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Archives for August 2017

Emerson CoIeman

August 29, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Emerson  CoIeman

Emerson passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Iong Term Care Home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Born in Tuckersmith Township to parents Russell and EtheI, on October 25, 1932, Emerson Russell CoIeman was 84 years oId. Emerson is survived by his wife Audrey (Faber) and their chiIdren, Bob of IistoweI, Iinda (leon) Gade of CIinton, and… Continue Reading

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BORLAND: John (Jack) Franklin of Usborne Township

August 27, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 45 Condolences

BORLAND: John (Jack) Franklin of Usborne Township

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, August 27, 2017, of Usborne Township, in his 91st year.  Beloved husband of Betty (Willard) Borland for 58 years.  Dear father of Jeff Borland of Woodham, and Brad and Darlene Borland of Exeter.  Dear grandfather of Kennedy, and Matthew Borland.  Dear brother of Lillian Watters of Toronto, and brother-in-law… Continue Reading

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BROCK: Thomas (Tom) Hunter of Usborne Township

August 27, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 43 Condolences

BROCK: Thomas (Tom) Hunter of Usborne Township

Of Usborne Township, passed away peacefully, at the home he was born in, on Sunday, August 27, 2017 in his 86th year.  Beloved husband of the late Norene (Lynn) Brock (1968).  Cherished father of Karen Brock of Exeter, and Murton and Nancy Brock of Usborne Township, Dear grandfather of Jessica, and Madison Brock.  Dear brother and… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Exeter, Obituary

BERDAN: Kirby of Exeter

August 27, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 36 Condolences

BERDAN: Kirby of Exeter

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, August 26, 2017 of Exeter in his 60th year.  Beloved husband of Clara (Berridge) (Benson) Berdan.  Dear step-father of Jamie Benson and Laurie of Ottawa, and Jackie Benson of Saskatoon.  Dear step-grandfather of Branden, Jordan and Maddison; and April.  Predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Gladys (Alexander) Berdan. Friends… Continue Reading

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Lillian Nivins NichoIson

August 27, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Lillian Nivins NichoIson

Lillian Iouise NichoIson passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Iong Term Care Home, on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Throughout her 89 years among us, Lillian was a Ioving, nurturing presence within the circIe of her famiIy and friends. Predeceased by her husband Ross (2011), Lillian wiII be IovingIy remembered by her son PauI (Cathy) of Harpurhey… Continue Reading

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JEFFS: Suzanne of Exeter and formerly of San Antonio, Texas

August 26, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 11 Condolences

JEFFS: Suzanne of Exeter and formerly of San Antonio, Texas

Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on August 25th, 2017 of Exeter and formerly of San Antonio Texas in her 52nd year. Fondly remembered by her parents Joseph and the late Elizabeth (2008) Jeffs. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Dave Jeffs, Margaret and Grant Reid. Dear โ€œAunt โ€œBirdโ€ to her nephews Lucas and Jeffery. Friends… Continue Reading

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HODGERT: Scott Reginald of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township

August 24, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 91 Condolences

HODGERT: Scott Reginald of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township

Unexpectedly, on August 23, 2017 of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in his 54th year.  Cherished son of Jean (Cann) Hodgert and the late Reginald Hodgert (1990).  Loving brother and brother-in-law of Brenda and Ivan Hern of Usborne Township, and Nancy Hodgert of Exeter.  Dear uncle of Jeanna and Chad Smith of Exeter, Holly and… Continue Reading

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KIRK: Bob (Poppy) of Zurich formerly of Exeter

August 24, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 52 Condolences

KIRK: Bob (Poppy) of Zurich formerly of Exeter

Peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 24, 2017 of Zurich and formerly of Exeter in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Betty (Brown) Kirk. Dear father of Greg, Kelly and Jeff Webster, and Patty. Adored โ€œPaโ€ of Brandyn, Matthew and Josie, Adam, Ashley and Leah. Predeceased by his daughter Debbie (1993), son Mark (1989)… Continue Reading

