Gerald Glen Ballantyne
March 27, 2008
At Sudbury Regional Hospital, Memorial Site on Thursday, March 27, 2008 Gerald Glen (Gerry) Ballantyne in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Estelle (Vaillancourt) (St. Germain) Ballantyne of Sudbury. Loving father of Kevin (wife Leslie) of Kitchener, Darren (wife Stacey) of London, Steve of Exeter and Susanne of Surrey, B.C. Special grandfather of Justin, Tamsyn, Ashlynn, Geoff and twins Mathew and Kailey. Also survived by step-sons Maurice St. Germain (wife Natalie) Justin and Eric of Sudbury, Daniel St. Germain (wife Jenefer), Ashley and Kitiara of Calgary and Steve St. Germain of Ottawa. Sadly missed by his brother Ross (wife Alma) and his sister Helen (husband Eric Kints) all of Exeter. Son of the late A. Roy and Beatrice M. (Knight) Ballantyne. Gerry was born and raised in Exeter, Ontario. He worked for many years as a funeral director at the Lougheed/Jackson and Barnard Funeral Homes, retiring in 2005 due to his failing health. A skilled embalmer, Gerry was dedicated to the funeral profession. He was a loving husband, a proud father and grandfather. Gerry will always be remembered as a quiet and thoughtful man whose dry sense of humour was appreciated by all. Friends may call at the Jackson Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St. Sudbury Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM Thence to the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William St., 1 west of Main, Exeter where friends may call on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 where the funeral service will be held on Monday March 31st at 2 PM with Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the A.L.S. Society would be appreciated by the family.
Barry (Bare) Ward Ellyatt
March 23, 2008
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Sunday, March 23, 2008 Barry (Bare) Ward Ellyatt of London in his 55th year. Daddy Bare to Tameka. Beloved son of Lorna Ellyatt of Lucan and the late Ward Ellyatt (1982). Dear brother of Diane Ellyatt and her friend Brian McDonald of London and Patty Mayo of Lucan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at the Canadian Legion Branch 540, 136 Market Street, Lucan with Pastor David Ellyatt officiating. Cremation with interment Granton Cemetery.
John (Jack) Lambourn
March 22, 2008
At St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 22, 2008 John (Jack) Lambourn of R.R.#2 Granton at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Audrey (Anderson) Lambourn. Dear father of Sharon and Don Cameron of St. Marys, Bill and Shaun Lambourn of R.R.#2 Granton, Ken and Bonny Lambourn of Granton, and John and Cindy Lambourn of Lucan. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great-granddaughters. Predeceased by a brother Bill Lambourn and a sister May Flaxman. John will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. 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, March 25th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada or the Granton-Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Samuel (Sam) Rex Skinner
March 20, 2008
Peacefully, surrounded by all of his family, at South Huron Hospital Exeter, on Thursday, March 20, 2008, Samuel R. (Sam) Skinner of Centralia in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Aldeen (Pym) Skinner. Dear father of Karen and Gord Prince of Port Sydney, Gary and Cathy Skinner and Dianne Skinner all of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Craig and Melissa, Scott and Julie, Jacquelyn and Alandrea and great-grandfather of Annabelle. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Doris Denham of St. Marys, Ken Mason of Wroxeter, John McAllister of Hensall, Grace Pym and Leona Morley both of Exeter. Also survived by his step-mother-in-law Lillian Pym of Exeter. Predeceased by sisters Beulah Mason and Alma McAllister and brothers-in-law Ron Denham, Howard Pym and Bill Morley. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 24th at 1:30 PM with Pastor Peter Gummow officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Centralia United Church, or the South Huron Hospital Campaign would be appreciated by the family. An Oddfellow Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home Sunday afternoon at 1:15 PM.
