C. Harry Wilson

May 31, 2009

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, May 31, 2009 C. Harry Wilson of London and formerly of Centralia in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Barbara (Dodd) Wilson for 51 years. Dear father to Nancy (Turner) and Rob Kell of Thorndale. Dear grandpa to Michael, Scott and Hayley Kell. Dear cousin of Douglas and Doreen Wilson of London. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Flora (Hess) Wilson and sister-in-law Mary (Dodd) and her husband George Turner. Harry’s hobby and life-long interest was antique engines. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 4th at 11 AM with Rev. Tracy Crick-Butler officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.  



  As Harry always said, “Do Be Careful”.

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Thomas Mitchell

May 28, 2009

Thomas Mitchell passed away peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens on Thursday, May 28, 2009 in his 81st year. Cherished husband for 49 years of the late Audrey (Becker) Mitchell (2004) and father of Ruth, Joe, Jim (Tami), Gerard, Cathy, Mike (Aimee), Margaret and Tommy (1975). Beloved grandfather of Rachel, Elysse and Joel Marcus; Lauren, Rebecca and Katrina Mitchell; Cole and Clara Mitchell; Gillian and Mary Labonté; Simon Mitchell; and Emma and Ella Mitchell. Dear brother of Bernice Walzack and Katherine Walters and brother-in-law of Louise, Marg and Sheila Mitchell, Pauline Nolan and Jim and Joanne Becker. Predeceased by his sisters Lauretta Carrigan and Marie Ross and brothers Leo, Harvey, Vern and Clarence. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday evening 6-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday, May 30th at 11 AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen celebrant. Cremation with interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. A luncheon will be held following mass at the Ailsa Craig Community Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley Street. In lieu of floral tributes, the family would appreciate donations to the Craigwiel Adult Day Program. The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Wynott and the staff at Craigwiel Gardens for the compassion and support. 

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Robert M. “Pete Boxer

May 24, 2009





At Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, May 24, 2009 Robert M. “Pete” Boxer formerly of Aylmer in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Edie (Greswell) Boxer. Dear father and grandfather of Craig and Nancy Boxer and their children Jamie, Jill and Kelly of Lucan, Cathy and Steven Byrd and their children Andrew and Meagan of Bolton and Jeff and Paula Boxer and their children Shiyan, Grace and Rudy of Ottawa. Dear brother of Barbara (Nan) Boxer of Kingston and brother-in-law of Norma Greswell of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan and Jerry Greswell of Leamington. Pete retired from Imperial Leaf Tobacco in November 1987 after 42 years of service. He was also a proud veteran of the RCAF. Pete’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Andrew Whynot, the staff at Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home and the Dialysis Unit at the London Health Sciences Foundation. A memorial service will be held at the Craigwiel Gardens Auditorium, 221 Main Street, Ailsa Craig on Saturday, May 30th at 11:30 AM with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating. Cremation with interment Aylmer Cemetery. Donations to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Dialysis Unit (747 Baseline Road East London ON  N6C 2R6) would be appreciated by the family. 





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Gladys Alberta (Wakeford) Pestill

May 19, 2009

Peacefully, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine Site on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Gladys Alberta (Wakeford) Pestill of Kincardine and formerly Port Franks in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Frederick Pestill (2005). Dear mother of Nick and Nola Pestill of Guelph, Gary and Patty Pestill of Regina, Sharon and Don Colter of Exeter, Wayne and Meg Pestill of Kincardine and Debbie Wakefield of London. Missed by her 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Bud and Barb Wakeford of Burlington and Doreen and Ray Plant of Milton. Predeceased by grandson Charles Pestill and sisters Helen Purcell, Marie Coles and Marnie Wakeford. A memorial service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday, June 19th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.  Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 