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BAILEY: Robert “Rob” Peter

August 22, 2017 By Leave A Condolence

BAILEY: Robert “Rob” Peter

BAILEY: Unexpectedly, as the result of a motor vehicle accident, on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, Robert Bailey of Kitchener, formerly of England, age 50. Much loved son of Shirley and the late Peter Bailey from England.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Richard and Jenny Bailey from England.  Rob will be remembered by his dearest and… Continue Reading

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HIUSSER: Cathy

August 22, 2017 By 7 Condolences

HIUSSER: Cathy

Peacefully at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital on Tuesday August 22, 2017. Cathy Hiusser of Goderich in her 61st year. Beloved daughter of Betty (Huckins) Hiusser and the late Keith Hiusser. Dear sister of Patty Burroughs and Brian Hiusser both of Goderich. Aunt of Jason, Shannon and great-aunt of Evan and Natalie. Also survived by… Continue Reading

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BROWN: Vivian

August 22, 2017 By 7 Condolences

BROWN: Vivian

Brown, Vivian โ€“ Passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marineand General Hospital on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in her 97th year. Dear wife ofthe late Lorne Brown. Loving mother of Ron (Bonnie) Brown and Mary Lou (Harold) Pickering. Proud grandmother to Jennifer, Christopher, Sherri, Kelly, Drew, Dana and Brendan. Great grandmother to Isaac, Callum, Grace, Anna,… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Goderich, Obituary Tagged With: McCallum-Palla

MAGUIRE: Philip (Phil) formerly of Ilderton and Grand Bend

August 21, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 31 Condolences

MAGUIRE: Philip (Phil) formerly of Ilderton and Grand Bend

At Craigwiel Gardens, Ailsa Craig on Sunday, August 20, 2017, formerly of Ilderton and Grand Bend in his 88th year.  Beloved husband of Marian (Rock) Maguire.  Dear father of Jim and Marlene Maguire of London, and Colleen and John Bice of Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Dear grandfather of Megan and Jeff, Katie; Josh and Erin, and Rachel and Shawn…. Continue Reading

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TAYLOR: William โ€œBig Willโ€ Harley of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter

August 11, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 25 Condolences

TAYLOR: William โ€œBig Willโ€ Harley of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter

Passed away after a year long battle with lung cancer, at London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital on Thursday, August, 10, 2017, of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Exeter in his 63rd year. Loving husband of Margaret (Andela) Taylor. Beloved father of Megan (Dave) of Lucan, William Jr. of London, and Troy (Paola) of London. Dear… Continue Reading

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HAWES: Dr. Douglas William of Exeter and formerly of London

August 11, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 10 Condolences

HAWES: Dr. Douglas William of Exeter and formerly of London

Dr. Douglas William Hawes was born in Montreal on March 26, 1919 and much of his youth was spent in Greenfield Park. He proudly served overseas in the Canadian Army during WWII, a lieutenant in the 2nd Survey Regiment. He returned to Canada where he met Louise Sharpe at the Dawson College campus of McGill… Continue Reading

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JEFFREY: Mary

August 11, 2017 By 10 Condolences

JEFFREY: Mary

Jeffrey, Mary โ€“ Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11th, 2017 at Maitland Manor in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ellis โ€œBobโ€ Jeffrey. Loving mother to Larry (Sharon), Don and Ray (Barb) Jeffrey. Dear grandmother to Robert (Shelly) Jeffrey, Melaine (Brian) Buffinga, Paul Jeffrey, Mark (Mari-Jo) Jeffrey, Todd (Carrie) Jeffrey, Jason (Dallas)… Continue Reading

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WALPER: Willis Alvin

August 10, 2017 By Leave A Condolence

WALPER: Willis Alvin

WALPER:  Peacefully, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Thursday, August 10, 2017, Willis Alvin Walper, of Varna formerly of RR 1, Dashwood, age 80.  Beloved husband of Joanne Elaine (Hood) Walper.  Loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Wen-Zhi Luo of London.  Cherished grandpa of Clarissa Luo, Hilary Luo and Vivian Luo all… Continue Reading

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BUTTERWORTH: Ronald “Ron”

