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CUNNINGHAM: Arnold of RR 1 Centralia

July 2, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 59 Condolences

CUNNINGHAM: Arnold of RR 1 Centralia

At Strathroy General Hospital on Saturday, July 2, 2016 of RR1 Centralia in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Rose Marie (Anson) Cunningham for 51 years.Dear father of Ed and Karen Cunningham of Ingersoll, Mary Helen and Brian Cowing of Woodstock, Cathy and John Lapadat of Guelph, Joyce Maver of Windsor, Lucy Avrill of Corunna, Wayne and Colleen Cunningham of Corunna, Jim and Tammy Anson of Zurich, Dan Anson of Centralia, Les and Kate Cunningham of Exeter, Don and Candi Cunningham of Denfield and Allan and Heather Cunningham of Lucan. Arnold will be sadly missed by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Eva Cunningham, daughter Diane Wilson, infant children Harvey and Jeannie, sister Sylvia Bell, brother Clarence Cunningham, nephews Bryon and Ben Cunningham and his late wife Vivian (1962).

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 6th at 11 AM with Archdeacon James R. Broadfoot officiating.ย  Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Lucan would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Tdbiubiu

    May 29, 2026 at 1:38 AM

    This is a touching tribute to Arnold Cunningham. It’s wonderful to see how many lives he impacted, as evidenced by the large family mentioned. Reading about his 92 years and 51 years of marriage really highlights a life well-lived. It makes you wonder about the stories and wisdom he must have accumulated over such a long journey.

  2. Tdbiubiu

    May 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM

    It’s always touching to read about a life well-lived and the impact someone had on their family. I was particularly struck by the mention of Arnold’s many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; that really speaks to a legacy of love and connection. It makes you wonder about the stories and traditions he passed down through the generations. I hope his family finds comfort in each other and in their cherished memories.

  3. Phil & Nadene Bedell

    July 10, 2016 at 4:04 PM

    Rose and all the family. So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. Fond memories of Arnold playing Santa at Christmas time in St. Patrick’s, Saintsbury. May you all find comfort in happy memories.

  4. Frank and Carol Hardy

    July 7, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    Rose and family,
    So sorry to hear of your loss. May your faith give you comfort at this sad time.

  5. John & Arlene Berendsen

    July 7, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS….ALWAYS ENJOYED ARNOLD’S STORIES & HIS RANDOM SINGING !! TAKE CARE…JOHN BERENDSEN

  6. Jerry and Kathy Verhey

    July 6, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    Sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing,our thoughts are with you,

  7. Maryellen

    July 6, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    I will miss the songs and jigs. Safe journey Arnold. Prayers and hugs to all.

  8. Tracy Hayter and Cora Hayter

    July 6, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    Dear Wayne (Farmer) and Family

    We were very sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.

  9. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    July 6, 2016 at 6:50 AM

    To Rose and Family: Sorry to learn of Arnold’s passing. When our store was open it was always a pleasure to see the both of you. He touched many lives and we hope your memories of Arnold will bring you comfort in the future. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  10. Dennis &Kim Payne

    July 5, 2016 at 8:45 PM

    Rose and family our deepest sympathy for the loss of a loved one ,he will be missed

  11. Darlene Lightfoot

    July 5, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    Dear Heather, Allan and Aden: Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Dad, Father in Law and Grampa. Please extend this message to your Mom and extended family. May he rest in peace. Don and Darlene Lightfoot and family

  12. Bill and Julie Bieber

    July 5, 2016 at 4:31 PM

    Sorry for your loss Arnold was a great man with a wonderful soul. He will be missed greatly.

  13. Cathy Batten

    July 5, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    My sincere condolences to all the Cunningham Family at this sad time. Arnold always had a grin on his face & a hello every time I seen him. Treasure the happier times & great memories that each & everyone of you hold. thinking of you all. Take care xo

  14. Jack and Lynda (Iredale) Conlin

    July 5, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    Rose and family…Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time…deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Arnie……God Bless

  15. Jack and Lynda (Iredale) Conlin

    July 5, 2016 at 12:25 PM

    Rose and family ….Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time……..deepest sympathy to all

  16. Marg Prout

    July 5, 2016 at 12:22 PM

    Rose and family……
    Sincere sympathy to you and all you family. We will never forget Arnold as he has given us all ever so much to remember. May all these memories bring you comfort.

