Janette A. Barker
October 31, 2007
Peacefully, at LHSC University Hospital on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Janette (Davis) Barker of Lucan in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Jim Barker. Dear mother of Joan Beaune of London, Gary and Walda Barker of Lucan and Jean and Tom Richardson of London. Dear grandmother of Kelly and Kris; Marla, Gwen, Grant and Claire; and Janelle. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Hugh Davis, Alexia and Bob Tindall all of Centralia and Jim and Florence Young of Strathroy. Predeceased by a granddaughter Jan Barker, sisters Marguerite Greenlee and Almarie Young, sister-in-law Hazel Davis and brother-in-law Earl Greenlee. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at 11 AM with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family.
F. Bernice (Tripp) Ford
October 30, 2007
At Exeter Villa on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Bernice (Tripp) Ford of Exeter in her 80th year. Beloved wife of late William Ford (1993). Dear sister of Norm and Kay Tripp of Centralia. Beloved Aunt “B” to several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Robert Tripp. Friends may call at the Haskett 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 2nd at 2 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Rebekah service in the funeral home Thursday evening at 6:15 PM.
Dorothy Helen (Cooper) Dobbie
October 23, 2007
Suddenly, at her late residence on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Dorothy Helen (Cooper) Dobbie of Middlesex Centre in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John Irwin Dobbie (2005). Dear mother of John and Carol Anne of Wiarton, William and Joan of Middlesex Centre, Robert and Alice of Lucan, and Judy Dobbie and Pat Jansen of London. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Joan Dobbie of Ailsa Craig. Loving Aunt of Irene and Ford Dapueto and Sandra Clode. She will be sadly missed by Dr. Ray and Marion Meredith. Dorothy was a life member of the Birr Women’s Institute. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A private family service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Deborah Ellen O’Grady
October 22, 2007
At London Health Sciences Centre-Victoria Hospital on Monday, October 22, 2007 Deborah Ellen O’Grady of Exeter and formerly of Virginiatown in her 50th year. Loving companion and best friend of Randy Blouse. Dear mother of Dave Weliczko of Hamilton, Darryl Weliczko of Orillia and Steven Weliczko of Barrie. Dear grandmother of Kayla. Beloved daughter of Colleen O’Grady of Kirkland Lake and the late Terry O’Grady (1997). Dear sister of Kelly Buckley of Brantford, Mike O’Grady of Sudbury, Joe O’Grady of Haileybury and his companion Cheryl, Shelly O’Grady and her companion Dave of Cochrane. Predeceased by brother Ricky and John Weliczko. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter, (1-877-235-1220), one hour prior to a celebration of life service, which will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 1:30 PM. Cremation. Donations to the South Huron Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Stuart William MacDonald
October 21, 2007
After a courageous battle with cancer, Stuart William MacDonald of RR 1 Thorndale passed away peacefully at LHSC-Victoria Hospital on Sunday, October 21, 2007. Beloved husband of Marilyn (La Haye) MacDonald. Dear father of John and Valerie MacDonald of St. Albert, Alberta, Mike and Lisa MacDonald of Komoka and Rhonda and Ron Locking of Thorndale. Sadly missed by 6 grandchilden. Dear brother of Dick MacDonald of Port Elgin and Derwin MacDonald of North Bay. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Ian MacDonald. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 24th at 11 AM. Cremation with interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
Robert (Bob) M. Fletcher
October 18, 2007
Robert Fletcher of Exeter, died peacefully at home on October 18, 2007. Loved by his wife Pat (Hopper) and family: Brenda and Paul Van Gerwen of Mitchell; Doug and Tracey of Burlington; Rich and Liz of Meaford; Jim and Debbie of St. George, his cherished grandchildren: Scott and Nicole; Charlie and Will; Josh, Cameron and Mackenzie; Alexandra and Aidan. Dear brother of Carol and Rex Balentine of Redding, California and Mary and Sandy Neal of Richmond Hill. Bob and Irv Armstrong owned and operated Hopper-Hockey Funeral Home for 35 years. Bob loved life – especially music, golf, gardening, flying R/C planes and spending happy hour with friends and family. He will be missed. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 21st at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Donations to South Huron Hospital or St. Elizabeth Health Care would be appreciated by the family.
“Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.”
–Mark Twain
William (Bill) S. Kilmer
October 16, 2007
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 William (Bill) S. Kilmer of RR 2 Zurich and formerly of Penetanguishene in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Marg (Hall) Kilmer. Dear father of Tom and Pam Kilmer of Georgetown, John Kilmer of Atlin, B.C., Bruce Kilmer and Jane Galbraith of Burlington and Rosemary Kilmer of Saltspring, B.C. Dear grandfather of Claire and Sam, Glenn and Tory, Andy; Dan; Chris and Jennelle and Jenny. Dear brother-in-law of John Houston of Toronto. Bill will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Doris Houston and brother-in-law Ken Hall and his wife Grace. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church, (Thirteen Mile Road, west of Denfield Road) on Friday, October 19th at 11 AM with Father Michael Peterson officiating. Cremation with interment St. George’s Cemetery. Donations to St. George’s Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family.
Henry (Hank) Foucault
October 10, 2007
At Exeter Villa, on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Henry (Hank) Foucault of Exeter in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Marie (Cook) Foucault (1997). Dear father of Carol Anne and Leo Fleet of Cambridge. Dear grandfather of Anna Fleet of Guelph and Patrick Fleet of Kitchener. Dear brother of Fernande Bilodeau and Guy Foucault. Predeceased by sister Lucille Roberge and brother Robert Foucault. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Saturday, October 13th at 11 AM with Pastor Scott Stein officiating. Cremation with interment Riverside Cemetery, Dunnville. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Liver Foundation.
Olive Mary Geoghegan
October 9, 2007
At McCormick Home, London on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Olive Mary (Kendall) Geoghegan in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Geoghegan (1983). Dear mother of Mike and Faye Geoghegan of Lucan, Ann Grosvenor and John Penney of London and Janice and David Chisholm of Brights Grove. Dear grandmother of Jenny and Jim; Kelly and Chad and Shaun, Scott and Mark and great-grandmother of Nicholas and Matthew. Dear sister of Midge, Beryl, Joan and Iris and sister-in-law of Bob and Ruth Geoghegan of London. Predeceased by a sister Gladys and brothers Stanley, Leslie, Roy and Jack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 1537 Adelaide Street North at Fanshawe Park Road, London one hour prior to the memorial service which will be held on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 2 PM with Rev. Philip Uptgrove officiating. Cremation with interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Donations to McCormick Home would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements.
Mike Parsons
October 7, 2007
Peacefully, at his late residence on Sunday, October 7, 2007 Mike Parsons of Centralia in his 47th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Lynne Dobson. Cherished son of Doug and Norma Parsons of Exeter and son-in-law of Doris and Doug Slemin of Nova Scotia and Robert Dobson and Marg Reid of London. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gary and Geraldine Parsons of Lucan, Jim and Paulette Parsons of Woodstock, Darlene and Ron Campbell of London, Cheryl Parsons and Bill Jory of London, Randy and Debbie Parsons of Bramalea, Chris Parsons of B.C., Cathy Parsons and Winston Patterson and Karen and Ron Rupert all of Grand Bend, Judy and Mark Cronyn and Pete and Terri (Dobson) Parsons all of Centralia and Rodney Dobson and Susie Walsh of Clinton. Mike will be sadly missed by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mike was passionate about family and work. He took over the family business in 1990 operating as Mike Parsons Landscaping. He learned the skills of the trade from the best, his dad. Mike had a reputation for going the extra mile and it showed in every job he completed. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 11th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to St. Elizabeth Health Care, Make-A-Wish Foundation or Big Brothers, Big Sisters of South Huron would be appreciated by the family.