Clare Harold Stanley
October 31, 2006
At University Hospital on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Clare Harold Stanley of Lucan in his 76th year. Beloved husband of 51 years of Lois (Devine) Stanley. Loving father of Anne and John Fairles of Waterloo, Lynn and Bruce Waddell of Ilderton and Michael and Jacqueline Stanley of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Devoted Poppa and Grandpa to Carly, Katie and Gillian Fairles; Scott and Kent Waddell; and Andrea and Danielle Stanley. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Helen (Lewis) and Bill Smith of Mitchell and Al Bromwich of Sarnia. Predeceased by his sister Mary Bromwich and brother-in-law Gerald Lewis. Born in 1931, son of the late Myrta (Kent) and Harold Stanley, Clare was a lifelong resident of Lucan. He was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, past president and avid supporter of the Lucan Irish Junior D Hockey Club, a fifty year member of the Lucan & District Lions Club, and a member of Irving Masonic Lodge. Clare retired in 1990 after 42 years with the London Life Insurance Company. He was an enthusiastic golfer and hometown hockey’s greatest fan. The family will receive friends at C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A memorial service celebrating Clare’s life will take place at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Main Street, Lucan on Saturday, November 4th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation in memory of Clare are asked to consider the Brain Tumor Foundation. There will be a Lions Memorial Service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:30 PM
Laverne Richard Heywood
October 31, 2006
Suddenly, at his late residence on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Laverne R. Heywood of Exeter in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Beatrice (Gerber) Heywood. Dear father 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 Heywood of Oshawa. Dear grandfather of 29 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eldon Heywood of Exeter, Jack Heywood of London, Bev and Diane Heywood of Windsor, Ilene Potthoff and Irene Clausius both of Exeter and Orland and Marcella Gerber of Baden. Predeceased by daughter Judy Gregoire (2005), son-in-law Lloyd Regier (2000), brothers Dalton and Raymond, and sisters-in-law Lilly, Alva, Alice and Mary. 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 where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 3rd at 10:30 AM with Pastor Scott Stein and Pastor Kevin Rutledge officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church, Exeter Bible Fellowship or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Donald Gordon Towton
October 30, 2006
At his late residence on Monday, October 30, 2006 Donald Towton of Exeter in his 58th year. Beloved son of Mary Towton and Ernest Oakley of Dorchester and the late Arthur Towton (1997). Dear father of John and Stephanie Towton of Wroxeter, Bill and Julie Towton of Hensall and Shari Towton of London. Dear grandfather of Blake and Shelby; Molly and Eddie; and Nathan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Carl Towton of Clinton and Bob and Lois Towton of London. 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 where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 3rd at 1:30 PM. Interment Pond Mills Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
J. Arthur Coker
October 26, 2006
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, October 26, 2006 J. Arthur Coker of Bayview and formerly of London in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Barbara (Jacobs) Coker. Dear father of Michael and Jennifer Baeumler of Brampton. Dear grandfather of Casey and Taylor. Art will be sadly missed by Barbara, Steve and Kirsten. Dear son of Lucy and the late Ernest Coker of Charlottetown. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Norman and Lillian Coker of Scarborough, Phillip and Peggy Coker of Charlottetown, Sybil and Donald Avoledo of Scarborough, Joan and Angelo D’Anna of Barrie, David and Rose Coker of Weston, Albert Vienneau of Minto, New Brunswick, Valerie Coker of Charlottetown, Howard and Lynne Jacobs of British Columbia and Lorraine and Phillip Harvey of Thorndale. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Shirley and brother Gordon. The Memorial Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph on Thursday, November 2nd at 11 AM with Father Peter Poel celebrant. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London at a later date. Donations to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Lorne Frederick Preszcator
October 23, 2006
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, October 23, 2006 Lorne F. Preszcator of Crediton in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (Chambers) Preszcator (1997). Dear father of Perry and Kathy Preszcator of Sarnia, Darrell Preszcator of Exeter and Dennis and Susan Preszcator of Denfield. Dear grandfather of Rebecca and Rachel; and Megan and Amber. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Cal and Susan Preszcator and Wilmer and Helen Preszcator all of Exeter, Bob and Linda Preszcator and Lorraine and Fred Torres all of London. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 26th at 10:30 AM with Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Joyce Ida Vanstone
