At her residence, in Exeter, on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, formerly of RR 3 Dashwood, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late R. Jack Ford (2013). Dear mother of Wendy Kenny of Mount Brydges, Penny Adams of Exeter, Doug Ford and Pauline of Stephen Township, Chuck and Val Ford of Bluewater, Karen and John Ross of Canmore AB, Bob and Pam Ford of Exeter, Brad and Anne Ford of Raleigh NC, Marilyn and Tom Dodsworth of Duncan BC, Joe Ford of Exeter, Nancy and Mike Mitchell of Ingersoll, Sally and Don Munich of Maple Ridge BC, Dennis (Bud) Ford of Grand Bend, Tracy and Bob Stire of Crediton, and Glenn Ford of Exeter. Also missed by 27 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Judy Hajas of Ilderton, and Vesta and Hubert Miller of Dashwood. Predeceased by her grandson Jeffery Venner, son-in-law Peter Kenny, sisters Kitty and Shirley, and brother Dick.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter, (1 street west of Main) on Friday evening, April 17th from 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 69219 Bronson Line, South Huron (Mount Carmel), on Saturday, April 18th at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Cremation with interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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).
Ivan and Brenda Hern
Our sympathies are with the Ford family during this time of loss.
Randy and Lynda Rapley
Dear Ford family, Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Such a wonderful lady, she will be greatly missed by everyone.
Esther Hillman
Dear Ford Family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Jean. She was such a lovely addition to our crazy Timmy’s coffee table and please know she will be missed so very much. My thoughts are with you!
Leon and Helen Coolman
Jeanie, what a wonderful person. Leon and I will never forget travelling with the whole family to BC for a wedding. It was the first time I met Jeanie & Jack and we travelled as 2 family members….what a wonder trip and you guys as a family are fantastic. You have lots of memories and now you know she is whole again being with Jack.
Our thoughts are with the family
Patrick Hajas
Our condolences to the Ford family for your loss.
I have wonderful memories of heading to your family cottage. It’s where I honed my bass fishing skills, received my first set of stitches! Because you know… sending your children out to catch crayfish with a glass fishbowl makes sense. (parenting fail. Love you Mom and Dad) And flipping through stacks of comics that I had never seen before. (probably worth millions now).
Plenty of great memories I will carry forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrick, Erin, Madeleine and William Hajas
Dave Partridge
To the Ford family,
Truly saddened by the loss of your mother, she was a fantastic Lady, and a fine friend of mine. My deepest condolences in your family’s loss, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
With great sympathy,
Dave Partridge
Towerview Apartments
Exeter, Ontario
Bob and Vickie Hutchinson
To all of the Ford cousins and famiies! Its always hard to lose a loved one, but Jeannie knows she was loved by so many people. We will miss Jack and Jean and all the fun times we had with them. We love you all, and hope for peace for the whole family while dealing with all of the sadness of the next few days and weeks. Safe travels for all of the family, and we are thinking of you all.
Vickie and Bob Hutchinson, and girls xoxoxo
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Our deepest sympathy to all the Ford family.
Penny and Jerome Watson
Deepest Sympathy to all The Ford Family
Jean was a wonderful lady and will be sadly missed
Jerome and Penny Watson
Casey & Karen Zeehuisen
Sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.
God Bless, Casey & Karen
Dan Heywood
To the entire Ford Family My sincere condolences for your loss. I am sure Jack is happy that Jean and him will be together again. They were an awesome couple.
Rita Lessard
Dear Ford Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your dear mother.Please know how sorry I am.I loved and thought a lot of your Mother,she was a wonderful and caring person.I was proud to call her a friend and I will miss her very much.Love you Jean.
Rita
Tom Hartai
The Ford family:
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept all of our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Your Mom was always such a pleasure to serve in my store in Exeter. She always had a kind word to share. She was a great lady !!
Find comfort in knowing that she is re-united with her sole mate. .
Tom Hartai
Brigitte’s/ Thomas H Fine Menswear
Exeter
Leone Ford-Riddell
The Ford family,
My deepest sympathy to the whole Ford family. Everyone will miss Jean’s smiling face and cheerful voice. We will be holding hands and chuckling together forever.
Love, Leone
Dale Grant
Dearest Chuck, Val and Ford Family
I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Jean with fond memories of her and the family coming into Tim’s each and every morning.
Jean can now join Jack and forever be together
” Death brings pain that time can only heal,
No words could ease what we truly feel;
But with God, her joy is eternally sealed,
And cherish her memories that death can’t even steal.
