Flora (Tot) (Allison) (Yearley) Gackstetter
April 27, 2005
At Exeter Villa on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Flora (Tot) (Allison) (Yearley) Gackstetter of Exeter in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward Gackstetter (1996) and the late Harry Yearley (1957). Dear mother-in-law of Elaine (Yearley) Iacobini and her husband Remo. Dear grandmother of Randy and Grace Yearley of Crediton, Dale Yearley of London, Sandra and Rick Hammond of St. Marys and Larry and Ingrid Yearley of Brampton and great-grandmother of Brent, Amanda, Shawn, Chantal, Michelle, Nicole and Spencer Yearley; Derek, Ryan, Warren and Jennifer Hammond; and Kirk and Serina Yearley. Dear sister-in-law of Irma Gackstetter of Guelph and Esther Gackstetter of Exeter. Predeceased by a son William, sisters Gladys Lochner and her husband Ernie and Mayme Schenk and her husband Roy. 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, April 30th at 11 AM with Pastor John E. Trembulak III officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Zion Lutheran Church, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Eileen Clair (LaPointe) Jones
April 26, 2005
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 Eileen C. (LaPointe) Jones of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall and formerly of Huron Park in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Jones (1999). Dear mother of Ken Jones of Port Hope and Linda and Mike Haggitt of RR #2 Zurich. Dear grandmother of Nate and Victoria Haggitt. Dear sister of Claude and Wardine LaPointe of Weston. Dear daughter of the late Alice LaPointe (1991). Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday, April 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. There will be a family graveside service at Ball Cemetery, Auburn. Cremation has taken place. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Therese Jo-Anne Hoffer
April 22, 2005
Suddenly at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Friday, April 22, 2005 Jo-Anne (O’Neill) Hoffer of London in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Jim Hoffer. Dear daughter of Alma O’Neill of London and the late Clifford O’Neill. Dear mother of Jim Jr. and Anne Hoffer of St. Thomas, Cathy and Dave Stesco of Sudbury, Chris and Patricia Hoffer of Ilderton, Patrick and Ann Hoffer of London, Michelle Hoffer and her friend Dan Mokriy of Toronto, Kelley and Corey Boyle of Burlington, Keith Hoffer and his fiancÚe Melissa Pynenburg, Anne Marie Hoffer and her friend Damien Brezwan and Denise Hoffer and her fiancÚ Dominic Loberto all of London. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Dear sister of Dan and Donna O’Neill of Calgary, Alberta, Joe and Henrietta O’Neill of Leamington, Karen and Mike Dumancic of Likely, British Columbia, Ernie and Wenda O’Neill of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Ellen (Sister Bernard Mary) of Richmond Hill, Mark and Luise O’Neill of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Mike and Kerri O’Neill of Lucknow, Art and Josie O’Neill of Fisherville and Matt and Lisa O’Neill of Dalkeith. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Tuesday, April 26th at 2 PM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Monday evening at 8:15 PM.
Andrea Marie (VanPoelvoorde) Omey
April 19, 2005
At her late residence on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 Andrea M. (VanPoelvoorde) Omey of Kippen in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Omey (1980). Dear mother of Dan Omey of Kippen. Also survived by several family members in Belgium. A private family graveside service was held at Exeter Cemetery. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter (235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Cheryl Anne Brown
April 17, 2005
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Sunday, April 17, 2005 Cheryl Anne Brown of RR 3 Uxbridge and formerly of Toronto in her 42nd year. Beloved companion of Steve Tsapoitis. Dear mother of Matthew Tsapoitis. Beloved daughter of Lillian (McRobert) and Allan Ulmer of Sarnia and the late Edwin Brown (1970). Also survived by Tommy and Winnifred Tsapoitis of Cannington. Dear sister of Karen Cramp of Tiverton, Paul Brown (Monique) and Trina Ulmer (Chuck) both of Sarnia, Kim Ulmer (Kirk) and Jennifer Ulmer (Phil) both of Ottawa, Michael Ulmer (Agnes) of Hamilton, George Tsapoitis (the late Mary) of Toronto, Peter Tsapoitis (Bonnie) of Zephryr, Sophia Alo (Orlando) of Florida and Tino Tsapoitis (Zoe) of Cannington. Predeceased by a brother-in-law Bill Cramp. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 6-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 21st at 1 PM with Rev. Dr. Roger Ellis officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Lorraine Bernice Caperchione
April 17, 2005
Peacefully, at London Health Science Centre, Westminster Campus on Sunday, April 17, 2005 Lorraine B. Caperchione of London and formerly of Port Elgin in her 74th year, with her husband Jack Madeley at her side. Dear mother of Joseph and Jody Caperchione of Burlington, Tony and Melanie Caperchione of Lucan and Gloria Caperchione and Eric Vaughan of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of Jake, Derek and Anna; and Amy and Paige. Missed by her step-children Janet and Alex Walton of Belgrave, Brenda and Jim Bartlett and Ken and Sue Madeley all of London, and their families. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Thomas Morton and Bill and Joanne Morton all of Toronto and Barry and Kay Morton of Oshawa. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy Morton, Shirley Remlinger, Lillian Roberts and Barbara Elward and brothers James Morton, Kenneth Morton, and Roy Morton. A Memorial Service will be held at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Lorraine’s birthday, Wednesday, April 20th at 2PM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Women’s Community House would be appreciated by the family.