Maria (Köller) Wilts
March 18, 2008
At Exeter Villa, on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Maria (Köller) Wilts of Exeter and formerly of Hullet Township in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Siebrand Wilts (1978). Dear mother of Sieka and Teo Van Steeg of Ilderton, Martien and Janie Wilts of Londesborough, Margeret and Gabbie Mol and Gerrit and Reino Wilts all of Exeter, Siebrand and Maria Wilts of Cambridge, Henry and Susan Wilts of RR 1 Auburn and Douwe and Jenny Wilts of Clinton. Maria will be sadly missed by her 28 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grandsons Garry Wilts (1985) and Michael Van Steeg (1999) and 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The complete funeral service will be held at the Bethel Reformed Church, 200 Huron Street East, Exeter on Saturday, March 22nd at 11 AM with Pastor Jim Vellenga officiating. Spring interment Blyth Union Cemetery, Blyth. Donations to the Children’s Health Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Shirley Eloise (Hill) Wells
March 15, 2008
At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Saturday, March 15, 2008 Shirley E. (Hill) Wells formerly of London in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late James Harold Wells (1988). Dear mother of Lowell (Joe) and Donna Wells of Lucan and Dr. James Wells and Chris of West Palm Beach, Florida. Dear grandmother of Martha and Jeff, Dr. Sarah and Dr. Michael, Jonathan and Jennifer; Rachel and Tabitha and great-grandmother of Madelyn and Leah. Predeceased by brothers Paul, Jack and Gerald Hill. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at 1:30 PM with Rev. David Carrothers officiating. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Gary Frederick Lewis Ford
March 12, 2008
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Gary Ford of Exeter in his 59th year. Dear father of Deanna and Gerry Edwards of Winchelsea, Mike Ford of Exeter and Alicia Vereyken of London. Dear grandfather of Taylor and Harley; and Aliya and McKenna. Loving son of Mary and Orville Webber of Exeter and the late Arnold Ford. Gary will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Sherry Hayter. Gary was a hard-working man, but nothing was more important to him than his family. 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, March 15th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Brenda Elaine O’Neil
March 12, 2008
At Parkwood Hospital, London on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Brenda Elaine O’Neil of Lucan in her 50th year. Beloved daughter of Evelyn (McRoberts) O’Neil of Lucan and the late Roy O’Neil (1974). Dear mother of Kaitlin, Josh and Kyle Ryan all at home. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marilee and Don Campbell of Strathroy, David and Mary O’Neil of Duluth, Georgia, Gary O’Neil of Denfield and Joan and Jim Carson of Oakville. Predeceased by a brother Wayne. 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, March 15th at 1 PM with Rev. Michael Peterson officiating. Interment Birr Anglican Cemetery. Donations to the Brain Tumor Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Basil Norman Crawford
March 9, 2008
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, March 9, 2008 Basil N. Crawford of Exeter in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Madge) Crawford. Dear father of Darla and Chris Mittelholtz of London and Dennis and Tania Crawford of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Tori and Josh; and Brent and Chad. Dear brother of Ronald Crawford of Exeter. Predeceased by his parents Oswald and Fern (Luther) Crawford, a sister-in-law Patricia Crawford and a niece Susan Crawford. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday Evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 12th at 11 AM with the Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the South Huron Hospital Campaign would be appreciated by the family.
Helen Irene Burton
March 7, 2008
Helen Irene Burton passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7th, 2008 in her 88th year. Helen was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on October 1st, 1920 where she resided until she met and wed Walter (Wally) Burton, an officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force whose final posting was to be Centralia Air Force Base. Wally predeceased his wife on July 4th, 1995. Much loved by their son, Scott and his wife, Mary of Exeter and sister, Ruth Maier, husband, Len and son, David of Roblin, Manitoba. Helen’s three grandsons, Mark Burton of Windsor, Jeff of Hensall and Michael and his wife, Julia of Exeter will always remember her as a devoted grandmother and a woman of integrity. Helen was twice blessed by the presence of two great – grandsons, Charlie and Jesse Burton, sons of Michael and Julia. For many years, Helen was an integral part of the golfing and curling communities of Exeter where she made many friends. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. At her request, there will be no visitation or services. We ask you to remember her as a result of your good times and fond memories. In lieu of floral tributes, it was Helen who asked that she be remembered by donations to the development of the games of golf and curling for the youth of South Huron or to the charity of one’s choice. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter 519-235-1220 entrusted with arrangements. A tree will be planted in the springtime as a further reminder to us all of a great mom, sister, grandmother, great – grandmother and friend.