HAINES: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Donald “Don” Edward James Haines of Exeter, age 82. Beloved husband of Ruth Elaine (Roeszler) Haines. Loved father and father-in-law of Kate and Leslie Cunningham of Exeter, Jamie “Jed” and Kelly Haines of Exeter and Rob and Denise Haines of Crediton. Super Grampa and cherished Uber Driver of Emma, Zach, Nadine, Abby and Sierra Haines. Remembered by his nieces and nephews in the Roeszler and Hodge families. Predeceased by his parents George and Viola (Moffatt) Haines, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of Carman Roeszler, Grant and Doreen Roeszler, Lloyd and Eleanor Roeszler, Donald Roeszler, Betty Ann and Cecil Glanville and Eileen Roeszler. At Don’s request, cremation has taken place. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Interment Crediton Cemetery. Don was an active member with the Exeter Lion’s for 20+ years. Don and Ruth owned and operated Mobile Home Express for many years, Don’s precision, pride and meticulous eye proved invaluable when setting homes up just right. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Due to COVID-19 Restricitions, the service was held by invitation only, however we were able to record it and you can view it by clicking this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcpHBV0R2UE
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Erryn Shephard
Sincerest heartfelt sympathies to the Haines family , from Douglas and Barbara Shephard and family.
O’Neill Family
Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and Family.
Steve, Julie and Jeri O’Neill
Mary Cronyn
Deepest sympathy to the entire family.My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
The Borland Family
Haines Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Betty, Jeff, Brad, Darlene, Kennedy, Matthew Borland
George and Sue Wilson
Ruth and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Don was a friendly man. A hard worker. Cherish your wonderful memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Mark Heimrich
Ruth, Kate, Jamie, Rob & families & Roeszler/Hodge family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Don. I have many memories of good talks with Don and will always remember his witty comments and good advice. He was always a very generous and welcoming host, along with Ruth. Don’s community service has always been appreciated and he will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you all.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Cy Blommaert
Ruth and family
Going to miss his story telling,..
His Sunday morning cinnamon buns.
Don’t worry it’s our turn to get the paper.
Rest In Peace Don
Cy & Eleanor
alvin Campbell
I’m very sorry Ruth to hear of Don’s passing didn’t no of his passing until this morning while surfing Hoffman’s site ;I always enjoyed a laugh and maybe a drink while talking with him Alvin Campbell
Vicki Parsons
Ruth, Kate, Jamie, Rob and families. So devastated to hear of Don’s passing! I will never forget that smile, laugh and great sense of humor! Thinking of you all and sending hugs!
Brenda Dayman
Dear Ruth, Kate, Jamie, Rob & Family
OMG…just seeing this now! I’m so very Sorry for your Loss! Don was such a great guy! Had many dealings with Don in my Banking days & after. Such a Happy go lucky guy! May yr memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Hugs
Brenda Dayman
Charlie & Doreen Browning
Ruth and family it is with great sadness Doreen and I learned of Dons passing he will be greatly missed by his family and the Lions and greater community
Best wishes to you and your family
Charlie and Doreen
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Ruth & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Don. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Kathy and Terry Thiel
Dear Ruth, Kate and Les; Jed, Kelly, Emma and Zack; Rob, Denise, Nadine, Abby and Sierra,
Sincere condolences to all of you on the sudden passing of Don. He truly was so proud of all of you. It was very evident that his family made him happy. May all of your memories strengthen you in the coming days and may you always remember Don’s mischievous smile and his love for you all.
Kathy and Terry Thiel, Colin, Conor and Caleb
Patti Swartz & Dan Regier
Ruth, Kate, Jed, Rob and Families
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Patti Swartz & Dan Regier
Kathy Hendrick
Ruth, Jed, Kelly, Emma & Zach, Rob, Denise, Nadine, Abby & Sierra
We are truly sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Remember the good times during this difficult time.
Here for you all ❤
Greg and Kathy Hendrick and family
Ken Farwell
Our sincere condolences Ruth and family , Don will be missed by everyone that knew him .
Ken Farwell
Karen Rupert
Dear Ruth and family. Sending my condolences to you all. Do always had a big wave and smile when ever I seen him. May the many memories you have make the days ahead of you all a little easier. Rest In Peace Don, you’ll truly be missed
Sam and Danielle Zehr
To Ruth and Family,
We were so incredibly sadden to hear of Don’s passing. He was such a welcoming, kind, thoughtful and Generous person.
After purchasing ‘the drug house’ across the road, Don and Ruth became our first neighborhood friends. He always graciously welcomed us to visit either on his porch or inside. He always make sure to give a wave and a smile everytime we were outside and our son always was excited to see him outside.
May the memories and legacy he left behind provide you comfort as you remember him.
