Peter Plantinga
December 31, 2005
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Saturday, December 31, 2005 Peter Plantinga of Exeter in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Jacoba Plantinga. Dear father of Peter and Rosemary Plantinga of Scarborough, Dick and Yvonne Plantinga of RR 1 Arva, John and April Plantinga of Three Oaks, Michigan, George and Judy Plantinga of Michigan City, Indiana, Henny and Doug Parker of Exeter and Renny and Donald Roach of Brampton. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd at 2:30 PM with Pastor Kevin Rutledge officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family
Robert (Bob) Armstrong
December 31, 2005
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Saturday, December 31, 2005 Robert (Bob) Armstrong of Strathmere Lodge and formerly of London and Bryanston, in his 73rd year. Beloved son of Ethel Armstrong of Boissevain, Manitoba. Loving father of Jennifer and Jim Anderson of Keswick and grandfather of Faith, Tyler, Kellie and Jimmy. Also survived by a son Timothy and daughter Alison. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Betty and Ron Link, Marilyn and George Davis and Janet and Paul Hamilton. Bob will be sadly missed by many other family and friends. Predeceased by his father Robert Armstong and sister Marjorie Lockrey. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday evening 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd at 2:30 PM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Cremation with interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to Strathmere Lodge or Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Winfred Joseph Thompson
December 30, 2005
Peacefully, at home on Friday, December 30, 2005 Winfred Joseph Thompson of Exeter in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Mary Margaret Stuart. Dear father and father-in-law of Stephen and Julia Thompson and their children Merissa, Matthew and Jonathan; Susan and Ronald Wilson and their children, Emily and Andrea; and Frances Thompson and Wade Dobbin. Also remembered by brothers and sisters, Mary Granger, Daniel Thompson, Allen and Dorothy Thompson, Howard Thompson, John Thompson, Barclay Granger and Jean Stuart. Predeceased by Ruby Thompson and Donald Stuart. At Win’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral. A private family gathering will take place to celebrate Win’s life. Please make any donations to London Regional Cancer Program or Canadian National Institute for the Blind. A tree will be planted as a living memorial.
Arnold John Westelaken
December 29, 2005
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, December 29, 2005 Arnold J. Westelaken of RR 1 Hensall in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Frances (Smits) Westelaken (1991). Dear father of Arnie Westelaken of Camlachie, Irene and Dave Posliff of Strathroy, Art and Ursula Westelaken of Sarnia, Margaret and Mike Intven of St. Thomas, Mike and Sheila Westelaken of Rodney, Brian and Ruth Westelaken of Hensall, Christine Westelaken and Ken Jules of Woodstock, Jackie Westelaken and Otte Rosenkrantz of London and Rob Darling of Ilderton. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Dear brother of Anny Liebregts, John Westelaken and Paul and Betty Westelaken all of St. Thomas, Herman and Emmy Westelaken of Uxbridge, Ed Westelaken of Blenheim, Lucy and Louis Van Boxmeer of London and Mary Westlaken of Orillia. Predeceased by daughter Mary Ann Darling, daughter-in-law Judy Westelaken, brother Ben Westlaken and sisters-in-law Jeanne and Ann Westelaken and brother-in-law Joe Liebregts. Family and friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-4 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Tuesday, January 3rd at 11 AM with Father Ray Lawhead celebrating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully appreciated. Prayers in the funeral home Monday at 6:30 PM.
Bruce (Baldy) Watson
December 25, 2005
Peacefully, after a year long battle with cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Sunday, December 25, 2005 Bruce (Baldy) Watson of London and formerly of Denfield in his 60th year. Dear father of Bob Watson and Julie Deans of Glencoe, Brad Watson and Lynn Whitred of London and Kerri Watson of Denfield. Dear grandfather of Braedan and Owen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Wayne and Joan Watson of Nairn and Shirley Watson of London. Predeceased by a brother Ross Watson. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. Interment Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Alexander (Alex) MacKenzie Duncan
December 22, 2005
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, December 22, 2005 Alexander (Alex) MacKenzie Duncan of Exeter and formerly of Goderich and London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Bennett) Duncan. Dear father of Jean and Ken Courtice of Exeter, Carol Mann of London and Cathy and Jerry Shepley of Essex. Dear grandfather of Scott and Megan; Andrew and Geoffrey; and Daniel and Joseph. Dear step-brother of Paul and Norma Long of Lambeth. Alex worked at G.M. Security for 33 years and was a member of Exeter Legion, R. E. Pooley Branch # 167 and was in the Scots Guard Tank Core. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 hour prior to the memorial service which will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at 11 AM with The Rev. Father Bill Ward officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the C.N.I.B. would be appreciated by the family.
Juliette Kelly
December 19, 2005
Suddenly at her late residence on Monday, December 19, 2005 Juliette (Soucie) Kelly of Lucan in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Eugene (Gene) Kelly. Dear mother of Steven and Maria Kelly, Tom and Marilyn Kelly all of Sault Ste. Marie, Maureen and David Hilditch of London, Kevin and Linda Kelly of Ilderton and Diane Kelly of Lucan. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday evening 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Thursday, December 22nd at 11 AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen presiding. Cremation with interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the Arthritis Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
Doris (Bennett) Westman
December 18, 2005
Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, December 18, 2005 Doris (Bennett) Westman of Exeter in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron Westman (February 17, 2005). Special aunt to David and Kelly Westman of London. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Margaret Misener and Hilda Hardisty both of Toronto, Kenneth and Helen Westman of London and Ross and Cathie Westman of Granton. Also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. Cremation with interment Birr United Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter, 235-1220 entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com
William (Bill) Robert Jones
December 18, 2005
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, December 18, 2005 William R. (Bill) Jones of Exeter in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Violet (Campbell) Jones of 57 years. Dear father of Brian and Wendy and Howard and Louise all of Exeter and Sharon and Greg of Granton. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother in law of Mervin (Casey) and Mary Jones of London, Ruth Wark and Mary Campbell, both of St. Thomas. Predeceased by a grandson Rob Jones (2002). Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 20th at 10:30 AM with Rev. Bob Degraw officiating. Cremation with interment Hensall Union Cemetery. Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
Judith (Judy) M. (Heywood) Gregoire
December 14, 2005
At Sudbury Regional Hospital, Laurentian Site on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Judith (Judy) M. (Heywood) Gregoire of Val Caron in her 49th year. Beloved mother of Danielle Gregoire and Shane Gregoire both of Val Caron. Cherished nana of Jameel. Missed by her children’s father William Gregoire. Loving daughter of Laverne and Beatrice Heywood of Exeter. Dear sister of Ron and Lorraine Heywood and Donna Regier all of Exeter, Gary and Louise Heywood of Granton, Shirley and Ken Simpson of Lucan, Don and Joan Heywood of Exeter, Doug and Joanne Heywood of Hamilton, Bob and Martha Heywood and Dan Heywood all of Exeter and Murray and Dena Heywood of Oshawa. Sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother-in-law Lloyd Regier. 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 memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 20th at 1:30 PM with Pastor Kevin Rutledge officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, the Jameel Gregoire Trust Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.