Haskett Funeral Homes | Lucan, Exeter & Zurich Ontario
Dashwood: 519-237-3532 Exeter: 519-235-1220 Lucan: 519-227-4211 Seaforth: 519-527-1390
Toll free: 1-844-HASKETT
  • Obituaries
  • When Death Occurs
  • Services & Support
    • Pre-Planning
    • Funeral & Celebration Services
    • Cremation Services
    • Local Bereavement Support
    • Resources
    • Accommodations – Southbank Suites
    • Local Florists
  • Contact
  • Our Team
  • Facilities
  • Pricing
  • Cremation & Celebrations

HARNESS: Labelle (Lutman) of Exeter

February 9, 2026 By Haskett Funeral Home 30 Condolences

HARNESS: Labelle (Lutman) of Exeter

Surrounded by a lifetime of love and memories, Labelle passed away peacefully at Blue Water Rest Home in Zurich on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 102. Loving wife of the late Harold Harness (2000). Cherished mother of Marlene and Bill Charters. Adored grandma of Robert Charters (Ian) and Leanne (Mark) MacDonald and great-grandma of Russell MacDonald (Olivia) and Bessie MacDonald (Dustin). Predeceased by her infant sons, Barry Thomas Harness (1951) and Kevin William Harness (1957), brother and sister-in-law, Victor Lutman (2004) and Wilda Lutman (1998) and her parents William and Rhoda (Cornish) Lutman.

A private family funeral service will be held at a later date. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Offer Condolence for the family of HARNESS: Labelle (Lutman) of Exeter

Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Filed Under: Exeter, Obituary

Leave a Condolence

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Condolence Messages

  1. Dave Moffatt

    February 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM

    To Marlene and family,
    Saddened to hear of the passing of Labelle.
    She and my mother, Dorothy, were childhood friends and both resided at Exeter Villa for a time. I will always remember Labelle as a truly kind and considerate lady.
    My sincere condolences.

  2. Beth Cooper

    February 16, 2026 at 11:36 AM

    Marlene & Bill, Rob, Leanne and families

    My sincere sympathies to all.
    My thoughts are with you at this sad time

  3. Jennifer Kipp

    February 15, 2026 at 7:59 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of Labelle’s passing. She was a special lady, and was always so kind to everyone she spent time with. All comfort and peace to your family at this difficult time.

  4. Sue Wilson

    February 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM

    Marlene, Bill and family, heartfelt condolences on your Momโ€™s passing. Cherish your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. Bill & Linda Russell

    February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM

    Our heartfelt condolences to Marlene, Bill & family. May your cherished memories of her long lifetime comfort you, bringing smiles through the tears. Sending caring thoughts & comforting hugs with sympathy.

  6. Margaret Hackney

    February 13, 2026 at 8:43 AM

    Marlene and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I know she will be greatly missed. I hope you can find comfort knowing she has gone on to a better rest, than she has ever known.
    My thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.

  7. Walter Becker and Family

    February 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM

    Marlene, Bill & Family
    So sorry too hear of Labelle’s passing.
    We’re thinking of you all at this time of sorrow.

  8. Donna Webster

    February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM

    Dear Family:
    My deepest condolences. I remember Labelle so well. Always working at Fraynes,
    always someone who was willing to help at the church when asked, always admired
    by the Webster for her reliability, etc. etc.
    Our thoughts are with you at this time.

  9. Janine CORBETT

    February 11, 2026 at 12:06 PM

    Marlene and family,
    I was sad to learn of your Mom’s passing. She was a special lady, I have fond memories from my childhood days with her. Even though she is out of sight she will always have a space in my heart. Hold onto your memories she is only a thought away.
    Take care

  10. Bobbi V

    February 11, 2026 at 11:35 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Labelle. It was an honour to care for her and I will always remember her kindness and the moments we shared. Please know youโ€™re in my thoughts during this difficult time.

  11. Donna Perry

    February 10, 2026 at 7:16 PM

    Marlene and family
    So very sorry to read of Labelle’s passing. You will have lots of wonderful memories. I also have good memories of our time at church. Thinking of you at this sad time.
    With Sympathy.

  12. Wendy Heimrich

    February 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM

    My condolences to you all. Labelle was a pleasure to know. I cleaned her place at the Exeter Villa and always had great chats. Missed her when she left as she always said hello to me and had such a smile & a hug. Treasure the memories!

