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GACKSTETTER: Esther of Hensall formerly of Exeter

October 15, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes 12 Condolences

GACKSTETTER: Esther of Hensall formerly of Exeter

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 of Exeter in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Elmore Gackstetter (1985).  Dear mother of Earl and Sandi Gackstetter of Exeter and Caroline Gackstetter of Strathroy and mother-in-law of Barbara Gackstetter of Exeter. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Milton and Loretta Price of Huntsville, Arkansas and Donna Price of Exeter.   Predeceased by sons Gerald and Lorne, brother Gordon Price and sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Noel Lidster.

There will be a private funeral service at the Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter.  Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke foundation would be appreciated by the family.

GACKSTETTER: Esther of Hensall formerly of Exeter

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  1. Ed and Cecilia Mittelholtz

    October 17, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    To the Gackstetter family,
    Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of Esther. She was a great lady. Ed and Cecilia

  2. Jack Conlin and Lynda (Parsons) Conlin

    October 16, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    Deepest sympathy to all Esther’s family… Such a great lady… so kind, thoughtful and surely enjoyed a good time, lots of smiles, laughs and many great memories

  3. Ron & Merna Scott

    October 16, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Earl & Sandi,sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  4. Kristine Moyer (Pryde)

    October 16, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Barb, Rob, Pam and Families – Thinking of you in this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. Joanne and Dean Mcknight

    October 16, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    To all of the Gackstetter family- remember your Ester with fond you had with her, good times and bad. May she rest in peace.

  6. Marion McCarter and Olive Thomson

    October 16, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Earl,Sandi and families
    My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your mother. She
    was a wonderful lady always with a big smile and so interested in what
    was doing, May all the memories of her be in your hearts and walk with
    you forever. Deepest Sympathy.

    Marion

  7. Claire & Winona Hoffman

    October 16, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    Earl, Sandi , Barbra and all the Gackstetter family.
    Our heart and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    Claire & Winona.

  8. Janet & Philippe Maes

    October 15, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Thinking about you Earl and Sandi at this difficult time prayers and thought are with you and your family..

  9. Bob & Grace Clarke , Belle River

    October 15, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Earl and Sandi , We are so sorry to hear of your loss . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time .

  10. Glen Johnson & family

    October 15, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Thinking of your family in this time of loss. Esther was a wonderful neighbour over the years. Our sincere condolences.

  11. Jessie Shanks

    October 15, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Earl & Family:

    So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time..

    Jessie

  12. Evelyn Steckle VIncent

    October 15, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    To Esther’s family,
    Sincere sympathy in your loss. Think of you at this difficult time.

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