Hayter: Unexpectedly, at his residence, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, Gordon Clare Hayter of Goderich and formerly of Clinton, Exeter and Thedford, age 87. Loving husband and best friend of Jeanene Ellen (Close) (Drake) (Tucker) Hayter and the late Diane Mylene (Kenny) Hayter (2000). Loved Father to Mark Hayter of London, Perry Hayter of Iona Station, Karen & Raymond Sheppard and Kelly & Wayne Thompson all of Thedford. Step-father to David & Barbara Drake of London, Rob & Tammy Drake of Elimville and Sharina & Jack Snieder of Auburn. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Verona & Russell Snider of Goderich, Irene & Nelson MacGregor of London, Allan & Marlene Hayter of Parkhill, Dawson & Betty Hayter and Dianne Hayter all of Grand Bend, David & Phyllis Close and Hugh Close all of Woodstock, Will be remembered and missed by his grandchildren, Tiffany Miller (Kevin), Stacy Dunham (Justin), Justine Sheppard (Chris), Greg Sheppard (Natasha), Taylor Thompson (Dylan), Tanner Thompson (Lauren) and step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families. Predeceased by his brother Dale Hayter (2011), infant sister Olive Irene, his parents Oliver (1985) & Eleanor (Scott) Hayter (2005) and step-son Wayne (2022) and his wife Johanne (2020) Drake. Clare owned and operated Clare’s Collision Centre for many years in Thedford. Resting at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation on Thursday, July 03, 2025, 7 – 9 PM, where the Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 04, at 11 am. Mr Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
We 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).
Gerry & Helen Finkbeiner
Jeanene, our sympathy to you on the loss of Clare.
Tony and Linda Charrette
Condolences to the Hayter family and everyone who loved Clare. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you journey through this sad time.
JoAnne Taylor
Sending condolences to the families on the passing of Clare.
JoAnne Taylor and family
Marybelle Cranston
My sympathy to Irene and Nelson and your family.Siblings always share a bond regardless of age . Marybelle Cranston
Eric Brown
Sorry for your loss
Eric Brown
sheila moloy
Sorry for your loss ,sympathy to all.
Dwayne and Sheila Moloy
Paul Augustine
To the Family: Everyone in Thedford is very saddened with this loss. Please accept my condolences at this time.
Paul Augustine,
Thedford
Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to each of the Hayter family