Tim Hamather
Dear Ruth; Kate & Leslie; Jed & Kelly; and Rob & Denise,
We were so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. We have many fond memories of Don.
Sending you all sincere condolences at this difficult time.
The Hamather families
Janet Corbett
Ruth and family,
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all of you at this time.
Jeff and Janet Corbett
Margaret Prout
Ruth and family…
Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. Treasure all your
happy times with Don.
Weir & Marg Taylor
We are so sorry to hear about Don. Sending our condolences to you, Ruth, and all your family. Weir has so many good memories of working with Don, even though it was so many years ago. May the Lord comfort you through this time of loss. Weir & Marg Taylor
Elaine Vandeworp
Our deepest condolences to the Haines family. May all the happy memories help ease your loss. Bill and Elaine
Ed and Judy Johns
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. Don was one of a kind. You will have so many happy memories to get you through the coming days. Rest in peace Don.
Ed and Judy Johns
Bill and Bobbi
Rob, Denise and Family,
Sending our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
Bill and Bobbi Vandeworp
Joyce Black
Ruth and family – Sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Don. He was always smiling when you met him and he will be missed by many.. Hugs to Rob and Denise. Joyce and family.
Cindy Shaddock
Ruth, Kate and Les, Jed and Kelly, Rob and Denise and families,
Our deepest heartfelt condolences for the loss of Don. Our love and prayers are with you through this time.
Cindy Shaddock and family
Jean Schiestel
To Ruth and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I can remember when Don and I were young while they lived near Teeswater every Sunday we would be together. Many memories and take one day at a time.
Jean Schiestel
George Godbolt
We lost a great fun loving guy. Don was a super groupie for the music groups that I was involved with. Whether it was providing “cokes” for the jug band for parades or sharing Ruth’s warming soup, he was like a fun loving production manager. Don loved life and friends and he will be missed.
George and Lois Godbolt
Robert Hodge
Sincere condolences to Ruth and family.
Kirk Blackler
Ruth, Kate, Jed and Rob and families,
Extending my sympathies to you all. Don was certainly a great guy and I enjoyed the times we were together.
Hold on to your memories
Kirk
Yvonne and Howard Hendrick
Sincere condolences to Ruth, Kate, Les, Jed, Kelly, Rob, Denise, Emma, Zach, Nadine, Abby and Sierra in the passing of Don. Such a sad time and yet so many wonderful memories of a hard working man who loved his work and enjoyed good times. Cherish all your memories and remember him with a smile as he would want you to.
Sincerely Howard and Yvonne
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Ruth my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dianne
Glenn & Joan Kells
Our sincere sympathy goes out to your families. We have so many fond memories of our times with Don and he will be greatly missed by so many people. Glenn & Joan
Harry and Dianne Cook
Our sincere sympathy Ruth and family. Will always remember the good times. Don will be really missed
Mark Finlayson
Ruth, Rob, Jed, Kate and families,
So sorry and sad to hear about Don’s passing. He was a great guy. Reminiscing about the memories from BG, and especially the Haine’s basement. He will surely be missed by everyone.
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack and Sam Finlayson
John Pryde
Ruth & families: Heartfelt condolences on the loss of a special guy – wit and personality like no other. Thoughts are with all of you!
Sincerely, John Pryde
Margaret Hackney
Mrs. Haines, Katie, Jed and Rob,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Haines passing. I know he will be greatly missed. I hope you can find comfort knowing he has gone on to a better rest, than he has ever known. My thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Margaret Hackney
Janine Corbett
Janine & Steve Corbett
Ruth and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Dream of yesterday to give you strength for tomorrow.
Take care
Janine & Steve
Dave Frayne
To Ruth, Kate, Jed, Rob and families:
Sorry to learn of Don’s passing, our families have been intertwined throughout the years, many good memories, especially when you took our parents to Florida, their only second vacation together.
Our condolences
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Julie & Ian MacKinlay
Condolences to Ruth and family. Our good memories will last forever.
Julie & Ian MacKinlay
Janice Frayne Morris
Ruth and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy. May your memories help you at this difficult time.
Janice Frayne Morris
Bob and Doris Osgood
Our condolences to all the family. May God bless you with His peace and strength during this time.
Bob and Doris Osgood
Sue Riley
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sue Riley
Marilyn Taylor
Ruth and Family
So sorry to .hear of Don’s passing. I have great memories of Al and I getting together with you and Don. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Marilyn Taylor
Robert Russell
Ruth….Kate, Jed, Rob and families
So shocked to hear this… many memories of your dad from the cabin days and jug band floats in the parades. Always had a keen eye for everything!! Our sincere condolences take care of each other and remember all the good times
Rob and Tara Russell
Lorne Shirl Dundas
Ruth Kate Jamie Rob and Families Our deepest sympathies to you all, regarding this very sudden and unexpected tragedy. Ruth we will always have our yearly Reunion memories of Don and You. I can still see Don with that big big roast of beef coming out of the oven. Love Lorne Shirl Dundas
Mary and Jim MacGregor
Ruth & Family
Sorry to learn of Don’s passing.I always enjoyed crossing paths with Don and exchanging stories and updates. Always a gentleman .
