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BELL: William Ross (Bill) of Exeter, formerly of Hensall

April 13, 2017 By Haskett Funeral Homes 68 Condolences

BELL: William Ross (Bill) of Exeter, formerly of Hensall

Passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 of Exeter, and formerly of Hensall in his 69th  year.  Beloved husband of Beverley (Bev) (Randall) Bell.  Dear father of Angela Bell and Joe Hibbert of London, Mindy Bell of Calgary, and Mark and Sandy Bell of Stratford.  Dear grandfather of Daxton and Keatyn.  Dear brother of Jim Bell of Exeter, and brother-in-law of Joanne Bell of Hensall, and Donna Regier of Guelph. Remembered by the Randall Family.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Predeceased by brothers Murray, and Roy (Spike) Bell, and sister-in-law Liz Bell. 

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 18th at 11 AM.  Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. 

Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation โ€“ Jessicaโ€™s House would be appreciated by the family. 

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  1. Melonie Miller

    May 25, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    Bev and family
    Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a fine husband, dad and man…may your memories bring you comfort..
    Barry and Melonie Miller

  2. Kim McKay

    April 22, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    Beverly and family my deepest condolences in your loss. May your happy memories help in your healing.

  3. Katharine McEwen

    April 20, 2017 at 2:52 PM

    Bev. So very sorry for your loss.

  4. Muriel Dalrymple

    April 20, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    Bev, Angela, Mindy, Mark and family…..so sorry you have lost a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa…..Hugs, Tom and Muriel

  5. Mary Moffatt

    April 20, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    Bev, Angie, Mindy and Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Bill will be missed as a dear husband, father and grandpa. My sincere sympathy to all of you.

  6. Don & Joan Heywood

    April 19, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    Don & Joan Heywood

    Bev and family so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Sincerely Don &Joan

  7. Tom and Julia Dickins

    April 18, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    So very sorry to hear this news what a shock just learned of Bills passing this evening, great man he will be missed.
    God Bless

  8. Bill Tinney

    April 18, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    Bev and family.
    I just found out about the passing of Bill, he was a very fine man very much like brother Spike. God Bless !

  9. Cheryl Trudgeon

    April 18, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Angela and Joe,

    So sorry to hear of your loss.
    We send our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

    Cheryl and Rob Trudgeon

  10. Rob and Rose Rathwell

    April 18, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    Thinking of you Bev and family at this difficult time. Rob and I send you our deepest sympathy. We can only imagine what you are feeling at this time, You and the family will always have all the special memories to share to keep Bill in your hearts for ever.

  11. Patricia Brown

    April 17, 2017 at 6:45 PM

    Accept my condolences Angela on the passing of your Dad and relay the message to your family as well. I know how much you will miss him but one thing for sure is that he is no longer in pain if that is something that can be helpful at such a sad time like this.

    Patricia Brown

  12. Dan and Stacey Eickmeyer

    April 17, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    Mark ,
    Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Sending our thoughts and prayers to everyone.

  13. Bill & Joanne Hodge

    April 17, 2017 at 6:32 PM

    So sorry to here about Bill. Our thoughts are with you.

  14. Bonnie Laawrence

    April 17, 2017 at 2:01 PM

    Beverley and family,:
    So sorry for your loss. Bill was a wonderful man!

    Gary and Bonnie Lawrence

  15. Gary and Judy Kyle

    April 17, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    Bev and family. We are so sorry to hear about Bills passing. He always had a smile for everyone.

  16. Terry and Shelley Bourne

    April 17, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    Bev, and family,

    Please know that we are thinking of you in this time of great sadness. So sorry for your loss of Bill.

  17. Vie Inthavong

    April 17, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    Dear Bev, Ange, Mindy and Mark and family,

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Your Dad was always a kind, gentle man that always had a smile on his face. Another Angel to watch over us.
    Our Deepest Condolences. Hugs to you all.

    Vie, Steve and Emma.

  18. Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson

    April 17, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    Bev,Angie,Mindy,and Mark…. so sorry to here of Bill’s passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you. Bill was a great guy and will be greatly missedby many. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. God Bless…. Shirley

  19. Wayne&Grace Steeper

    April 17, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    So sorry for your loss

  20. Brad & Anne Mousseau

    April 17, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    Bev we are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Sending heartfelt condolences to you & your family.

  21. Hamish BRAILEY

    April 16, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    So sorry to hear about your loss.

  22. Bob & Nancy Campbell

    April 16, 2017 at 3:27 PM

    Bev and family, please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all a this difficult time.

  23. Chris Vanstone Wurm

    April 15, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    Bev, Bell and Randall families. Sorry for your loss!

  24. Jim and Kathy Stephenson

    April 15, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    Bev and family,
    Our sympathy to all of you .
    Jim and Kathy Stephenson (Sangster)

  25. Glen & Peggy Restemayer

    April 15, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Bev & Family,
    We were sorry to read about Bill’s passing.
    May you have memories to turn to for comfort,
    Friends to turn to for support.
    Hope and strength to help ease your sadness
    at this difficult time.
    Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
    Sincere Sympathy,
    Glen & Peggy Restemayer

  26. Wolfgang (Wally) Lausch

    April 15, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    Bev
    My heart felt condolences to you and the family. God Bless all of you.

  27. Ray and Marjorie McLean

    April 15, 2017 at 11:58 AM

    Our sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Bill. A lot of good times – great guy!

  28. Doug and Judy Dalrymple

    April 15, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    Bev and family..Deepest sympathies to you.We are so sad to hear of Bill’s passing.

    Doug and Judy Dalrymple

  29. Jim & LInda Dietrich

    April 15, 2017 at 10:42 AM

    Sincere sympathy to all the Bell family.

  30. Carol Somerville

    April 15, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    Bev: Was sorry to read of your husband’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you and the rest of the family during this difficult time. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Carol

  31. Arlene Styles

    April 15, 2017 at 8:02 AM

    To Dingers Family….. my sincere condolences to all……. Arlene (Chipchase) Styles

  32. Bob Simpson and Joanne Rowcliffe

    April 15, 2017 at 12:57 AM

    To Bev, Mindy, Mark, Angela and families, our most sincere sympathies on the loss of Dad. Bill was a Good Man and he will be sorely missed. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  33. Jackie Ferris

    April 14, 2017 at 9:18 PM

    Jim and I were so sorry to hear about Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bev Angie Mark and Mindy. May he R.I.P.

  34. Jon Passmore

    April 14, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Mark and Sandy,

    Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Take care,
    Jon and Chelsey Passmore

  35. Emely Coultis

    April 14, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    So very sorry for your loss Bev. You are in my prayers.

  36. Darlene Lightfoot

    April 14, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Dear Bev and family: Please accept our condolences from Darlene and Thames Travel in London. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

  37. Evelyn Steckle Vincent

    April 14, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Bev & family,
    Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Praying you will experience peace and comfort during this difficult time.

  38. Kathy Kirk

    April 14, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    Sorry for you loss, Bev and family…

  39. Christina (wilcox) Stamarski

    April 14, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    So sorry Bev and family. A great guy who will be missed so much. Blessings to all! Christina (Wilcox) Stamarski

  40. Nancy Denys

    April 14, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Thinking of you a this most difficult time . May all your precious memories forever keep him with you.
    Sincerely Nancy Denys

  41. George and Sue Wilson

    April 13, 2017 at 11:38 PM

    Bev and family, you have our heartfelt sympathy on Bill’s passing. He was a nice man. Cherish your memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson

  42. Shirely Southcott/Harry Plantenga

    April 13, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    Dear Bev and Family,
    I was so shocked to hear of Bills passing. So many great memories of Bill growing up he was part of our family for a long time. He will be miss. RIP Bill. Condolences and my sympathy to you Bev, Angela, Mindy and Mark..

  43. Arlene Styles

    April 13, 2017 at 9:37 PM

    to Dangers family… My deepest condolences from one cousin to another… Arlene (Chipchase) Styles

  44. Joanne Stephen

    April 13, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    Dear Bev and family
    So sorry to hear the news of Bill passing away.

