Mary (Smythe) Callcott
July 28, 2007
At home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 28, 2007 Mary (Smythe) Callcott of Lucan in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Callcott (1969). Dear mother of Patricia (Hillary) Hopps of Victoria, B.C., Bill and Joyce Callcott of Strathroy and Michael and Pat Callcott of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Darryl and Ashley; and Valerie. Predeceased by a sister Kaye and brothers Tom and Jack Smythe. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick ’s Church, Lucan on Tuesday, July 31st at 11AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Right to Life Association would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home, Monday evening at 8:15 PM.
Jeanne (Weber) Crocker
July 27, 2007
Surrounded by her family at the Clinton Hospital on Friday, July 27, 2007 Jeanne (Weber) Crocker of Huronview and formerly of Exeter and Hay Township passed away in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late George Kirby “Pete” Crocker (1982). Dear mother of the late Eric James Crocker (2002) and mother-in-law of Yvonne Crocker of Oakville. Dear grandmother of Andrew and Elisa Crocker of Calgary, Tamara and Joe Stone of Burlington and Vanessa and Paul Thibideau of Oakville. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. Jeanne was a South Huron girl her entire life, where she raised her family and retired from many years of hard work on the farm and the refrigeration business. She was devoted to her faith which brought her joy and comfort throughout all of her life. She will be sadly missed by many family and friends. In honour of Jeanne’s wishes a memorial mass will be held at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 10 AM with Father Ray Lawhead celebrant. Cremation has taken place. Interment Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Precious Blood Church would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Madeline Gertrude (Westman) Hardie
July 24, 2007
At Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Madeline Gertrude (Westman) Hardie formerly of Granton and Lucan, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Hardie (1992). Dear mother of Pat and Joan Hardie of Dutton and Ruth Cook of Granton. Much loved grandmother of Heather Hardie of Calgary, Dave and Marg Cook, Doug and Kim Cook, John and Cheryl Cook and Steve and Amy Cook all of Granton and proud great-grandmother of Brad, Jenna and Steven; Jesse and Kathryn; and Maddie and Grace. Dear sister-in-law of Amelia Jameson of St. Marys and Anna McCullough of Thamesford. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a son-in-law Clifford Cook (2006), brothers Vic, Harry and Leon, sisters Verna, Ruth, Bernice and Edythe and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Lant Hardie, Ken and Rhea Hardie, Glenn Jameson, Floyd and Mary Dykes and Harold and Edith Hardie. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday evening 6-9 PM and on Thursday 10-11:30 AM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 26th at 11:30 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to Granton Wesley United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Helen Mae (Johnston) Wells
July 23, 2007
At Exeter Villa on Monday, July 23, 2007 Helen M. (Johnston) Wells of Exeter in her 100TH year. Beloved wife of the late Laverne (Doc) Wells (1978). Dear mother of Robert Nicol and Muriel Wells both of Exeter and mother-in-law of Madeline Wells of Exeter. Dear grandmother of John and Brenda Wells of Seaforth and Karen Wells of Windsor and great-grandmother of Michael and Alex. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Vera Chambers of Goderich, Verdun and Jake Lindenfield and Iva (Tiny) Wells all of Exeter. Special aunt of Jean Muir and her late husband John and their family David and Brenda Muir of Keswick and their children Candra and Sean of Keswick and Rob of Toronto. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a daughter Mary (2000), a son Don (1999) and sisters Myrtle Beacom, Irene Harness, and Grace Mugford. 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, July 25, 2007 at 1:30 PM with The Rev. Gary Alcock officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Exeter Villa, Queensway Retirement Home, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Terri Lynn (Dean) Quinlan
July 18, 2007
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 Terri Lynn (Dean) Quinlan of Huron Park in her 44th year. Beloved wife of John Quinlan. Beloved daughter of Reg Dean of Stoney Point and the late Nancy Dean (2002). Dear sister of Betty Dean and David Grieve of Leamington and Michael Dean of Kelowna, B.C. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle, 670 Main Street, Exeter on Friday, July 20th at 11 AM with Pastor Rod Chaulk officiating. Cremation. Donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Robert (Bob) William Speir
July 13, 2007
At Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Clinton Site on Friday, July 13, 2007 Robert (Bob) William Speir of RR 1 Varna in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Susanna (Imanse) Speir. Dear father of Robert and Charlene Speir of Hensall and William Speir of Varna. Dear grandfather of Andrew and Paul. Also survived by several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Exeter, Highway #4 at Kirkton Road on Monday, July 16th at 11 AM with Pastor Scott Stein officiating. Interment Bairds Cemetery. Donations to the Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
E. Jean (Morley) Hodgins
July 8, 2007
Peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, July 8, 2007 E. Jean (Morley) Hodgins of Lucan in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Hodgins (1984). Dear mother of Laura and Pete McLean of RR 1 Denfield, Paul and Pam Hodgins of RR 2 Lucan and Pat Hodgins of Lucan. Dear grandmother of Jeff and Chris McLean. Dear sister-in-law of Leona Morley of Exeter, Gwen Morley of Hazel Park, Michigan, Muriel Hodgins of Toronto, Alice Hodgson of Lucan and special sister-in-law of Victor Hodgins of Lucan. Predeceased by sisters Elva Morley, Mary Ruston (French) and Ruth Brock, brothers Howard and William Morley, sister-in-law Jean Ainslie, and brothers-in-law Emerson, Murray and Bruce Hodgins. Jean was recognized for her contribution in preserving local history and community service. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 11th at 11 AM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to VON Elgin/Middlesex Branch, Canadian Cancer Society or the Lucan United Church would be appreciated by the family.