Thomas Ross Penhale
November 29, 2011
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 of Exeter in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Marian (Glanville) Penhale. Dear father of Gary (Gar) Penhale, Kathy Penhale both of Exeter and Norma and Ken MacLeod of Port Elgin. Dear grandfather of Lia. Predeceased by his sisters Helen Kerr, Jean Ellerington and Shirley Colby and brothers Harry, Bill and James Penhale.
Friends are invited to a gathering at the Exeter Lions Den (old Scout hall) on 135 John Street West, Exeter on Saturday, December 3rd from 1-4 PM to celebrate Tom’s life. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to Adopt-a-Pet (Pet Rescue), Lucknow or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Elizabeth (Betty) Cornish
November 28, 2011
CORNISH, Elizabeth (Betty) – Quietly, on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich, in her 93rd year. Born in Wellingborough, England on February 20, 1919 to Major Richard and Marion Brown the first part of her life was devoted to the study and teaching of ballet and dance, culminating in the founding of the Kilburn School of Dance in 1937. In June 1944 she married Ralph Cornish of Elimville, Ontario, then stationed in England, After the war, they settled near Bayfield and in 1987 retired to Exeter. She is survived by her sons Victor S. Cornish, wife Geraldine and grandchildren Jennifer and Gwen of Langley, British Columbia; and C. Robert Cornish of Exeter, as well as may nieces and nephews, especially her dear niece Jennifer Hall of Pulborough, England.
The family wishes to thank the volunteers and staff at Blue Water Rest Home for making the last years of her life as comfortable and content as they were.
Cremation with a private family graveside service at Exeter Cemetery is planned for a later date.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Anthony (Tony) Blok
November 21, 2011
Peacefully at home on Monday, November 21, 2011, of Exeter and formerly of Bayfield and Brucefield, in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Nellie (Van Mourik) Blok for 65 years. Dear father of Maria and Mark Piercy of Paris, Marjorie (Mary) and Zoran Dordevic of London, Nellie and Bill Boshart of Lucan, Agatha and Dave Feltz of Mitchell, Dinah and Jack de Groot of Bayfield and Terry and Charlotte Blok of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Andrea and Randy, Christopher and Sarah; Andrew, Sara and Jayme, Marco; Greg, Daryl, Kevin and Emma; Jason; Chad and Melissa, Alison, Benjamin, Sean; Heather, Erin; and great-grandfather of Casey, Liam, Noah, Luca, Marshall, Rowan, and Avery. Dear brother of Marrigje Hoogendoorn of The Netherlands. Predeceased by a daughter Trudy (1957), 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (one west of Main) Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Bethel Reformed Church, 200 Huron Street E., Exeter on on Thursday, November 24th at 1:30PM with Pastor Jim Vellenga officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated by the family.
Dean Daniel Dobinson
November 21, 2011
On Sunday, November 20th, 2011, of Thames Centre, in his 34th year. Partner of Chanda H. Burke. Loving father of Kade. Dear son of Dan and Ruth (Kelch) Dobinson of Birr. Dear brother of Nicole of Toronto and Ernie (Colleen) of Elginfield. Dear uncle of Ashlyn and Rachel. Dear grandson of the late Ernie and Dona Dobinson, Margje Kelch of London and the late John Kelch Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins; and will be dearly missed by all his rodeo family.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 24th at 11 AM with The Rev. Father Daniel Bowyer officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to a trust fund for Kade (cheques to Chanda Burke) or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Dale (Tiny) Michael Passmore
November 13, 2011
At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, November 13th, 2011 of Exeter in his 54th year. Beloved husband of Pauline (Masnica) Passmore. Dear brother and brother-in-law of David and Sharon Passmore, Darlene and Bill Hooper and Barb and Dennis Rau all of Exeter; Ed and Stacey Masnica of Cumberland Beach, Connie and Kevin Elliott of Lucan, Patty Masnica and Klaus Jeromkin of Exeter, Rodney and Jill Masnica of Sebright. Dear son-in-law of Don and Joyce Masnica of Sebright. Step-father of Jamie Johns and Holly Vanier of Sebright. Dear uncle of many nieces, nephews, one great-niece and great-nephews. Also missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his brother Dennis Passmore (1983), his parents Myrtle (Haist) Passmore-Pengelly (2011) and Almer Passmore (1968) and his step-father Gordon Pengelly (2009).
