June 30, 2009
Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Exeter Villa on Tuesday, June 30 2009 in his 101st year. Born in Chatham Township, the son of the late George and Sarah (Nee McKellar) Lovell. He was married to the late Margaret St. Clair (nee Bond) June 25th, 1930. He shall be sadly missed by his son Keith and daughter-in-law Myra Lovell of Exeter and daughter Patricia Jones and partner Edward Blowes of Sebringville. Predeceased by his beloved son Leonard Lovell of Kippen (1999) and daughters’-in-law Janet (1989) and Roberta (2002). Predeceased by eleven siblings, sisters Vera Kennedy, Sarah Gray, Margaret Haskett, Nettie Lovell, Hazel McCann, Mary McDermott, and brothers Stephen, Neil, Ted, George and Gordon Lovell. Loving Grandfather of David and Judy Lovell of Kippen, Kevin Lovell and Anne Parker of Denfield, Lori (nee Lovell) and Derek Regier of Hensall, Matthew Jones and Annette Weir of Stratford and Michael Jones of Stratford, Tim and Cathy Lovell of Dorchester, Melanie Lovell and fiancé Terry Bender of Grand Bend, Philip and Vanessa Lovell of Byron, Myla (nee Lovell) and Mike Dykstra of Exeter, seventeen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He and Margaret began farming near Darrell in Chatham Township then moved to the “Bond” farm near Louisville where they lived and raised their three children. In 1956 they moved to the “Jarrott” farms near Kippen. They retired from farming in 1966 and moved to Exeter. Lloyd was a Public School Trustee of Louisville and was a very active member of the Louisville Baptist Church. He was a director on the Ontario Sugar Beet Growers Association and the Tuckersmith Telephone System. After moving to Exeter Lloyd was an adjuster for the Ontario Crop Insurance for several years and involved in many community projects. Lloyd was very proud when he received his 32nd Degree Scottish Masonry. He shall be sadly missed; his many stories of his life will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 4th at 11AM with Rev. Mary Beth Wilson officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery. Donations to Shriners Childrens’ Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis Society or Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
June 29, 2009
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, June 29, 2009 Anne (Bertram) Cann of Grand Bend in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Carfrey A. Cann (2008). Dear mother of Patricia and Gerry Kading of Grand Bend, Don and Joan Cann of St. Thomas and David and Mary Ann Hogan-Cann of Goderich. Dear grandmother of Bryan and Jill and Karen; Lianne and John, Darren and Heidi; Adam, Andrew and Aja and great-grandmother of Spencer, Jackson and Tyler; Addison and Keira. Predeceased by a sister Rose and brothers Bill, Joe, Peter and Ian. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the memorial service will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Community Living South Huron or the South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
June 28, 2009
Suddenly as the result of an automobile accident on Sunday, June 28, 2009, Daniel (Dan) H.J. Triebner of Exeter in his 24th year. Special friend of Lisa Kroesbergen of RR1 Ailsa Craig. Beloved son of Harold Triebner of Kirkton and Ethel (Dykeman) Triebner of Ravenswood. Dear grandson of Stuart Triebner of Exeter and the late Jean Triebner and Marilyn and Roger Ruest of Delta and Roy Dykeman of Lucan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Cassandra and Mike Kerslake of Chiselhurst. Special uncle of Hayden. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 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 Emmanuel Baptist Church, Hwy 4 at Kirkton Road, on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at 11 AM with Pastor Scott Stein officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
June 26, 2009
On Friday, June 26, 2009, at the age of 91 Margaret Zurbrigg (Coursey) passed away peacefully at McGarrell Place, in London. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Bert Zurbrigg (February 26, 2009). She will be treasured always by her three much loved children Kenneth (Jean Ann), Janet (Larry) Parsons, and Jane (Pat) Gudgeon. Paul, Ann, Nicole, Rob, Jen, Kate and Tom will miss their fun-loving Grandma, along with her great-grandchildren Blake, Sydney, Claire, Kyla and Hailey. Margaret will be missed by her wonderful sister Jean (Leonard) Poole and family. Special thanks to the kind and caring staff at McGarrell Place. Friends will be welcomed by family at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday, June 30th at 2 PM for a celebration of Margaret’s life, with Val Hodgins officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rowntree Memorial United Church.
