Kathleen (Kaye) Collins Keegan
July 28, 2005
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, July 28, 2005 Kathleen (Kaye) (Collins) Keegan of Centralia in her 84th year. Beloved wife of D. Mike Keegan. Private family arrangements. Cremation with interment Niagara Falls. Donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, 235-1220 entrusted with arrangemets.
William (Bill) Lewis
July 28, 2005
At St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton on Thursday, July 28, 2005 William (Bill) Lewis of Hamilton and formerly of London and Lucan in his 75th year. Dear son of the late Frank and Jessie Lewis. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Shirley Brinley of St. Thomas and Margery Lewis of London. Predeceased by sisters Marion Johnson and Barbara Harrison and brothers Jerry and Malcolm “Bud” Lewis. Bill will be sadly missed by his newfound family Patsy and Martin, Chris, Shayne and Chantel and Julie MacLeod, their pets and fishing buddy Tom and his wife Kelly Raczynski and daughter Kim, all of Hamilton. Special friend of Stephen Timmons and Kevin Dolittle and his wife Tammy. Friends may call at C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan 1 hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Saturday, July 30th at 11 AM. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the O.S.P.C.A. (Humane Society) would be appreciated by the family.
L. Genevieve Nicholson
July 13, 2005
At Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Genevieve (Green) Nicholson of Lucan in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon (Hap) Nicholson (1987). Dear mother of Niles and Carol Nicholson of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Ryan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Cecil and Lillian Green of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, Nilah Bertrand of London, Ken and Jimada Green of Delaware, Willard and Marion Green of Kettle Point, and Orlo and Gwen Green of Leesburg, Florida. Special Aunt Gen to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Gordon and Virgil Green. Genevieve has operated Nicholson Flowers for over 25 years. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Community Bible Church, Highway 7 at Adelaide Street on Saturday, July 16th at 11AM with Pastor Doug Loveday officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded though www.haskettfh.com
Steven Frank Charles Crawley
July 11, 2005
At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Monday, July 11, 2005 Steven Frank Charles Crawley of Exeter in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Thomson) Crawley. Loving father of Sharlene and Chris Kapp of London, Shelley and Robert Wardell of Strathroy and Sheryl and Rick Hill of Sarnia. Cherished grandpa to Steven Mommersteeg and Kailey and Robbie Hill. Loving “Pappa Steve” to Fred, Donna, Kathleen and Charlotte Gregus. Also loved by Paul, Melissa, Quinn and Marley Bogle. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gayle Grenier and Terry Sass, Bill and Mary Jane Karkheck, Lynn Karkheck and Bruce Dolson, Les Karkheck, Flo and Leo Cleaveley and Irma and Darryl Smith all of Stratford and Leanna Thomson of Niagara Falls. Predeceased by his mother Marie Karkheck, mother and father-in-law Dorothy and Harold Thomson and brother-in-law Larry Thomson. Steve was an employee of Dashwood Industries for 30 years. 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 complete funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 13th at 1 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the family.
W.H. Gordon Strang
July 8, 2005
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his late residence on Friday, July 8, 2005 W.H. Gordon Strang of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Susanne (Straughan) Strang. Dear father of Kristin Strang of Exeter. Dear son-in-law of Helen Straughan of Goderich. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marilyn and Keith Clarke of Thorold, Bernice and Bill Thompson of Exeter, Keith and Sandra Strang of Hensall, Nancy and Bob Ross of St. Marys, Chrystal and Gary Jewitt of Clinton and Bill and Judi Straughan of Sudbury. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Margaret Strang, his father-in-law Benson Straughan and nephews David and Peter Clarke. 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. The funeral service will be held at Exeter United Church, 42 James Street, Exeter on Tuesday, July 12th at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Ausable Bayfield Commemorative Woods/South Huron Trail or Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Masonic Service in the funeral home Monday evening at 6:30 PM under the auspices of Lebannon Forest Lodge # 133 A.F. & A.M.