October 21, 2006
Peacefully, at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Saturday, October 21st,2006. Joyce Ida Vanstone of Rodney and formerly of Hensall in her 50th year. Predeceased by husband Robert Vanstone. Lovingly remembered by her husband Dave Thompson and her sons Gary of Bothwell and his daughters Samantha Joanne and Misty Leanne, Jason of Rodney and Charles and Amy of Rodney and their son Caleb Jason. Dear sister of Rick Webber and his wife Beth of Huron Park, Rose Merrigan and her husband Tom of Hensall, Charlotte Goos and her husband Ken of Massey and Grace Clarke and her husband Bob of Beaverton. Joyce will be sadly missed by all her friends at Dresden Industries, Rodney. Friends may call at Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter 370 William St., 1 west of Main on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 1:30 pm. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Hensall Union cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
Derwin John Beatson
October 21, 2006
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Saturday, October 21, 2006 Derwin J. Beatson of Ilderton and formerly of Biddulph Township in his 96th year. Beloved husband for 68 years of Rhea (Foster) Beatson. Dear father of Sandra Pitt (Ralph) of Cargill, Don Beatson (Deanna) of Granton and Sharon Hodgins and Lyle Beatson (Carol) all of Denfield. Also missed by 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Velma Sholdice of London and Willa Rinn of St. Marys. Predeceased by a son-in-law Lloyd Hodgins (2003). Derwin farmed for 80 years before retiring to Ilderton. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 24th at 11 AM with Father Michael Peterson officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Dorothy Mae (Kimball) Parkinson
October 19, 2006
Surrounded by her family, whose lives her kindness will touch forever, Dorothy Mae (Kimball) Parkinson of St. Marys and formerly of London Township in her 86th year passed away peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on October 19, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Robert Roy Parkinson (1966). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Sharon and Clint Sceli and Ken and Bonnie Parkinson all of RR 2 Denfield. Dear sister of Glenn Kimball of London. Loving grandmother of Dan and Rita Sceli, Lisa and Brian Topp, Tanya and Brian Gregory; Kim Pickard, Roy Parkinson and Laura and Dave Gerber. Cherished great-grandmother of Max and Emma Sceli; Connor, Natalie and Curtis Topp; Jake and Holly Gregory; Alexandria, Cameron and McKenna Pickard; and Calem and Keegan Gerber. Predeceased by a sister Marjorie Raper (1997). Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 22nd at 1:30 PM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish, may make a memorial donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Robina Pepper
October 16, 2006
At Exeter Villa, on Monday, October 16, 2006 Robina (Ruby) (O’Brien) (McLeod) Pepper of Exeter and formerly of London in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Roy McLeod and the late Roy Pepper. Dear mother of Pearl Kirk, Marion Plunkett and Grace and Bill Gilfillan all of Exeter, George and Agnes McLeod of Goderich, Barb and Rick Elliott of Hensall, Donna and Bob Lavery of Banff and Dianne and Wayne More of Cambridge. Dear grandmother of 30 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Alma Lostell of London and Nettie Tinney of Exeter. Predeceased by a daughter Betty Lang and sisters Margaret Lostell and Ella Dalrymple. A private family service will be held at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday, October 19th with Pastor Kevin Rutledge officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Clifford A. J. Cook
October 15, 2006
Suddenly, at home, on Sunday, October 15, 2006 Clifford A. J. Cook of Granton in his 74th year, after a four year courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Ruth (Hardie) Cook. Dear son-in-law of Madeline Hardie of Lucan. Loving father and father-in-law of Dave and Marg, Doug and Kim, John and Cheryl and Steve and Amy. Very proud poppa of Brad, Jenna and Steven; Jesse and Kathryn; and Maddie and Grace. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Reta Hughes, Max Bilyea, Fred and Jean Cook, Lillus Riddell and Fred Lewis and Pat and Joan Hardie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Bill and Irene Cook, father-in-law Robert Hardie, sisters Edith Hardie and Shirley Bilyea, brother Billy Cook and brothers-in-law Harry Hughes, Harold Hardie and Jim Riddell. Friends may call at the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 18th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys. Donations to the Hardie Family Foundation for Prostate Cancer or the Granton-Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family. A Masonic service will be held in the funeral home Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM under the auspices of Granton Lodge #483 AF and AM.