FORAN: Cornelius Joseph ‘Con’ of Centralia
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 21, 2026 @ 2:13 PM In Exeter, Obituary | 71 Comments
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected but peaceful passing of our beloved rock, our strength, and the foundation of our family. Con passed quietly in his sleep at home on July 19, 2026, in his 77th year. Loving husband and soulmate of Linda (Dietrich) for 54 years. Cherished father of Christopher Foran, Julie Foran, and Matthew Foran (Kendra). Always waiting and willing to drop everything for his grandchildren; Evan, Shailyn, Kaydence, Olivia, and Kendell. Predeceased by his parents John and Sophia (Kilimnik) Foran, and mother and father-in-law Leonard and Dorothy (Ziler) Dietrich.
Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eileen George (the late Harry), Anne Symonds (the late Ted), Frank (Janice), Cathy Drennan (Gordie), Terry, the late Janice Bowland (Gerry), Donna Auger (the late Brian), Rosemary Foran (Jack Martin), Mary Ellen Foran (Gerald Jefferson), Margaret Foran (Rick Govers), Tom Foran (Debbie), the late Kathleen Foran (Mike Purcell), Betty Jane Higgins (Greg), Robert Dietrich (Dorothy), Richard Dietrich (Pauline), Tom Dietrich (late Kathy), Suzanne Davis, Donna Martin (Mike), Len Dietrich (Cindy), and the late Gerald Dietrich. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Through countless hours spent coaching his children, grandchildren, and many young athletes, he instilled the values of hard work, determination, respect, and perseverance. Whether he was behind the bench, refereeing from the sidelines, or simply cheering them on, he was always there—generous with his time, patient with his guidance, and proud of every effort. His greatest reward was never the final score, but watching those he loved grow into hardworking, compassionate individuals.
A special thank you to the Huron OPP and Dr. Martin for their care and compassion.
A private family funeral mass will be held at a later date. Cremation with interment Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation-South Huron Trail would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “FORAN: Cornelius Joseph ‘Con’ of Centralia”
Linda & Family
Our condolences on the loss of Con, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shannon & Teena Houston
I am so sorry to hear of Con’s passing Kendra, Matt any your families. Sincerely saddened for everyone’s loss of Con. RIP 💔💔
To all the Foran family we are so sorry for your loss. Hold your memories tight and be there for each other at this difficult time.
Dear Linda, Chris, Julie, Matt and family
I am so sorry to hear of Con’s passing. Thinking of you all.
So sorry to hear of Con’s passing, our condolences to the family
Linda and all your family
So sorry to hear of Con’s sudden passing. Sending our condolences and prayers to all.
He will certainly be missed from his daily walk every day.
I’m so sorry for your loss Linda and family.
Linda and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the passing of Con. Keep the memories close in the coming days, weeks and months ahead.
Wendy and Scott Stafford(Boogemans)
Linda and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Con was a great family man. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sad to hear of Cons sudden passing. Heartfelt condolences to Linda and all family. Will miss his pleasant hello and chats when he was out walking. He was a great neighbour. Cherish the memories, keep them close to your heart.
Kindest.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I’m sure you have many lovely family memories of him to keep him in your hearts.
Sorry to hear of Con’s passing-Archie and Marcus worked with him at Dashwood industries-they have very fond memories of him-I also enjoyed seeing him at the Morrison dam for different events-he will be missed by all who knew him.
Linda and family – I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Con and sending condolences to you and your children. Also thinking of the Foran families at this sad time in the passing of their brother.
Take care.
I am so sorry to hear of Con’s passing. I, Sharon, enjoyed working with Con for many years at Dashwood Industries and enjoyed meeting up with in on the trails since we’ve retired. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Linda & Family
So sorry to hear of Con’s sudden passing.
Always the quiet gentle giant, with a silly smile & a quick conversation. He will be missed.
Thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Our condolences
Linda and family. We were sorry to read of the passing of Con, will miss seeing him walking the streets of Centralia. Sending you are sincere condolences. Tom & Phyllis
Linda and family so sorry to read of Con’s passing. I am sending my condolences at this time. Hold your memories close to your heart. Cindy Taylor
Linda and family,
So sorry to hear about Con’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Winston and Carol
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. He was a great family man and community volunteer.
I am so sorry Linda and family.
Thinking of you and wishing you comfort in the days ahead.
Marion Jeffery
Dear Linda
I am so sorry for your loss. I first met Con when I worked at DI. He worked in the plant and I worked in the sales office. He always had a big smile. Then I used to see you and Con at the skating rink at carnivals. Hold the memories close to your heart.
Gord and Doreen Jones
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Dear Linda , Matt, Chris , Julie, we were saddened to hear of Con’s passing.
Hold tight to all those precious memories of him.
Our thoughts are with you
From Rick and Glenda
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to mend a broken heart. Keep him close in your memories.
Linda & family, So sorry to hear of Con’s passing. You all are in our prayers. Hang on to the great memories you have.
Dear Linda, Chris, Julie, Matt and families.
So sorry to hear of Con’s sudden passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this
sad time. We will miss seeing him out on his daily walks. Hold all your wonderful memories
close to your heart. Rest in Peace Con
Sincerely Judy, Mark and family
We were both saddened to hear of Con’s passing. Con was a staple neighbour on our little block who was a strong and steady presence. A great neighbour and an even sweeter soul.