Martha Ethel Minerva (Van Alstine) Webster
April 7, 2005
Suddenly, at her late residence on Thursday, April 7, 2005 Martha (Van Alstine) Webster, formerly of Exeter in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Percy Webster (1996). Dear mother of Mary Farquhar and Wendy and Aubrey Bedard all of Exeter, John and Sandy Webster of Espanola, Bill Webster of Stratford, and Ruby and Wayne Ford of Hay Township. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Edward (1997), 2 infant sons and an infant daughter, sisters Ellen, Jen, Gladys and Mary and brothers Harry and James. 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 on Monday, April 11th at 11 AM at Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, 670 Main Street South, Exeter with Pastor Vernon Dean officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Carole Marguerite (McCollough) (Pritchard) Hudson
April 6, 2005
Suddenly, as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Carole M. (McCollough) (Pritchard) Hudson of Granton in her 68th year. Beloved wife for 29 years of William (Bill) Hudson. Dear mother of Kathy Woods of London, Rosann Pritchard of St. Marys, Art and Angi Pritchard of London, Karen and Bob Hutton of Ingersoll, Wayne and Janette Hudson of Whalen Corners, Paul and Grace Hudson of London and the late Barbara Doupe (1982). Loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren. Also survived by her mother Marguerite Wurzel of Port Huron. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joanne and Greg Kovack of Port Huron. Dear sister-in-law of the late Eva and Orval Macke. 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, April 9th at 10:30 AM with Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. Interment St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Westover Treatment Facility would be appreciated by the family.
Mildred (Millie) (Forrester) Mathers
April 6, 2005
At London Health Sciences Centre, South Street Campus, on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Mildred (Millie) (Forrester) Mathers of London and formerly of Lucan in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late William Mathers (1997). Dear mother of Mary Poulin, Cathy and Gary Marshall and Judy Mathers all of London. Dear grandmother of Diane and Greg; Melissa and Candace and Jon and great-grandmother of Michaela and Hannah. Cremation has taken place. There will be a family graveside service at St. James Cemetery. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan (227-4211) entrusted with arrangements. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Hilda Lydia Beatrice (Robins) Taylor
April 5, 2005
Suddenly, at her late residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 Hilda (Robins) Taylor of Exeter in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold (Larry) Taylor (1988). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Beth and Bob Mepham of London and California and Mary Jane Taylor of Exeter and the late Jack Taylor (2003). Loving grandmother of Judy Madden of California, Leanne Kripp and Bradley Mepham both of Vancouver; Deborah Taylor of Toronto and Jeffrey Taylor of Exeter and special great-grandmother to Jamie, Josh and Jack; and Jordan, Riley, Sean, Madison and Cameron. Dear sister of Dorothy Bell of Exeter and Mildred Foster of Goderich. Predeceased by her brother Bill Robins and a sister Elsie Westcott. Hilda was a life member of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary, over 50 year Sister of Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge and an active member of Exeter United Church. She was an amazing lady and will be truly missed. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Rebekah service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:45 PM.