  17. Ray and Judy Mills

    July 5, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    Dear Rose and Family
    Please accept our deepest sympathy at your loss of a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. We always enjoyed our hard working, friendly, humorous neighbor. Although we did not see him often, whenever we met him on the street, at a social function, at the church supper, he always had a smile or a grin on his face, always had something witty to say and always enjoyed his meals. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his whole family. What a wonderful legacy he has! God Bless.

  18. Dave and Linda Smith

    July 4, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    Dave and I send our condolences to the family. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Dave and Linda Smith

  19. Catherine and Jeff

    July 4, 2016 at 8:36 PM

    Wayne, Colleen and boys. So sorry for your lose. Dads are a very special and he so looked like he had a great fun filled life.

    Jeff & Catherine

  20. Oral and Laurie Knox

    July 4, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    Wayne, Lucy and the entire family please accept our sincerest condolences, at this time of sorrow. May the memories of happier times with Arnold, help you through this.

  21. Larry and Joyce Black

    July 4, 2016 at 7:02 PM

    Mary Helen, Joyce and all the families –
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He will be missed by many and send our sincere sympathy to the entire family at this sad time.
    Take care, Larry and Joyce Black

  22. Harry and Elaine Hardy

    July 4, 2016 at 6:46 PM

    Our sincere Sympathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.We have known your family for a long time. Arnold always had a smile and a little laugh.
    Harry and Elaine Hardy

  23. Linda Maslen

    July 4, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    Rose and family.I am so sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing,you have my deepest sympathies

  24. Linda Collins-Galbraith

    July 4, 2016 at 4:47 PM

    Don, Candi & Girls; Allan, Heather & Family –
    So sorry on the loss of your dad and grandpa. My thoughts are with you all.
    Linda Collins-Galbraith

  25. Joyce Sovereign

    July 4, 2016 at 4:07 PM

    Rose and family,sending you all my sympathy on Arnold,Dads, death.May God be close around you all in the days ahead. So sorry.

  26. Leslie Greenlee

    July 4, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    Rose and family, sorry to hear about Arnold’s passing he was a great neighbour to the Greenlee family for many years. Our families have many wonderful memories from living so close for such a long time.

  27. Jim & LInda Dietrich

    July 4, 2016 at 1:09 PM

    Allan Heather and family, so sorry for your loss.

  28. Glenn & Joan Kells

    July 4, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    Our sincere condolences to the family on the loss of your husband, father & grandfather.
    Glenn & Joan Kells

  29. Kaylee Oliver

    July 4, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    My condolences to the entire family, I am so very sorry for your lose. He was a kind, big hearted, hard working man! Cherish all the memories…

  30. Barrie Armstrong & family

    July 4, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOST ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH CUNNINGHAM FAMILY

  31. Diane Park (Leitch)

    July 4, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    Lucy and Cunningham clan….so sorry to hear about your dad, I’m sure he is at peace now. It has been so long since I last seen you, but I do think of you often. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  32. Dale Purdy

    July 4, 2016 at 7:31 AM

    Rose condolences to you and your family, prayers and God’s peace to you all in this sad time

  33. Lonnie (Sockett) Wood

    July 3, 2016 at 11:25 PM

    Wayne and family
    I was very sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you.

  34. Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family

    July 3, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    Rose and family

    So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time

    Tom, Tracy, Samantha and Tommy Humphreys

  35. Pauline Goldie Raposo

    July 3, 2016 at 7:51 PM

    My sincerest condolences to the Cunningham family.

  36. Neil and Jo Veno

    July 3, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time….
    Our condolences go out to the entire family at this difficult time….from Prince Edward Island….

