GILL: Richard Edward
Posted By On September 24, 2025 @ 12:00 AM In Dashwood,Exeter,Obituary | 6 Comments
GILL: Unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Richard Edward Gill of Grand Bend, age 83, passed away. Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Jean (Hallman) Gill. Loved father and father-in-law of Mary & John Huenemoerder of Mitchell, Steven & Trish Gill of Dashwood and John Gill & Katherine Boersma of Strathroy. Cherished grandpa of Jaimie Huenemoerder, Erin & Brandon Gorse, Scott & Chelsea Huenemoerder, Hilary Gill & fiancé Kyle Finlay, Julia Gill & partner Anna Payne and Alexandra & Jason Roberts. Treasured great-grandpa of Brooklynn, Aubrey, Nicholas, Alex, Stella, Norah, Evangeline and Dean. Dear brother-in-law of Marty McRea and John & Marg Hallman. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by brother William “Bill” Gill and his wife Betty, sister Margaret Zavitz and her husband Clayton and parents Hector and Ethel (Schatz) Gill. Resting at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 11 a.m., with visitation 1 hour prior to the service time. Interment Pinehill Cemetery, Thedford. Richard worked at General Motors painting locomotives for over 23 years, from 1984 to 2007 when he retired. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to South Huron Hospital or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Mary and family. Richard was one of my very favourite clients when I worked at TD bank where I first met him. I loved to run into him or stop by for a visit where I was always greeted with warm hugs and kindness. Sending warm hugs to you at this difficult time.❤️
Mary & family
I’m so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. My condolences to you all. He was a great man & I always enjoyed talking to him when I use to deliver Avon . Sincerely Lorna Wernham
Trish, Steve and family: My deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Marj Dobson
We are so saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. Thinking of you, Mary and your family.
Jim and Cheryl Edmonds
Dear the Gill Family,
Hi its Jason Hulzebos from Blyth,Ontario I’m sorry for your guys loss.
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Scott, Chelsey and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.