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EDWARDS: Wayne of Exeter

December 4, 2013 By Haskett Funeral Homes 57 Condolences

EDWARDS: Wayne of Exeter

Suddenly, at his residence, on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, of Exeter, in his 64th year.  Beloved husband and best friend of Darlene (Watson) Edwards for 42 years.  Dear father of Lori and Paul Jarrett of Corunna, Pamela and Steven Rudy of St. Marys, and Barry Edwards of Exeter.  Loving and proud grandfather of Brianna, Madison, Alexandria; Dylan, Devin, Davitt, Jordan; Nathan and Jacob.  Dear brother of Linda and Ivan Kirkham of Mitchell, Vicki and Bruce Daw of Alberta, Beverly and Andy Van Altena of Dashwood; step-brother of Mark and Brenda Wragg of Exeter, Greg and Margaret Wragg of Clandeboye, Doris Wragg of Dashwood; and brother-in-law of Kevin Watson of Kitchener, Marilyn and Ross Newman of Waterloo, Randy and Sheila Watson of Kitchener, and Nancy and Mitch Edwards of Alabama, USA.  Dear son-in-law of Jack Watson of Kitchener.  Missed by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Fondly remembered by his life-long friend and mentor Don McCaffrey of Exeter.   Predeceased by his parents Wilbert “Chub” (1999) and Marjorie (1987) Edwards, his step-mother Margaret (Wragg) Edwards (2003), his son-in-law Sean Smith (2000) and his mother-in-law Orloe (Waghorn) Watson (2010).   Wayne was an avid hunter and fisherman and a lover of all sports.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Friday evening 6-9 PM, where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Cremation.

Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would be appreciated by the family.

EDWARDS: Wayne of Exeter

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  1. Roland and Marianne McCaffrey

    December 15, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Darlene:

    Our deepest sympathy to you and all your families. Wayne was always one of the family as far as all we McCaffreys were concerned. We will keep you all in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

    With much love
    Roland and Marianne

  2. Tom and Nancy Hartai

    December 11, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Darlene and family:
    Please accept our deepest condolences at this very difficult time.
    Tom and Nancy Hartai

  3. Shawn, Marcia, Jewel and Darius Stuckless

    December 9, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Our dearest sympathy to DARLENE and the whole family.You are all in our hearts at this tough time. Wayne was big part of our lives and he always helped us out if needed.He was so caring. We love you Wayne! You will always be remembered and in our hearts.We feel so lucky to have known you.Please let us know if you guys ever need anything at all. Take care, with lots of love: Shawn, Marcia, Jewel, and Darius Stuckless xoxo

  4. Sharon Haynes

    December 8, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Darlene and family: my heart is saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. I will not able to be with you at this time. I am thinking of you and sending you my deepest sympathy. If you need to talk, please let me know Sharon and family

  5. Jim and Sharon OToole

    December 7, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Darlene and family, so sorry to hear the news about Wayne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember the good times and so many laughs playing with the Stephen Oldtimers
    Jim and Sharon OToole

  6. Bob & Judy Stuckless

    December 7, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

  7. Kathy Kirk

    December 7, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Dear Darlene and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. You are in my thoughts through this difficult time. He was a great guy, and will be sadly missed by all of those whose hearts he has touched..

  8. Dale Grant

    December 6, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Darlene, Barry and family

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. Thinking of you all at this time. Thoughts and prayers.

  9. Patrick Mckenzie

    December 6, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Beverly, Our thoughts are with you and your family. We are saddened to hear of your sudden loss, please know that we are here to support you in this time of need. Our deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.

  10. Jim Peggy and Kaie

    December 6, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Vicki & Bruce & Bev we are thinking about you on this sad day , So sorry to hear about your brother Wayne Let us know if there is anything we can do .

  11. Jacqui Regier

    December 6, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Dear Darlene and Family , I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Wayne , you and your family are in my thought and prayers at this terrible time

  12. laura hogg

    December 6, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Beverly,

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Wayne. You are all in my prayers. So sorry to his wife and children and family

    Laura Hogg

  13. Dean Judy & Katelyn

    December 6, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Heard the news from Dad and am so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Wayne ( uncle Wayne ) was a kind hearted soul and always had a smile and kind words for anyone he met or encountered. I will miss him Exeter will not be the same place for me now that he s no longer with us.
    So sorry. Dean

  14. Doug and Judy Dalrymple

    December 6, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Darlene and family,please accept our heartfelt sympathies.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  15. Sonia and Wayne Greb

    December 6, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Darlene and family

    Sorry to read of your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with
    you.

  16. Jack and Lynda(Iredale) Conlin

    December 6, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Our deepest sympathy to you Darlene and your family, to Wayne’s sisters and families and to his extended family..My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time…Darlene, I am so glad I got his hugs a while ago in the parking lot…He will always be remembered by my family …. the fun times and his laughter back at the farm…God Bless

  17. Dave Frayne

    December 6, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    To Darlene and families
    Sorry to learn of Wayne’s passing. My thoughts are with you. The original Francistown crew is getting smaller.

