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AIKENHEAD: James “Jim” of Exeter and formerly of Hensall and Brucefield

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On November 1, 2021 @ 7:00 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 72 Comments

AIKENHEAD: James “Jim” of Exeter and formerly of Hensall and Brucefield

Peacefully at the South Huron Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2021 of Exeter and formerly of Brucefield in his 91st year.   Loving husband of Eunice (Smith) Aikenhead.  Dear father of Deborah Ferguson (Bill Weiss) of Exeter and Jack Aikenhead (Patty Murray) of Hensall, and the late Kenneth James (1987). Dear papa of Kristin and Kris McCann of Grand Bend, and proud great-grandpa of Lyla and Axl.  Dear brother of Olive Broadfoot of Brucefield, and brother-in-law of Richard Hunt of London.  Predeceased by his parents Jack and Reta (Harrison) Aikenhead, sisters Elizabeth Collins, Joyce Willert, Amy Hunt, brother Bill Aikenhead, and son-in-law Ron Ferguson.  Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of life will be held at the South Huron Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter on Thursday, November 4th at 11 AM. Please arrive between 10:00 – 10:30 AM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the service, please click “Register Now” below to register. It is also asked that due to Provincial COVID-19 proof of vaccination restrictions, each person must show proof that they are fully vaccinated to attend the recreation centre. Proof of vaccination can be attained by visiting covid19.ontariohealth.ca. If you are unable to attend the service in person the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.

Cremation with a private interment at Bairds Cemetery, Varna. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).

Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Jessica’s House or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. 

 


Condolences for the family of “AIKENHEAD: James “Jim” of Exeter and formerly of Hensall and Brucefield”

Condolence from Karen Dickins on November 1st, 2021 7:25 PM

Eunice, Deb and Jack, my deepest condolences, Jim was a gentle man who will be missed by all who knew him. Cherish your wonderful memories.

Condolence from Debra Tilley on November 1st, 2021 7:29 PM

Eunice, Deb, Jack and families so sorry to hear Jim has passed on.. I will remember his smile and great hugs. Such a wonderful man. Cherish all your great memories hold them close to your heart, remember he is always with you. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Debra

Condolence from Faye Skinner on November 1st, 2021 7:37 PM

Eunice and family:
I am thinking of all of you at this time and send my deepest condolences.
I wish you peace and comfort as you grieve this loss.

Condolence from Mike Veal and Marlyn Wein on November 1st, 2021 8:20 PM

Eunice Deb and Jack. Sorry to hear about Jim. Great guy and a great family. I have good memories of him. Condolences

Condolence from Marion McCarter on November 1st, 2021 9:04 PM

Eunice, Deb & Bill, Jack and families:
Thinking of you at this sad time in your loss. Treasure the happy memories which you will carry in your hears forever.
Deepest Sympathy.
Marion

Condolence from Wendy Case on November 1st, 2021 9:50 PM

Kristin, Kris and family
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your Grampa. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sincerely, Pete and Wendy Case

Condolence from Chuck and Judy Mallette on November 1st, 2021 10:19 PM

We extend our sympathy to all of Jim’s family. Share the stories of the good times and heartfelt memories of time with him. He will forever be in your hearts. We are so sorry for your loss, Chuck and Judy

Condolence from Bob Collins on November 1st, 2021 11:42 PM

So glad I was able to visit Uncle Jim and yourself when I was home earlier this year. Carol & I pass along old condolences to Aunt Eunice and family..

Condolence from Evelyn Vincent on November 2nd, 2021 7:44 AM

Eunice, Deb, Jack & families
Sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Jim was such a nice man. May the many good memories help bring comfort during this difficult time.

Condolence from Linda Traquair on November 2nd, 2021 8:09 AM

Dear Eunice and family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you all comfort and peace.

