Hazel Martha James
June 30, 2005
At University Hospital, London on Thursday, June 30, 2005 Hazel Martha (Greb) (Barrett) James of London and formerly of Palmerston. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. James (2002) and the late William (Ed) Barrett (1963). Dear mother of Suzanne and Neil Yungblut of Fordwich and Judy and Wayne Darroch of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Shelley and Rob Burton of Toronto, and Joanne and Lloyd Quipp of Monkton; Jacqueline Darroch of Exeter and Natalie Darroch of Lucan; and great-grandmother of Rachel and Jessica; and Kristen and Susie. Hazel will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Dorthea Rose, Ruth Crawford, Marie Miller and brother Douglas Greb. Hazel served in Halifax during World War II as a WREN in the Canadian Navy. A private family graveside service will be held at Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. Donations to O.S.P.C.A. (Humane Society) would be appreciated by the family. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan (519) 227-4211 entrusted with arrangements.
L. Margaret (Chuter) McBride
June 29, 2005
At Exeter Villa on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 L. Margaret (Chuter) McBride of Exeter in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Walter McBride (1990). Dear mother of Marjorie and Wayne Tuckey and Mavis and Charles Atthill all of Exeter, Ruth Ann and Glenn Pridham of London, Mary and Robert Douglas of Princeton, B.C., and Douglas and Judy McBride of Usborne Township. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Irene Walper and Ida McBride both of Exeter, Harvey Chuter of Owen Sound, Bessie Townsend of Clinton and Florence Chuter of Goderich. Predeceased by sisters Doris and twin sister Mary and brothers Wilfred, Tom and Elliott. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday afternoon 2-4 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 2nd at 1 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Exeter Villa or Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Rebekah Service in the funeral home Friday afternoon at 1:45 PM.
Stuart Harold Laurie
June 28, 2005
At University Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 surrounded by his wife and 4 children, Stuart Harold Laurie in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Doris (McAllister) Laurie. Dear father of Heather Laurie of Durango, Colorado, Lynn Laurie (Dale Pinkney), Shannon (Bert) Donati, and Reed Laurie of London. Proud grandpa of Hayes; Dylan; Andrew, Rebecca and Anthony; and Josh, Chris and Mat. Step-father of Moriah (David) Boone of B.C., Gail (Darrell) Kennedy of Ilderton and Julie (Tim) Ryan of Lucan. Proud Pappa Stu of Rhani and Patrick; Rob and Natalie; and Chris and Jackie. Great-grandpappa of Tai and Ëbleo. Dear brother of Jack Laurie of Burlington and Betty (Merv) Becker of Hamilton. Predeceased by his parents William and Violet (Lietch), brother Gordon, infant twin brother Keith and a sister Anne Bellingham. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. The Celebration of Stuart’s life will be held at at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday, July 2nd at 10 AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the Lung Association or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
June Lenore (Clarke) Lamport
June 27, 2005
At McCormick Home, London on Monday, June 27, 2005 June Lenore (Clarke) Lamport formerly of Exeter. Beloved wife of the late Roy Ezra Lamport (1994). Dear mother of Gayle and Bill Fluter and Barbara and Bill Webster all of London and Kevin and Joanne Lamport of Wiarton. Dear grandmother of Stephen and Matthew Fluter, Jackie and Dylan Lamport; and Art, Neil and Greg Webster. Private Family arrangements. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the London Humane Society would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, 235-1220 entrusted with arrangements.
Hazel Ellen Hamilton
June 26, 2005
Suddenly at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday, June 26, 2005 Hazel E. (Kerrigan) Hamilton of Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig and formerly of Ilderton in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William B. Hamilton (1976). Dear mother of Marie and Al Attwood, Bruce Hamilton and Heather Watterton all of London, Bonnie and Ken Parkinson of Denfield and Robert and Lynne Hamilton of Ilderton. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Shirley and Lou Jolliffe of Fergus. Predeceased by sisters Alva Paul and Lena Green. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a private family service will be held on Wednesday, June 29th with Rev. Jock Tolmay officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Grace Maude Eyre
June 26, 2005
At McCormick Home, London on Sunday, June 26, 2005 Grace (Baker) Eyre formerly of Staffa in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Frederick E. Eyre of London. Dear mother of Adrian Eyre of Idaho. Loving grandmother of David and Matthew. Dear sister of Elizabeth Knapp of England. Predeceased by brothers Joseph, Victor, William and Jack. Grace was a Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Exeter Chapter #222 1981-1982. Cremation. Donations to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter 235-1220.
Jennie (Passmore) (Parsons) Harris
June 22, 2005
Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Jennie A. (Passmore) (Parsons) Harris of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late William Harris (1989) and the late Lloyd Parsons (1964). Dear mother of Doug and Norma Parsons of Exeter, Maxine and Bill Kovacs of London, Jack and Marion Parson of Exeter and Joan Finkbeiner of Port Lambton. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Alvin Passmore. 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, June 25th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Exeter Villa or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Peter R. Sovereign
June 21, 2005
Suddenly at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Peter R. Sovereign of Lucan in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (MacDonald) Sovereign. Dear father of Ferlin and Julie Sovereign of Brinsley and Leanne and Mike Thompson of Lucan. Dear son-in-law of Helen MacDonald of Lucan and the late Maurice MacDonald. Loved grandfather of Felicia, Lauren and Logan; and Scott, Ryan, David and Emily. Dear brother-in-law of Hazel MacDonald of St. Marys and Howard and Sandra McDonald of Lucan. Predeceased by a son Faron (1975). Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 24th at 11 AM with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Lucan Minor Baseball Association would be appreciated by the family.
Peter R. Sovereign
June 21, 2005
Suddenly at University Hospital, London on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Peter R. Sovereign of Lucan in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (MacDonald) Sovereign. Dear father of Ferlin and Julie Sovereign of Brinsley and Leanne and Mike Thompson of Lucan. Dear son-in-law of Helen MacDonald of Lucan ad the late Maurice MacDonald. Loved grandfather of Felicia, Lauren and Logan; and Scott, Ryan, David and Emily. Dear brother-in-law of Hazel MacDonald of St. Marys and Howard and Sandra McDonald of Lucan. Predeceased by a son Faron (1975). Arrangements incomplete at this time. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Lucan Minor Baseball Association would be appreciated by the family.
Ruby Grace Simpson
June 15, 2005
Peacefully at London Health Science Centre, University Campus, London on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 Ruby Grace of London and formerly of Usborne Township in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Ken Simpson. Dear mother of Gary and Kathy Simpson of Woodham and Ellen and Al Hodgins of London. Loved by grandchildren Scott and Becky, and Shaun and great-grandchildren Jesse and Stephanie. Sister of Fleming and Doris Simpson of Kirkton. Sister-in-law of Pauline Carter of Arva, Lois Hoggarth of London and Bev and Ann Simpson of Embro. Predeceased by brother Bob Simpson and sister Anne Simpson. A private family service will be held. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 235-1220 entrusted with arrangements. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.