August 10, 2017 By Leave A Condolence

BUTTERWORTH, Ron โ€“ of Exeter (formerly of London) passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Stratford General Hospital in his 86th year. Predeceased by his wife Lorraine (1992). Ron is survived by his children Cal Butterworth (Nikki) of Calgary and Susan Abercromby of London; grandchildren Melissa Costella (Matthew) of London and Blair Abercromby (Kristen)… Continue Reading

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WiIIem “BiII” van Reenen

August 9, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

WiIIem “BiII”  van Reenen

BiII passed away peacefuIIy with his Ioving wife at his side, at CIinton PubIic HospitaI on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Born in HoeveIaken, The NetherIands, on August 27, 1940, WiIIem van Reenen of Seaforth was in his 77th year. BeIoved husband of Iois (ne Dykstra) van Reenen for just shy of 50 years. Ioving father… Continue Reading

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RIVETT: Willa

August 8, 2017 By 3 Condolences

RIVETT: Willa

Passed away at Stratford Memorial Hospitalย on Tuesday August 8, 2017 at the age of 92. Cherishedย  mother of Michael Rivett of Goderich andย mother-in-law to John McDonald of Kitchener. Willa will be missed dearly by herย grandchildren Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Christopher and their respective spousesย Nadine, Matthew, and Kathleen as well as her great-grandchildren Sophie, Isla,ย Ewan, and Guinevere…. Continue Reading

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ESSERY: William (Bill) R. of Centralia

August 5, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 42 Condolences

ESSERY: William (Bill) R. of Centralia

At home, on Saturday, August 5, 2017 of Centralia, in his 94th year.  Beloved husband of June (Newcombe) Essery. Dear father of Rob Essery and Mary Peterson of Centralia, and Ruth Ann and Matt Pickett of Wiarton.  Dear grandfather of Jason, Alex, Jonathan, and Daniel.  Predeceased by his sisters Doris Lightfoot, and Marjorie Rowe, and brother… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Exeter, Obituary

Marjorie PappIe

August 5, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Marjorie  PappIe

Marjorie passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Born in Seaforth on January 17, 1941, Marjorie EIaine PappIe of Seaforth was in her 77th year. BeIoved Iong time best friend of Brian Barney Cucksey, and his chiIdren, Ryan (AngeIa), Shawn (AIIi), Becky (Kevin), and grandchiIdren Tucker, Jace and Cheyenne. Dear… Continue Reading

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KOLKMAN: Kinie

August 4, 2017 By 7 Condolences

KOLKMAN: Kinie

Passed away surrounded by family at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on Friday August 4, 2017. Kinie (Boven) Kolkman of Goderich at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Bernie Kolkman (2014). Loving mother to Karen Kolkman (Mark MacDonald) of Goderich. Cherished grandma of Rachel MacDonald. Dear sister of Riet (Roger) Hurdlik,… Continue Reading

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SAUNDERS: Donald James

August 4, 2017 By 15 Condolences

SAUNDERS: Donald James

Passed away suddenly at his home in Goderich, on Friday August 4, 2017 in his 69th year. Husband of Cheryl Saunders (McClenaghan). Father of Shelley Saunders (Andrew Kaastra) and Steven Saunders. Grandpa to Leighton, Evey and Emerson Shephard, Eric and Alecia Saunders. Survived by his sisters and brother Nancy Mott (Ken), Kathy Mitchell and John… Continue Reading

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Dorothy DiIIon

August 4, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Dorothy  DiIIon

Born in Iogan Township on JuIy 1, 1935, Dorothy leona AngeIa DiIIon passed away peacefuIIy at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI, on Friday, August 4, 2017. In her 82 years among us, Dorothy touched the Iives of aII who knew her with her radiant smiIe and her friendIy demeanor. Throughout her 35 year teaching career, Dorothy endeavored… Continue Reading

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GOVIER: Joe

August 3, 2017 By 14 Condolences

GOVIER: Joe

Govier, Clarence Shephard โ€œJoeโ€ โ€“ Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital on August 3, 2017 in his 75th year. Cherished father of Barry (Late Mavis) Govier, Ron (Stephanie) Govier and Michelle (Howie) Oram. Loving grandpa of Jacob, Megan, Christopher, Jonathon, Howie Jr., Lucia, Monica and Angelica. Predeceased by… Continue Reading

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