Jim & Mary MacGregor
Susan Moore
Remembering Don and thinking of you all at this time! Sending hugs to all.
Pam Brand
Our deepest sympathies to the Haines family.
Ron and Pam Brand
Ellen
Sincere condolences to Ruth and family. Doug Shephard has many fond memories of working with Don.
Sincerely Barbara and Douglas Shephard
Brian & Karen Murray
Ruth & Family,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Thinking of you & your family at this sad time.
Deepest Sympathy,
Brian & Karen Murray
Brad & Anne
Ruth, Kate,Jed,Rob & families, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Some good memories of time spent in your home, going way back to the Lil & Bob days! Our deepest sympathy to all Don’s loved ones.
Brad & Anne
Ann Maxwell
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Don. Keep all of your memories close to your heart.
Ann Maxwell
Tom and Carol Arthur
Our sincere sympathy to Ruth and the entire Haines family. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Jim Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Haines Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Barry and Brenna (Wein) Vincent
to the entire Haines family, our sincere condolences on the loss of Don. Thinking of you.
Marilyn Pritchard
Dear Ruth & Family
So sorry to hear that Don has passed away. Cherish your many happy memories in the coming difficult days.
Our deepest sympathies,
Marilyn Pritchard & Family
Marion McCarter
Ruth, Kate and Les, Jed and Kelly, Rob and Denise and families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time as you mourn the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May all of his wonderful memories become treasures you will carry in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Anne Cottel
Ruth and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on Don’s passing. Treasure all your memories and hold them close to your heart in the days ahead. We have many fond memories of working with both of you at many Church Dinners here in Crediton. Don and his parents were neighbours when I was growing up in the Blyth area. Keeping you in our prayers.
Dave & Anne Cottel
Don and Edith Lewis
Ruth and Family
We are sorry to read that Don’s journey here has ended.
We will miss his smiling face and visits when out golf cart riding..
I’m sure he will be missed by all of you..
Cherish his memories and he will not be forgotten.
Our condolence to all of you.
Don and Edith Lewis & Family
Dave Keys
Dear Ruth,Kate, Jed, Rob and Families
We are sadden to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
Don was always a friendly neighbour and we are sure he did his fair share of Uber driving our daughter to and from school over the years!
Our sincere condolences to you all
Dave, Shelly, & Rachelle
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Ruth and Family
Sending our condolences to all of you at this difficult time. We have many good memories of Don from over the years.
He will be missed by greatly by all.
DONNA GLANVILLE
Kate and family,
My sincere condolences are extended to you and your family at this time. Cherish the memories.
Liz Stephens
Ruth & family My deepest condolences on your loss of a great husband,father ,grandpa & Lion .He will be missed by many .Liz Stephens
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Ruth and family
Sincere sympathy. Don was loved and respected by many
May the good memories help bring peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences. Cherish the many memories.
Allan and Patty Case
Patty Groot
Jed & Family;
Our sincere condolences to you and your family
Sincerely
Joey & Patty Groot
Linda Marsden
Ruth and family, just sending loads of hugs.
Laurie and Dave Rocco
Ruth and Family,
We are very sad to hear of the loss of Don. He will be missed dearly by my parents Lorne and Shirley Dundas. Dave and I send our deepest condolences to your family at your time of sorrow.
Laurie and Dave Rocco
Don & Joan Heywood
Ruth and family:
So sorry to read of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family. Cherish the wonderful memories. Hugs Don & Joan
Roxane and Dave Bell
Uncle Don, you laughter and joy of life will always be with us… CHEERS!!!!
Mike and Barb Soldan
Ruth , Kate Jed , Rob and families , we are so sorry to learn of Don’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbour for a very long time , a humorous fun loving guy , a great boss and a wonderful host. We have many fine memories of Don . Sue, Jodi and Ryan send their condolences as well, remembering Don .
Wanda Reynolds
Ruth and Family.
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Bob has many fond memories of the xmas float.
Bob and Wanda Reynolds
Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of Don. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Elaine and Wayne Corbett
Jane Haggitt
My sincere condolences to Ruth, Kate and the entire Haines family for the loss of your husband, your father and your grandfather.
I will remember Don as a happy and welcoming man whenever we visited their home, Also the many “truck driver” parties we attended with him and Ruth, a good time was had by all.
Brian Luckhart
So sorry for your loss – Ruth Ann and Brian Luckhart