June 12, 2009
At Exeter Villa on Friday, June 12, 2009 Barbara Elizabeth (Scott) Walters formerly of Grand Bend in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Lloyd Walters of Exeter. Dear father of Sharon Bulmer and her friend Greg Liechtret, Marlene and Glen Fex and Carl and Maureen Walters all of London. Dear grandmotherof Brian, Bill and Carl; and Ashley and Tyson. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Marilyn and Karl Tucker of Oakville. Predeceased by a brother Ron Scott. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 1 west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the memorial service which will be held on Wednesday, June 17th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with interment Turner’s Cemetery, Tuckersmith Township. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
June 11, 2009
With her family at her side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, June 11, 2009 Donna Elaine (MacEwen) Smith, of Hensall, born February 4, 1929 in her 81st year. Beloved wife and best friend of Harry for 60 years. Dear mother of Jerry and his wife Kirsten of Exeter and grandmother of Samantha and Brandon Dayman. Predeceased by her parents Almond (1950) and Inez (1982) MacEwen. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 3-5 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 16th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery. Donations to St. Elizabeth Health Care, South Huron Hospital or Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hensall would be appreciated by the family.
June 11, 2009
Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, June 11, 2009 Harold T. Cudmore formerly of Usborne Township for 92 years in his 94th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Gladys (McKenzie) Cudmore for 66 years. Loving dad of Ruth and Larry Johnson of Hensall and Leslie Cudmore and Jane Egan of Goderich. Dear brother-in-law of Lloyd, Murray and Rita McKenzie. Also remembered by cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Samuel and Alice (Daley) Cudmore and brothers Edgar, Gordon and Mervyn Cudmore. Harold will be remembered by friends and customers of Cudmore Auto Wrecking for 57 years. His vocation and hobby was antique autos. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday afternoon 2-4 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiating. Interment McTaggart Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
June 11, 2009
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, June 11, 2009 Margaret June (Ward) Dougherty of Exeter, born June 25, 1934 passed away in her 75th year. Beloved wife of William (Bill) Dougherty for 52 years. Dear mother of Michael and Kim Dougherty of Toronto and Shannon Dougherty and Vic Cangiano of London. Dear grandmother of Madeline and Bridget Dougherty. Dear sister of Raymond and Violet Ward of Moncton, N.B., Honey and Bob McFarland of Halifax, Geraldine Wheaton of Elk Grove, California, Glenn and Pauline Ward, Ann Marie and Elwyn Tower, Bruce and Kathy Ward, Deanne Ward and Judy and Raymond Duncan all of Sackville, N.B. and Michael and Melanie Ward of Calgary. Dear sister-in-law of Harry and Barbara Dougherty of Exeter, Helen Anthony of Brighton and Jane and Ted Kibby of Oshawa. Predeceased by her parents Raymond Ward and Frances Crossman and a brother-in-law Bliss Wheaton. 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, June 15th at 11 AM with Pastor Doug Watson officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
“Sing with the Angels, Dance with the Stars”
June 10, 2009
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Cheryl (Riley) Kennedy of Centralia in her 52nd year. Beloved wife of Dave Kennedy. Dear mother of Sherri and John Van Massenhoven of Parkhill, Tracy Wuerth and Roman Wilson of Huron Park and Chad Smith and Jeanna Hern of Hensall. Dear grandmother of Lucas and Logan Van Massenhoven; and Parker and Paiton Wuerth. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ron and Marilyn Riley of West Lorne, Gayle Riley of Lucan, Floyd and Lynda Riley of Centralia, Joanne McLaren, Marilyn and Bill Dixon, Robert and Tracey Riley all of London, Carolyn and Randy Redmond of Huron Park; Deb Kennedy and Denise Thompson both of Lucan, Darren Kennedy and Darryl Kennedy both of London. Dear daughter-in-law of Glen Kennedy. She will greatly missed by many nieces and nephews and special friends Sue and George Wilson, Sharon and Tony Martens and Maryke and Martin DeBruyn. Predeceased by her parents William and Elaine Riley, a brother Don Riley and her mother-in-law Gertrude Kennedy. 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, June 13th at 2 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. Donations to South Huron Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
June 5, 2009
At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London on Friday, June 5, 2009 Beatrice Joyce in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Joyce (1992). Dear mother of Peggy and Barney Rooney of London, Cathie Joyce of Sarnia and Beatrice Joyce of England. Survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sons Tom, Theo and John. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday, June 8th from 10:00-10:30 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Monday at 11 AM with Father Vincent Van Zutphen celebrant. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lucan. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.