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DEARING: Gerald of Exeter

June 9, 2015 By Haskett Funeral Homes 47 Condolences

DEARING: Gerald of Exeter

At the Exeter Villa, on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 of Exeter, in his 84th year.  Beloved husband and best friend of Jane (Dykeman) Dearing.  Loving father of Ann and Murray Johns of Exeter, Preston and Kim Dearing of South Huron, Peter and Janet Dearing of Exeter, and Dianne and Mike (Mouse) Masse of St. Joseph.  Dear grandfather of Adam and Janita, Sarah and Derek, Laura; Amy and Chad, Krista and Ben, Angie and Andrew; William, and Wesley; and great-grandfather of Ava, Ella, Ethan, Preston, Emry, Nolan, Alex, Jack, and Presley.  A special thanks from Gerald’s family to Dr. Jadd, his staff, and the staff at Exeter Villa.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Thursday evening 7-9 PM, and again on Friday afternoon from 1-2 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, June 12th at 2 PM with Bob Heywood officiating.  Private family interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Arthritis Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Scott Brintnell

    June 18, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Pete I just heard of your Dad’s passing,lots of good hockey memories,our thoughts are with you and your family
    Scott&Su Brintnell

  2. Patti and Steve Geoffrey

    June 16, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Dear Dianne and Mike

    We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very sad time. Hugs

  3. Kathy Kirk

    June 16, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Dear Jane and family,
    My sympathy to you at this difficult time.., Just remember the good times and what a great man he was.

  4. Jake and Deanne Rooseboom

    June 15, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss Dianne and family. Out thoughts are with you.

  5. Terry and Judy Morgan

    June 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Peter, Janet and family

    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. May all of your cherished memories bring you comfort. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

    Terry and Judy

  6. Carol Jackson (Shapton

    June 13, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Just talking to Dad this afternoon and sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. My sincere sympathy and thoughts to you and family. He was a good friend to Dad.

  7. Parsons Family

    June 13, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Our sincere condolences. We send you thoughts of peace and courage.
    Gary, Jim, Darlene, Cheryl, Randy, Chris, Cathy, Karen, Judy, Peter Parsons and Families

  8. Harry Disher

    June 12, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Jane, Ann, Murray and others in the Dearing family circle:

    May I extend the prayers and deepest sympathies of the Exeter United Church congregation, and from myself and Diamond, to all of you during this time of grief and loss. May you find comfort, support, and sustaining grace in the company of friends, in the reassurances of God, and in the treasury of memories of life and love and laughter shared for many years.

    Blessings,

    Rev. Harry Disher

  9. Dave Hughes

    June 12, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    I was shocked and sadden hearing of Gerald’s passing. My condolence
    to Jane and the rest of the family.

  10. Exeter Dental Care

    June 12, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Jane and family,
    We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  11. Greg and Cheryl Becker

    June 12, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Dianne, Mouse and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Thinking of you. Big hugs!!

  12. Sue and Jack Treanor

    June 12, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Dear Jane thanks for all Gerald and you have contributed to our lives, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

  13. Bob and Theresa Parsons

    June 11, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    To Jane and family ,we extend our sympathy on the loss of Gearld

  14. John & Arlene Berendsen

    June 11, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Thinking of your family in your loss…sending our love.

  15. Elaine and Jack Chipchase

    June 11, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Our sincere sympathy to Jane and all the family at this sad time

  16. Evelyn Steckle Vincent

    June 11, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Jane and family,
    So sorry to read of your great loss. Praying for pach during this difficult time. Thinking of each of you.

  17. Pauline Pym

    June 11, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Jane and family,
    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  18. Pete and Gloria McFalls

    June 11, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Jane and family,
    So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. He always seemed so happy. We used to play crokinole with him.

  19. Marlene & Kayla Beyerlein

    June 11, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Dianne, Mike and families

    Our sincere condolences to you and your families
    Hugs to all
    Marlene & Kayla

  20. Liz Hodgins

    June 11, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Ann, Murray and Family. I am sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Please except my deepest sympathy to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your Family at this difficult time. Cherish the memories of your Dad to help you during this time.

  21. Angela Chipchase

    June 11, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Dearing family. Wishing you strength during this most difficult time.