  18. Pam and family

    December 6, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Pam I’m so Sorry to hear about your DaD passing ! if there is anything I can do let me know. You and yours will be in my prayers

  19. Gary & Brenda Watson

    December 5, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Darlene and family:

    So sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing, Our Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  20. Winston and Carol Churchill

    December 5, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Darlene and family, We are so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. He was a great friend and we are so glad to have known him. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

  21. Diane Edwards and Chris Anger

    December 5, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Oh, Darlene, we are so sorry to hear, special hugs to you.
    Lori, Pam, Barry, spouses and grandkids; big hugs to all of you. To Linda, Vicky and Bevy, hugs as well. The grief we all feel, this is just unbelievable.
    We will be there tomorrow.
    God keep you and hold you all in the hollow of his hand and grant you a peace that surpasses our human understanding, in Jesus name, Amen.
    See you then… Love Diane

  22. Sharron Rudy (Christopher & Skylar)

    December 5, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    When it hurts to look back
    and, seems too difficult to move forward
    look beside you — and we’ll travel together
    *you are embraced by our loving arms” xo

  23. Jacqui Regier

    December 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Dear Darlene and Family ,So sorry to hear about your loss of your beloved Wayne , you are in my thoughts and prayers at this terrible time,

  24. Eric and Colleen Reymer

    December 5, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Darlene and family please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    You have our deepest sympathy
    Eric, Colleen and family

  25. Sandra & Ron Dickert

    December 5, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Darlene & Family- We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne he will be greatly missed especially at darts where his smile would light up the room. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of great sadness.

  26. Donna Perry

    December 5, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Darlene and Family. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. Donna Perry

  27. Dan Wurm

    December 5, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    My condolences also to Darlene and family. Nothing but great memories of a great man. So sorry to hear.

  28. Ralph & Cathy Batten

    December 5, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Dear Darlene, Lori, Pam, Barry & Families
    We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was such a great friend & will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Our sincere condolences to you all at this time. May you all treasure the special memories that each of you hold. Take care, thinking of you all. Hugs
    Ralph & Cathy Batten and Family

  29. Margaret Brintnell

    December 5, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Darlene & All Your Family

    I extend my sincere sympathy to you Darlene and your family. It
    is a difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

  30. Mary Keenan

    December 5, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Darlene,
    We the morning staff at McDonald,s send our deepest sympathy in your time of loss of your husband and best friend.
    Remember he is not gone forever he will always be in your heart.

  31. Mary Keenan & Mike Barclay

    December 5, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Darlene and family,
    We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and best friend.
    Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time.
    Our thoughts are prayers are with you all.
    He will be sadly missed by us all.

  32. Jerry and Alice MacLean

    December 5, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    So sorry to read of your loss.
    Thinking of you,with our sympathy.

  33. Fred & Phyllis Mommersteeg

    December 5, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Darlene & Family

    We are so saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
    Take care.

  34. Kelly

    December 5, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss
    My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sadness.
    Take comfort in knowing he is safe and free from any suffering or illness.

  35. Wendi and John Schwindt

    December 5, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Darlene, Lori, Pam, Barry and families- we were so sorry to hear about Wayne. He was a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa and he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you…

  36. Tom, Tracy Humphreys & family

    December 5, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Darlene and family

    Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I remember those times when Wayne and Chub would come out to the farm. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

    Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family

  37. Brenda Watson

    December 5, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Dear Darlene and family ….Thinking of all of you at this difficult time you are all in our thoughts and prayers

  38. Eleanor and Mike Ritchie

    December 5, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Darlene and family, we are saddened to hear about Wayne’s passing. He was a kind and caring person. Our thoughts are with you and we send our deepest sympathy.

  39. George & Helen Pratt

    December 5, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Darlene and family: Thinking of you at this sad time! Our prayers are with you.

  40. Randy Stanlake

    December 5, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    We were shocked and saddened at the news of his passing. He was a wonderful man who will live on in the hearts those who knew and loved him. I will miss the hunting stories he loved to share with me, as he did very recently.

  41. Eleta Pfaff

    December 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Know my heart is with you and your family in this difficult time

  42. Dan Heywood

    December 5, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Darlene and Family Our sincere and deepest sympathies on Waynes passing.May the good memories replace the sadness in your heart in time.Belinda Sauder
    and Dan Heywood

  43. Maureen Wood

    December 5, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Dear Darlene,

    So very Sorry for your Loss ,
    My deepest Sympathy to you & your Children
    Maureen

    ,

  44. Marg Watson & Family

    December 5, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Dear Darlene and Family

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Wayne. You are all in my prayers. Hugs to each one of you.

  45. Mary Masse

    December 5, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

  46. Tony and Heather Armstrong

    December 5, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    We are saddened by the loss of Wayne, he was one of the nicest people I know. I can remember being at his home in Huron Park as a kid after baseball and hockey games many times. As I got older we would discuss fishing trips. I fondly remember fishing at the French river with him and going out on Lake Huron in his boat. he will be sorely missed by many, many people.

  47. Don Claus

    December 5, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    So very sorry for your loss Barry and family

  48. Tanya ( Stuckless) and Wayne Boyle

    December 4, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Thinking of the whole Edwards family during this time, may you find strength during this difficult time. Sending love and our condolences your way. * hugs*

  49. chuck and phyllis collett and family

    December 4, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Wayne,s passing.He will be missed by many. Bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one.He is in Gods hand now

  50. Ron Watson and Family

    December 4, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Darlene and Family

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

  51. Patty Masnica

    December 4, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    My deepest sympathy Darlene to you and your family. Wayne’s smiling face will be missed by many.

  52. John and Joyce Morgan

    December 4, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Darlene and family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  53. Linda and Eugene Webber

    December 4, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Darlene and family:
    Please accept our deepest sympathies on the sudden passing of Wayne.He will be missed by all who knew him. “One Day At A Time”

  54. Ruth Haynes

    December 4, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Our heart felt condolences to Darlene and her family – Wayne was a dear friend for many years and he will be missed. The “Haynes” family

  55. Tina Riley -Ankers

    December 4, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Lori, Pam and family
    I am so very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. May all your memories help you guys through the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys .

  56. Joy Tyler

    December 4, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Darlene and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

  57. Justin Johnston

    December 4, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you guys at this time of sadness

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