Jean Marie (Hennessey) Horton
September 29, 2011
Peacefully, at her home in Exeter, after a courageous battle with Alzheimers, on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in her 81st year. Cherished wife of Alan R. Horton for 61 years. Loving mother of Larry and France of Port Sydney and loving mother and best friend of Kathy and her husband Guenter of London. Dear grandma of Cheryl and Tyler. Beloved sister of Jim and Brenda Hennessey of Exeter and Pat Hennessey of Chatham and sister-in-law of Margie Hennessey of Harrow. Predeceased by her parents Leo and Vi Hennessey and her brother Jack.
At Jean’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
A. Murray McRae
September 26, 2011
Peacefully, in his sleep, at the end of a “great day”, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Monday, September 26, 2011 of Ilderton and formerly of RR 1 Denfield in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Knapp) McRae for 62 years. Dear father of Doug and Brenda McRae of Port Dover, Ron and Linda McRae of RR 1 Denfield, Marjorie and Paul Johnson of London, Barbara and Larry McGill of RR 4 Glencoe, Bill Thomas and Laurie and Brent Fowles all of Ilderton. Dear grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Mary Beth Thomas, sister Jessie Mackie, brother Ian McRae and infant brothers Ronald and Kenneth.
Murray was Past President and Director of the Ilderton Fair Board, Past President of Quality Swine, a long-time member of Vanneck United Church, 1949 Graduate of University of Guelph, a permanent member of the OAC Alumni Association and the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame Association. Murray’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the nursing staff at the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Vanneck United Church, 22651 Vanneck Road, Ilderton on Wednesday, September 28th at 11 AM with Rev. Pam Tolmay officiating. Interment Telfer Cemetery.
Donations to Vanneck United Church or the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Cheryle Ann (Weber) Schmidt
September 25, 2011
Of Lucan and formerly of Pinkerton at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in her 53rd year. Beloved wife of Gerard (Jed) Schmidt. Dear mother of Shelena and James Garrick of Goderich, Carl Schmidt of Lucan and Beckie and Adam Witzel of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of James Jr. Beloved daughter of Carl Weber of Walkerton and the late Irene (Rhody) Weber. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Elaine and Bernie Zacher of Walkerton, Wayne Weber and Sandy Mabon of Goderich, Judy and Jim Sloan of Walkerton and Jeannie Hedley of Kinlough. Dear aunt of Christopher, Jackie, Greg, Jim and Bob. Cheryle will be greatly missed by her best friends Francine and Deb. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Frank and Leona Schmidt.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 8:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 32922 Richmond Street, Lucan on Thursday, September 29th at 11 AM with Father Dariusz Lewandowski celebrant. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Walkerton. Donations to the London and Area Right to Life Association or the London Health Sciences Foundation (University Hospital, Palliative Care) would be appreciated by the family.
Kimberly Dawn (Fortner) Lausch
September 22, 2011
Peacefully, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, of Toronto and formerly of Denfield, age 29. Cherished wife and best friend of Matthew Lausch of Toronto. Precious daughter of Charles and Lynn Fortner of Denfield. Treasured sister of Michelle and Joshua Rinehart of Rankin, Texas, Allan Fortner and Amanda Wells of Arva and Meredith Fortner of Toronto. Much loved daughter-in-law of Marilyn Lausch of London and Wolfgang Lausch of Innisfil. Dear granddaughter of Bert and Connie Scarborough of Ilderton. Dear sister-in-law of Anthony Lausch of London. Mourned by her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her grandparents Richard and Bernice Fortner and Beverley Scarborough. Kim will be remembered for her dedication, passion, selflessness and true concern for those around her.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 11 AM with Rev. Gordon Duncan officiating. Interment Littlewood Cemetery.