  37. Teresa & Jeff Young

    July 3, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    Rose & family: Please accept our condolences at this time, Arnold will be missed

  38. Frank Briggs

    July 3, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    please accept my condolences, All the times he came to the gas station i did not want to let him go he always made my day with a song and then a smile i will miss Arnold very much. my thoughts and prayers go to the family…

  39. Bill and Winnie Blane

    July 3, 2016 at 4:13 PM

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Arnold Our thoughts are with you all

  40. Sam

    July 3, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.

  41. Linda Mills

    July 3, 2016 at 3:33 PM

    I would like to extend my sympathy to Arnold’s family during this sad time. I had the pleasure to get to know Arnold at the many Filson Auction sales that he attended. He loved a good bargain and a good sale. He was very kind to me over the years and always was curious at how I was making out on my own farm . Hold your memories of this dear man close to your heart. With heartfelt sympathy Linda Mills

  42. Greg Hayter

    July 3, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    My sincerest condolences to the Cunningham family…hold your memories close.

  43. chuck and phyllis collett and family

    July 3, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    Rose and family Sorry to hear of Arnolds passing. but he is in better hands now ,free from pain and sorrow.. Bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one.

  44. james and joan briggs

    July 3, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    our thoughts and prayers are with you please accept our condolences

  45. Colleen Koehler

    July 3, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    Rose and family, my heart goes out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. He will be missed

  46. Brian & Michelle Schon

    July 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    sorry to hear of your fathers passing. our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

  47. Joe & Diane Kaak

    July 3, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one, keeping you n our prayers
    Joe & Diane Kaak

  48. Brenda Rowe

    July 3, 2016 at 6:29 AM

    Rest in Peace Uncle Arnold.Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shephard
    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+23&version=KJV

  49. Connie and Tim Tabbert

    July 3, 2016 at 1:54 AM

    Aunt Rose and cousins.. A special man Uncle Arnold was. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. It’s so very difficult to lose your dad.

  50. Robert Mclay (Marjorie's son)

    July 3, 2016 at 1:06 AM

    So sorry for your loss Aunt Rose. Our hearts and prayers go to you and your family.

  51. Carmen Jones

    July 3, 2016 at 12:50 AM

    Don & Candi, Dave & I send our condolences to you and your family at this sad time.

  52. Anita MacQuarrie

    July 3, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing! I remember as a small child this wonderfully generous neighbour. Thoughts and prayers for those who are now left to cope with this great loss! Anita(DeVries) MacQuarrie

  53. Brian

    July 3, 2016 at 12:14 AM

    Don, Candi and the Cunningham family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    Brian, Brenda, Sarah and Jason Lawrence

  54. Marie Brouillette (McLay)

    July 2, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    Dear Aunt Rose I’m so sorry for the loss of Uncle Arnold. This is a difficult time for you I know. The Lord will take care of him now as he does us all. My prayers, hugs and Live is with you at this time.

  55. Glenda cunningham

    July 2, 2016 at 10:47 PM

    I am sorry for your loss

  56. Cathy and Bruce Nowry

    July 2, 2016 at 10:18 PM

    Our hearts go out to the entire family for the loss of such a kind, gentle soul who was the heartbeat of the family.

    You all will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    You will be missed by everyone who loved you Arnold.

  57. Neil and Jo Veno

    July 2, 2016 at 9:06 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time…

  58. Brenda Morgan

    July 2, 2016 at 9:05 PM

    Rose, and family,, our hearts go out to you all, during this difficult time. I know how hard it was to have to see Arnie go into a home, even though that choice was taken right out of your hands. Even knowing it was the best move for him, I really do understand how incredibly hard that was for you all. We went through the same thing with my own parents. Arnie was such a funny man, he was so full of quips, and humor. He loved to sing those silly songs, he would be grinning from ear to ear while he was belting out the tunes. lol. I know he is going to be missed, my heart goes out to each and every one of one at this time…

  59. Barb and Phil Brooks

    July 2, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    Please accept our sincere condolences. Arnold was a wonderful person and he will be sorely missed.

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