Sincerely, Jerry & Linda

Condolence from Melonie Miller on November 2nd, 2021 8:17 AM

Eunice, Deb and Jack, our deepest condolences, Cherish your wonderful memories.
Barry & Melonie Miller

Condolence from Marjie Westerveld on November 2nd, 2021 8:20 AM

Jack,Patty,Eunice,Deb,,and families,,,so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing,,,hold your memories close and know we are thinking of all of you,,

Condolence from Cindy Taylor on November 2nd, 2021 8:22 AM

Eunice, Deb and Ken sending my condolences 💐 to you at this time

Condolence from Rob and Jen Bonello ( Taylor) on November 2nd, 2021 8:25 AM

Eunice, Deb, Jack and family, our condolences on the loss of your husband and dad. I will always remember Jim when he worked at the Hensall Co-op and driving the forklift from the onion building to the main plant when I lived near the Hensall Co-op. He is now at peace, may the memories you have him be held close to your heart. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Elaine Corbett on November 2nd, 2021 8:26 AM

Eunice, Deb and Jack, our deepest sympathies to you and your families. Cherish your memories to help you through.
Wayne and Elaine

Condolence from Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel on November 2nd, 2021 9:19 AM

Eunice, Deb & Bill, Jack & Patty, Kristin & Kris and family – our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Cherish all of your wonderful memories and hold them close. Thinking of you all. ♥

Condolence from Pete and Deb Timmermans on November 2nd, 2021 10:09 AM

Our sincere condolences to the entire family…….Pete and Deb

Condolence from Linda and Dan Crerar on November 2nd, 2021 10:13 AM

Eunice, Deb, Jack and family our sincere condolences to all. When I think of Jim I will always think of his smile and our past “Airstream” conversations. He will be missed.
Linda and Dan Crerar

Condolence from Laura Overholt on November 2nd, 2021 10:48 AM

Eunice and Family, my deepest condolences .
I will remember you and Jim when I lived at McCann Apartments for the 1 short year I was there.
You both made me so welcome. As said many time before Jim was a very gentle man.
Remember all those memories you both shared.

Condolence from Tammy Hern on November 2nd, 2021 11:02 AM

Eunice, Deb, Ferg and Jack
Sending our love at this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Jim, lots of conversations over the fence and spending part of Christmas day at their house. Hold all of your memories close.
Tammy Hern and Doug Coward

Condolence from Jim &Jane Roulston on November 2nd, 2021 11:58 AM

Our deepest sympathies to Eunice and your family. Cherish the memories to help you through at this time.

Condolence from Debbie Glavin on November 2nd, 2021 12:07 PM

Eunice, Deb and family , I am so sorry to see the passing of Jim. I use to love our little chats meeting him walking on my way to work. He was just a wonderful, kind person. He will forever be in our hearts. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.

Condolence from Gary and Judy Kyle on November 2nd, 2021 12:16 PM

Eunice, Jack and Patty and Deb a d Bill. Gary and I offer our sympathies in the loss of your husband and father. Hold on to the memories.

Condolence from Scott & Dar Bell on November 2nd, 2021 12:59 PM

Eunice, Deb, Bill, Jack and Patty, Kristen and Chris and Families.
So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our heartfelt Sympathies are with you at this very sad time.
Sincerely
Scott and Dar Bell

Condolence from Bob and Betty Barker on November 2nd, 2021 1:08 PM

Eunice and Family, Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Jims passing. we are keeping you in our prayers at this sad time. Bob and Betty Barker

Condolence from Don & Jeannie Papple on November 2nd, 2021 1:37 PM

Deb, Bill and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you feel God’s comfort and peace at this time and in the days ahead.

Condolence from Brad & Anne Mousseau on November 2nd, 2021 2:16 PM

Eunice, Jack & Patty, Deb & Bill & families, our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, father & grandfather.
Brad & Anne

Condolence from Greg & Brenda Dayman on November 2nd, 2021 2:35 PM

Eunice, Deb, Bill, Jack, Patty, Kristin & Kris, our Deepest Condolences to you all. Thinking of You!

Condolence from Earl and Ruth McNab on November 2nd, 2021 2:52 PM

Our sincere Condolences!

Condolence from Terry on November 2nd, 2021 3:44 PM

Sorry for your loss god bless
Terry schwartzentruber

Condolence from Judy & Gerard Grenier on November 2nd, 2021 3:45 PM

Eunice, Deb & Bill, Kristen & Kris & family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Condolence from Fran Ritchie on November 2nd, 2021 3:48 PM

Sorry for your loss. I think there is a card game up there , look for Doug. Love to all from Fran and all the Ritchies

Condolence from Liz Campbell on November 2nd, 2021 4:24 PM

Eunice, Deb & Jack
We are sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to you all
Sincerely Liz Campbell & Ron Kennedy

Condolence from Daryl & Susana on November 2nd, 2021 4:42 PM

Deb and family
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. Love you all ❤️

Condolence from Carol Windsor on November 2nd, 2021 4:56 PM

Deb & Bill, Jack and families
Very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Extending my sincere sympathies to your entire family at this difficult time. Treasure the memories that can never be taken away. Take care.

