Mabel (Jhons) (Preszcator) MacLean
July 29, 2011
Peacefully, at Extendicare, London on Friday, July 29, 2011 of London and formerly of Exeter in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ferne MacLean and the late Basil Preszcator. Dear mother-in-law of Marjorie Preszcator of London and step-mother of Eileen Townsend of Seaforth, Merlin MacLean of Clinton, Ruth Anderson of Exeter and their families. Dear grandmother of Penny, Randy and Dan; Gary, Wendy, Susan, Michael and Michelle. Mabel will be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and the Winegarden family. Predeceased by her sons Donald and Harold Preszcator, daughter-in-law Alma Preszcator, step-son Bev MacLean and her sister Edna Ferguson.
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 Monday, August 1st at 11 AM with Rev. Marjorie Smith officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the White Oaks United Church, London or the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
Larry Cronyn
July 24, 2011
At his residence and surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 23, 2011, of Centralia, in his 80thyear. Beloved husband of Mary (Campbell) Cronyn. Dear father of Joanne and Bill Hodge of Centralia, Mike Cronyn and Sara MacGregor of Parkhill, Mark and Judy Cronyn of Centralia, Lori and Gerald Cook of Exeter and Lynn and Mike Veri of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Bill and Brenyn and Lisa and Chad; Jen and Ryan, Jodi, Jordan, Tasia and Jeremy; Leanne, Kelly and Luke and Melissa; Joel and Megan and Kyle and Nicole. Loving great-grandfather of Drew and Lexi and Taylor, Ryan and Hailey. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Mildred Cronyn of Ilderton, Paul and Betty Cronyn of RR2 Lucan, Rose Cronyn of Toronto, Michele Cronyn of Parkhill, Fred Lewis and Lillus of Granton and Ken and June Campbell of Exeter and the Campbell family. Larry will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Gayle (1995), sisters Mary Therese Revington, Anne Lewis and Eileen Cronyn and brothers Jim and Patrick Cronyn.
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 Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmelon Tuesday, July 26th at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Interment Our Lady ofMount CarmelCemetery.
Donations to St. Elizabeth Health Care, Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Suzanne Mary Northey
July 21, 2011
In her 52nd year, of Exeter, formerly of London, passed away peacefully at the Exeter Villa on Thursday, July 21, 2011, with her mother Ann Northey and family members by her side. Predeceased by her father Gilbert Warren Northey (2008). Dear sister of Steve & Melodie Northey of Grand Bend, Karen Smart of St. Thomas, Lawrence & Julie Northey of Richmond, BC and Melanie & Gord Hardie of Exeter. Proud aunt and great aunt to several nieces and nephews. Suzanne will always be remembered as a smiling, energetic and caring person who volunteered in her community for over 30 years. A private family inurnment will be held at the Exeter Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Suzanne’s favourite charity, the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, 620 Colborne St. Suite 301, London, Ont. N6B 3R9, at www.braintumour.ca or through the funeral home. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter entrusted with arrangements.
Douglas Wedlake
July 21, 2011
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, July 21, 2011, formerly of Exeter in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty (Fry) Wedlake (March 15, 1920 – November 20, 2006). Dear father of Gary and Donna Wedlake of Hohenwald, Tennessee, Brian and Janet Wedlake of Exeter and Rose Wedlake of London. Dear grandfather of Michael and Audrey, David and Nancy and Lisa; Scott and Alison, and Cheri and Miro Bracic; Christopher and Lisa; Jason and Julie and great-grandfather of Bryce, Dominic, Alex and Lethy; and Sherry and Chase; Lucas and Ava; Jack, Eric and Ava-Marie. Dear brother-in-law of Yvett Fry of Michigan. Predeceased by his brother Charlie, son Morris William Wedlake (2002) sisters-in-law Irene, Phyllis and Thelma, brothers-in-law Scott, Thomas, Walter and Don.
