Lena (Stevie) (Stevenson) MacGillivray
June 30, 2010
Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 of Lucan and formerly of Stokes Bay and Dorchester in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack MacGillivray (1994). Dear mother of Bob and Heather MacGillivray of Lucan and Pamela and Kieven Bennewies of New Liskeard. Dear grandmother of Courtney and Matt, Katie-Scarlett, and Caleb and Corbin; and Jim and Greg. Dear sister of Shirley Lakatos of Manitoba. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Rodger and infant son John, a granddaughter Patricia, sisters Ann, Ethel, Margaret, Minnie, Mary, Dorothy and Lillian and brothers Walter, Charles, Clarence, Bert, Eddie and James.
Cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will take place in Lions Head.
Mary (Parker) Grady
June 30, 2010
Peacefully, at Rosamond Unit of the Almonte General Hospital, Mary (Parker) Grady, June 15, 1919 – May 2, 2010, at the age of 90. Mary will be fondly remembered by her friends and family throughout Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta. At the request of Mary, she will return to Exeter to be laid to rest beside her husband, the late Leo Grady.
A graveside service will be held at the Exeter Cemetery on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 10 AM, with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with the arrangements.
Flora Belle (Regular) Johns
June 28, 2010
At Extendicare, London, on Sunday, June 27, 2010 , of London and formerly of St. Thomas, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Frederick Johns. Dear mother of Dennis Johns and his wife, Joanne Lubansky–Johns. Adoring, and forever adored, nana of Katy Flora Johns. Predeceased by five brothers and two sisters (all of whom lived well into their 90s), Flora was the last of her generation of the proud Regular clan.
During the Second World War, Flora became smitten with a dashing young naval officer who was stationed near her home in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. Not only did he sweep her off her feet; he swept her “off the Rock” as well…all the way to Ontario. Flora and Cec settled in St. Thomas, Ontario where they celebrated 50 years of marriage together. In St. Thomas, Flora became a proud fifty-year member of both the Chancel Guild at Trinity Anglican Church and The Order of the Eastern Star, Central Star Chapter #57.
On Wednesday, June 30, Flora was laid to rest beside her beloved husband in a private family ceremony at Elmdale Cemetary in St. Thomas.
A service to celebrate Flora’s life will be held at St. Jude’s Anglican Church (located at the corner of Adelaide Street North and Fanshawe Park Road) on Monday, July 5th at 7PM with Rev. Phil Uptgrove officiating.
Donations to St. Jude’s Anglican Church or Trinity Anglican Church, St. Thomas would be appreciated.
Mary Katherine (Kathy) (Whilsmith) Adams
June 24, 2010
At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of John B. Adams. Dear sister of Beverley Whilsmith of St. Joseph. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Ev Whilsmith.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday afternoon 2-4 PM. A Celebration of Life service will be held at St. John’s By The Lake Anglican Church, 58 Ontario Street, Grand Bend on Monday, June 28th at 11 AM with The Rev. Grayhame Bowcott officiating. Cremation.
Donations to St. John’s By The Lake Anglican Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Johanna A. (Brugmans) Vandenheuvel
June 24, 2010
At London Health Science Centre, University Hospital on Thursday, June 24, 2010, of Denfield, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Antonius (Tony) Vandenheuvel (2003). Dear mother of the late Frank (2010) and Rina Vandenheuvel of Denfield, 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, Angela and Michel Houle of Woodstock and the late Michael Vandenheuvel (1998). Dear grandmother of 25 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anna and Ben Vermeulen of Milford, Station, N.S. and Rikki, Riny and Ties all of Holland. Predeceased by 5 sisters and 3 brothers.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday, June 26th at 11 AM with Father Terry McNamara presiding. Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Parish and CWL Prayers will be said in the funeral home Friday afternoon at 4 PM.
Ida Emmaline (McFalls) Hodgins
June 18, 2010
At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Friday, June 18, 2010 formerly of London in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Clare Hodgins (2004). Loving mother of Greg and Kathy Hodgins of Grand Bend and Brad Hodgins of London. Dear grandmother of Susan Patton and Jill and Mike Bale. Special great-grandmother of Colin, Devon and Paxton. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Maxine and Don Cromarty and Isabelle McFalls all of London. Predeceased by her granddaughter Kristin Hodgins, her brothers Keith and Robert McFalls and sister-in-law Muriel McFalls. Many thanks to the kind and compassionate staff at Craigwiel Gardens for their care of Ida.
A private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, London.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Clarence R. Knight
June 16, 2010
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 of Exeter in his 86th year. Dear father of John and Lynda Knight of Peterborough, Cathy and Jim Bayne of Sarnia and Al Knight of Hensall. Dear grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Ross Knight and his friend Julie Phillips of Burlington and dear cousin of Bill and Betsy Rowcliffe of Hensall. Predeceased by his sister Norma Pryde and her husband Bob. Cremation.
A private family interment will take place at Exeter Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Anita (Brintnell) Hunter
June 5, 2010
Peacefully, at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich after enjoying a picnic in the sunshine, on Friday, June 4, 2010, formerly of Exeter in her 88th year. Beloved wife and life partner of Roy Hunter for 64 years. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Sandra Hunter of Lucan, David and Ruth of Calgary and Michael and Deb of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Michelle, Molly, Andrea and Dana. Dear sister of Almira Ford and Harold Brintnell both of Exeter. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Alvin and Irene Brintnell and her siblings James, Madeline, Jack, Douglas, Frank and Etta. The family wishes to express their special thanks to the Bluewater Rest Home staff for their love and care.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 8th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Bluewater Rest Home would be appreciated by the family.
There will be a Rebekah service in the funeral home at 6:30 PM on Monday evening.
Edward S. Ryan
June 3, 2010
At LHSC University Hospital on Thursday, June 3, 2010 formerly of Lucan, in his 87th year. Loving son of the late Harold and Cecelia (Grace) Ryan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jack Ryan of London, Jim Ryan of Lucan and Frank and Marie Ryan of London. Predeceased by a sister Grace Fraser, a brother William (Bill) Ryan, and sisters-in-law Joyce and Marg Ryan. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to the Funeral Mass that will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Lucan on Saturday, June 5th at 11AM. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Mount Carmel.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan entrusted with arrangements.
Jean (Ballantyne) Allen
June 3, 2010
Allen, Jean (Ballantyne). At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 of Exeter Villa and formerly of Usborne Township in her 94th year. Wife of the late Lorne Allen (1998). Dear mother of Margaret (Don), Kaye (Ken), Grace (Al), Jim (Louise) and Phyllis (Denny). Dear grandmother of Scott, Barb and Ron; David, Carolyn and Mike, Kathy and David, Heather and Derek; Tracey and Derek, Todd, great-grandmother of Erin; Rebecca and Alexander; Hunter and Jensen; Leeland and Logan; Brady and Brandon and great-great-grandmother of Madyson, Colin and Isella. Dear sister-in-law of Grace Ballantyne, Margaret Allen and Ann Allen. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Ann (Miller) Ballantyne, siblings Bill, Wes (Irene), Glen (Wylda), Ewart and Audrey (Jim) Fairbairn, brothers-in-law Case, Earl (Edna), Glen and Ward.
Friends and relatives may gather at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Saturday, June 5th at 12 PM (Noon) prior to the service, which will be held at 1 PM with Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Interment Roys Cemetery.
Donations Thames Road/Elimville United Church, Exeter Villa Entertainment Fund or The Cancer Research Society would be appreciated by the family.