon Duncan officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Anita (Glavin) Dietrich
February 10, 2005
At South Huron Hospital on Thursday, February 10, 2005 Mary Anita (Glavin) Dietrich of Exeter in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Benedict Dietrich (1990). Dear mother of Anna Marie and Casey Cook of Exeter, John and Phyllis Dietrich of Kitchener, Bill and Dianne Dietrich of Waterloo, Gerard (Ben) and Barb Dietrich of RR 1 Centralia and Mary Agnes and Phil Hall of Mount Carmel. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Stephanie and Jerry, Laura and Christina; Nick and Pat; Tim and Rosie and Chris; Mike, Matt and Mark; and John and Michelle and Adam and great-grandmother of Lauren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Rita Carey of Parkhill, Leona Glavin of Credition, Lorraine and Wilfred Helm of Kitchener and Camilla and Ray Trudell of Tilbury. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers John and Thomas Glavin and a brother-in-law Joe Carey. Mary lived in the Exeter area her entire life and her family was her life. 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 Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 14th at 11 AM at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter with Father Ray Lawhead celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel. Donations to Precious Blood Building Fund or Palliative Care at South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Sunday evening at 6:45 PM.
Nora Jean (McNaughton) McNair
February 4, 2005
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Friday, February 4, 2005 Nora Jean (McNaughton) McNair of Ilderton in her 77th year. Beloved wife of J. Scott McNair. Dear mother of Bonnie and Jim Lindsay and Scott and Cindy McNair all of London. Dear grandmother of Brett and Krista and Chad and his friend Shannon. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anne and Jim Allardyce of Frankenmuth, Michigan, Peter and Orene McNaughton, Jim and Helen McNaughton and John and Katherine McNaughton all of Ilderton, Donelda Bodajla of Delhi, Gordon and Jean McKeen, Margaret Carmichael and Audrey Hodgins all of Ilderton and Leona Fleming of London. Predeceased by sisters Grace and her husband Charles Harris, Mary and her husband Wilfred McKichan, Irene and her husband Jack Langford and Ruth McKeen, an infant brother Donald, a brother-in-law George Bodajla and a sister-in-law Cicily McNair. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan, on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, February 7th at 11 AM with Rev. Doug Miles officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre. Donations to the Shriners Hospital for Sick Children or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Allan Leslie Caswell
February 1, 2005
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 Allan L. Caswell of Exeter and formerly of Toronto in his 77th year. Beloved son of the late John and Sarah Caswell. Dear brother of Mary Caswell of Stratford. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Annie Lush and Ethel Caswell and brothers Melville, Alex and Ray Caswell. Mr. Caswell retired from the Toronto Transit Commission after 35 years of service. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, 519-235-1220, entrusted with arrangements.