Mary Catherine (McIntyre) Rimmer

December 31, 2008

At Exeter Villa on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Mary (McIntyre) Rimmer of Centralia in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Bernard (Barney) Rimmer (2002). Dear mother of Jim and Karen Rimmer and Alice and Bob Watson all of Grand Bend, Lloyd Rimmer and Dianne Hesse of Centralia, Len and Linda Rimmer of Hines Creek, Alberta and Brenda and Don Morgan of Crediton. Also missed by 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jean Sheppard of Parkhill, Martin and Laine McIntyre of Hines Creek, Alberta and Jamesina Collins of London. Predeceased by sister Sarah, brother John, grandson Doug Rimmer and great-grandson Tanner. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday evening 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mt. Carmel on Saturday, January 3rd at 11 AM with Father Ray Lawhead celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Donations to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church would be appreciated by the family. Parish prayers will be said in the funeral home on Friday evening at 8:30 PM. 

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Marion Jean (Brown) Frayne

December 28, 2008

Frayne, Marion Jean (Brown) of Exeter passed away peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Stan Frayne (2005) and the greatest mother to David and his wife Cathy Cade and Janice and her husband Bill Morris of Seaforth and grandmother to Jim and Pat Morris. Special grand mom to Andrew (Tina) and Brandon (Jessica) Palmer and a great grand mom to Caden. She will be fondly remembered by her sister and best friend Eva Prout and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Fraser and Madeline Brown and by her brother Charles. Marion was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #167, a member of the Hurondale Women’s Institute, a former 4-H leader and a member of Exeter United Church. Marion was raised in Crediton, worked for the Red Cross during WW II, attended Westervelt College and then was employed by Webster Air, Ontario Hydro and then for 51 years with her husband at Stan Frayne’s General Store. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A memorial service will be held on at the Royal Canadian Legion, R. E. Pooley Branch #167, 316 William Street, Exeter on Wednesday, December 31st at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.   Donations to South Huron Hosptial, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #167, Exeter or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  

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R. Keith Brintnell

December 23, 2008

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 R. Keith Brintnell of Exeter in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Varley) Brintnell. Dear father of Brad Brintnell of Kelowna, B.C., Susan Campbell of Guelph and step-father of Brad Wright and Janet of Dashwood. Dear grandfather of Jamie Campbell and Julia, Lindsey and Greg Molson: Krista Brintnell, Adam Brintnell; Justin Wright, Daylene Wright and great-grandfather of Brandon Brintnell and Isabella Molson. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Verna Brintnell, Barbara and Alex Almasi of Goderich, Paul and Betty Brintnell of Olds, Alberta, Pauline Brintnell of Montreal, Marion and Bill Armstrong of Exeter and Raymond Varley of Huron Park. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Don Brintnell (February 2008). Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday afternoon 2-5 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 27th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family. 

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Ruth Eileen Skinner

December 16, 2008

Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Ruth Eileen Skinner of Exeter in her 97th year. Dear aunt of Barb and Walt Tiedeman and Bob and Joyce McDonald all of Exeter and Susan (Decker) and Bill Reidhead of London. Dear great-aunt of Kelly and Dave Holtzmann and Mike Tiedeman all of Exeter, Mark McDonald of Mississauga, Chris McDonald of Exeter and Kyle Reidhead of London. Dear sister-in-law of Doris Skinner of Toronto. Predeceased by her parents Everett and Pearl Skinner, sister Gladys McDonald and brothers Laverne and Elgin Skinner. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19th at 11 AM with Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to South Huron Hospital, Exeter Villa or the Thames Road/Elimville United Church would be appreciated by the family.  A Rebekah service will be held in the funeral home Thursday evening at 6:45 PM.

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Ernestine (Erny) (Doucette) Robinson

December 14, 2008

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, December 14, 2008 Ernestine (Erny) (Doucette) Robinson of Exeter in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late W. Glenn Robinson (May 2008). Dear mother of Shari Robinson and Scott Burns of Hensall, Patti and Stan Lovecky of Windsor, Fred and Joanne Robinson and David Robinson and Catherine Patterson all of Toronto and the late Paul Robinson (1974). Dear grandmother of Mark, Jeff and Mike and Julia Burton; John Paul, Meghan and Lindsay Lovecky; Paul and Taylor Robinson; Owen and Ella Robinson and great-grandmother of Charlie and Jesse Burton. Dear sister of Arlene and John England, Leonard and Mary Doucette, Fred and Theresa Doucette, Wally and Diane Doucette and Anne and Gene Walker. Predeceased by sisters Rebecca and Donna and brothers Bud, Adrian and Terry. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday evening 7-9 PM where a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society of the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. In lieu of a luncheon, the family will be making a donation to Blessings Community Food Bank, Zurich. 

