At Riverside Glen, Guelph on Monday, November 5, 2012, formerly of Exeter in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Donald Ecker of Guelph. Dear mother of Janet Ecker Nelson (Derek) of Ajax, Cathy Helps (Bruce) of Guelph, Doug Ecker (Betty Robinson) of Exeter and Gayle Ecker (Paul Rhodes) of Guelph. Dear grandmother of Donald and Lee-Sah Helps. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Glenn and Janet Chowen of Hamilton and Kathleen Chowen of London. Predeceased by her brother Bruce Chowen.
A small service for family and close friends to celebrate Melva’s life will be held at the Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Street, Arkell on Tuesday, November 13th at 2 PM with Rev. Willy van Arragon officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment Exeter Cemetery, Exeter.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Melva Lynette (Chowen) Ecker
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Case Ootes
Dear Janet
My sincere condolences . It is always a sad time when a loved one leaves us and we have to take comfort in memories. Hope you are doing well and I wish you all the best.
Case
Bob & Grace Clarke, Belle River
Dr. Ecker and family , we are so sorry to hear of Melva’s passing. She was a great , caring person . We pray that God will provide the support needed to help you all get through this most difficult time.
John Rapin
Janet
Thinking of you. John R.
Jeff & Tena McKay ( and on Behalf of DeKoker Family)
So sorry to hear of your loss. For many years you were good neighbors to us DeKokers. Our thoughts are with you all.
Lossy Fuller
To all the Ecker family
My deepest sympathy to all, she was a lovely lady and you will miss her.
Lossy Fuller
John & Sharon McNeilly
We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Ecker. We remember fondly the friendly neighbours across the corner who were always very interested in our family and who came to our rescue on the day of Jennifer’s wedding; allowing the photos to be taken under your lovely trees. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rosemary Cronyn
I am sending this message to convey condolences to Dr. Ecker and his family.My sister, Anne, was Dr. Ecker,s secretary in Exeter for a number of years in the ’60’s.Anne died in 1999 of cancer.
Anne always spoke kindly of Dr. Ecker and his wife,Melva.
Louise Pincombe
Dr. Ecker and family
We are so sorry to hear of Melva’s passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy, we have fond memories of your time in Exeter.
Bev & Isa Rabbets
Our deepest Sympathy and to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
May God Bless all of you.
Maria Mikelenas-McLoughlin
Dear Ecker Family,
Such pleasant memories of Melva: whether at the bridal shower I hosted for Janet, or the many political functions involving Janet, I remember Melva’s love of family, her delicious salad recipes, her quillting expertise, her caring and advice to me.
I send you peace to comfort you, love to hold you, and faith to guide and soothe you.
With great affection,
MM-M
Bob and Eleanor Clark
Deepest sympathy to the family. I have many fond memories of working with Melva at Exeter United Church….on the archives, at UCW and on the trustees committee. The signature quilt that she was instumental in making and that hangs on the east side of the sanctuary of EUC is an example of her talents and hard work she did for the church.
Bob and Eleanor Clark
Peter and Sharron Snell
So many fond memories of our wonderful neighbours and friends, Don and Melva. We extend our sincerest sympathies to Don and family at this very sad time.
Charlie Dalrymple
To the Ecker family. Sorry to hear of of melva`s passing.Charlie and Barb.
Jeff Thomason
Gayle and family
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept my sympathy and condolences on your loss.
Marilyn Saville
I am so sorry to hear that Melva has passed on, and yet I know that she has gone to be in a better place and suffers no more. My condolences to the whole family on your loss of a beautiful and caring Wife and Mother. I will always hold dear, her memories in my heart, for she truly blessed me while in my life.
Shelly Thrasher and Tom Trbovich
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time
Bob and Lenene Harper
Glenn and Janet. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Our sincerest condolences.
Jean Hern
Don & family:
You have my deepest sympathy in the death of your beloved wife. Melva was a good friend to me and I treasure all the time we spent together. She will be missed.
Larry and Joyce Black
Dr. Ecker and family –
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife and mother and thinking of everyone at this sad time. Melva was a lovely lady and always a beautiful smile. We have fond memories of Melva, as well as Dr. Ecker and family while living in Exeter.
Sincere sympathy.
Cathy Laye (Read)
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of your family and wanted to let you know I am thinking of you all.
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Deepth sympathy to all of you, we wish we could take the pain away, keep all those good memories close…
Anne-Marie Read
Dear Don So sorry to hear about Melva’s passing.Wally often spoke of the many good years he and Bev shared with you both. It was my pleasure, with Wally to have visited with you both in Exeter. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely Anne-Marie
Teo and Sieka
Our deepth sympathy from our family, the Van Steeg’s
Bill and Donna Perry
Dr. Ecker and family our sincere sympathy on you loss.
Bill and Donna
Irv. & Lois Armstrong
To Don and family. Sorry to hear of Melva’s Death.We have a lot of fond memories of 2 wonderful people across the street.All the best to you Don and your family. Lois & Irv.
Eugene & Linda Webber
Dr. Ecker and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife and Mother..You are in our thoughts and prayers and this most difficult time…………..”One Day At A Time”
Aldeen Skinner
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Wendi and John Schwindt
Our deepest sympathy to you, Don, and your family. Melva was such a lovely lady and she will surely be missed by all of you.
Robert & Sharon Dale
Dear Dr. Ecker and Family, please accept our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The Dale Family
Jim and Patty Knox
Thinking of your family, offering sympathy at the loss of your loved one
Jim and Patty Knox
Claire & Winona Hoffman
The Ecker family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, mother ,etc.
Our heart and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
John and Joyce Morgan
Deepest Sympathy. Our thougts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Stephen & Dale Bland
Our thoughts are with you Don and all of your family at this sad time.
Jo-Anne Hodgins
Mrs. Ecker, the Mom of my first childhood friend in Exeter. I was 4 and Janet and her family lived down the street. Melva was a gracious lady then and has been so ever since. My sympathies to Dr. Ecker and his family, you were part of making Exeter what it is today, warm, caring and friendly.
With fond memories and love to all, Jo-Anne Dinney Hodgins
John and Linda Wuerth
Please except our deepth sympathy from the Wuerth family. Willa considered Melva a life long friend.