Julia Grace (Overweel) Darbishire
July 6, 2005
Peacefully, in her sleep at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 Julia (Overweel) Darbishire of Exeter in her 56th year. Beloved wife of Peter Darbishire. Dear mother of Stephen and Christopher Darbishire, both at home. Dear sister of Inge Mowat of Hensall and Ann Overweel of Zurich. Predeceased by her parents Jan and Margaret Overweel and a brother Wim. 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 where the funeral service will be held on Monday, July 11th at 11 AM with Father Ray Lawhead officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Huron S.P.C.A. Animal Shelter or Ausable Bayfield Commemorative Woods/South Huron Trail would be appreciated by the family.
Elaine W. (Glanville) Riley
July 4, 2005
At Exeter Villa, Exeter on Monday, July 4, 2005 Elaine (Glanville) Riley formerly of Huron Park in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Riley (1996). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Ron and Marilyn Riley of West Lorne, Floyd and Lynda Riley of Centralia, Cheryl and Dave Kennedy and Carolyn and Randy Redmond all of Huron Park, Marilyn and Bill Dixon, Rob and Tracey Riley and Joanne McLaren all of London and Gayle Riley of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Deb, Jenny and Steve, Brent and Paula, Shelley and Frank, and Teresa and Chris; Noreen and Doug, Butch and Shelley and Tina and Brad; Amy, and Sarah and Bryan; Doug and Sherry, and Teri-Lyn; Sherri Lyn and John, Tracy, and Chad and Jeanna; Lisa and Chris, Shawn and Whitney, Jason and Hollie, and Brian; Dawn and Tyler and Krissy and Mike; and Lori and Tristan, and Ann Marie. Also survived by 27 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Donna Newman of London, Meryl and Gloria Glanville of Seaforth, Cecil and Betty Glanville and Marion and Tom Penhale all of Exeter and Marjorie Glanville of Staffa. Predeceased by her parents Wilbert and Lucinda Glanville, a son Don (2000), a grandson Herbie and granddaughter Jennifer Lee. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 7th at 11 AM with Pastor Cathy Prout officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Rev. Dr. Graeme Duncan
July 3, 2005
Rev. Dr. Graeme Elliot Duncan, on Sunday, July 3, 2005 at Exeter Villa, Exeter, in his 68th year. Dear husband of the Rev. Lillian Wilton. Lovingly remembered by children Stephen (Maria), Richard (Emma), Marjorie Copeland (Craig), Mary Louise, sister Margaret Duncan, brother-in-law Don Ayre and grandchildren Andrew, Natalie, Rachel, Heather and Elizabeth. Predeceased by his first wife and the children’s mother Suzanne (Fitzgibbon) Duncan (1989), by parents William and Christena (Elliot), and sisters Jean and Wilma (Ayre). Graeme graduated from Presbyterian College, Montreal in 1962 and served the Presbyterian Church in Canada as minister of St. Stephens, Regina, Saskatchewan; Knox, Carberry, Manitoba and St. Andrew’s, Brampton, Ontario. He also served the Church on a number of boards and committees both nationally, at the Synod level and in Presbytery. He will be remembered most for his sense of humour and his gift of storytelling with which he made the gospel of Jesus Christ both relevant and personal. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at Caven Presbyterian Church, 68 Main Street, Exeter on Wednesday, July 6th at 10 AM. Interment Meadowvale Cemetery and Crematorium, 7732 Mavis Rd., Brampton 3PM Wednesday. Donations to Caven Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or Presbyterian World Service and Development would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Blessed are those who die in the Lord. They may rest from their labours for their deeds follow them. Rev. 14:13
M.L. Grace Fraser (Ryan)
July 3, 2005
At her late residence on Sunday, July 3, 2005 M. L. Grace (Ryan) Fraser of Newmarket in her 81st year. Dear mother of Barbara Dunlop of North York, Ian Fraser (Mary) of Kingston, Karen Fraser (Scott) of Toronto, Kevin Fraser of Edmonton, Judy Fraser of London, Linda Fraser and Frances Fraser both of Newmarket and Brenda Fraser of London. Dear sister of Ed and Jim Ryan (Marg) all of Lucan, and Jack Ryan (Joyce) and Frank Ryan (Marie) all of London. Predeceased by a brother Bill (1999). Grace was a graduate of the nursing class of 1947 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday evening 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel on Wednesday, July 6th at 11AM with Father Ray Lawhead celebrant. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children of Toronto would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 8PM.