J.W. Bill Riesberry
April 25, 2009
Riesberry, J. W. (Bill) at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, April 25, 2009, of St. Joseph and formerly of St. Catharines. Husband of the late Deb Riesberry (2006). Beloved father of Lorraine Giroux (Wayne Imlay) of Fonthill and grandfather of Danielle and Elyse. Bill will always be remembered by his brother Jim (Shirley), sister Margaret Taugher, his nieces and nephews and his many friends at Bluewater Golf Club. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main,Exeter on Monday evening from 6-9 pm where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment at Chesterfield Cemetery, Plattsville.Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Harvey Allen Hillman
April 24, 2009
Lynda Gale (Wallace) Parkinson
April 24, 2009
Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Friday, April 24, 2009 Lynda (Wallace) Parkinson in her 61st year. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Parkinson (January 2009). Dear mother of Paula and Paul Gorman of Exeter, Michelle Parkinson and Dan Ksenych of Kitchener and like a mother to Gaynor and Brad Macauley of Mississauga. Dear grandmother of Allison and Jessica; and Spencer. Dear daughter and daughter-in-law of Kate Bailey of Bracebridge and the late Herman Bailey, Spence Read of St. Marys and the late Edythe Read. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joe Bailey, Louise and Tim Holmes, John Bailey and Cindy and George Borbely all of Bracebridge, Donna and Bill Heather of Exeter and Gary and Jane Parkinson of St. Marys. There will be visitation from 12:30-1:30 PM on Monday, April 27th, prior to the memorial service which will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter at 1:30 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Huron SPCA (Humane Society) or the Exeter Villa would be appreciated by the family.
Edward Garfield (Gary) Blacklock
April 20, 2009
Blacklock, Edward Garfield “Gary”. Suddenly, at Restview Retirement Home, Lucan on Monday, April 20, 2009 in his 68th year. Born in Sarnia and predeceased by his parents Elgin and Betty Blacklock. There will be a private graveside service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan, 519-227-4211 entrusted with arrangments.
J. Hans Farkas
April 19, 2009
Farkas, John “Hans”. Peacefully, at Chelsey Park Retirement Community, London on Sunday, April 19 in his 86th year. Loving husband of the late Lee (Ryder) Farkas (1997). Dear brother-in-law of Donna and Ken Clark and Eulene Ryder all of London and predeceased by sister-in-law Angela Skellet and brothers-in-law, Bud, Frank, and Vincent Ryder and Jack Skellet. Uncle Hans will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday evening 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Friday, April 24th at 1 PM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen celebrant. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lucan. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Thursday evening at 7 PM.
Lorne William Kleinstiver
April 19, 2009
Peacefully, in his sleep at Chateau Gardens, on Sunday, April 19, 2009, Lorne William Kleinstiver of London and formerly of Dashwood in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Williams), father of Peter (Sandra) and grandfather of Jesse, Ben and Josh, all of London. Also survived by his sister Ruth Scott of Guelph. Lorne earned his Wings as a fighter pilot in world War II and subsequently returned to Dashwood to establish a mechanical contracting business which he operated for nearly 50 years. He loved sports-particularly golf and baseball, and was active in politics, the Lebanon Forest Lodge #133 A.F. & A.M. and Bluewater Shrine Club. He was a proud husband, father and grandpa and will be missed. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday April 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. There will be a Masonic Service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Cremation has taken place with a private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to either the Alzheimer’s Outreach Service at McCormick Home or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Leona Gertrude (Dobson) Jaques
April 19, 2009
Marion Elizabeth (Wright) (Clarke) Walters
April 13, 2009
Peacefully, with her loving family at her side at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, April 13, 2009 Marion Elizabeth (Wright) (Clarke) Walters of Queensway Nursing Home and formerly of Usborne Township in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick Walters (1992) and the late Harold Clarke (1965). Dear mother of Bob and Grace Clarke of Belle River, Eugene and Janice Clarke of Mt. Brydges, June Laird of London, Wilma and Len Cowan of Allenford, Sandra and Lee Van Dongen of Grand Bend and Judy and Dwaine Kjos of Lethbridge, Alberta. Dear grandmother of Jamie and Lindsay Clarke and Brenda and Kevin Butler all of Belle River, Catherine and Perry Scott of St. Catherines, Kayla and Matt Morningstar of Petrolia, Ryan and Stacey Clarke of Strathroy, Jaclynn Rathwell and Jenny Rathwell both of Mt. Brydges, Cassie and Jeff Dalrymple of Exeter, Kim and Sean Basilio of London, Kristi Van Dongen and Derek Miles of Grand Bend Tony and Sue Cowan of London, Crystal and Randy Bender of Grand Bend, Lori Wald and Carl of Toronto and Mike and Cathy Wald of Keswick. Dear great-grandmother of Madison, Trinity, Haliegh, Owen, Chayse, Skye, Lindsay, Megan, Chloe, Sam, Max, Will, Mallory, Dan, Sara, Emily, Brian, Adam, Joanne and Sandra. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marjorie Hunter of St. Marys, Marguerite Johnston of Zurich, Donna and Gordon Sutcliffe of Wingham, June Keller of London, Doris Ellerington, Barb and Norm Whiting and Shirley and Elwood Truemner all of Exeter. Predeceased by her parents Lena and William Wright, brothers Stewart, Doug, Frederick (Ted) and sister Edna. 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 16th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Robert (Bob) Frederick John Harrison
April 13, 2009
At his late residence on Monday, April 13, 2009 Robert (Bob) Frederick John Harrison of Lucan, in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Lorna (Dixon) Harrison of London. Beloved father of Tracy Harrison and Kimberly Harrison both of London. Dear grandfather of Cale, Eric and Mallory Duenk; and Candice Collver. Dear brother of Wayne and Mary Ellen Harrison of Strathroy. Predeceased by a sister Audrey Dixon and a brother LeRoy Harrison. Cremation. A graveside service will be held at Carlisle Cemetery, North Middlesex at a later date. Donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, (519-227-4211), Lucan entrusted with arrangements.
Carrie Maude (Adams) Kyle
April 12, 2009
At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, April 12, 2009 Carrie Maude (Adams) Kyle formerly of Lucan in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Kyle (1958). Dear mother of Ethel Perryof Oromocto, N.B., and Carol Ann and Les Hartle of Ailsa Craig. Dear grandmother of Richard and Shelley Perry, Charlene and Murray Billaird and Dale Perry; Carrie Ann and Robert Butler and Jody and Dino Baldinelli; great-grandmother of Rocco, Sophia, Ryan, Alex, Tara, Katelyn, Kurt, Matthew, Adam; and great-great-grandmother of Logan. Dear sister of Margaret Stordy of P.E.I. Predceased by brothers Lloyd, Wally and Charles and sisters Hilda and Mildred. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at 11 AM with Rev. Sue McCullough and Pastor Roger Gast officiating. Cremation with interment St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Irishtown, P.E.I. at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Stephen’s Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.