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Herman Leslie Gower

December 13, 2008

At Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, December 13, 2008 Herman Gower of Centralia in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat) (McAllister) Gower (Nov. 15, 2008). Dear father of Debbie Hayter and Brad O’Brien of Exeter, Rick and Tracy Gower of Crediton and Angie Gower of London. Dear grandfather of Justin and Jasmine. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Carl and Phyllis Gower of Usborne Township, Barb and Brian Hallman of Wingham, Tom and Jean Gower of Melbourne and Nelson and Sharon Gower of Woodstock, Marlene O’Connell of Guelph and Joyce Showers of Carleton Place. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. 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 16th at 1:30 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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Gilbert (Gil) Warren Northey

December 13, 2008

Gilbert (Gil) Warren Northey, in his 90th year, of Exeter and formerly of St. Joseph and London, passed away peacefully at the Exeter Villa with his beloved wife of 63 years, Ann (McLaughlin) and family members by his side, on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Dear father of Steve (Melodie) of Grand Bend, Karen Smart of St. Thomas, Lawrence (Julie) of Richmond, B.C., and Melanie Hardie (Gord) and Suzanne all of Exeter. Proud Grandpa of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a granddaughter Kelly Northey and a grandson Thomas Smart. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery. A private family service will be held on Thursday, December 18th at Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kelly Northey Legacy Fund of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne Street, Suite 301, London N6B 3R9 or call 1-800-265-5106 would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter 519-235-1220 entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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Nelson Maxwell (Max) Bilyea

December 13, 2008

At Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Saturday, December 13, 2008 N. Maxwell (Max) Bilyea, formerly of Granton in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Cook) Bilyea (1981). Dear father of Nelson and Kathy Bilyea, Cheryl and Dave Wright, Norm and Cindy Bilyea, and Heather and Don Benner all of Granton and Maxine and Bob Weir of Thamesford. Dear friend of Verla Kelly and her family. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Bill Jones of St. Marys, Reta Hughes of St. Marys, and Fred and Jean Cook, Ruth Cook, and Lillus Riddell and Fred Lewis all of Granton . Predeceased by a brother Jim Bilyea, sister Mary Jones, and in-laws Harry Hughes, Harold and Edith Hardie, Cliff Cook, Billy Cook and Jim Riddell. 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, December 16th at 11 AM     with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery.  Donations to Granton-Wesley United Church, the Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. An Oddfellows service will be held in the funeral home Monday evening at 6:30 PM. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com

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Donald Maurice Tiedeman

December 11, 2008

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, December 11, 2008 Donald M. Tiedeman of Exeter in his 53rd year. Beloved son of the late Maurice and Jessie Tiedeman. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dorothy Baker of Thorndale, Wanda and Jim McCreight of Goderich, Walt and Barb Tiedeman of Exeter, Eric and Sheila Tiedeman of Grand Bend and Carolyn and Tom Thomaes of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday, January 6th at 11 AM with The Rev. Brad Dunbar officiating. Cremation with interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Donations to Community Living South Huron would be appreciated by the family.  

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William David Deary

December 7, 2008

At Dearness Home, London on Sunday, December 7, 2008 William David Deary formerly of Grand Bend in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Fearon) Deary (January 2008). Dear father of Patricia and Russell Rowlandson of Jasper, Alberta, Jo-Anne and Tom Stevenson of Hamilton and David and Jennifer Deary of London. Dear grandfather of Scott, Kristin; Carrie and Chris, Jennifer, David and Euna; Adam and Cameron and great-grandfather of Regan and Owen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ron and Ethel Deary of Ingersoll. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan one hour prior to a memorial service, which will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11 AM with The Rev. Brad Dunbar officiating. Cremation with interment Grand Bend Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 

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