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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 of  Roy Willard of Alberta, and Bill Rowcliffe of Hensall. Also missed by several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his sisters Mary Rowcliffe, Loreen Gill (Willis), Wilma Munn (Sandy), Alma Borland, June Hodgins (John), Lyla Rudolph (Larry), brother Bert Borland (June), sister-in-law Dorothy Willard, and brother-in-law Bob Watters.  Jack was a member of the Oddfellows Lodge for over 60 years. 

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday 4:00 โ€“ 7:30 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 31st at 2:00 PM.  Interment Exeter Cemetery. 

Donations to the Alzheimer Society, Thames Road/Elimville United Church, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Margaret Willert

    September 20, 2017 at 10:16 PM

    Dear Betty and family

    My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It is so tough to lose a loved one.

    Margaret Willert & family

  2. Evelyn Steckle Vincent

    September 4, 2017 at 10:05 AM

    To Betty and family,
    Sincere sympathy in your loss. May God surround you with His peace and comfort. Jack was a good man.

  3. Hendrick

    September 1, 2017 at 11:18 PM

    Dear Betty.
    Sincere sympathy in the passing of Jack. Cherish the memories.

    Howard and Yvonne Hendrick.

  4. Larry and Sharon Lynn

    September 1, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family
    Our sincere sympathy is extended with the recent passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Thinking of you all in the days ahead.
    Larry and Sharon

  5. Kathy & Greg Hendrick

    August 31, 2017 at 4:59 PM

    Our condolences to the family during this difficult time.

  6. John and Ruth Timmermans

    August 31, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    To the Boreland family we express our condolences

  7. Ron and Betty-Lou Heywood

    August 31, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew.

    Sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you at this time. I will always remember Jack’s smile and hearty laugh,
    it would brighten your day.

  8. Joanne (Templeman) Donovan

    August 31, 2017 at 11:56 AM

    Dear Betty and family
    So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time!
    Joanne (Templeman) Donovan

  9. Andy & Cindy Harrigan

    August 31, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    To the Borland family

    Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  10. Lee Anne (Richardson) Mills

    August 31, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    So sorry for your loss.

  11. Emerson and Betty Anne Gill

    August 30, 2017 at 11:18 PM

    Betty,Jeff,Brad,Darlene and family
    So sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. Thinking of you with deep sympathy at this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Emerson and Betty Anne

  12. Don & Jeannie Papple

    August 30, 2017 at 9:05 PM

    Brad, Darlene, Kennedy & Matthew
    Very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this time.

  13. Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber

    August 30, 2017 at 8:24 PM

    Betty, Jeff and Brad, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep your memories close to your hearts.
    Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber and family.

  14. Joanne McIntosh

    August 30, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad and Darlene and Family,
    Jack stood up with Dad at his wedding, and was always a great friend and neighbour. We loved to hear his laugh, over at our place, on a summer night. He loved his family. Take care.

  15. Andy and Pam Megens

    August 30, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    To the Borland Family, our sincere sympathy in your loss.

  16. murray shier

    August 30, 2017 at 10:53 AM

    my condolences to the familay JEFFY YOU WILL HAVE MANY FOND MIMORIES OF DAD

  17. Gina Taylor

    August 30, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    Dear Darlene & Family

    Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  18. Earl ,Laura Thomson

    August 30, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad,Darlene and family. Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  19. Marian Smale-Chenier

    August 30, 2017 at 12:24 AM

    To Betty, Jeff, and Brad

    So sorry to hear of the loss of Jack —- He was such a remarkable man with a heart of gold and you could ever forget that wonderful laugh of Jack’s.
    I have so many wonderful memories of going to your place on the farm with Mom and Dad (Art and Esther Smale) always having a great time.

  20. Brian & Pat Hicks

    August 29, 2017 at 10:49 PM

    Jeff, Betty, Brad & Darlene
    My deepest sympathies. Looking thru the pictures, you all have such wonderful memories of a wonderful family life! It doesn’t make how old we are….. It is so hard to lose the Husband and father like the Man Jack was!

  21. Doug & Patty Webber

    August 29, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad/Darlene and family.
    We are so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.
    He always had a great sense of humour and a laugh that you would never forget!
    I know that he will be greatly missed, but I’m sure that you will have a lot of great memories to help you through the pain of your loss.

