Donald Henry Lewis
December 28, 2007
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, December 28, 2007 Donald H. Lewis of Huron Park in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Una (Janes) Lewis. Dear father of Brent and Isabella Lewis of Orillia, Brian Lewis of Trenton and Jim Lewis of Thedford. Dear grandfather of Angelica; Virginia and Jason, Samantha, Logan; and James. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marjorie Elliott, Phyllis Kenney, Carol and Reg Hughes and Greg and Debbie Lewis all of New Brunswick, Barbara and Allison Brown, Joanne and Clayton Brown and Janice and David Crabb all of Whitecourt, Alberta and Shirley Young of Thunder Bay. Predeceased by a brother Paul. Cremation with private family arrangements. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Raymond Barclay Hodgson
December 23, 2007
At LHSC-Victoria Hospital on Sunday, December 23, 2007 Raymond Barclay Hodgson of Exeter and formerly of London in his 80th year. Beloved husband of June (Sinclair) (Robinson) Hodgson and the late Anne (Bakovy) Hodgson (1986). Dear father of Mary Anne and Jack van de Vooren of London, Betty Lou and Stuart Ganske of Cartwright, Manitoba, Wes Hodgson and Michele of Northwest Territories, Gordon and Sigrid Robinson of St. Joseph Island, Michele and Steve Haberer of Zurich, Paul and Heather Robinson of Nairn and Deane and Wendy Robinson of London. Dear grandfather of Krista and Terri; Wendy, Stephanie and Jeffrey; Sam, William and Margaret; Sarah and Lois; Lindsay, Nick, Lauren and Kelsey and great-grandfather of Linkin, Aiden and Brooklyn. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Howard and Eileen Hodgson of St. Marys, Joyce Hodgson of Windsor, Marguerite Hodgson of Nanaimo, Shirley and Reg Harris and Harold Carter all of St. Marys. Predeceased by sisters Ruth Carter and Edith Hodgson and brothers Roy, David and Ken Hodgson. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday, December 28th one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Donations to the South Huron Hospital Campaign would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Edna Carmichael
December 22, 2007
At L.H.S.C. University Hospital, London on Saturday, December 22, 2007 Mary Edna Carmichael of Countryside Manor of Coldstream and formerly of Ilderton in her 85th year. Beloved daughter of the late Beverley and Edna (Oliver) Carmichael. Survived by many cousins. Mary was part owner of Medway Creamery where she worked for most of her life. Friends may call at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Highway #4 at Ilderton Road, one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Thursday, December 27th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Doug Miles officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre. Donations to Bethel Presbyterian Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Philip (Phil) William Robert Shaw
December 17, 2007
Suddenly, on Monday, December 17, 2007 Phil Shaw of Lucan at the age of 43. Beloved husband of Kelli Shaw. Dear father of Arleigh Shaw at home. Beloved son and son-in-law of Peter Shaw of London and the late Margaret (Armstrong) Shaw (1998) and Jim and Hazel Shirley of London. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Paul Shaw and Diane D’Arcy of Halifax and David and Allison Shaw of Pickering. Phil will be sadly missed by his many caring family and friends. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday evening 7-9 PM where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22nd at 11 AM with Rev. David Carrothers officiating. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
James Vincent Toohey
December 17, 2007
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Monday, December 17, 2007 James V. Toohey of Lucan in his 81st year. Beloved son of the late Timothy and Rose (McLaughlin) Toohey. Predeceased by his sister Loretta (2004) and her husband Ozzie Gillis (1988). Jim will be missed by cousins, his fellow friends at Lions Parkview Place and many other Lucan-Biddulph residents. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Wednesday, December 19th at 10:30 AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen celebrant. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 PM.
Mary Alice MacDonald
December 14, 2007
Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, December 14, 2007 Mary (Merk) Alice MacDonald of Exeter in her 83rd year. Beloved mother of Beverley and Michael Cregan of Grand Bend, Penny Crawford and Joe Haskett of Exeter, Dennis and Louise MacDonald of Crediton, Sharon and Jim Allen of London, Donna Masse and Jim Leveck of Centralia and Sandra and Ron Dickert of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Patti and Brian Hoffele, Scott Bierling, Stephen Cregan, Crystal and Jamie Heimstra, Greg Cregan, Kent Bierling, Angela Cregan; Greg and Lisa Crawford, Jackie and Eric Plantenga, also grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 38. Sister of Maxine Lamont, Loreen Eagleson, Jim MacDonald and Chuck Woodcock. Special aunt of Dave and Anne Cottle and several other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Norman and Alice MacDonald and siblings Gordon and Ethel MacDonald, Florence and Don Mitton, Lillian Woodcock, Winona and Mac McLeod, Andrea MacDonald, Lorne Lamont, Ted and Edna MacDonald, Don MacDonald and son-in-law Gord Bierling. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 18th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the South Huron Hospital Campaign would be appreciated by the family.
