DEHAAN: Reno of Centralia
Posted By Charlene O'Reilly On December 2, 2023 @ 6:03 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 20 Comments
Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved Husband of Jill Stewart-DeHaan for 51 years. Cherished father of Lesley DeHaan, and Christopher DeHaan. Dear brother of Trix Rae, Nel Walker, and Catherine Dehaan.
Reno DeHaan was born in the Netherlands and moved to Ontario with his family when he was 7 years old. While working towards his Masters in Electrical Engineering at The University of Western Ontario, he met his wife Jill. After graduation, Reno worked at Northern Telecom and taught at Fanshawe College. Throughout his life, he had many interests, including stamp collecting, fixing up old cars, bee keeping, and seniors’ exercise class; and he was a member of the Lucan Library Book Club, the Funeral Advisory and Memorial Society of Ontario, and the Retired Academics Group.
The family would like to thank the London Regional Cancer Program and Jessica’s House for all the care they provided for him.
In keeping with Reno’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Homes, Exeter (519-235-1220)
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “DEHAAN: Reno of Centralia”
Jill, Lesley, Christopher and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending my condolences.
Jill & family & friends. God bless those we have lost. God bless those who have to endure that loss. From Jennifer on behalf of my dad, John Brock. He will miss his friend.
Jill, Lesley and Christopher
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill, Lesley and Christopher
Our condolences to you all on Reno’s passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time
George and Janice Dauncey and family
Grief is the last act of love we must give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.
Sending bigs hugs to you Jill and your family.
Joanne
Jill, Lesley, Christopher and Family,
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Reno. You and Reno were the ultimate duo. His memory will forever live on in your heart and in the cherished moments you shared together. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Jill, Lesley and Christopher, so sorry for your loss. Ron and I enjoyed your friendship as our neighbors on Alice St many years ago. May all those great memories give you strength these difficult days. Sincerely, Karen Peters
Jill, Lesley, Chris and family, condolences to you all in this difficult time and hoping that you will be able to grieve your loss with loved ones at your side or in your hearts, no matter where you may be in this world.
I am very sorry for the lost of your dear Reno Jill … my sincere condolence to you and all your family!!!
Dear Jill and Family,
Sending my condolences to you. What a privilege it was to have met Reno. May you be given strength and peace at this time and the coming days.
Jill Lesley and Chris. I am sorry to read this about your loss. Reno was a great man, husband and father. I always remember the times he dropped into the school. He was so proud of his family
Dear Jill
So sorry for your loss. Reno was such a gentleman. I have memories of the two of you riding your horses at our farm. God bless you.
Condolences Jill to you and your family. Very sad to hear.
Jill and Family
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and know your memories are going to help you through these sad times.
Jill and Family…I met you and your husband a couple of times at our Centralia Suppers..he led a remarkable interesting life…May you find peace and comfort in the coming days..in sympathy..a Centralia neighbour..
Dearest Jill and Family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Reno. He was a dear man and we will greatly miss him at exercise class. We always enjoyed watching Reno and Jill in step together during class. Blessings of love and support.
Love Dan and Jen
Jill Lesley and Christopher, sorry for your loss. Remembering the times when I babysat Lesley in Centralia. May his memories live on.
Lesley and Christopher, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a lovely man when he would come into the Home Hardware in Lucan with your mom.
Dear Jill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest sympathies.
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Jill and Family
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts.