Donald Linden Parsons
January 30, 2008
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Donald Linden Parsons of Exeter and formerly of RR 2 Hensall in his 65th year. Dear brother of Harold and Phyllis Parsons of Exeter and brother-in-law of Marylou Parsons of Thamesford. Dear uncle of John, Jim and Donna, Mary Jane and Rick and Jeff and Andrea. Predeceased by his parents Archie (1983) and Alice (1968) Parsons, brother Gerald Parsons (1990) and nieces Terri (1996) and Krys (2004). Visitation for family and friends at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday evening 7-9 PM and one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Spring interment Bayfield Cemetery. Memorial donations to the South Huron Hospital Campaign would be appreciated by the family.
Patricia F. (Caddock) Deary
January 27, 2008
At Exeter Villa on Sunday, January 27, 2008 Patricia (Caddock) Deary of Exeter and formerly of Grand Bend in her 88th year. Beloved wife of William Deary. Dear mother of Patricia and Russell Rowlandson of Jasper, Alberta, Jo-Anne and Tom Stevenson of Hamilton, and David and Jennifer Deary of London. Dear grandmother of Scott and Kristin; Carrie and Chris, Jennifer, David and Euna; Adam and Cameron; and great-grandmother of Regan and Owen. Dear sister of Eileen and Robert Price of Exeter. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter, one hour prior to the memorial service which will be held on Tuesday, January 29th at 11AM with Pastor Brad Dunbar officiating. Cremation with interment Grand Bend Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Donna Jean Baynes
January 24, 2008
At the London Regional Mental Health Centre on Thursday, January 24, 2008 Donna J. Baynes R.N. of London in her 80th year. Beloved daughter of the late Charles (Kelly) and Myrtle (McLean) Baynes. Dear sister of Maxine Shaw of New Hamburg. Dear aunt of Jim and Kathy Shaw of Milton, Bill Shaw and Sage McDonald of Toronto and Linda Bird of Waterloo and great-aunt of Jill and Bryan; Mark, Craig, and Blair; Jason and Lindsay. Predeceased by a brother Jack Baynes, sister-in-law Margaret Baynes and brother-in-law Ken Shaw. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Monday, January 28th at 11AM with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Jennie (Bakker) Miedema
January 24, 2008
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter with family at her side on Thursday, January 24, 2008, the Lord took to himself our beloved mother, grandma, sister and friend: Jennie (Bakker) Miedema, of Exeter and formerly of RR 1 Bayfield at the age of 79. Predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Andrew Miedema in August, 2006. Loving mother of Tettie Rooke of London, Mike and Diana Miedema of Port Stanley and Bernie and Marsha Miedema of Exeter. Loving grandma to Matthew and Laura Miedema of St. Thomas, Danielle and Pete Reid of Hamilton; Patrick Miedema of Port Stanley; and Meaghan, Tyler and Nikki Miedema of Exeter. Sister of Bernie and Christine Bakker of Strathroy. Although she struggled with cancer a good portion of her life, she continued to stay positive and found her comfort and strength in Psalm 31, Verses 14 & 15. ”But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God”, my times are in your hands”. Friends may call at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street W., Exeter on Saturday, January 26th, 9:30-11 AM where the funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Pastor Jack Quartel officiating. A private family interment will be held at Elmdale Memorial Cemetery, St. Thomas. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Joshua Joseph Kenney
January 23, 2008
In loving memory of Joshua Joseph Kenney, unexpectedly at birth at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Beloved infant son of Wanda Lee Kenney and David Ray Bierling. A private family service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday, January 26th. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Marguerite Agnes (Peat) McLeod
January 17, 2008
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, January 17, 2008 Marguerite Agnes (Peat) McLeod of Exeter in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel McLeod (1988). Dear mother of Carol and Harry Stuart of Grand Bend, Peter and Vicky McLeod and Cam and Judy McLeod all of Exeter, Heather Eifert of Grand Bend, Sheila and Mark Jeffery of Hanover, Danette Talbot of Exeter and Gil and Janet McLeod of Zurich. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Elizabeth Peat of Norwood and sister-in-law of Eileen and John Bellingham of Burlington and Dorothy Peat of Grand Bend. Predeceased by sons-in-law Brian Talbot and Vic Taylor and her brother Bruce Peat. Marguerite worked at Graham Arthur Motors as well as Exeter Furniture. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday evening, 7-9 PM where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19th at 2 PM. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Irwin (Bunny) George Ford
January 15, 2008
Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Irwin (Bunny) George Ford formerly of Exeter in his 97th year, born September 1, 1911, son of the late Herbert and Cora Ford. Loving husband for 73 years to Adeline (Stone) Ford and loving father of the late Mary Anne Miller (2000). Survived by his grandchildren: Dan and Patti Miller of Lindsay and their children, Scott, Peter and Ben Miller and Carolyn and Eric Skrypetz of Mississauga their children April and Ross. Predeceased by his sisters and brothers-in-law Ruby and Roy Bell and Gladys and Bill Chambers. Irwin spent 33 years as a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Exeter, acted as Fire Chief and was a Municipal Police Officer. A private family service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday, January 17th with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Exeter Volunteer Firefighters would be appreciated by the family.
Timothy Jay Pritchard
January 14, 2008
Suddenly, at London Health Sciences Centre-University Hospital on Monday, January 14, 2008 Timothy (Tim) Pritchard of Lucan and formerly of Clifford in his 48th year. Beloved son of Tharon (Hutchison) Pritchard of Lucan and the late John (Jack) Pritchard (2001). Beloved partner of M. J. Walker of London. Dear father of Timothy Jr. and Jessica Pritchard and Jeffrey Pritchard all of Guelph and Jamie and Paul Pritchard both of Clifford. Dear grandfather of Aiden and Alexandra. Dear brother of Rosalind and John Graper of Walkerton, Terry Pritchard of Lucan and Dara Pritchard of London. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday evening 7-9PM. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place at Harriston Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Charles Chester Dunn
January 13, 2008
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, January 13, 2008 Charles Chester Dunn of Exeter in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Ila May (Willis) Dunn (1997). Brother-in-law of Irene Dunn of Exeter. Special uncle and friend to Bob and Kathy Lammie of Walkerton and Beth and Dave Prouty of Exeter and their families. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friend Shirley Kirk of Exeter. Predeceased by sisters Vera Lammie and Loreen Paisley and brothers Elmer, Lawrence and Mervin Dunn. 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, January 15th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the South Huron Hospital Campaign would be appreciated by the family.
George Samuel Thomson
January 11, 2008
At Kensington Village, London on Friday, January 11, 2008 George S. Thomson formerly of Ilderton in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Annie (Parkins) (Flynn) Thomson (2001) and the late Marion (Scott) Thomson (1988). Dear step-father of Jim and Doreen Flynn of Mitchell and Don and Greta Flynn of Dorchester. Dear grandfather of Jim, Mike, Steve and Kelly; and Mark and Lori. Also survived by many great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Florence (Becky) Thomson of Toronto. Predeceased by a sister Agnes Somerville (1988) and brother-in-law Cameron Somerville (2003). Special uncle of Jane Somerville and David Caspari of Toronto, Mary and Ernie Pennell of San Diego and Neil and Jackie Somerville of Bracebridge. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday afternoon 2-4 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, January 14th at 11 AM with the Rev. Bill McAuslan officiating. Interment Carlisle Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A Masonic Service will be held in the funeral home Sunday afternoon at 4 PM under the auspices of Henderson Lodge # 388 A.F. and A.M. Ilderton.