Doris Myrtle (Duncan) Miller
August 20, 2009
At the Exeter Villa, on Thursday, August 20, 2009 Doris (Duncan) Miller of Exeter and formerly of Staffa in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late William Lloyd Miller (1986). Dear mother of Ron and Gretta Miller of Mitchell and Dianne and Loriano (Dar) DelChiaro of Stratford. Dear grandmother of Christina Walkom (Paul), Adam Miller (Lisa); Rick DelChiaro and Lisa DelChiaro and great-grandmother of Rachael and Ryan Walkom. Dear sister of Roberta Templeman of Exeter. Predeceased by sister Jean Maver and her husband Robert Maver and brother-in-law John Templeman. 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, August 24th at 11 AM with Rev. Rob Congram officiating. Interment Staffa Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
John Charles Johnson (JJ)
August 14, 2009
Free at last to walk the Durand Beach. John Charles Johnson (JJ) of Denfield at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, August 14, 2009 in his 69th year. Much loved and will be missed by his wife Sandi Johnson. Dear father of Jeff and Kari-Lynn Johnson of Thamesford, Mary-Ellen St. Clair and Wayne Hussey of Guelph and Stuart and Robin Ashton of London. Dear grandfather of Jason and Cole; Kevin, Emma, Erin and Eva. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Margaret Ann, Tom and Allen and Leeann Johnson all of British Columbia, Ed and Louise of Strathroy, Barbara and Bill McCann of Ottawa and Bob Johnson of London. Also missed by his best pal Midnight. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Johnson, granddaughter Reese Ashton and sister-in-law Donna Johnson. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, August 17th at 2 PM. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Ilderton Lions Club or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Lions Service in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6:45 PM with the Ilderton Lions Club.
James Lewis O’Dell
August 13, 2009
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, August 13, 2009 James O’Dell of Huron Park and formerly of Stoney Creek in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Beverley O’Dell. Dear father of Dan and Linda O’Dell of Winnipeg, Pat and Al Duncan of Washago, Teresa Heynen of Hamilton, Scott Young of Toronto and David Young of Port Hope. Dear grandfather of 2 grandsons and 2 great-grandsons. Dear brother of Katharine Allen of Brockport, New York and Pete O’Dell of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Predeceased by a sister Janet and his first wife Sybill. Private family arrangements. Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #167, Exeter would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements.
Virginia (Ginny) Ann Baldwin
August 9, 2009
Suddenly, at Bluewater Health, Mitton Site,
June (Borland) Hodgins
August 8, 2009
Virginia Gayle Smith
August 7, 2009
With saddened hearts, the family of Virginia Gayle Smith of Exeter announces her passing at South Huron Hospital on Friday, August 7, 2009 53rd year. Loving mother of Skye and Erin Pfaff of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Cohen. Beloved daughter of Geraldine (Prout) Smith of Exeter and the late Bill Smith (2004). Dear sister of Jayne and Brian McCann of Mt. Carmel and Robert and Cynthia Smith of Kelowna, B.C. Dear aunt of Blair, Melanie, Lisa and Josie. Also missed by her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Virginia’s love of nature, animals and her girls will never be forgotten. A private family graveside service will be held at the Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Huron SPCA (Humane Society) would be appreciated by the family.
John (Jack) Mervin Russell Tinney
August 5, 2009
Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 John (Jack) Mervin Russell Tinney of Exeter and formerly of Hay Township in his 92nd year. Devoted husband of Peggy (Iles) for 38 years. Loved, admired and respected by his children Dwayne and Donna Tinney of Exeter, Karen and Doug Shirray of Tavistock, Joan Tinney and Harry Frost of Victoria, B.C., Carol and Quentin Laws of Vancouver, B.C., Sandra and Yves Barbeau of Kapuskasing, Philip McLeod of Abbotsford, B.C., Shelly and Billy Hay of Hensall and Heather Tinney and Jamie Dewar of Atwood. Grandpa to 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife Lolus McClinchey (1965), infant daughter Linda (1944), sister Roberta Fitzgerald (2007) and her husband Richard (2002) and daughter-in-law Marian Tinney (1999). A kind and caring man, Jack was involved in local politics for many years in his beloved community of Hay Township as Councillor, Deputy Reeve and Reeve and in Huron County as Warden in 1979. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 1 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation or South Huron Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
J. Beverly (Bev) Robb
August 1, 2009
Suddenly, at his late residence in London, on Saturday, August 1, 2009 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Donaldson) Robb (2005) for 50 years. Dear father of Sheree and Dale Fleischauer of Listowel, Lori and Gregg Allan of Guelph, Paul and Kathy Robb of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Reid and Gillian Robb of Richmond, England. Dear grandfather of Chrystal, Colquhoun, Kyra and Taryn Fleischauer; Mark and Bryce Allan; Jordan, Alyson and Danica Robb; and Lucy, Katie and Millie Robb; and great-grandfather of Josh. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Rocky Robb of London and the late Flo Robb, Jack and Irene Robb of London, Jean and Don Robinson of Alymer and Meredith Robb of Ilderton, Shirley and Bob McCall of Chatham, Joan and Maurice Hutton of Lakeside and Ann and Murray McLean of Parkhill. Predeceased by a brother Ken Robb and his wife Jean and his parents J.C. and Maude Robb. Bev was an A.I. Technician for 45 years, a charter member of the Ilderton Lion Club and continued to be an active member and a great neighbour for 47 years. Friends may call one hour prior to a memorial service which will be held at Siloam United Church,1240 Fanshawe Park Rd., on Friday, August 28th at 10 AM with Rev. Catherine Moore officiating. Cremation with interment Medway Cemetery. Donations to Ilderton Lions Club or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan 519-227-4211 entrusted with arrangements.