Albert Allan Elliott
December 6, 2007
At the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site, Cornwall on Thursday, December 6, 2007. Albert Allan Elliott of Long Sault in his 84th year. Life friend of Joan Evason of Long Sault and by a previous marriage, Ruth Elliott of Exeter. Dear father of Colleen Elliott and Bob Rowe of Hensall and Jan and Bill Riddell of Iqaluit, Nunavut. Cherished grandfather of Shannon and Jeff McGavin and great-grandfather of Jacob, Mackenzie and Teegan McGavin. Dear brother of Gloria and Neil Foster and Leonore Elliott all of Woodstock. Predeceased by his son Stephen Elliott, grandson Todd Rice and parents Ernest and Julia (Pekeski) Elliott. Al will be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of Al’s life will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Saturday, December 15th at 11 AM with Rev. Gary Alcock officiating. Cremation with interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Toronto at a later date. Donations to Veterans’ Affairs would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Willy Thiery Joseph Vanneste
December 6, 2007
Willy Thiery Joseph Vanneste passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the age of 72 after a short and courageous battle in University Hospital, London. Beloved husband of Jeannine (Coolman) Vanneste and loving father of Lorette and Bob Mawson and Joseph and Nancy Vanneste all of Parkhill, Nicole and Christopher Howlett of London and Giselle and Dan Paine of Guelph. Much loved granddfather of Yvonne and Whitney Mawson, Emily and Sarah Vanneste, and Paige, Elodie and Harrison Howlett. Dear brother of Frank and Lea Vanneste of Lucan, Freida and Jerry Spruytte of Parkhill, Cesar and Ellen Vanneste of Ottawa, Gerard and Marion Vanneste of Sarnia, Rosa and Jim Chambers of Belmore, Eric and Janice Vanneste of London, and Roland and Sandra Vanneste of Australia. Dear brother-in-law of Fritz and Marcela Coolman of California, Guido and Carol Coolman and Mark Coolman all of London, and Leon and Helen Coolman, Estele Coolman and Kathy Coolman all of Exeter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Joseph Vanneste and Demetria Vereenooghe, a brother Abel, brothers-in-law Willy Coolman and Dirk Coolman and a sister-in-law Anna Coolman. Willy will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He immigrated from Belgium to Canada with his family at the age of 18. Once married Willy and his wife Jeannine settled on a farm, north of Lucan, where they raised their family. Throughout his life Willy enjoyed his livelihood of farming and training standardbred horses and his hobby of racing homing pigeons. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street Lucan on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel on Monday, December 10th at 11 A.M. with Father Ray Lawhead presiding. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Sunday at 8:45 PM.
Arthur Murray Pfaff
December 6, 2007
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, December 6, 2007 Arthur Murray Pfaff of Exeter and formerly of Grand Bend. Beloved husband of Verna (Stone) (Wein) Pfaff and the late Rose Clark (1978). Dear father of Linda and Tony Bellissimo of Plano, Texas and step-father of Dianne and Bud Rice of Port Franks and Bob and Judy Stone of Wallaceburg. Dear grandfather of Mark and his financée Vivian, Adam and Janeen and great-grandfather of Sloan Isabella. Step-grandfather of Richard, Lindsay and Tim; Pamela, Becky, Renee and Vicky and step-great-grandfather of Kaelyn. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Harvey and Marjorie Pfaff of St. Marys and Marilyn and Paul Major of Georgetown. Art was the safety director at St. Marys Cement for many years. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 6-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, December 10th at 1:30 PM with Evelyn and Arthur Krueger and Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment St. Marys Cemetery, St. Marys. Donations to the South Huron Hospital Campaign or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. A masonic service will be held in the funeral home Sunday evening at 6 PM under the auspices of St. James Lodge #73 A.F. & A.M., St. Marys.
Ida (Ziegler) Memmel
December 5, 2007
At Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Ida (Ziegler) Memmel of Stratford and formerly of RR 2 Zurich in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Karl Memmel (2006). Dear mother of Ron and Lana Memmel of London and Karl-Helmut and Ellen Memmel of RR 2 Zurich. Dear Oma of Johann and Mathias. Private family arrangements. Cremation. Donations to the St. Marys Children’s Choir would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).