Raymond F. Soper
May 19, 2006
At Exeter Villa on Friday, May 19, 2006 Raymond F. Soper of Exeter in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Jean Heath-Soper. Dear father of Brenda Soper of Cambridge, Louise and Bob Hartin of Elmvale, Betty and Keith Bishop of Woodstock, Barb and Carl Triebner of Ilderton, Sandra and Brian Dignan of Zurich and Charlene and Robert Speir of Hensall. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ken, Margaret, Beatrice, Ramona and Irene. Predeceased by a brother Ed. A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church (Highway 4 at Kirkton Road) on Tuesday, May 23rd at 11 AM with Pastor Keith Bishop officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Gideons Bible Society would be appreciated by the family.
Edna W. Rudd
May 17, 2006
At Kensington Village Nursing Home, London on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Edna W. (Whittington) (Gore) Rudd of London and formerly of Lucan in her 71st year. Beloved wife of the late Charles (Bud) Rudd (2001). Dear mother of Jeff and Tracy Gore of Lucan and Jim Rudd and Rosa Sardo of Centralia. Dear grandmother of Sarah, Ashley, Joshua, Samantha and Nicole; Jessie; and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Tom Whittington of Strathroy, Edith Keating and Doris and Jack Black all of London. Predeceased by step-children Maureen Oliver (2000) and John Eldon Rudd (1994), brothers Stan, Les, Ray, Glen, Adair and Keith and a sister Jean Haywood. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be on Saturday, May 20th at 9AM with Pastor Doug Loveday officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Clifford Richard St.Antoine
May 17, 2006
At London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Clifford R. St.Antoine of Lucan at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Joan (McNutt) St.Antoine. Sadly missed by son Richard St.Antoine and his mother Hazel Wallis both of Mitchell. Dear step-father of Raymond and Bonita McNutt of Windsor, Joanne and John Wiles of Kirkton, and Patti and Jimmy Carter of Elimville. Dear grandfather of Angela; Laura and Sarah; Holly and Sarah; and Amanda and Adam. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Clarence and Margo St.Antoine of Kingston, and Margaret Wilson and Allan Roesenberg of Illinois. Clifford was a 4th Degree member of KOFC Assembly 2511 Lucan, 3rd Degree member of KOFC Council 7754 Lucan and a Royal Canadian Legion Branch #540 member. 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 Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday, May 20th at 11 AM with Father Murray Watson presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lucan. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ailsa Craig Foodbank or London Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated by the family. There will be Knights of Columbus prayers in the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:30 PM. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Ralph Wilbert Morgan
May 15, 2006
Suddenly, at his late residence in Strathroy on Monday, May 15, 2006 Ralph Wilbert Morgan formerly of McGillivray Township in his 63rd year. Beloved son of the late John (Jack) (1997) and Mildred (Waugh) Morgan (1999). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jack and Linda Morgan of Meaford and Joan Morgan of Orillia. Dear uncle of Sarah and her husband Kevin Paquin and Ned; Joshua and Jonathan; and great-uncle of Nathaniel and Caroline. Predeceased by a brother Philip (Feb. 2006). Also survived by several cousins. 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 Saturday, May 20 at 2 PM with Rev. Greg Little officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Beatrice (Bea) (Deaton) Ersman
May 15, 2006
At her late residence, on Monday, May 15, 2006 Beatrice (Deaton) Ersman of Exeter in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford James Ersman (2001). Dear mother of Donna and Bill Perry of Exeter and Pamela and Dud Simmons of London. Dear grandmother of Jim, Donald and Joanne; and Darryl and Debbie and great-grandmother of Morgan, Jennifer, Darian and Rhys. Predeceased by her parents Almer and Flossie Deaton. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 17th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lillian Wilton officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Caven Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family.
William (Bill) Van der Wiel
May 13, 2006
In Smithers, B.C. on Saturday, May 13, 2006 William (Bill) Van der Wiel of Smithers, B.C. in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Ann (De Graff) Van der Wiel (1989). Dear father and father-in-law of Henry and Elsie Van der Wiel, Morris and Sharon Van der Wiel, Alice and Joe Hidber, Pauline and Bev Harris and Roderick and Brenda Van der Wiel all of B.C., Pam and Ron Walper of Exeter, Carol Van der Wiel of B.C. and Gayle Van der Wiel of Stratford. Dear grandfather of 27 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by sons Aart and Gerard, daughter Anne Jorgenson and her husband Kai. A memorial service will be held at Bethel Reformed Church, 200 Huron Street East, Exeter on Tuesday, May 23rd at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jim Pullman officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter (235-1220)entrusted with arrangements.
Douglas P.L. Robbins
May 12, 2006
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, May 12, 2006 Douglas P.L. Robbins of Exeter in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Catherine (Wilson) Robbins. Dear father of Ellen and Scott Moody of Toronto. Dear brother of Bernice and Walter Alexander, Yvonne and Nick Buckwell and Norman and Merilee Robbins all of B.C. Cremation. Friends and neighbours are invited to a gathering at 225 Carling Street, Exeter on Monday, May 15th from 1 – 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home (235-1220) entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com
Glenn Murray Mickle
May 8, 2006
At Cawthra Gardens, Mississauga on Sunday, May 7, 2006 Glenn M. Mickle formerly of Exeter in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Clarke) Mickle (2000). Dear father and father-in-law of Robert and Linda Mickle of Mississauga and Elizabeth and Rick Barker of Ottawa. Dear grandfather of Matthew and Aaron; and Alan and Taryn. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by sister Mildred Tolbert and her husband Jim. Mr. Mickle taught math and phys-ed at South Huron District High School. Cremation. A public graveside service will be held at Exeter Cemetery on Saturday, May 13th at 11:30 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter (235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Genevieve Marie Helen McFarland
May 2, 2006
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Genevieve (Gen) McFarland of Lucan and formerly of Arva in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack McFarland (1999). Dear mother of Bill McFarland of Stoney Creek, Bob McFarland of London, Jane and Bob Scott of Ilderton and Keith and Kathy McFarland of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Regan McFarland; Shallon McFarland and Willie Partridge, and Aaron McFarland; Joel, Timothy and Steve Scott; and great-grandmother of Jakob and Sydnee Partridge. Gen will be sadly missed by her many friends at Restview Retirement Home. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, Arva. Donations to the V.O.N. would be appreciated by the family. C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan 227-4211 entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com