Robert Charles Atkinson
January 29, 2011
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, January 29, 2011, of Centralia in his 66th year. Dear son of Viola (Eagleson) Atkinson of Ailsa Craig and the late Charles Atkinson (1978). Dear brother of Shirley Kemps of London. Dear uncle of John; and James and Tracy. Predeceased by an infant brother James, and a brother-in-law Joseph Kemps (1999).
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan one hour prior to the complete funeral service which will be held on Wednesday, February 2nd at 11AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Aleda Bernice (Hughes) McComb
January 28, 2011
Peacefully at LHSC University Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2011, Aleda Bernice (Hughes) McComb, in her 79th year, was called home. Beloved wife of the late Donald (2003). Dear mother of Kevin (Sandra) , Brian (Sarah); Darrell (Penny); Shawn (Lisa); and Erin (Jane). Dear grandmother of Lindsey, Rodney, Ginger (Grant), Wade; Kayla, Wesley, Quentin; Tyler, Ashley, Melissa; Nathaniel, Kyle, Garrett; Nicole and Steven. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jean McComb (Alex), Leona Hughes, Clifford Ritchie and Keith McComb (Erma). Predeceased by her parents Grant and Loretta (Henderson) Hughes, her brother Donald Hughes and her sister Velma Ritchie.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, January 31st at 1PM with Rev. Bill McAuslan officiating, Interment Birr United Cemetery.
Donations to the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital or the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Hendrik (Hank) Den Hollander
January 21, 2011
At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London after a lengthy battle with leukemia, the Lord called him home on Friday, January 21, 2011, of Winchelsea in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Pausma) Den Hollander. Dear father of Eric Den Hollander, Mark and Janene Den Hollander, and Matthew and Melanie Den Hollander all of Usborne Township. Dear grandfather of Zachary, Katelyn, Allyson, Alexis; Olivia and Landon. Dear brother of Art and Margaret of Grand Valley, Elizabeth and Jim Greydanus of Brampton, and Riza and Len Struyk of Leamington.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 332 Huron Street West, Exeter on Tuesday, January 25th at 1 PM with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Exeter Christian School Society or the Bible League would be appreciated by the family.
Grace Margaret (Williams) Rush
January 21, 2011
At LHSC-University Hospital on Thursday, January 20, 2011 of Birr in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell B. Rush (1993). Dear mother of Tom and Yael Rush of Toronto, Ken and Elsebeth Rush and Marlene and Keith Tackabury all of Denfield. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Michael, Rebekah and Darren, Tim and Deanna, Jonathan, Leslie and Angela; and great-grandmother of Emmah, Maeda and Olivia. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary and Ken Baker of Tillsonburg, June Slemin of New Brunswick, Elva Williams of Kleinburg, Violet Williams of Toronto and Kathy Williams of Burks Falls. Predeceased by her sister Ruth Caulfield, brothers Bertram, Richard and Edward Williams and Brother-in-law Joe Slemin.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be held at Community Bible Church, 24294 Adelaide Street North at Highway 7, on Wednesday, January 26 at 1 PM with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery.
Donations to Church Missions at Community Bible Church would be appreciated by the family.
Hazel (Gunning) Miller
January 19, 2011
At Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 formerly of Exeter in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late James W. Miller (1977). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and Jack Constable of St. Marys, Bob Miller and Monika Lowry of Barrie, Betty and Ron Janke of London and Bonnie Miller of Woodstock. Dear grandmother of Jim and Shelley, Shari and Jeff, Cheryl, Sean and Sherry ; Darren and Rose, Dale and Tracy, Deanna and Marc; Liane and Pete, Karen and Chris; Kristen. Also missed by 19 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ross and Betty Gunning of Brampton. Predeceased by a son Ray (2005) and daughters-in-law Betty (1968) and Donna (1981).
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, January 22nd at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or the Exeter United Church would be appreciated with the family.
