George A. McEwen
April 29, 2007
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, April 29, 2007 George A. McEwen of RR 2 Lucan in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Mabel A. (Tweddle) McEwen. Dear father of Marion and William Lumsden of RR 6 Strathroy, and Sheryl McEwen, Arlene McEwen and Ross McEwen all of RR 2 Lucan. Dear grandfather of Mary and David Smith of Walkerton, Barbara and Vincent Pelkman of London, Jean and Robert Abbott of Tilsonburg, Jim and Kim Lumsden of RR #6 Strathroy, Douglas and Beverley Lumsden of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Teresa Beets and Ken Wilde of Calgary, Alberta and Vincent Walter of Blyth. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a brother Donald (2005). Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 1st at 1:30 PM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment Mars Hill Cemetery, Brinsley. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Anne (Bross) Brown
April 23, 2007
Peacefully, at her late residence on Monday, April 23, 2007, Mary Anne (Bross) Brown of Ilderton and formerly of Mildmay, in her 58th year. Beloved wife of Daniel Brown. Dear mother of Jennifer and Colin Prichett and Christopher and Angela Brown all of Ottawa, and Matthew and Jennifer Galambos-Brown of London. Dear grandmother of Elizabeth Brown. Beloved daughter of Florence Bross of Mildmay and daughter-in-law of Emily Brown-Koehn and Heinz Koehn of Hanover. Dear sister of Gerald and Donna Bross, twin brother Michael and Marlene Bross, Richard and Debra Bross, Anne and Bob Dietz, William (Chip) and Susan Bross, Dan and Linda Bross, Jeff and Sharon Bross, Tim and Paula Bross all of Mildmay, Dennis and Mary Lou Bross of Listowel, Paulette and Ted Borodenko of Calgary, Joan and Kevin Lair of Walkerton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father William Bross, brother Harry and father-in-law Robert Brown. Mary was an active member of the St. Patrick Parish CWL, Ilderton Optimists, London Newcomers and Alumni and London Gardening Club and she expressed her passion for fashion with her business Weekender ladies wear but her family mattered most of all. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Friday, April 27th at 10 AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen presiding. Interment St. Patricks’s Cemetery. Donations to the VON Middlesex Elgin Branch or the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Thursday afternoon at 3:30 PM. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Edna M. (Arthur) Simmons
April 20, 2007
At her late residence on Friday, April 20, 2007 Edna M. (Arthur) Simmons of Exeter in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick George Simmons (1973). Dear mother of Carolynne Wood and Jim Van Wyck of Owen Sound, Fred Simmons and his friend Tammy Gunn of Exeter and Kathy and Brad Pryde of Port Elgin. Dear grandmother of David and Slavica, Colette; and Adam, Jane and Ann, great-grandmother of Christin and Paul and great-great-grandmother of Val. Dear sister of Humphrey and Ruth Arthur of St. Marys. Predeceased by a sister Marion and brothers Graham, Jack, Grant and Clifford. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 25th at 11 AM with Rev. Lillian Wilton officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society, Children’s Aid Society or P.R.A.N.C.E.-Therapeutic Riding Association, Port Elgin would be appreciated by the family.
Albert (Al) Alexander Ryall
April 18, 2007
At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Albert (Al) Alexander Ryall of RR 3 Ilderton in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Lois (Swartz) Ryall. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Etoile Zavitz, Edison and Jean Ryall and Clarabelle Bryan all of Windsor, Jean Watson and Emerson and Lee Ryall all of London. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Pearl Ryall, brother Darius Ryall and his wife Margaret, sister Evelyn Orr and her husband Marvin, brothers-in-law Bob Watson, Orville Zavitz and Dan Bryan. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 21st at 1:30 PM with Rev. Marilyn Carter officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre. Donations to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation-Parkwood Veterans Care Program or Arva United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Frederick (Fred) John Sims
April 17, 2007
At his late residence on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Frederick (Fred) J. Sims of Crediton in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Georgie (Anderson) Sims (1994). Dear father of Bonnie and Lloyd Mathers of RR 2 Ailsa Craig. Dear grandfather of Stephanie and Matt Dalke of London. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Clara and Harold Price of RR 1 Peterborough. Predeceased by two infant sisters, his brother Charlie and sisters Norma Romphf and Vera Smith. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 21st at 11 AM with Rev. Alun Thomas officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. Donations to South Huron Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Legion service in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:30 PM under the auspices of the R. E. Pooley Branch #167, Exeter.
Eldred (Tony) Alfred Moffatt
April 3, 2007
Peacefully, at his late residence on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Eldred (Tony) Moffatt of Exeter in his 82nd year. Beloved husband and best friend of Dorothy (Kydd) Moffatt for 60 years. Dear father of Patricia Mullen of Walkerton and Dave and Gwen Moffatt of Courtice. Dear grandfather of Sean Mullen. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Ruth Kydd and Murray Marsh both of London. Also survived by a sister-in-law Mary Moffatt of Kippen and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Gerald Moffatt (2006) and his parents Alfred and Esther Moffatt. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the memorial service, which will be held on Thursday, April 5th at 11 AM with Rev. Susan Moore officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Caven Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Garnet Grenville Shipman
April 1, 2007
At Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, April 1, 2007 Garnet Grenville Shipman of the Exeter Villa in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Bernice (Finkbeiner) Shipman. Dear father of Glenn and Paula Shipman of Toronto, Gail and Peter Stubbe of Waterloo, Gary and Dianne Shipman and Laurie Shipman all of London. Proud grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 4. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Leora Froome of Ottawa, Rona and Ron Quackenbush of Kempville and Lillian Hendry of London. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Garnet was a veteran of World War II. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 4th at 1:30 PM with Wendy Noble officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Exeter Villa and of Stratford General Hospital ICU.