Lift up a smile for she is already in the paradise.”
Dave & Shelley Bryson
Our condolences to all the kids and grandchildren for the loss of such a great lady.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Ford Family: we are sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She and Jack are reunited again and we hope your memories of both of them will bring you comfort in the future. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Rose & Keith Brittain
To all the Ford siblings & families our sincere sympathy goes to each and everyone of you, may your mom rest in peace..
Michael and Terri Reid
Bob & Pam and the Ford Family….So sorry to hear of your moms passing. May the memories shared over this time offer you a some comfort.
Gail Munich
Dear Sally and family,
You have been and will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss, but glad that your Mum had you and everyone one there will her.
I have faith that your Mum is at peace – even more than that, she is Home!
Sally, I only met your Mum a couple times, but I remember her smile and seeing the pictures that are posted, it seems I remember correctly – a gorgeous, wonderful, joyful smile to light up any room and any heart!
The Munichs
Phyllis & Fred Mommersteeg
To the Ford Family
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing,she was such a wonderful lady,always smiling and happy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Keep her memories close.
Phyllis & Fred
Darlene Leybourne
Chuck Val and Ford Family My thoughts are with you at this with the passing of Jean she was a great lady and will be missed by many
Al & Vickie Harvey
To the Ford family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with the entire clan at this time.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Exeter
the Wilds Family
we are sorry for the loss of your mother Jean . Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time .
Helen Ryan
My condolences on the loss of beautiful woman. I had the opportunity and pleasure to visit with your mom as she waited in emergency. Even then, she had a pleasant smile! She and your dad left a legacy and I had the honour to work with some of you in the classroom. Mom’s great smile still exists!
God bless you as you grieve a precious loss.
Bridget Ryan (Erin Ontario, formerly of Mt. Carmel)
Dear Joey, Marilyn, Brad, Bob and Doug,
Tom passed on the news of the passing of your mom. She was such a nice woman, you will all miss her greatly, and no matter how old we are, it is always difficult to lose a parent.
I told someone about your family, and how amazing you guys all were/are, and I realize that your mom must have had so much to do with it.
Condolences, and all the best to you all,
Bridget Ryan (formerly of Mt. Carmel, now living in Erin)
Mark & Wendy Heywood
We always had great respect for Jean…..being a mother to so many Ford babies……
Our condolences to all of those “babies” ……….it is never easy losing a parent. Thank goodness for memories & the support of family & friends. Thinking of you all……..
Bonnie Vinet
It was a pleasure to accommodate, and transport Jeannie to the Adult Day Program in Exeter on a weekly basis. She was such a bubbly, and sweet lady. We had many laughs on our travels. She will be greatly missed by her peers, and companions that ride on Bus 108. God Bless.
Sincerely;
Bonnie Vinet;
Driver for One Care Home and Community Support Services.
Jill & Ralph
Dear Doug & Pauline; Chuck & Val; & the entire Ford family:
Please accept our sincere sympathies on the loss of your beloved Mom &Grandmother.
What wonderful memories we have of times spent at Ford functions; especially the parties at Blackbush school.
Whenever we remember your Mom- it’s always her huge smile.
Our thoughts are with all of you.
With heartfelt condolences,
Jill & Ralph
Winnie Wilds Vanderspek
Sorry sorry to hear about Jean,s passing please accept our sincere condolences at this hard time our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jack and Jean we wonderful neighbors when we lived on the goshen. The Wilds Family ,
chuck and phyllis collett and family
the ford family We are sorry to hear of jeans passing. keep all the memories in your heart and she will always be with you
.bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one.
Mary Brintnell
Dear Bud and all the Ford Family sorry for the loss of your mother. She made a lot of friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace and treasure the memories. Mary Brintnell
Scott MacPherson
My condolences to the Ford family, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Scott, Yvon
Edith Brintnell
May you remember all the fun times and how much Jeannie enjoyed life. She was always certain people picked on her when playing Solo. You are all in my thoughts.
Doug and Phyllis Johnson
Our sympathy is with all the Ford family. Jeanne was a very special person, and will be missed by so many.
She is gone to be with her love Jack and together they are watching over all of you.
Our thoughts are with you
Doug and Phyllis
Willie and Linda O'Rourke
We were sadden to hear of Jean’s passing. She will be remembered for her friendliness, and her beautiful smile. May her memory live on.