Dale worked at Parrish and Heimbecker, Centralia Branch for over 30 years.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (one street west of Main), Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Exeter United Church, 42 James Street, Exeter on Thursday, November 17th at 2 PM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family. (If you will not be into the funeral home area and are mailing a donation directly to the charity, the mailing address is: 725 Westney Road South, Unit 7, Ajax, ON L1S 7J7. Please fill out the donation form so the family can be notified of your donation).
Ronald James (Simpy) Simpson
November 12, 2011
Tragically, as the result of a motor vehicle collision on Friday, November 11th, 2011 of Lucan and in his 57th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Sherrie (Hinge) Simpson. Dear father of Jason and Jordan Simpson. Dear brother of Larry Simpson (Gwen) of Windsor. Predeceased by his parent James and Edythe Simpson, sisters Sharon and Nancy, brother-in-law Bill and sister-in-law Leslie. Loved son-in-law of Norm and Bonnie Goldie of Lucan and Wayne Hinge (Darlene) of St. Marys. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Ron worked for over 30 years at LHSC as charge painter, before retiring in 2007. Ron also leaves behind many longtime friends and coworkers.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at 11 AM with Rev. Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment at St. James, Cemetery, Clandeboye.
In lieu of flowers donations to the London Transplant Gift of Life Association, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the charity of you choice would be appreciated by the family.
“Don’t take your organs to heaven,
Heaven knows we need them here”
Willa J. (Hunter) Wuerth
November 11, 2011
Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, November 10, 2011 of Exeter in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Reynold (Ray) Wuerth (2004). Dear mother and mother-in-law of Steve Wuerth of Cochrane, Alberta, John and Linda Wuerth of Exeter and Cindy Wuerth of Calgary. Dear grandmother of Rey, Casey and Robyn Wuerth; Rebecca Wuerth-Sarvis and Mike Sarvis, Sarah and Jeremy Geoffrey, Amanda Wuerth and great-grandmother of Lucas, Callie, Payton and Harper. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Joan and Vince Thompson of London, Jean Marshall of Sarnia, Bob and Bonnie Hunter of Strathroy, and Reg Wuerth of St. Catharines. Predeceased by sisters-in-law Hilda Wuerth and Elva Long and brothers-in-law Harley Marshall and Richard Long.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 street west of Main), Exeter on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 14th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or the Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Ken (John G.) Monk
November 7, 2011
Peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2011 with loved ones by his side, recently of Denfield and formally of London in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Frances (Bourne) Monk. Loving father to Audrey(Andrew) Monk of Poplar Hill, Mardy (Sam) Monk, Cindy (Scott) Robins, Heather (Michael) Monk, Sheila (Phil) Willer, David (Janice) Monk, Michael (Karen) Monk, Patricia (Chris) Chisholm, Kathy (Tom) Decoste all of London; Jamie (Debra) Monk of St Thomas; and Geriald (Cheryl) of Woodstock, predeceased by son Kevin. Dear brother to Ruth, Eileen, Rita, Joy and stepbrother Clifford. Predeceased by sisters Helen and Florence, brother Carl and step brother Patrick. Fondly remembered by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ken will fondly be cherished by many friends everywhere for his kindness, generosity and passion for life.
Ken was the owner/operator of Monk’s Auto Body formally of London and recently of Denfield and took pride in every car he worked on. Ken has had a passion for horses throughout his life so in lieu of flowers we ask donations be made to SARI Therapeutic Riding in Arva, Ontario in Ken’s name.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday, November 10th from 12-1 PM where a memorial service will be held on Thursday at 1:30PM.
Gary Bryan
November 7, 2011
Suddenly, at Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, November 6, 2011 of Stratford in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Gloria (Strutt) for 24 years. Predeceased by his parents Samuel (1980) and Rita (Miller) (1990) Bryan.
Friends and family may call at the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be held on Friday, November 11th at 5:00 pm. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME AND PLACE). Cremation with interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery, London.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Erwin George (Tim) Clark
November 6, 2011
Peacefully, at his residence in Exeter, on Saturday, November 5, 2011, formerly of Markham in his 95th year. Beloved husband of Margaret Helen (Peg) (Woods) Clark. Dear father of Jim Clark and Donna of Listowel. Dear grandfather (Gang Gang) of Ken and Karen Clark, Lindsay and Todd Cowan, and Maryann and Tyler Bowman; and great-grandfather of Maggie Clark, Sarah Clark, Clark Cowan, Ian Cowan and Blair Cowan; and Emmett Bowman. Dear uncle of Margery and Norma. Predeceased by his brother Lloyd.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (one street west of Main), Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Exeter United Church, 42 James Street, Exeter on Wednesday, November 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Pinehill Cemetery, Thedford.
Donations to Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family.