  45. Karen Dickins

    April 13, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Bev and family my deepest condolences. I saw the girls the other day but was unable to speak with them, I now wish I had. May your memories comfort you in the days and months ahead. Hugs to you all

  46. William Soldan

    April 13, 2017 at 8:33 PM

    Bev and family….we are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing…please know you are thought of in the days ahead.
    Bill & Linda

  47. Marilyn Waldeck

    April 13, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    Bev-deeply sorry to hear of you losing Bill-I know the last few days have been difficult for all of you. Thinking of all the family. Im glad Mindy was home and all your family were there during the past days. Memories of the good times will get you through the next few days and the days yet to come. God Bless.

  48. Jim Oesch

    April 13, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Scotty,Dar and JoAnne
    Sorry for your loss ,we’re thinking of you at your difficult time .

    Jim and Krista

  49. Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber

    April 13, 2017 at 7:37 PM

    Bev and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember Bill will still walk beside you unseen and unheard. Dianne and family.

  50. Charlie @ Carol Beausoleil

    April 13, 2017 at 7:25 PM

    Bev & family please accept our sincerest condolence on our loss. Our thoughts are with you, & yours family, & Bill family during this difficult time.

  51. Chuck and Barb Dalrymple

    April 13, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    Bev, Angie, Mindy, Mark and family. We were so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was such a friendly and caring person. He always had a wave for us when we met him driving the gravel truck out our way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barb and Chuck

  52. Jack Triebner

    April 13, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    To Bev & family , Sorry for your loss.

    Jack Triebner & Betty Blue .

  53. Elaine Ford

    April 13, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    So sorry to learn of the passing of your brother, Bill. My sympathy , Jim.

  54. Bill and Pat Chipchase

    April 13, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Bev and Family: we were saddened to here of Bill (Dingger) passing. We had many good times together as teens. I am very disappointed that I cannot be at the funeral as Jack and I will be in Thunder Bay were Arlenes husband has passed away as well. Bill will be missed by all who knew him. Pat and Bill Chipchase

  55. Hennie and Ken Farwell

    April 13, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    We send our condolences to you Bev. and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  56. Randy Campbell

    April 13, 2017 at 5:09 PM

    Bev and family; Sorry for your loss!

  57. Randy Campbrll

    April 13, 2017 at 5:08 PM

    Bev and family; Sorry for your loss!

  58. Linda Macgregor

    April 13, 2017 at 4:10 PM

    My condolence to Bev and family.My thoughts are with you. RIP Bill

  59. Ted and Betty

    April 13, 2017 at 4:02 PM

    Hugs to all

  60. Dan Heywood

    April 13, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    To the Bell and Randall families. My sincere condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed Bills company as far back as when I was a kid and he would come to our place for Christmas. He will be missed!! Dan

  61. Terry and Suzie Dale

    April 13, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    Bev and family, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was such a kind soul and will be missed, so happy I got to run into you guys a couple months ago and had “hugs”. Take care and thinking of all of you.

  62. Bev Hovius

    April 13, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Bev, Ang, Mindy and Mark and families. I am so sorry for your loss. Bill had the kindest and contagious smile. He will be truly missed

  63. Ann Maxwell

    April 13, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Bev and Family
    We are so sorry to hear of Bills’ passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time, please accept our sympathy.
    Gary and Ann Maxwell

  64. Rob Cooke

    April 13, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    Aunt Bevy, Angela, Mindy, Mark and Family

    I’m Shocked at the news, Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for your loss. Please accept my condolences

  65. The Bisback. family

    April 13, 2017 at 1:40 PM

    Dear Bev, Angela,, Mindy and Mark and family , peter and I are so saddened to learn of dad’s passing. Too young to leave you and we are sending you hugs. Words aren’t enough. the Bisback Family

  66. Erin Traquair

    April 13, 2017 at 1:26 PM

    Deepest sympathies to the Bell family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    Erin Traquair, Jamie, Taya, & Eva Cornish

  67. Tabitha and Richard Blanchard

    April 13, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    Will miss ya Uncle Bill

  68. Wayne and Deanna McBride

    April 13, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    Our Sympathy to Bev and family.
    Wayne and Deanna.

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