Ruby Maude (Jory) Beaver
April 28, 2008
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, April 28, 2008 Ruby (Jory) Beaver of Usborne Township in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Harry E. Beaver (2004). Dear mother of Jeanette Clyne of Maple Ridge, B.C. and Ross and Margaret Beaver of Usborne Township. Loving grandmother of Bill, Linda, Susan and Brenda; Cindy and Darryl and great-grandmother of Kristin; Aaron and Josh; Brandon and Devon; and Justin. Dear sister of Cliff Jory of British Columbia, Don Jory of Forest and sister-in-law of Mildred Webber of Hensall. Predeceased by her sisters Ruth, Mildred and Eileen and brothers Lee and Ray. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 3-6 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 1st at 10:30 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Exeter United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Rebekah service in the funeral home on Wednesday at 6 PM.
David William Newton
April 28, 2008
At his late residence on Monday, April 28, 2008 David William Newton of Exeter in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Kuntz) Newton. Dear father of David and Heather Newton of Strathroy and Brigette and Cam Todd of Goodwood. Dear grandfather of Daniel and Lindsay; Mac, Kennedy and Karston. Dear son-in-law of Marie Kuntz of Surrey, B.C. and the late Robert Kuntz. Dear brother of Jacqueline Newton of Ottawa. Predeceased by his parents David and Ina (Pearse) Newton. Dave taught Building Construction at South Huron High School from 1975-1994. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 332 Huron Street West, Exeter on Thursday, May 1st at 11 AM with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the South Huron Hospital Campaign or St. Elizabeth Health Care would be appreciated by the family.
Fred Richard Delbridge
April 20, 2008
At his late residence on Sunday, April 20, 2008 Fred Delbridge of Exeter in his 70th year. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Delbridge (2007). Dear father of Anne and Daniel Gallant of London and grandfather of Alexander. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bruce Delbridge of Exeter, and Louise and Robert Glenn of Goderich. Loving uncle of Michelle and Steve Smith and Krista and Josh Kuehnbaum and great-uncle of Caleb Smith, and Hana and Makala Kuehnbaum. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24th at 11AM with the Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Thames Road-Elimville United Church would be appreciated by the family. There will be an Oddfellows service in the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM.
Ola Jean (Johns) Batten
April 20, 2008
At her late residence on Sunday, April 20, 2008 Ola Jean (Johns) Batten of Exeter in her 84th year. Beloved wife of John Batten. Dear mother of Sharon and Dave Passmore of RR 1 Woodham, Helen and Ken Kadey of Huron Park, and Ralph and Cathy Batten of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Tom and Sue Passmore and Jon Passmore; Zachary Kadey; Jason and Jeremy Batten and Tanya and Kenny McNichol. Dear great-grandmother of Brock and Hailey. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bill Johns and Ruth Irvine, Irene Dunn, Lillian Johns all of Exeter, Dianne Weber of Wingham, Kay and Emerson Penhale of Exeter, Joan and Jock Andrews of Kitchener, and Barbara Morrow of Birr. Predeceased by a brother Emerson Johns and brothers-in-law Mervin Dunn, Hans Gerstenkorn and Bill Batten. 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, April 22 at 11 AM with the Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Interment Zion Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Thames Road- Elimville United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Wm. Andrew (Andy) Arksey
April 13, 2008
At Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys on Sunday, April 13, 2008 William Andrew (Andy) Arksey of RR #1 Granton in his 88th year. Beloved son of the late Freeman and Cora (Rinn) Arksey. Best friend and special neighbour of Bill, Diane and Tanner Blom. A private graveside service was held at Kirkton Union Cemetery on Monday with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Donations to St. Marys Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519) 227-4211 entrusted with arrangements.
Ruth (Elston) Arthur
April 13, 2008
At Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys on Sunday, April 13, 2008 Ruth (Elston) Arthur formerly of Exeter in her 95th year. Beloved wife of Humphrey Arthur. Dear mother of Donald and Ginny Arthur and Doris and Al Smith-Sitler all of London. Dear grandmother of Jamie and Andrea and Glen and Julie; Scott and Kim and Todd and Samantha; and great-grandmother of Jordynn. Predeceased by a son Garry, brothers William, Robert, John and Jesse Elston and a sister Victoria Elston. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th at 11AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Community Living or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Jessie Margaret (Simpson) Munro
April 12, 2008
Peacefully, at the Dearness Home, London on Saturday, April 12, 2008 Jessie Margaret (Simpson) Munro of London in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob) Munro (1984). Dear mother of Eleanor Forbes of London. Dear grandmother of Kathryn and Peter Kalinger of Orleans, Jennifer Simpson and her friend Udo Konzok of Germany and great-grandmother of Rebecca. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret McIntyre of Innerkip. Predeceased by her sisters Lois Brintnell and Grace Leger, her brother Stewart Simpson and her son-in-law Ken Forbes. Cremation has taken place. Interment and a graveside service will be held at Victoria Memorial Gardens, 1185 Highway 3, Windsor (Oldcastle) on Thursday, April 17th at 11:30 AM with the Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Donations to 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.
Jeanne Lenore (Soldan) Phillips
April 10, 2008
Jeanne Lenore (Soldan) Phillips R.N. passed away at the Exeter Villa, April 10, 2008. Loved twin sister of Ruth and John Hendrick of Grand Bend, sister of Bill and Linda Soldan of Exeter, sister-in-law of Gloria Adair of Grande Prairie, Alberta and step-mother of Matthew Phillips of Toronto and friend of Harold Ziegler of Bright. Dear aunt of Kathy and Karen; and Jennifer Hendrick of Halifax, Jeff and Kim Hendrick of Elora, Joanne and Jim Takacs of Fenwick, Janice and Peter Vandongen of Woodstock; Craig and Trisha Soldan of Bayfield and Leigh Soldan of London. Predeceased by her parents William and Nora Soldan, brother Earl and nephew Robert. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter one hour prior to a memorial service, which will be held on Saturday, April 12th at 2 PM with Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations in Jeanne’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Kermit Aubrey Thompson
April 8, 2008
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Kermit Aubrey Thompson of Ailsa Craig and formerly of RR 1 Lucan in his 99th year. Beloved husband for 73 years of Alice (Simpson) Thompson. Dear father of Ivan Thompson of Exeter and Douglas and Marilyn (Eaton) Thompson of RR 1 Lucan. Dear grandfather of Kelly Thompson, Kevin Thompson, Christine (Thompson) Phinnemore and Jeremiah Phinnemore and great-grandfather of Lorelai Phinnemore. Dear brother of Olwyn Richardson and brother-in-law of Anne Thompson. Predeceased by a sister Mona Skinner and brothers Ogle and Clinton Thompson. 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, April 12th at 11 AM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lucan United Church or the charity of your choice. A Masonic Service will be held in the funeral home Friday evening at 6:45 PM under the auspices of Craig Lodge #574 A.F. & A.M. (formerly Irving Lodge #154 A.F. & A.M.).
Norma Alberta (Reynolds) Webster
April 4, 2008
With her family at her side, at Restview Retirement Home, Lucan on Friday, April 4, 2008 Norma (Reynolds) Webster formerly of Brinsley and Richmond Hill in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Jim Quance. Dear mother of Allan and Kathy Webster of Brinsley. Dear grandmother of Lauren and Mike Medenblik, Janet and Tyler Shaule, and Meredith and Devon Wagler; and great-grandmother of Owen Shaule. Predeceased by a son Donald (1968) and sisters Ina Wright, Erma Roberts and Una Essery. Norma’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Restview Retirement Home. 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, April 8th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Greg Little officiating. Interment Mars Hill Cemetery, Brinsley. Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.