  22. Peggy Wilkinson

    June 11, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Dianne & Family:

    So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time….

    Peggy Wilkinson

  23. Donna Glanville

    June 11, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    My deepest sympathy is extended to you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  24. Marian Lovegrove

    June 10, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    I was saddened to read of Gerald’s passing. I knew he wasn’t well, but it is always a shock to read about it. Every time you four came to visit at our house, it was always such fun, and Gerald always added a lot to the visit. Harry enjoyed Gerald, too, and enjoyed the farm talk from both men.

    Please know that I am thinking of you and your family, Jane, with much love.

    I just recently got out of the hospital, myself, so it will be impossible to attend the service. But you will be in my prayers, Jane.

    Love and sympathy from Marian and Marie.

  25. Jim & Linda Dietrich

    June 10, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy.

  26. Harry Hardy

    June 10, 2015 at 7:12 PM

    Our Sincere Sympathy, Our thoughts are with your Family.
    We have enjoyed some friendly times together.

  27. Roger Hokansson

    June 10, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    To the Family
    So sorry to hear of Uncle Gerald’s passing
    Deepest sympathy

    Roger

  28. Ena de Haan

    June 10, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Dear Ann, your mom & sibs,

    So very sorry to hear another good man lost his life! May you all be comforted and much loved…..thinking of you.

  29. Tom and Carol Arthur

    June 10, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts are with you.

  30. Wes & Christine Hodgson

    June 10, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

  31. Dianne Johns Gerstenkorn Weber

    June 10, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Your great memories of Gerald will keep him alive in all your hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  32. Britta

    June 10, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Peter and Janet
    I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know you are a very close family so this will not be an easy time. I want to extend my sincerest condolences. ( I also regret I cannot drop by for visitation because I am leaving in the morning and not back until late next week.)

    Thinking of you and your family. Warmest regards, Britta

  33. Nina Knee and Family

    June 10, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow.

  34. Yvonne Brown

    June 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Dear Jane and family,
    So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. He was a good friend, neighbour and golf partner to my husband John.
    With loving arms, Yvonne Brown

  35. Ross and Marlene Mathers

    June 10, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    To the Dearing Family: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather Gerald. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

  36. Sally Pollard

    June 10, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    “Mom”, Dianne and Mike

    What a dear man your husband and father was… Sundays at the market won’t be the same. I will remember his smile, his stories and his warm hands when mine are cold. I’m so thankful to have known him.

    with love,
    Sally

  37. Don & Donna Webster

    June 10, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Dear Jane & family:
    Thinking of you at this time.
    Our sincere sympathy.

  38. Exeter Senior's Branch 157

    June 10, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Dear Jane & Family: The Exeter Senior’s Branch 157 extend their deepest sympathy to You & all of Your Family on the passing of Gerald. Gerald was a long standing member & Past President of the Branch, always with a twinkle in his eye and a story to tell. His presence at our meetings will be greatly missed by the members. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. “Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.”

  39. John and Joyce Morgan

    June 10, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Our sincere sympathy at this time. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. J&J

  40. Kim Newman

    June 10, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

  41. Barb and Doug Ferguson

    June 10, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Ann, Murray, Dianne and Mike, sending condolences with the passing of your Dad, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.

  42. Irv.&Lois Armstrong

    June 10, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    To Jane and the Dearing Family. What a shock to hear of Gerald,s death. I had breakfast with him last week. over the past years we had a lot of talks togeather.Gearldwill be missed. Jane all the best to you
    and the. Family. Time is a good healer. Irv &Lois .

  43. Roger and Marilyn Ruest

    June 10, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    Jane and family;
    We are very saddened at the news of Geralds passing. We will never forget his friendship as well as yours Jane. Our prayers are with you and all the family during this time of loss.
    Hugs to all.

  44. Brian and Christine Merrigan

    June 9, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

  45. Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade

    June 9, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    To all of the Dearing family
    We are sorry to learn of Gerald’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  46. Linda & Eugene Webber

    June 9, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Jane and family
    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
    With deepest sympathy

  47. Larry and Donna Shapton

    June 9, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Dear Jane and Family, We were saddened to hear of Gerald’s passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Fondly, Larry and Donna

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