Ann Monica (Otter) Bayley
January 19, 2011
After a courageous fight, our beloved Ann passed away January 19, 2011 with grace and dignity. Ann is the wife and best friend of Julian Bayley, the daughter of Jean Otter of Kingston and the late George Otter. Ann will be deeply missed by her daughters Christine Rose (Cade) of Waterloo and Leigh Culley (Jim) of Pittsburgh, PA, step-children Heidi Bayley (Jamie) of London, Sam Bayley (Leanne) of London and Peta Bayley (Mike) of London, England. Ann’s joy of life will be especially missed by grandchildren Ava, Sophie, Olivia, Jackson and her brothers John Otter (Pat) of Toronto and Brian Otter (Karyn) of Vancouver, BC. Ann was co-founder of Iceculture Inc.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 block west of Main, Exeter on Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 1-5 PM. A celebration of Ann’s life will be held at St. John’s By The Lake Anglican Church, 70642 Bluewater Highway, South Huron (Highway #21-North of Grand Bend) on Sunday, January 23 at 2:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the London Health Sciences Foundation – Regional Cancer Program would be appreciated by the family.
Robert (Bob) Gilmore
January 18, 2011
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, January 17, 2011 of Exeter and formerly of St. Joseph and Listowel in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Marlene (Molly) (Elliott) Gilmore. Dear father of Doug and Gay of Listowel, Barb and Stow Penniment of Australia, Sandy and Scott St. Amand of London and foster father of Sherry of Stratford. Dear grandfather of 7 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Aleta Ludwig and Grace Stewart both of Listowel, Bruce Gilmore of Summerland, B.C., Carol Gilmore of Gowanstown; Marjorie Gabel and Bob Huras of Waterloo, Bernice and Dr. George Magee of Burns Lake, B.C., Audrey and Murray Krotz of Gowanstown and Betty Elliott and Bob Wade of Listowel. Predeceased by his brothers Clifford, Jack and Bill and brothers-in-law Cecil Ludwig, Gibson Stewart, Bill Elliott and Don Gabel. Bob had many happy years farming and operating Gilmore Auctions in Listowel and in later years enjoyed musical gigs playing the fiddle.
Friends may gather at the Exeter United Church, 42 James Street, Exeter on Friday, January 21st at 1:30 PM for a memorial service at 2 PM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or the Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Alice E. (Hodgins) Hodgson
January 17, 2011
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, January 16, 2011 in her 93rd year. Remembered by daughters Jane, Karen and Jim, Heather and Brad; grandchildren Mark, Crystal and Jan and Lorraine and Ramazan; and great-granddaughter Leyla.
Friends may call at St. James Anglican Church, Clandeboye (on Highway #4 just north of Lucan) on Saturday, January 22nd from 11 AM-12 noon prior to a memorial service which will be held at 12 noon with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery.
Donations to Church Missions at Community Bible Church (24294 Adelaide Street North, RR #3 Lucan ON N0M 2J0) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Bruce Andrew Drummond
January 16, 2011
Suddenly, at his late residence in Clinton, on Saturday, January 15, 2011, in his 62nd year. Dear brother of Robert of Exeter. Special uncle of Ian Drummond, Enid Drummond and Alecia and Matt Koopmans. Predeceased by his parents James and Grace Drummond and his brother Brian.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter, for a memorial visitation on Wednesday, January 19th, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Cremation with private interment at Exeter Cemetery.
William Henry Froats
January 12, 2011
Peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, in his 91st year formerly of Lucan. Beloved husband of Mabel (Robertson) Froats. Dear father and father -in-law of Dale and Linda Froats of Lucan, Heather and Fred Schembri of London, and Judy and Paul Melanson of Fredricton, New Brunswick. Dear grandfather of Tabatha Fronchak (Trevor), Neil Froats (Nancy) and Jamie Froats (Raina); David Schembri (Amy) and Natalie Schembri (Andrew); and Ted Melanson (Bharbara) and William Dan Melanson and great-grandfather of Taylor and Tanner Fronchak, Ella, Natalie and Nash William Froats; and Arla Schembri and Chace Melanson. Dear brother of Everett Froats of Brinston, Ontario. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Elza and Nora Froats, sisters Grace Burley and Evelyn Thorpe. Bill spent his early life on a farm in South Mountain and was in military service during WWII, stationed in British Columbia. He moved to Chatham, Ontario as a house builder and where he married, was a Massey Harris dealer in Glencoe and purchased Lucan Farm Equipment in 1961 which he operated until his retirement in 1995.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 15th at 11AM with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to Lucan United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A Masonic memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 6:30 PM.