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Amelia Jameson

May 18, 2009

M. Amelia (Meem) (Hardie) Jameson at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Monday, May 18, 2009, formerly of Granton, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Jameson (1969). Dear mother of Joan and Charles Hayden of Granton and Don and Barbara Jameson of Ilderton. Dear grandmother of Jay and Christine Hayden and Heidi Hayden and Joel Millman; Chad Jameson and Sara VAN DEN Akker and Martin Jameson, and great-grandmother of Chelsea and Rachel. Dear sister-in-law of Anna McCullough of St. Marys. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Mary Dykes and her husband Floyd and brothers Robert and his wife Madeline, Lant, Ken and his wife Rhea, and Harold and his wife Edith. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to Granton Wesley United Church would be appreciated by the family.

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Leslie William Parnall

May 9, 2009

Suddenly, at his late residence on Saturday, May 9, 2009 Leslie W. Parnall of Bryanston in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Maxine (Dunlop) Parnall. Dear father of Bruce and Donna Parnall of London, Brenda and John Montpetit of Newmarket and Barbara and Bob Wonnacott of RR 3 Ilderton. Dear grandfather of Kelly, Marsha; Steven and Melissa and great-grandfather of 5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Kathleen and Don Kenny and Patricia and Tony VanVliet all of Dorchester, Gerald and Sherry Parnall of London, Leon and Wilma Dunlop of Granton and Marie and Carl Nickles of Huron Park. 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, May 12th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Roy Davis Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  

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Lillian Merle (Edwards) Flynn

May 8, 2009

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, May 8, 2009 Lillian (Edwards) Flynn of RR 1 Centralia in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Flynn (2002). Dear mother of Laverne and Jean Flynn of Exeter. Predeceased by her sisters Melinda Wilson and Cora Smith and brothers Melvin, Jim and Wilbert (Chub) Edwards. 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, May 12th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family. 

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Hugh Evan Garton

May 4, 2009

Suddenly, as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Stanley Township, on Monday, May 4, 2009 Hugh Garton of Bayfield in his 58th year. Dearly loved husband of Sherrie (Davis) Garton of Bayfield. Proud and loving dad of R.J. of Bayfield and Ryan of Brantford. Beloved son of Lloyd and Elsie Garton of London. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Nancy Garton of North Adams, Massachussets, Carole and Tim Alce of Grand Bend, Steve Davis and his friend Sandy of London, Norma and Doug Galloway of Flesherton, Debbie Davis and her friend John of London. Also survived by 16 nieces and nephews. Hugh was a loyal friend to many. 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, May 7th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Allan Livingstone officiating. Interment Bayfield Cemetery. Donations to the Huron SPCA or the Canadian Mental Health Association (Huron-Perth Branch) would be appreciated by the family. 

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Douglas Allan Sheets

May 4, 2009

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, May 4, 2009 Douglas A. Sheets of Exeter and formerly of Calgary in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Lorinda (Bielli) Sheets. Dear father of Anna, Douglas, Jack and David. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Darlene and Bill Kincaid and Dave Sheets all of Calgary and Deanna and Marvin Molitor of Medicine Hat. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Jeanne Sheets. Cremation has taken place with private family arrangements to follow.   Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter, (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.

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Enid Leona (Westman) McIlhargey

May 2, 2009

At Parkwood Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 2, 2009 with grace and courage after a long battle with cancer, Enid L. (Westman) McIlhargey of London in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late John J. McIlhargey (1990) Dear mother of John and Charmaine, Christina and Scott Pont and Elinor and Michael Errey all of London, Jim and Monique of Goderich, Andrew and Tracy of Lucan, and Frank of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Emily, Laura, Andrea and P.J.; Daniel, Gregory and Sean; Coby, Breianna, Grant, Fiona and Giselle; and Corey, Travis, Emily and Amy-Lynn. Dear sister of George Westman of Granton. Predeceased by her sister-in-law Audrey Westman. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Tuesday, May 5th at  11AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Donations to Parkwood Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Monday at 8:30 PM.  

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