  13. Brian and Karen MacDonald

    February 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM

    Our sincere condolences to Marlene, Bill and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  14. Wendi Schwindt

    February 10, 2026 at 11:12 AM

    Dear Marlene and Bill and familyโ€ฆI was sorry to hear about Labelle. I will always remember her from the bank and your time there, too, Marlene. She had a long and wonderful life thanks to youโ€ฆ

  15. Marion Jeffery

    February 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM

    Dear Marlene and Bill and family.
    I am so sorry for your loss, and thinking of you.
    She lived to be a remarkable age.

  16. John and Sharen Forrest

    February 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM

    We are sending our deepest sympathy to all of Labelle’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ

  17. Blondie MacLeod

    February 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM

    Leanne and Mark. Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear Grandmother. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Hugs Blondie MacLeod,

  18. Blue Water Rest Home

    February 10, 2026 at 9:43 AM

    Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

  19. Cy & Eleanor Blommaert

    February 10, 2026 at 9:34 AM

    Marlene Bill & family
    Thinking of you at this sad time !

  20. Susan Moore

    February 10, 2026 at 8:06 AM

    Marlene and family: Thinking of you all! All the things she has experienced over her long life!

  21. Darla & Brad

    February 9, 2026 at 8:49 PM

    Marlene, Bill, Leanne, Rob & families
    So sorry for the loss of your Mom, Grandma.
    Our condolences to all of you.

  22. Kevin and Amanda MacDonald

    February 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM

    Sending you all strength and support as you navigate the future with this deep loss.

  23. Ron & Marion Cornish

    February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM

    Marlene & family, so sorry to hear of your momโ€™s passing. She was a wonderful lady & you will have many great memories.

  24. Doug and Judy Dalrymple

    February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM

    Our sincere condolences to Labelleโ€™s family. She was always nice to visit. We knew her from church.

  25. Laura Stire

    February 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM

    Marlene and family;

    My condolences in the loss of your mom.

  26. Bill and Janice Morris

    February 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM

    Marlene,Bill and Family,
    I want to express our sympathy to you all. She had a long life. May your memories help at this time.
    Janice Frayne Morris ,Bill Morris and Family

  27. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    February 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM

    To Marlene and family
    So sorry to learn of Labelleโ€™s passing.
    Our condolences to you and your family.

  28. Maureen Wood

    February 9, 2026 at 1:07 PM

    My Sincere Condolences of your Dear Mother,
    I knew Labelle from Church & found her to be a Delightful, Independent, Lady
    She Had a beautiful smile, RIP

  29. Cheryl Talbot

    February 9, 2026 at 12:47 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you Leanne and Mark and family wow she lived a long life with many stories to tell.

  30. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    February 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM

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

Leave a Condolence

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Flower

Submit a Donation

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • Your payment options will be emailed to you.
  • This field is hidden when viewing the form
  • This field is hidden when viewing the form
  • This field is hidden when viewing the form
  • This field is hidden when viewing the form

Would you like to have obituaries emailed to you?

Leave Us A Review

Tell us about your Haskett Funeral Home Experience

Leave Us A Review

Like us on Facebook

Like us on FacebookHaskettfh

Need Directions?

More Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Haskett Funeral Homes

118 Dashwood Main Street, P. O. Box 47, Dashwood, Ontario N0M 1N0 โ€ข 519-237-3532
456 Main Street South, Box 1390, Exeter, Ontario N0M 1S7 โ€ข 519-235-1220
223 Main Street, Box 130, Lucan, Ontario N0M 2J0 โ€ข 519-227-4211
87 Goderich Street West, Box 1060, Seaforth, Ontario N0K 1W0 โ€ข 519-527-1390

[email protected]

Contact | Directions | Obituaries | Funeral Pre-Planning | Site Map

Copyright ยฉ 2026 Haskett Funeral Homes. All rights reserved.
Website by Go Vertical Media Group

Aftercare

Essentials Only

Our Essentials-Only service does not include our full in-person Aftercare. We provide you with the forms required to apply for the CPP Death Benefit along with our C.A.R.E. Guide checklist.

Are you curious what our full Aftercare Service offers...?

Aftercare

Our Complete Aftercare Service

Screenshot 31

Memorial Tree

Each year we hold a tree dedication ceremony at Morrison Dam in Exeter. We purchase a tree to be planted in memory of the lives lost from the previous year.

Our Service Coverage Area

Service AreaWe 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).

Potential Additional Transportation Fees

$150 - If transport requires more than one person, additional fee charged per person required
$150 - If transport occurs outside Mon-Fri, 9-5 business hours