Samuel Bernes

April 29, 2010

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, of Lucan in his 99th year. Sam will be missed by his friends at Restview Retirement Home, Lucan.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street Lucan, 2 hours prior to the funeral service which will be held on Friday, April 30th at 3PM. Interment St. James Cemtery, Clandeboye.

Birdetta May (Pedler) Gagan

April 28, 2010

Gagan, Birdetta May (Pedler).  At Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 of St. Marys and formerly of Lucan and Prospect Hill in her 91st year.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas Alfred Gagan (1986).  Dear mother of Glen and Marg Gagan of  London, Mary May and James Smith of Rock Creek, B.C., James and Bev Gagan of Scarborough and George and Louise Gagan of Stratford.  Dear grandmother of Kimberley and Carl, Jennifer and Darren, James and Carmela, Jonathan and Margo, Tim and great-grandmother of Max, Marc-Alexandre, Victoria, Nicholas and Evan.  Dear sister-in-law of Shirley Pedler of Ailsa Craig.  Predeceased by her brother Charles Pedler and her sister-in-law Verona (Gagan) Brunswick and her husband Robert. 

Cremation. A graveside service will be held at Prospect Hill Cemetery on Thursday, May 6th at 11AM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. 

Donations to the Alzheimer Society or Wildwood Care Centre would be appreciated by the family.

Patricia (Saunders) Young

April 25, 2010

Peacefully, with her granddaughter by her side, after a valiant fight with cancer, on Sunday, April 25, 2010, of St. Marys, in her 69th year, Pat stepped into the loving arms of Jesus. Cherished wife of Bob. Dearly loved mother of Rob Young and Aida Van Wees of Windsor, Shellie and Daryl Wilson of Brampton, Cathy Young and Dwayne Brown of London and precious granddaughter  Miranda at home. Loving Nana to Brennan, Jordan, Schuyler, PJ (The Wee Man), Corvin, Carissa and Cieaira. Predeceased by her two beautiful sons Steven and Scott. Beloved sister of Bob and Murielle of New Brunswick, Ron and Betty Anne of London, Ross and Henriette of British Columbia, Sandy and Gary of St. Thomas, Barbara and Ray of Cherry Grove and John and Blanche of Ilderton.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Celebration of Pat’s life will take place on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 11 AM at Community Bible Church, 24294 Adelaide Street North, RR 3 Lucan (Hwy 7 at Adelaide St.), with Pastor Doug Loveday officiating,  where Pat was so dearly cherished by her church family. Cremation, followed by interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London.

In lieu of flowers, Pat has requested that donations be made toward the post secondary education of her granddaughter Miranda who is attending St. Stephens University, NB.

Frank Gerald VandenHeuvel

April 24, 2010

Peacefully, with his family by his side, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Friday, April 23, 2010, of Denfield, in his 53rd year. Beloved husband of Rina (Broeders) VandenHeuvel. Beloved father of Jason, Nathaniel and Nicolette all at home. Dear son of Johanna (Brugmans) VandenHeuvel of Denfield and the late Antonius (Tony) VandenHeuvel (2003). Dear son-in-law of Johanna (Broeders) and Roger Gemus. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gary and Nathalie VandenHeuvel of London, Marian and Lance Volkman and Janet and Rick Luder all of British Columbia, Nancy and David Broumpton of Denver, Colorado, Tony and Lisa VandenHeuvel of Denfield and Angela and Michel Houle of Woodstock; John and Louise Broeders of Ilderton. Also missed by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Michael (1998) and Rina’s fathers Nicolaas Broeders (1965) and Adrianus Broeders (1993).

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Wednesday, April 28th at 11 AM with Father Ray Lawhead presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Donations to Nicolette’s Relay for Life team, raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society, or the London Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated by the family.

Prayers will be said in the funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 PM.