Condolence from nancy brand on November 2nd, 2021 5:11 PM

dear eunice ,deb, and family our deepest sympathy in the passing of jim cherish the memories

Hans& Nancy

Condolence from Wendy and Les Coleman on November 2nd, 2021 5:39 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with all families.
A special virtual hug for Deb and Bill, Kristin and Kris.

Condolence from Kathy Mann on November 2nd, 2021 5:54 PM

Dear.Eunice and family: My deepest sympathy in the passing g of Jim. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Bob & Doris Osgood on November 2nd, 2021 6:24 PM

Eunice and Family,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We are very thankful to have had you for neighbours and have some very fond memories. May God’s love bring you peace during this time. Hugs.
Bob & Doris

Condolence from Brenda Koehler on November 2nd, 2021 6:39 PM

Eunice, Jack & Patty, Deb and Bill and Kristin & Kris
Our Deepest Sympathy at this sad time. Jim was a kind man, with a quiet Soul.
Thinking of You….
Garry and Brenda Koehler,
Shauna and Steven Coward and
Jillian and Jesse McCann

Condolence from ken and marg caldwell on November 2nd, 2021 7:08 PM

Eunice and all your family – Sincere sympathy in the loss of Jim. He was great to meet up with – always ready to talk and was a friendly neighbour when you lived near Brucefield for many years. Jim will be remembered by all the people who knew him. Our deep respects.

Condolence from Diane Stephen on November 2nd, 2021 7:23 PM

Eunice, Deb, Jack and families,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
May you cherish all of your memories in the coming days.
So sorry for your loss.
Dave and Diane Stephen

Condolence from Pete and Mary-Angela Rutten on November 2nd, 2021 7:39 PM

Deb and the Aikenhead Family,

Our sincere condolences to each of you on the passing of Jim..…… husband, father, Papa, Great-Grandpa…..

Condolence from DIANNE DE WYS on November 2nd, 2021 8:11 PM

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Jim was a fun guy and always had a smile. Lots of good memories when you played cards at Ken’s. Dianne & Carol

Condolence from Leanne Rimmer on November 2nd, 2021 8:15 PM

Aunt Eunice, Deb, Jack and families,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Uncle Jimmy from out at Grandma’s farm years ago and he always had a twinkle in his eye!

Condolence from Randy & Karen Stanlake on November 2nd, 2021 8:29 PM

Eunice, Deb and family, Please accept our sincerest condolences. We hope you find comfort in the stories shared in the coming days from all those who loved him.

Condolence from Cliff and Elsie mcdonald on November 2nd, 2021 8:32 PM

To the Aikenhead family so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing

Condolence from Sandra Dickins & Randy Thomas on November 3rd, 2021 2:24 AM

Jack, Patty & Family

Sending our deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. Cherish the memories you have. Hugs

Randy & Sandra

Condolence from Orrin Baird on November 3rd, 2021 8:33 AM

We have fond memories of Jim when he worked for our Dad in the early 1950’s…

Our Sincere Condolences to Eunice and Family…

The Baird Family

Condolence from Randy & Sandra (Dickins) Thomas on November 3rd, 2021 8:37 AM

Jack, Patty & Family

Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. Cherish the memories.

Condolence from Al annd Vickie Harvey on November 3rd, 2021 10:26 AM

Condolences from LRV computing

Condolence from Marion Jeffery on November 3rd, 2021 10:39 AM

Dear Eunice, Deb and Jack and families.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Jim. He was such a kind and gentle man.
Thinking of you and your families at this sad time.

Marion Jeffery

Condolence from Tom and Julia Dickins on November 3rd, 2021 11:11 AM

Deepest sympathy, Jim was a great guy and will be remembered around Hensall for many years.

Condolence from Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family on November 3rd, 2021 11:45 AM

Dearest: Eunice, Deb & Bill, Jack & Patty, Kristen & Chris, Families & Friends . . .

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories”.

We are sending our heartfelt sympathies to you at this difficult time as you say good-bye & mourn the loss of an especially important man in your lives. Treasure the wonderful memories & happy moments, Jim has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Words are never enough to ease the heartbreak you are feeling right now . . . but the genuine outpouring from family, friends, neighbours, & community demonstrates the profound impact Jim had on everyone he met. Remember Jim’s devoted love of those he held dear . . . his memory will forever live on in your hearts.

Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. ~ Author Unknown ~

Grief is the last act of Love we must give to those we Loved. Where there is deep Grief, there was great Love!

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts & prayers – sending lots of Love & virtual Hugs to all. 💞🙏💞

Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family

Condolence from Tony /Marlene Bedard. on November 3rd, 2021 11:51 AM

Our sympathy to you Eunice and all your family. We have fond memories of you /Jim. Memories are what helps to get you thru the sad times !!!

Condolence from John and Wendy Britan on November 3rd, 2021 11:57 AM

We haven’t known Jim very long but in that time we will remember his smiling face and his kind nature
We send our condolences to the family and pray God will help you all through this time of sorrow
God Bless Wendy and John Britan 🙏

Condolence from George and Sue Wilson on November 3rd, 2021 1:21 PM

Deb, Eunice, Jack and families, deepest condolences on your loss of a dear husband and father. Remember your wonderful memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson

Condolence from Michael Craven on November 3rd, 2021 4:18 PM

Eunice, Jack and Deb, sincerest condolences to all of you and your families. While my memories are from a long time ago, Jim will always be remembered as a wonderful friend who offered good advice to young guys in need of direction. A true gentleman. Thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Joan& Don Brodie on November 3rd, 2021 4:44 PM

Sorry to hear of Jim,s passing Condolence to the family

Condolence from Bill and Sandra rathwell on November 3rd, 2021 5:25 PM

Best neighbour. Loved the threshing gangs. Our deepest condolences to the family.

Condolence from Deborah Lund on November 3rd, 2021 7:21 PM

So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing – I remember him as a very nice man who always had a smile on his face. What a good long life – you must all have lots of good memories of him. I hope your happy memories will help you through this very sad time.

Condolence from Bernice Boogemans on November 3rd, 2021 7:43 PM

Eunice and family. Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Jim. Bob and I will always remember the both of you at shuffleboard a few years back. Both with a big smile and always a helping hand. Eunice, hold those wonderful memories in your heart. Rest In Peace, Jim.

Bob and Bernice Boogemans

Condolence from Joan McCallum on November 4th, 2021 7:56 AM

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. My deepest sympathy.

Condolence from Sharon and Doug Swan on November 4th, 2021 8:58 AM

Eunice , Deb and Jack, our deepest condolence. We very much appreciated all that Jim did for the residences. Edith Swan could always count on him to clean off her car before she ventured out on a snowy winter day. He was just a really nice, helpful neighbour. He will be sorely missed. Thanks again. Sharon and Doug Swan.

Condolence from Jayne Rowcliffe on November 4th, 2021 9:46 PM

Eunice and family. Jim was a wonderful man. A neighbour that you could always count on. Our family will cherish the many memories of our very special neighbour Jim.
Jayne, Sidney and Mitchell

Condolence from Mark Heimrich on November 5th, 2021 1:52 AM

Eunice, Deb, Jack & Family;

My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Husband and Father. Jim was such a nice fellow. Cherish your many memories.

Mark Heimrich

Condolence from John & Carol Coleman on November 5th, 2021 1:23 PM

Dear Eunice, Deb & Bill, Jack & Patty and families,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this sorrowful time. Bill was always so kind and greeted everybody with that great smile of his, with a hint of mischief in his eyes. Continue to share your fondest memories at heart.
John & Carol Coleman

Condolence from Bob & Nancy Campbell on November 5th, 2021 5:31 PM

Eunice, Deb, Jack and family,

Our sincere condolences to you all. Jim will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have spent time with him. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence from Linda/Jim Ferguson and family on November 6th, 2021 5:42 AM

Sending our sincere condolences to the Aikenhead family.

Condolence from Lois McCallum on November 6th, 2021 10:26 AM

Eunice ,Deb, Jack and family. So very sorry to hear of Jim’s death. My sincere condolences.

Condolence from Sharon Campbell on November 6th, 2021 2:10 PM

Sorry to hear your list of Jim he was a great man

Condolence from Linda Rockwood on November 9th, 2021 1:24 PM

Eunice, Deb, Jack and family, our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Jim always had a smile for everyone and made everyone feel like part of the family. I hope friends, family and your fond memories provide you comfort in the coming days. Love, Brian & Linda Rockwood (Hunt)

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