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Francis Ernest Harburn

August 26, 2006 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Francis Ernest  Harburn

On Saturday, August 26, 2006 at Huronview Home for the Aged, CIinton, Ernest Harburn formerIy of Hibbert Township and Seaforth, in his 87th year. BeIoved husband of Gwen (Nell) Harburn of Seaforth. Dear father of Ruth and AIf ChappeI, Staffa and Susan and Ken PusheIberg, Seaforth. Ioving grandfather of Jenna, Iaura and William ChappeI and Mellssa PusheIberg. AIso remembered by sisters Fredo Boa, HensaII and Iorene Burns, Bobcaygeon, and a sister-in-Iaw Betty Harburn, St. Marys. Predeceased by his parents Francis and ellza (Rlley) Harburn, four brothers, one sister, two sisters-in-Iaw and two brothers-in-Iaw. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuenraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, where the funeraI service wiII be heId on Wednesday, August 30 at 2:00 pm. Irene Richardson wiII officiate. Interment Staffa Cemetery. MemoriaI donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation or RoyaI Canadian Iegion Branch 156, Seaforth appreciated.
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  1. Colleen, Dave, Michelle & Brandon Roulston

    August 31, 2006 at 8:00 AM

    Susan, Ken & Melissa:

    My deepest sympathy is extended to you in the loss of your Dad & Grandpa. I remember your father as a very quiet man, when we would visit back and forth in our younger days.

    Cherish the wonderful memories you have or your time spent together.

    Colleen, Dave, Michelle & Brandon

  2. Reg & Ina Finlayson

    August 30, 2006 at 9:00 AM

    Gwen,Ruth, Susan and families:
    You have our deepest symapthy at this time.
    Due to other commitments, we were unable to attend visitation or the funeral.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Reg & Ina

  3. Suzi Anderson

    August 29, 2006 at 5:00 PM

    The Cahill family sends their deepest sympathy to the Harburn family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Now Uncle Ernie is at peace.

  4. Russell,Denyse,Holly,Michelle

    August 29, 2006 at 1:00 PM

    Our condolences are with you at this time. As your father has passed here, he is with the father above. Good Bless Sue,Ken,Melissa and may all the angels shine down on all of you. Love your old neighbors.

  5. Allyson (Scott) Cardiff

    August 29, 2006 at 9:00 AM

    Dear Gwen and family,
    My condolences at this time. I hope all your happy memories will give you some peace as you celebrate Ernie&&single&&s life.
    Allyson Cardiff

  6. Mandy Duffy

    August 28, 2006 at 10:00 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
    From Mandy,Tom,Jacob and Jenny Duffy

  7. JEAN ELLIOTT

    August 28, 2006 at 7:00 PM

    I have many fond and everlasting memories that I will cherish of Ernie . Ernie was a loving husband, a wonderful father,and grandfather. He&&single&&d give the shirt off his back or the last coin in his pocket if he knew you were in need of assistance. I&&single&&m honoured to have had the opportunity to know this man and call him my friend. To Gwen ,Ruth,Sue and your families please accept my most sincere sympathies. Ernie was truly one of the best!!!!!!! Love Jean (Johns) Elliott

  8. Susan Pushelberg

    August 28, 2006 at 1:00 AM

    To the best Dad ever!
    We will miss you so much it will never be the same without you in our lives, but we know you are in a much better place now. We will take care of mom so no need to worry. You will always be in our hearts and we will think of you every single day.
    We love you and miss you
    Ken & Sue

  9. Melissa Pushelberg

    August 28, 2006 at 1:00 AM

    Grandpa,
    It&&single&&s not going to be the same without you in my life, I&&single&&m glad I got to share what time we had with you I will treasure it always. Now I have another guardian angel to watch over me.
    Miss you and love you
    Melissa

  10. Alf and Ruth Chappel

    August 28, 2006 at 12:00 AM

    Hi Dad, I hope you are at peace now and in a much nicer place. I am sure you are up there now with the others playing cards like always. I will miss you forever but will always stay in my heart. Love you and Miss you so much

  11. Jenna, Laura and William Chappel

    August 28, 2006 at 12:00 AM

    Hi Grandpa, We are really going to miss you and your visits. Hope you are in a much happier place now and looking down on us always. Love and Miss you Always.

  12. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    August 27, 2006 at 1:00 PM

    Dear Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

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