COOPER: Floyd of Elimville
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On October 18, 2026 @ 3:11 PM In Exeter, Obituary | 83 Comments
Floyd passed away peacefully at the South Huron Hospital on Sunday, October 18, 2026 of Elimville in his 90th year. Devoted husband of Shirley (Morley) for 66 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Kathy and Robert Bray, Nancy and Dan Smith, Joan Cooper and Carolyn May, and Jan Cooper. Proud grandpa of Vanessa (Matt), Kristy, Jessica (Paul); Chad (Rhea), Courtney (Jake), Corey (Emily); Amber, Carson and great grandpa of William, Claire; Elizabeth; Caleb, Jacob, Elizabeth; Maeve; and Oliver. Dear brother of Lenore Parsons. Our family is sad and will miss Floyd dearly, but we take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his son Doug ‘Coops’ and his parents Alvin and Lillian (Murch) Cooper.
He was a man known for his strong work ethic, unwavering dedication to his family, and genuine love of people. He began his working life farming alongside his father, a foundation that shaped the hardworking and dependable man he would become.
For 40 years, he served Usborne Township as a dozer, grader, and snowplow operator, taking great pride in his work and in helping his community. Among the many memories from those years was helping expectant mothers reach the hospital in the middle of snowstorms, a testament to his willingness to go above and beyond when people needed him most.
Beyond his work, he had a passion for refinishing furniture, collecting antiques, and attending auctions, always enjoying the thrill of finding something special. Alongside Shirley, he operated Cooper Antiques for more than 40 years, sharing his love of antiques and meeting people from all walks of life. Known affectionately by the nickname “Hoosier daddy,” he was a true people person who loved a good conversation and never seemed to meet a stranger.
He was also a longtime member of the Exeter Oddfellows and Rebekah, where he was involved for many years.
Above all, he will be remembered for his dedication to family, his strong work ethic, his generous spirit, and his love of connecting with others. His life was filled with hard work, treasured memories, and countless conversations, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
The family wishes to thank Rev. Louise von Massow, South Huron Hospital Staff, PSW’s, and Dr. Jadd for their care and compassion shown to Floyd, Shirley and the family.
A celebration of Floyd’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Monday, October 26th from 2-5 PM with words of remembrance starting at 3 PM. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Thames Road Elimville United Church or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “COOPER: Floyd of Elimville”
Shirley and Family.
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Floyd.
Jeff Borland
My thoughts and prayers to all. Safe in the arms of Jesus
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Sending our sympathy to your family. We will miss seeing Floyd in the village.
We are so sorry for your loss remember the good memories you all share of him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers xoxo
So sorry to learn of Floyd‘s passing. Just a true gentleman and amazing individual who had a huge impact on so many. Our condolences to the family.
Rest easy Uncle Floyd. You’ll be missed by so many. We have lots of great memories over the years.
Donnie & Jodie
All our sympathies to you all. He has had a struggle this last while. You all have.
So very sorry to lose such a good friend as Floyd. The four of us had some wonderful times over the years and I’ll remember them always. My heartfelt condolences and love to Shirley and her family.
Shirley and Family,
We extend our sincere sympathy to all of you . Cherish your memories.
Doug and Sharon Kyle
Shirley & Nancy
our deepest sympathy
Dave & Bev Cameron
My deepest condolences Shirley and family. Floyd will be truly missed.
Anne Gallant
Sorry for your loss, have known Floyd all life, favourite memory is years ago, we were building a garage at our farm, and Floyd was there with grader leveling ground, and got to ride with him for several hours.
To Shirley and family :so sorry for the loss of Floyd . You are all in my thoughts and prayers . Hang on to all the great memories you had together.
Shirley and family: My sincere sympathy in the passing of Floyd. Your wonderful memories will bring you comfort.
Dear Shirley and Family, I am so very sorry to learn of Floyd’s passing. Always so friendly and easy to talk with, very dedicated to his church community, a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, he lived his faith through everyday acts of kindness and generosity. Shirley, you and Floyd made a great team, one that your kids can always be proud of. Keeping you all close in prayer, Richard joins me in offering our sincere condolences. Blessings, Sheila
Shirley and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Brent and Sharen Dawson
Very sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. My condolences to all the members of his family. He will truly be missed.