Donations to the St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation (Oncology Unit) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
George DeBlock
September 17, 2011
At his residence in Middlesex Centre, on Friday, September 16, 2011 in his 83rd year. Loving companion of Jackie McComb. Dear step-father of John and Jane McComb of London, Janet McComb of Glencoe and Jeff McComb of Lucan. Dear grandfather of Katrina, Connor and Raylene. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Val DeBlock of St. Marys, Mae DeBlock of London, Jean DeBlock of Kingsville, Pete and Donalda DeBlock of Denfield, Bernice Crunican of Middlesex Centre, Sandra and Chuck Schwanke of Pincher Creek, AB and Wayne Williams of Middlesex Centre. Son-in-law of Hazel Williams of Ailsa Craig. George will be missed by his several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Alfons and Romaine DeBlock, brothers Albert, Frank, Emiel, and Hamilton, sister Mary Verscheure, brothers-in-law Henri Verscheure and Pat Crunican, sister-in-law Alice DeBlock.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 20th at 11 AM with Carole Nunns officiating. Interment Birr United Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to London Health Sciences Foundation or Birr United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Gerald Henry Toonk
September 13, 2011
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, with his family at his side on Monday, September 12, 2011 of Exeter in his 71st year, completed his earthly journey after a long, courageous battle with cancer, into the arms of Jesus. Beloved husband of Wibbina (Bylsma) Toonk. Cherished father of Angela Toonk and her fiancé Anthony Nyman of Exeter, Kim Toonk of London and friend Kyle Vermeulen and Debra Toonk of Exeter and friend Auzair Tak. Missed by his mother-in-law Pietje Bylsma of Seaforth Manor, brothers and sisters-in-law Jim and Theresa Brand of Dashwood, Auke and Chris Bylsma of Blyth, John and Ruby Bylsma of Thorndale, Terry and Anne Kaastra of Holmesville, John and Cory Kuipers of Goderich, Dave and Pat Brodie of Brucefield, many nieces and nephews and step-brothers and sisters-in-law. Predeceased by his parents Dirk Jan Toonk and Johanna (Leeuwestein), his sister Gertrude Jacques, step-father Arie Leeuwestein, father-in-law Wobbe Bylsma and Hank Leeuwestein.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 west of Main), Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 332 Huron Street West, Exeter on Thursday, September 15th at 2 PM with Pastor Harry Frielink officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to Children of the Promise or Mkar Hospital (cheques payable to Exeter Christian Reformed Church) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Thomas Charles Bowen
September 11, 2011
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Thomas Charles Bowen in his 60th year on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. Beloved husband and best friend of Joanne. Incredible dad and fishing buddy of Jeff and Leah. Loving, and of course, spoiling grandpa to his “girlie girls” Grace and Emily Bowen and treasured “special son” of Edith Brintnell. Tom is also survived by his two brothers and their families: Kevin and Jacqueline of Kemptville and Keith and Bonnie and nephews Matthew and Steven of New Hamburg. He will be forever remembered as a dear brother-in-law to Diane and the late Chuck Vallee and the late Susan Burns. Adored “Uncle Tommy” of Curt and Karen, Cori and Shelly and a “great” great uncle to Kaitlyn, Avery and Brendan all of Windsor. Predeceased by his parents Ken and Betty Bowen and his in-laws Ken and Grace Cole. Tom touched many hearts both at home in Exeter and at his beloved cabin retreat on the Bruce, he will be missed. Tom was a retired Diagnostic Imaging Technologist having worked at South Huron Hospital for twenty-five years.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday, September 14th from 9:30-10:30 AM where a celebration of Tom’s life will be held at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation gratefully appreciated by the family.
James (Jim) Myall
September 8, 2011
At LHSC-University Hospital, London on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 of Arva in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Arlene (Martin) Myall. Dear father of David Myall (Karen) of Thorndale and Barry Myall (Julie) and Doug Myall (Linda) all of London. Dear grandfather of Evelyn; Gwendolyn, Genevieve; and Becky. Dear brother of Connie Mechalka, Velma Scully and Chester Myall. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his granddaughter Andrea Myall. At Jim’s request, his body has been donated to medical science.
There will be a private family service at the Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan. Cremation with interment at a later date at Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Elaine J. (Tucker) Regier
September 2, 2011
After a courageous batter with cancer, at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Clinton on Friday, September 2, 2011 of Clinton and formerly of Exeter in her 66th year. Dear mother of Shaun Regier and Crystal of St. Thomas. Dear grandmother of Shauna and Alexandria. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Ron Tucker of Sault Ste. Marie, Jeanene and Clare Hayter of Clinton and Don Cadogan of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Barb Cadogan (2008), her brother Kenneth Tucker (2003), sister-in-law Beth Tucker (2011) and her parents Elsie and John Tucker.
There will be no funeral home visitation or service. A private graveside service will be held. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Online Memorial Donations Now Available
September 1, 2011
We are pleased to announce that our website has recently been updated to allow you to place a donation card from the comfort of your own home. We will always be available to assist with completing a donations card at the funeral home. For anyone who is out of town or unable to make it to a visitation or funeral, there is now the option to complete this online.
You may also find it helpful to place a card through our website, from your home and drop off your cheque at the funeral home when you arrive for visitation or the day of the funeral.
The form is located on each obituary page and when you complete it, you will be sent an automated message that will include further instructions for how to submit payment for the donation.
As always, if you have any questions about any parts of this process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.