Donald F. A. Slater
August 30, 2006
At Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga Site on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Donald F. A. Slater of Mississauga in his 93rd year. Former meteorologist and mathematics teacher. Beloved husband of Blanche (Adams) Slater for 64 years. Dear father of Fred of Toronto and Tom of Mississauga. Sadly missed by Fred’s wife Anna Todorovich. Dear Grandfather of Alex, Evan and Justin. Predeceased by brothers Jim Slater and Bill Deller. 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, September 2nd at 2 PM with Rev. Bill McAuslan officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery.
Marjorie Wilson
August 30, 2006
At London Health Science Centre, University Hospital on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 Marjorie Wilson of Lucan and formerly of Grand Cove Estates in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Wilson (1987). Dear mother of Bob Wilson of Burlington, Donna and Steve Mitchell of Lucan and Doug and Wendy Wilson of Dorchester. Dear grandmother of Amanda, Paul and Keiko; Tracey and Rob; Scott and Amanda, Jeff and great-grandmother of Kelsey and Amy. Dear sister and sister-in-law of George and Nan McCourt of Orillia. A family memorial service will be held at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday, September 1st at 2:30 PM with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Zella Gwyneithe (Batchelor) Gibson
August 29, 2006
Peacefully, with family at her side, at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Zella (Batchelor) Gibson of Exeter in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Mott (Gibby) Gibson (2001). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marion Batchelor of San Francisco, California, Kay Hogg of Niagara Falls and Helen Batchelor of B.C. Cherished Mom #2 of Alicia Carruthers of Barbados and Robert Kitchen of Estevan, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by a sister Doris and a brother James. Zella had a fascinating life in the R.C.A.F. during WWII and also her life traveling and working abroad with her husband Gibby. A memorial service will be held at Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday, August 31st at 10:30 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. ”Per ardua ad astra
Antonia Leona (Spriet) Verbeke
August 28, 2006
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, August 28, 2006 Antonia (Spriet) Verbeke of Exeter and formerly of Kirkton in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Daniel Verbeke. Dear mother of Kathleen Verbeke and George Allen of Waterloo and Frank and Joanne Verbeke of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Megan, Chris and Amanda. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Irene Spriet and Michel Herreman, Marie-JosÚ Spriet and NoÙl Tuytens, Josef Spriet and Hilda Demets, Jacques Spriet, Palmer Lessens and Andrea Declerc, Jeanne Lessens, Denise Lessens, Hedwige Van Haelewyn and Leona Verbeke, Jacques Cottens and Lydie Verhelst and many nieces and nephews all of Belgium. Predeceased by her brothers Gabriel Spriet, Daniel Lessens, sister-in-law Godelieve Verbeke and brothers-in-law Frans Verbeke and Lucien Tuytens. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Friday, September 1st at 11 AM with Father Ray Lawhead celebrant. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. Donations to the Precious Blood Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Thursday evening at 8 PM.
Catherine Dann-Jones
August 27, 2006
At St. Marys Memorial Hospital, St. Marys on Sunday, August 27, 2006 C. “Elsie” (Ironside) Dann-Jones of Granton in her 99th year. Beloved wife of Ronald Jones and the late Gordon Dann (1970). Survived by a son George Dann and nieces and nephews Pat Wildgust of London, Gladys Culbert of Strathroy, Doris Beattie of Kitchener, Alex and Jean McComb of London, Roy and Mary McComb of Dryden and Jackie McComb of Middlesex Centre. Predeceased by brothers Charles (1918), George (1984), Leo (1991) and sisters Myrtle McComb (1976) and Pearl Beattie-Blake (1986). Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday. August 29th at 1:30 PM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to Granton United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Isobel (Tuke) Haskett
August 24, 2006
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Thursday, August 24, 2006 Isobel E. (Tuke) Haskett of Lucan in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Haskett (1998). Dear mother of Carol and Roger Kellam of Blenheim and Doug and Melissa Haskett of Ailsa Craig. Dear grandmother of Kyle; and Hayley and Emily. 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, August 26th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Albert Vanderlaan
August 23, 2006
Our help comes from the Lord”-Psalm 121.
Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, the Lord took to Himself our husband, dad and grandpa Albert Vanderlaan of Exeter in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Jean (de Wit) Vanderlaan. Loved dad of Allan and Norma Vanderlaan, Brenda and John Branderhorst, Dan and Sheila Vanderlaan and Sandra Vanderlaan. Grandpa of Danielle, Kevin and Rachel; Bryan, Josh, Thomas, Joel and Isaac; and Noah and Jenelle. Son-in-law of Neeltje de Wit. Brother and brother-in-law of Sadie and Henry Post, Wendy and Bill Westerik, Tina and Bert Visscher, Wilma Truemner, Richard and Alida Poort, Kryn Van Oostveen, Trudy de Wit, Hank and Linda De Jonge, John de Wit and Marie and Dan Lievaart. Step-son and step-brother to the Brant Bylsma family. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ubel and Hendrikje Vanderlaan, father-in-law Jan Hugo de Wit; other family members: an infant sister, Eddie Vanderlaan, Paul Truemner, Jeremy Truemner, John Poort, Nell de Jonge, Willie Van Oostveen and Case de Wit. Albert’s joy was in his family and in the family business-Vanderlaan Construction. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Friday, August 25th at 1:30 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee would be appreciated by the family.
Grace Alice (Miller) Drummond
August 19, 2006
At Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, August 19, 2006 Grace Alice (Miller) Drummond of Exeter in her 86th year. She will be greatly missed by her sons Robert of Exeter and Bruce of Clinton, her grandchildren Ian, Enid and Alecia and her nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Augusta Miller, husband James (1973), son Brian (2006), sisters and sisters-in-law Minnie Miller, Evelyn Rausch, Edna and George Maluskie, Gladys and George Crosby, Nan and Andrew Drummond, Betty and Drew Jackson, Olive and Bill Scott and Cathie and Stuart Harvey. At Grace’s request, there will be no funeral or visitation. A memorial service honouring her life will be held at Exeter United Church, 42 James Street, Exeter on Monday, September 18th at 11 AM. Cremation with private interment, Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family.
Andrew Miedema
August 5, 2006
Suddenly, at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich on Saturday, August 5, 2006 Andrew Miedema of RR 1 Bayfield, age 83. “Was called home to his Lord”. Beloved husband of Jennie (Bakker) Miedema. Dear father of Tettie Rooke of London, Mike and Diana Miedema of Port Stanley and Bernie and Marsha Miedema of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Matthew and Laura, Danielle and Peter, and Patrick; Meaghan, Tyler and Nikki. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Reintje Crans of The Netherlands and Bernie and Christine Bakker of Strathroy. Predeceased by sisters Louwkje, Anne and Pietje and brothers Freerk, Wieger and Clarence. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street W., Exeter on Thursday, August 10th at 2 PM with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. A private family interment will be held at Elmdale Memorial Cemetery Thursday morning. Donations to Exeter Christian School Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com
Velma Carroll
August 5, 2006
Suddenly. at her home on Saturday, August 5, 2006 Velma (Stephen) Carroll of Exeter in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late R. Earl Carroll (1994). Dear mother of Jeff and Louise Carroll of London. Dear grandmother of Anna and Sophie. Dear sister of Eileen Graham of St. Marys and dear sister-in-law of Ethel Atkinson of London. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Velma will be missed by Sadie. Predeceased by brothers Lawrence, Jim and Rae Stephen. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 9th at 1:30 PM with Wendy Noble officiating. Interment Kirkton Union Cemetery. Donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.