My deepest sympathies to the whole family, hugs to all❤️
We enjoyed so many visits with Floyd
He was a good neighbour that we will miss Praying for the Cooper family
Roger and Cathy
Sending sincere condolences to Nancy, Dan and the Cooper Family.
So very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working with him at the rummage sales. He was a wonderful man and I hope you can focus on all your good memories.
So sorry Shirley and family he was a great guy and will be missed always had a good visit when ever we met up RIP Floyd
Shirley and family and sister Lenore Parsons…very sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing, deepest sympathy to all of the family…hold onto all your wonderful memories, hugs to all
Shirley and family – Thinking of you all at this sad time and send sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Shirley and family, please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband.
Peter
Shirley, Nancy & Dan & all family
So sorry to read about Floyd. I remember both Shirley & Floyd coming into Exeter Glass many yrs ago for glass for their beautiful pieces of furniture. Always had nice chats. Lots of memories for all of you,
My Sympathy – Margaret Brintnell
Floyd’s Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
Sincere Condolences to Nancy, Dan & the entire Family.
Shirley & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linda & Jim Dietrich.
Shirley & All the family
Sending our deepest sympathies on the passing of Floyd.
Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Dan & Carolyn Gower & Family
We send our sincere sympathies to Shirley & the Cooper family.
You are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Deepest Condolences to Nancy and Dan and the Cooper family,
Cherish all the wonderful memories he has left behind
We send our deepest condolences to Shirley and family. Floyd will be remembered by friends and family and also a lot of people of Usborne Township. He was an expert at grading the side roads and removing the snow.
Shirley and Cooper family
My condolences to all of you on the passing of Floyd. Cherish all your memories you had with him.
Joan Finkbeiner
So sorry to hear of the loss of a great man and neighbour. We send our love and prayers to the family.
Alvin and Tabatha McNicol and family
Shirley and Families:
Our sincere sympathy to all of you on Floyd’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Shirley and Families…
My Sincere Sympathy in your loss..
May all your special memories give you
comfort as you grieve the passing of a Dear
Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend..
Dear Shirley and family. Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Floyd. We are thinking of you all at this time of loss and sadness. May you cherish those many fond memories of a life well lived. Rest in peace Floyd.
Dear Kathy , Robert and girls and grandchildren , very sorry to here of your loss of a good man , father , grandpa , he sounded like a great person , you have our condolences
Shirley & Cooper Family
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Joyce Maas
Thinking of all Floyd’s family and friends. May your special memories bring you comfort. Our deepest sympathy to each of you.
Floyd will be missed by many, he was the face that everyone looked forward to seeing! His smile and laugh made your day!
Sincere condolences! Thinking of you all as you grieve the loss
and wrap your hearts around the memories!
Susan Moore
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Cooper family. Floyd was a nice man. enjoy your many memories. Diane Hurlbut { Sam and Marlene Hutton’s daughter}
Shirley & family: We are so sorry for your loss of your husband, Dad & Grandpa.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
To Shirley and all the family
Our sincere sympathy to all, we have fond memories of Floyd in the
Elimville community. A life well lived.
Sincerely, Janice and Craig
Sad to hear of Floyd and please except our deepest condolences
Shirley and family. Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time in your life. Share the good memories. I’m sure there are many. Bob & Bernice Boogemans
Shirley and family-sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. He will be missed.
Dear Robert and Kathy
Our Sincere Condolences.
It was a pleasure to know Floyd.
Shirley & family: We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Floyd. Thoughts and prayers.
Love Shari, Rick, Brooklyn and Kaitlyn
Shirley and family,
Sending our thoughts and prayers for your family, after the loss of your husband and father
Floyd will be missed by many in the Thames Road Elimville community. Sending our sympathies to you all.
Shirley and all the family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Floyd.
Shirley and family our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad and difficult time.
May all your special memories bring you comfort in the coming days …..weeks ahead
Hugs to all…… Marlene and Dave Mitton Jean Clarke
Shirley & family
Our thoughts & prayers are with all the Cooper families. Your love & dedication to each other shines thru ..
Many memories have been made..
Hugs Barry & Melonie
Shirley and family, our deepest sympathy on Floyd’s passing. Thinking of you all in the days ahead.
Shirley and family,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on Floyd’s passing. May the cherished memories you shared bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Frank Kints
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and family, on their great loss. Wishing you all peace and love.