G. Fleming “Buck”Simpson

April 21, 2010

Peacefully, at his late residence, on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 of RR 1 Kirkton in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Doris (Anderson) Simpson. Dear father of Ron and Karen Simpson of RR 1 Kirkton and Dale and Nika Simpson of St. Marys. Dear grandfather of Carrie and Anthony Triebner of Lucan, Ron Simpson Jr. and his friend Jenna Becker of Kirkton, Ryan Simpson and his friend Carly Hull of Mitchell, Joe and Ryan both of London and great-grandfather of Stuart, Henry and Rachel. Dear brother-in-law of Jean and Peter Black of St. Marys and Helen Reid of Hensall. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Ann (1974) and Ruby (2005) and her husband Ken (2009), brother Bob (1990) and his wife Jean (1994) and sister-in-law Margaret Triebner.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be held on Friday, April 23rd at 2:30 PM with Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Cremation.

Donations to Thames Road/Elimville United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com.

Janet (Thomson) Baker

April 21, 2010

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, of Exeter in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Edgar Baker (1995). Dear mother of Paul and Brenda Baker of Victoria Harbour and Lynda  Baker of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Shelley and Rev. Kenji Marui, and Shauna Baker; Mark and Donise Baker, and Matthew Baker; and great-grandmother of Christopher, Samantha, Stephen, Reiko and Kai. Dear sister-in-law of Olive Thomson of Exeter. Predeceased by son David (1980) and a brother Jack Thomson (1969).

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, April 23rd at 11AM with Rev. Marybeth Wilson and Rev. Kenji Marui officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to Exeter United Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Eileen Robson

April 20, 2010

At her late residence in Middlesex Centre on Monday, April 19, 2010, in her 83rd year went to be with her precious Lord. Loving sister of Ken Robson (Lucille) and sister-in-law of Wes Clow (Elizabeth, deceased). Dearly loved aunt of eight and their spouses, great-aunt of twenty-one and really great-aunt of one! Gracious friend and companion of many: including graduates of London Bible Institute (1949), Victoria Hospital School of Nursing Class of ’53, nursing associates, mall walkers, cousins and neighbours, friends of Stoney Creek Baptist Church and fellow pursuers of family heritage.

Family and friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday evening 7-9 PM. A Memorial service will be held at Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 2225 Highbury Avenue North, London on Sunday, April 25th at 3:00 PM with Pastor Don Howard officiating. Cremation with interment St. George’s Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.

Donations to Stoney Creek Baptist Church or Associated Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) would be appreciated by the family.

Gloria Jean (Steele) Barclay

April 17, 2010

Barclay, Gloria Jean (Steele). At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital on Friday, April 16, 2010 of Exeter in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Michael (Mike) Barclay. Dear mother of Lisa Barclay and her fiancé Corey Neyedly of Toronto, Heather and Jeremy Hrudka and Scott Barclay and his friend Jen Strang all of Exeter. Loving grandmother of Parker and Jesse. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Alice and Don Reinhart of Ridgeway. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Jean Steele. Gloria’s smiling face has been a part of Ironwood Golf Club in Exeter since 1991.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 21st at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the ALS Society of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

Brian Jones

April 16, 2010

Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, April 15, 2010 of Exeter in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Wendy (Dabner) Jones. Dear son of Vi Jones of Exeter and the late William Jones (2005). Son-in-law of Pat Dabner of Burlington. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Howard and Louise of Exeter, Sharon and Greg of Granton, Mike and Katie and Tony all of Burlington and Lynn and Paul of Canfield. Brian will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Rob Jones (2002).

There will be a memorial service on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the Exeter Lion’s Youth Centre, 125 John St. W., Exeter at 11AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Cremation with interment Hensall Union Cemetery.

Donations to the Exeter Lion’s Club or the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Alice (Simpson) Thompson

April 16, 2010

At Craigwiel Gardens Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig on Friday, April 16, 2010 Alice Irene (Simpson) Thompson formerly of RR 1 Lucan in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Kermit Aubrey Thompson (2008). Dear mother of Ivan and Douglas and Marilyn (Eaton). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Kelly, Kevin, Christine and Jeremiah Phinnemore and great-granddaughter Lorelai Phinnemore. Dear sister of Marion. Predeceased by brothers William, Clifford, George and infant sister Marjorie.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 20th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.

Donations to the Lucan United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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