    Doug & Patty Webber

  22. Maureen Wood

    August 29, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    My Sympathy in your loss of Jack, Worked at Dashwood Industries when Jack worked there
    Maureen

  23. Marion & Barbara McCurdy

    August 29, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    To all the Borland Family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. He lived a good life and will be missed by many. Sincere sympathy .
    Marion & Barbara McCurdy.

  24. Brenda and Dave Palsa

    August 29, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family our condolences on the passing of such a vibrant man- always a smile and a laugh cherish his memory

  25. Stan & Joan Francis

    August 29, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    Betty Jeff Brad Darlene & family

    Our deepest sympathy

  26. Jane Dearing

    August 29, 2017 at 6:48 AM

    To Betty and family
    With sincere sympathy for you all in your loss
    Jane Dearing

  27. Joyce Maas (Cunnington)

    August 28, 2017 at 7:17 PM

    To Betty, Jeff, Brad and Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew;
    My sincere condolences for your loss. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories of Jack. He had a memorable laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  28. Joyce Black

    August 28, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    Dear Betty, Jeff, Brad and Darlene and family – so sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. He was always smiling and I enjoyed seeing the family pictures especially Jack with his pipe. Take care and thinking of you all in your loss. Sincere Sympathy.

  29. Dennis & Joan Duncan

    August 28, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Betty and family

    Sorry to read of Jack’s passing. Our sympathy is with you and your family.

  30. Barry and Brenna (Wein) Vincent

    August 28, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    To Betty, Jeff, Brad & Darlene and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences to the entire Borland family.

  31. Anne & Ted Kernick

    August 28, 2017 at 4:48 PM

    Betty & family,

    Sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Jack.
    Always smiling & that unforgettable laugh!
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  32. Dalton Ford

    August 28, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    To your mother Betty;Jeff, Brad and Darlene; my deepest condolences on the passing of your husband, father and friend, and a respected community man and neighbor,sincerely, Dalton

  33. Jack triebner

    August 28, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    To all the Borland family .

    Sorry to here the loss of your Father ,I have known your Father for a long time .

    Jack & friend Betty .

  34. Tom and Muriel Dalrymple

    August 28, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    Sorry to hear the loss of your dad….Tom and Muriel

  35. Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson

    August 28, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    Betty,Jeff,Brad and Darlene
    So sorry to hear that Jack has passed away… Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

  36. Ruth Kydd

    August 28, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    To Betty and Family:

    We are thinking of you at this sad time. Jack was a wonderful guy. Regards, Ruth and Karen.

  37. Doris , Ron & Karen Simpson

    August 28, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Dear Betty & Family
    Very sorry to hear of Jacks passing, our deepest sympathy for yous all.

  38. Don and Edith Lewis

    August 28, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew

    We are sorry to see that Jack has passed away.
    He was always a jolly, talkative gentleman at ball games.
    Keep his memories close to your hearts and
    he will always be with you.

    Don, Edith, Jim , Larry, Lynne, Morgan and Brooke Lewis

  39. Dan Heywood

    August 28, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Betty. Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family. Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. My sincere condolences!

  40. Karen L Brown

    August 28, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    Darlene,
    My condolences to you and your family. I’m sure that you have a deep store of memories from which to draw strength in the days and weeks ahead.
    Karen

  41. Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade

    August 28, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    To Betty, Jeff, Brad, Darlene and family:
    Saddened to hear of Jack’s passing, he was always a gentleman.
    We hope your memories of him will bring you comfort in the future.

  42. Grant Thomson

    August 28, 2017 at 4:23 AM

    My thoughts are with you at this time.

  43. Mark & Julie Heimrich

    August 28, 2017 at 3:24 AM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad & Darlene, Kennedy & Matthew;

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

    Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer

  44. Donna ( Heywood) Regier

    August 28, 2017 at 12:33 AM

    To Betty,Jeff,Brad and Darlene
    So sorry for your loss
    Donna (Heywood) Regier

  45. Debra Tilley

    August 27, 2017 at 9:51 PM

    Betty, Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy and Matthew:
    So sorry for your loss, Jack sure will be missed; but he can rest easy now. You have lots of wonderful memories of Jack; I know I can hear that laugh now, and see the mischief in his eyes, he was a jokester but a hard working man, who will be missed by many, but never forgotten. If there is anything you need do not hesitate to call. thinking of you all. Deb and Ken xo

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