I was always encouraged to see him out on his walks or bike rides staying active at his age- rain,snow or shine. I always looked forward to a friendly hello or his signature head nod while out and about. Recently back in January we lost our senior dog Scout- Con had stopped me one day a little while ago while I was out running with our dog Hunter to state he had missed walking by being greeted by our “old Watch dog” in our yard to say it wasn’t the same friendly greeting he looked for. A kind gentle man and always one to strike up a friendly neighbour conversation while we were out with the dogs.
Dave and I will deeply miss seeing Con in our little neighbourhood and have no doubt the love he had for his family will
Leave a lasting impact within your lives.
Our condolences go out to all his loved ones. We hope the loving memories bring peace to your sad hearts at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Take good care of one another
Jessica and Dave.
We are so sorry for your loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to you Aunt Linda, Julie, Chris and Matt.
Linda and family
So sorry to hear of Con’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Linda and family,
My sincere condolences for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda & Family – My sincere Condolences, worked with Con a few Years.
So sorry four your loss, Linda and family. Cherish all those memories. Heaven has gained another angel. Hugs.
Linda & family
So sorry for your loss. Have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this time. May he rest in peace.
Sending my condolences as you navigate through your loss. May you find comfort in the stories shared, memories, laughter and even through the tears.
Linda we are so sorry to hear of Con’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Linda, Condolences to all Con’s family
Linda and family,
So sorry to hear of Con’s unexpected passing. May your shared happy, loving memories of 54 years together bring you comfort, smiles and peace in your days ahead…
Linda & family, So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs & condolences to you and your family.
Nancy & Staci Miller
My condolences to Linda & all the family. Con will be missed. Cherish your memories.
Linda & family, So sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you and your family
Suzanne and family we are so sorry to hear of Con’s passing you have our sympathy
Linda and family
Our condolences on your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Ed and Pat Bearss
Marg, Rick and the Foran family
Our condolences on the loss of your brother. We have heard many times what a close & fun bunch all the Forans are …
Barry & Melonie
Linda and family
Mary and I wish to extend our sympathies to you and your loved ones. Con was always a great neighbor, always a nice visit when he came to see Mom and Dad. He will be missed may his memories provide some comfort to your family during this difficult time
Mary Cronyn and Lori Cook
Dear Linda, Julie, Chris, Matt and families.
So sorry to hear of Con’s sudden passing. Con always had a smile on his face whenever we saw him. Treasure all your memories and hold them close to your heart in the days ahead. Hugs.
Dave and Anne Cottel
Our deepest sympathy to the family Marilyn and Allan Riley
Linda, Chris,Julie, Matt and Kendra and family – we are so very sorry for your loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you – Hugs
Linda and family
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one
Joe and Diane Kaak
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time and in days ahead.
Lisa & Gerard Regier and Family
Linda and Family, I was sad to hear of Con’s passing, I hadn’t seen him going by the house this spring, he always waved and whether biking or walking, even had a nice chat last year. I will look out my window and remember often. My thoughts and prayers are with you all…
Linda and family, we are very sorry to hear of Con’s passing and we send our deepest sympathies…it was always nice to stop and have a little chat with Con on my walks…treasure all your memories and hold them close in your heart, and speak his name often…
Deepest sympathy to all Con’s family. He always stopped to chat with Mel if he was outside when Con went by.
To the Foran family,
Linda, we are very sorry to hear Con’s sudden passing.
He was a cherrished husband, father, grandparent and brother to many siblings.
I remember Con as a pleasant, friendly and jovial man whenever our paths crossed at family gatherings.
I know he will truely be missed.
Linda and Family Sorry to hear of your loss , always enjoyed talking to Con when he was out and about on his walks may he rest in peace . Dorothy Houston
Dear Linda and family,
My sincere sympathy to all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this
most difficult.
Kathy Coolman
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of all of you. Art and Jackie simpson
Linda and family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Linda, Chris, Julie, Matt and family,
We are very saddened to read of Con’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sending our sincerest condolences and hugs.
Matt, Kendra & family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Mark & Sandra
Linda and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerest sympathy to all
Matt, Kendra & Girls,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this time. Cherish your memories.
Dear Linda, Chris, Julie, Matt, and the Foran family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Con. I had the privilege of working alongside him for many years, and I will always remember his quiet nature, kindness, and willingness to help others. He was generous with his time and earned the respect of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. May your cherished memories of Con bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Linda and family; Sorry to hear of Con’s passing. Although I didn’t spend a lot of time in his company, he always had a smile on his face when we met. Our condolences to you and all ur family from the O’Rourke family( 1st cousin’s of Linda and family)
Respectfully, Joe and Betty O’Rourke, Atwood, On.
So sorry for your loss I always had good conversations with Con while he was out walking the neighborhood.
Linda and Family,
Sorry to here of Con’s sudden passing. May the many years of good times with him help you through the days ahead.
Foran Families
My sincere condolence
Kathleen Leddy Baird
Linda, and family,
May the best of memories, be always in your hearts. A Dad is a stronghold, and he has left a family to carry him on!
You will be missed on the trail
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Linda & family,
My sincere sympathies to you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure the memories you all created and keep them close to your heart.
Wendy Heimrich