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, July 25th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. A Legion service will be held in the funeral home Sunday evening at 6:45 PM.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Hendrika “Rita” (Zoutman) McKenzie
July 17, 2011
McKenzie, Hendrika “Rita” (Zoutman) – At LHSC – University Hospital on Saturday, July 16, 2011, of Exeter in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Robert McKenzie (1996). Dear mother of Bill and Darlene Van Bergen of Centralia, Diane and Garry Wein and Karen Adair all of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Jeremy Van Bergen and Meghan Reid and Jeff Van Bergen; Shawn Bartlett and Vicki Parsons, Stacey Bartlett and fiancé Jamie Wilcocks; and Todd Adair and Katlyn Adair and great-grandmother (Oma) of Zoee, Myles, Nicholas and Tylor. Dear sister of Arie and Bep Zoutman of Holland. Also remembered by her extended families in Holland and at home in Canada.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 west of Main), Exeter, on Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 20th at 11AM with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
Grace “Bonnie” (Bonham) (McDonald) Grose
July 15, 2011
Peacefully passed away at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock on Friday, July 15th, formerly of Tillsonburg in her 99th year. Predeceased by her husbands D. Blake McDonald (1959) and Lawrence L. Grose (2007). Dear mother of Carol and Dennis Sifton of Williamsburg, Virginia and Joan and James Kent of Woodstock. Dear grandmother of Nicole Sifton and fiancé Carlo Bellusci of Calgary, Alberta, Erin and Stu Fraser of Victoria, B.C. and Leigh Sifton of Victoria B.C.; Joel and J’Neanne Kent of Woodstock, Jennifer and David Merrick of Grande Prairie, Alberta, great-grandmother of Stella and Sasha Fraser, Dylan and Jalen Merrick, Evan and Graydon Kent and step-grandmother of Matteo, Dominic and Christiana Bellusci. She was the sole survivor of her family. Grace “Bonnie” was a graduate of Victoria Hospital, London (1935), a member of First Baptist Church Choir and St. Paul’s United Church Choir. She was also an Eastern Star Member (Tillsonburg) for over 50 years.
The funeral service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, July 20th at 1:30 PM. Interment Birr United Cemetery.
Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Myrtle (Haist) Passmore-Pengelly
July 14, 2011
Suddenly, at her late residence on Thursday, July 14, 2011 of Exeter in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Gordon Pengelly (2009) and Almer Passmore (1968). Dear mother of David and Sharon Passmore, Barb and Dennis Rau, Darlene and Bill Hooper and Dale and Pauline Passmore all of Exeter and the Pengelly Family: Ila and Arnold Mathers of Exeter, Lillian and Harold Leudke of Chesley, Karen McCallum of Wingham and Sharon Pengelly of Goderich. Dear grandmother of Tom and Sue Passmore, Jon Passmore and Chelsey Manning; Chris Passmore and Richard Sandals, Kim and Rob Kramer, Karen Passmore, Jamie Johns, 4 great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law Fred and Donna Haist of London, Helen Wasnidge of Exeter, Doris and Lorne Listoen of Vancouver, Maurice and Ruth Ann Haist of Crediton and Oren Grace of Michigan. Predeceased by her son Dennis Passmore and sister Bernice Grace.
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, July 18th at 1:30 PM with Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital or the Thames Road-Elimville United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Gwen M. (Petherick) Taylor-Craig
July 14, 2011
At LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, of Exeter and formerly of Oak Ridges (Richmond Hill), in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of Murray Craig and the late Edward (Ted) W.J. Taylor (1990). Dear mother of Wendy Wall of Seaforth, David and Joyce Taylor of Clinton, Patrick and Marsha Taylor of Carleton Place and Nancy and Allan Quinn of Exeter. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Gwen was the last remaining member of her generation in both the Petherick and Taylor families.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 St. west of Main, Exeter on Sunday from 2-4 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, July 18th at 11 AM with Rev. Judith Ritchie officiating. The interment will take place on Tuesday at 11 AM at Aurora Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Lucia (Geiger) Kenny
July 13, 2011
Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Sunday, July 10, 2011 of the Exeter Villa and formerly of Strathroy in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late John Kenny (1984). Dear friend of Beatrice and Robert Falconer of RR 1 Centralia.
A graveside service will be held at the Strathroy Cemetery on Friday, July 15th at 10:30 AM with Pastor Cathy Prout officiating. Cremation with interment Strathroy Cemetery.
Dorothy Elouise (Latta) Lauzon
July 10, 2011
At PeopleCare, Stratford on Saturday, July 9, 2011 formerly of Lucan and Peterborough in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late John Earl Lauzon. Dear sister of Leona Amos of St. Marys, Bob and Mary Latta of Lucan, Monnie Herr and Lindley Bales of London, Marlene Kostal of Guelph and Bob and Holly Elliott of Gravenhurst. Special nana to Amanda Fife. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Mary Ann and Garfield Latta, her brother Harvey Latta, sister Norma Elliott, sister-in-law Mayrenne Latta and brothers-in-law Norm Amos and Jim Herr.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 13th at 11 AM with The Rev’d Andreas Thiel officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.