With Sympathy,
Willie and Linda O’Rourke
Sandy Becker
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. In all the years I knew her I don’t think I ever saw her without a smile on her face. A lovely lady, she will be missed.
Irene Blais
My sincere condolences with deepest sympathy for your loss . You are in my Prayers .
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Ford & Regier Families:
Sorry in he loss of your mother. She was a beautiful lady and well liked by all !! Cherish the memories.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hugs to all.
Brenda Morrissey
I am so sad to hear of the passing of your wonderful Mom. She was always such a beautiful, happy, busy lady. She will surely be missed by all of you and by so many friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brenda Morrissey
Chuck & Pam Ross
We were so sorry to hear of your beloved Mom’s passing. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories to help you through this very sad time.
Julie Fresard
We are so sorry to hear that Aunt Jeanie has passed away. Our family has so many great memories of coming over to Canada in our “bus ”
to visit you all on your farm, always an adventure and lots of laughter!
We enjoyed your posted pictures, so nice that you included some with our mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
George Fresard and family, Mary Jo, George, Julie, and Michael.
Scott & Mary Ann Boyle
The Ford Family: So shocked and saddened to hear of Jeans passing. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Take care of yourselves. Scott & Mary Ann Boyle
susan broderick
Lovely lady…wonderful family….condolences to everyone from zach and susan broderick.
Shirley Keller
Sincere sympathy to the Ford family. Jean was a beautiful part of our family here at Towerview. She will be missed.
Missy & Glenn Ford
So shocked and saddened to hear of Jean’s passing. She was so kind to me growing up visiting her home and later as I was moving my Dad into and out of the apartment building. She always had a sunny smile and friendly greeting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness.
George & Elaine Ducharme
Our sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady.
Larry & Donna Shapton
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. Fondy, Larry and Donna Shapton
Milt & Barb Dietrich
We are very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She will be missed so much by each of you. She was definitely a happy lady, taking life in her stride with dignity.
May many happy memories be a comfort to all.
Thinking of you at this time.
Karen Dunlop and family
Dear Glenn and Joe, we a very sorry for your loss. The kids and I send our condolences. Thinking of you. Love Karen, Kellsey, Matt, Leanne and Iain.
Mary and Jim MacGregor
To all the Ford family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. She will be surely missed by all. Your Mom always had a smile on her face when I would meet her. Loss of your Mom is always too soon, but she is at peace now with no more pain. Take care all.
Darlene James & Rob Michitsch
Our sincere condolences to the family, for the loss of your mom. We will remember her kindness toward us, and (strider) . She was a great neighbour, and will be missed at the cottage. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Dennis & Louise MacDonald
Dennis and I are very sorry to hear of your mother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.May God bless
Dennis and Louise
Amanda Stone and Al Cottel
We would like to send our deepest sympathy.
Susan Moore
Marilyn and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you. <3
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Chuck & Val: our thoughts are with you at this time.
Heather Tieman
To my best friend Penny and the entire Ford clan….my heartfelt sympathy to you all. My thoughts are with you.
Heather
Cindy,Gerry and Jerret Beaver
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to all.
Jim and Darlene Lynn
Our thoughts are with everyone in the family at this challenging time. Jean was always a pleasure to chat with, and had a great smile and positive outlook.
Mike & JoAnne Pickering
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. She was a very wonderful lady and know she will be missed greatly by all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Hope your great memories will help you now and in the future.
fred and brenda smith
Dear Bud ,Joe,Glenn and Family sorry to hear of your mothers passing she was a lovey lady always think of the good times on the farm or at the cottage. Love the smith’s
ruby mccann person
our condolences to the family of jean regier ford. jeanne and i were best friends from grade one thru twelve at mt. carmel high school. she will be missed.
Gordon and Joan Campbell
Jean, my cousin, and I spent many a Summer together and had our first paying job together at the Imperial Hotel in Grand Bend. I will always remember her wonderful laugh and how she enjoyed life. Jack was also part of those early times . She and Jack had a way of enjoying life and meeting good times and bad. Even though we were living a distance from each other, when we met we could take up where we left off, be it years before. I am sure the Good Lord met her smiling, and received her with open arms. I will be making a donation to St Anthony’s kitchen in Palo Alto, California in her memory.
Joan Barry Campbell
Jacqui Regier
Dear Penny and the Ford Family , so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Mother, it must of been sudden, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this terrible time..Jacqui and Charlie Regier