Shirley, Kathy & Robert, Nancy & Dan, Joan & Carolyn, Jan and families;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. A good man, all round. And yes, you will find comfort with him reuniting with Doug/Coops. Cherish your many memories. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Shirley and Family,
It was always a pleasure having a visit with you and Floyd. Many years ago now we bought a beautiful dresser from you. It is as fresh looking and lovely today as it was then. We remember the last time we had a short visit and that was at Irv Armstrong’s visitation. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Cliff and Elaine
Shirley and family
My sincere condolences on the passing of Floyd. We will miss seeing him out in the community.
Marg
Susan Willert
Aunt Shirley, the Cooper family and Lenore (Mom)
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. So many great memories over the years.
Always enjoyed catching up whenever we saw each other. The stories from
days gone by where always special. Rest in peace Uncle Floyd you earned your
wings. We will miss you.
Susan (Parsons) and Rick Willert
Dear Shirley & Families
So sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing away. May you keep your fond memories close to your heart, hope it gives you peace and strength in the days ahead.
Our sincere condolences for the loss of this special member of your family.
We are sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to Shirley and the Cooper family
Lorne & Pat
My deepest sympathy to all of Floyd’s family
My thoughts are with you at this sad time
To : Shirley & family
Our deepest sympathy to Floyd’s family at his passing . I always enjoyed meeting and talking with Floyd whether at an auction or a social occasion .
Mary & Jim MacGregor
Shirley & Family
My condolences to each of you at this difficult time. May all your Special Memories of him help you all during the days, weeks and months ahead. Thinking of you all & sending hugs 🫂
Cathy
Aunt Shirley, Kathy, Nancy, Joan and families
Our deepest sympathy. Many great memories of Uncle Floyd over the years. One of my favs is the winter storm of 1971 when we were storm stayed at Usborne school and all the roads were closed and Uncle Floyd came to get my sister and I with the snow plow. We were so excited to leave the school . He was our hero.
I think some of the students were jealous. We are all going to miss him and his stories.
Gail and Bill Baker
Shirley & Family,
Our sympathies in the passing of Floyd. He will be forever in your hearts and may your memories help you in the days ahead.
Dear Shirley and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you all. We remember the beautiful cabinetry pieces Floyd crafted for the church and how he liked the tea biscuits during coffee hour. You have been such a gift to him with your steadfast care throughout his health challenges. A dedicated family to him as he always was to you. He will be missed but leaves you with many happy memories.
Rick and Judith
Our sincere condolences to Shirley, Robert and Kathy, Dan and Nancy, Joan and Carolyn and their families. It has been our pleasure to have known Floyd as a friend for many years and have enjoyed so many visits with him and your Mom. We will greatly miss those times but treasure our memories. He lived a very full life with his township work and antique business and refinishing. He did a great service to all with whom he worked and the world is better because of all his efforts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cooper Family, so sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing! He always had a smile. He will be missed. Leroy & Cheryl Edwards
Shirley and the entire Cooper and Morley Families
We are sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. Floyd was a very nice, kind man. We will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
Shirley and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Floyd. He served the Usborne community well with his road maintenance work over many years. Cherish the wonderful memories.
We had the pleasure to meet and share family time with the Coopers over the last ten years. I know for a fact his favourite cookie was peanut butter! Our thoughts are with his family , may all your fond memories help guide you through this very difficult time
Hope Floyd is wearing his Kioti Tractor hat up in heaven!
You will be missed,
– A & J Carriere
Dearest Cooper Family,
I have many fond memories of Floyd…from visits at the flea market, at your home when chatting about furniture refurbishing, and just out and about the ‘hood’. He was such a friendly fella.
Sending you condolences at this difficult time…take care of each other and enjoy your memories of him.
Sorry that I could not attend the visitation or funeral. I have been thinking of you all.
Brenda
Shirley.
Jennie and I would like to express our heart felt condolences to you and your family. We have fond memories of Floyd.
Jennie and Pat Girard
Shirley and Family,
Condolences on the passing of Floyd. A beautiful life well lived. He will never be forgotten.
Shirley and family
I was saddened to hear of Floyd’s
passing. So many wonderful memories
of Elimville days.
I extend my sincere sympathy to all of you.
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Condolences to family of Floyd he will be missed but there will always be great memories