HEYWOOD : It is with much sadness, Aaron’s family announces his passing on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Owen Sound Regional Hospital, while surrounded by the love and prayers of those who loved him the most. Aaron was born on May 20, 1982 to his loving parents Bob and Kathy. Left behind to miss him immensely are his fiancé, Catherine Powell and her children Brailin and Autumn who he considered as his own. Aaron was loved his entire life by his parents Bob and Martha Heywood and Scott and Kathy (Scott) Rowland. Privileged to be his siblings are Lynette (Jeff) Lewis, Josh Heywood, Cody (Rachael) Rowland, Tyler (Rachel) Rowland, Lisa (Matt) Wood, and Teri (Craig) Hern. Aaron was the beloved and adored uncle of Stella and Grace Lewis, who will treasure their memories that Aaron’s imagination created for them. Aaron was much loved and will be dearly missed by Catherine’s entire family. Aaron was called Papa by two very special children to him. He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as his nieces Makenna Wood and Kanya Hern and nephew Curtis Wood. Aaron attended Stephen Central Public School and South Huron District High School. He chose to apprentice in the trades, with active tickets in sheet metal and gas fitting. He was recently employed by Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local 473. Aaron had a heart of gold and everyone knew it. If someone needed a hand, he was there. Aaron took great pride in his many accomplishments. He didn’t shy away from any home renovations and loved to show off his handiwork. He loved to golf and would wake up with the sun to do so. Aaron would never hesitate to stop and take a photograph of a stunning countryside scene and send it to his family. Aaron was renowned as the man who walked peacefully through his backyard forest followed by both his devoted dog, Gemma and cat, David. Aaron did a great job of reaching out to old friends to stay in touch and always made sure his family knew they were loved by him. Aaron had some struggles that he was determined to overcome and he tried his best. The Teen Challenge program held a special place in his heart. Aaron had a solid faith and understanding of what Christ had accomplished for him. Aaron did not shy away from sharing this good news and his blessed assurance with others and had a remarkable testimony. Aaron leaves us all with joy filled memories and hope for the future. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Exeter Bible Chapel, 187 Huron St., West, Exeter, on Friday, August 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Covid restrictions of masks and social distancing will be in effect. The Funeral Service will be held at the South Huron Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria St. E., Exeter, on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10 a.m. A one hour visitation will take place prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. Covid restrictions of masks and social distancing will be in effect and you will be asked to register at the entrance of the Rec. Centre and we encourage you to arrive early. A private family Interment Service will follow at the Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Teen Challenge Men’s Centre in Lambeth thru the web site www.teenchallenge.ca would be appreciated by the family. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood entrusted with arrangements.
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Grace & Dieter Uloth
Our deepest sympathy.
May the Lord comfort your hearts.
Grace & Dieter Uloth, Stratford
Carrie Parsons
Bob,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you journey through the sad and difficult days ahead. Take good care.
Greg & Carrie Parsons & family
elze groot
Bob,Martha,Cathy,Scott,Lynette,Josh,and families. Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences at this most challenging time.From John & Elze groot
Tracey Stanlake
Bob and Martha and families
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My heart and prayers and sincerest of condolences goes to all.
Tracey Stanlake
Jill Geiger
Dear Bob & Martha, Kathy & Scott, & Catherine and families,
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Barb Dietrich
Bob and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Aaron‘s passing. We had not seen Aaron in many years, but we have such wonderful memories of him when you lived beside us. Aaron was like a fourth son to us as he spent many vacations and fun times with us. He was such a great kid and loved being with our boys – and they loved being with him! He and Mike sure made the best little line on their hockey team – and boy did they work together well and scored a lot of goals! These were great years, and Ben and I will always treasure those memories with Aaron. He will live on in our hearts as a very special friend to our family! May he Rest In Peace.
Arlene Berendsen
Our deepest condolences to your family in your loss
Sincerely, John & Arlene Berendsen
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Bob – Martha. & Kathy – Scott
Our sincere condolences to the families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Mike and Deb Hunter
Bob and family,
Our thoughts are with you. Our deepest sympathies.
Mike and Deb Hunter
Tom and Bev Prout
Bob and Family
Our sincere and hear felt condolences.
Tom and Bev Prout
Larry & Joanne Glavin
Bob & Martha, Scott & Kathy & Aaron’s entire family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Cherish all the memories. May he Rest In Peace & shine from above.
Our deepest sympathy
Larry & Joanne Glavin
Margaret Brintnell
Our Sympathy to All of Aaron’s family. Bob & Martha, Scott & Kathy, Lynette & Josh, Catherine & her children, & All of the Heywood & Scott families.
May God provide you all with added strength at this very sad & difficult time. Each one of you will have memories to share now & in days to come.
God Bless All of You.
Margaret Brintnell, Brad, Marion Armstrong & family
Melissa Shepley
Bob,Kathy,Lynette, Josh and family
My heart breaks for you all, I’m so sorry for your loss. You will have all of your great memories of Aaron to help you through this very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa and Mark Shepley
Karn Durdin
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends of Aaron. He will be greatly missed by many. We are so sorry for your loss.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Robert Cuillerier
Dear Bob and Martha, Very deepest sympathies on the passing of your Son. My condolences.
Robert (Jr) Cuillerier, Bob & Sheila
Tom Creech
Sorry to hear of the passing of Aaron.
Tom Creech and Jackie Pugh
Riet Winters
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Heywood Family during this difficult time.
Riet Winters and family
Don Cann
Extending our deepest sympathy .
Don and Joan Cann
Steve, Belinda, Shannon, Crystal and Carson
Bob and Martha and family. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to you during this difficult time of sorrow. We offer our deepest sympathy.
Steve, Belinda, Shannon, Crystal, and Carson
Morley and Bonnie Obre
We are so sorry for your loss, our love and prayers are with you!
Morley and Bonnie Obre
Dallas and Alyssa Heywood
Thinking of you guys, sorry for your loss.
Mary Ann Boyle
To Bob and Martha Heywood & Scott and Kathy Rowland and families. So sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time. Take care of yourselves.
Scott & Mary Ann Boyle
New Brunswick
Hubert and June Arts
So sorry for the loss, we’re thinking of you all in this time. Rest In Peace Aaron
-Hubert and June Arts and Devin Heywood
Lori Martin
Dear Kathy, Scott, and family,
Although we never had the honour of meeting Aaron, Cody and Rachael have shared many wonderful memories of his life – his kindness, humour, generosity – and he was cherished by all who knew him. We share your grief in the loss of your son, brother, and partner, and we are keeping you in our hearts. In the difficult days ahead, find comfort in each other. Treasure the happy memories and let them light your way through this darkness. A donation has been made to Teen Challenge in memory of Aaron, so that his light may be carried to others.
With love,
Lori and Ron Martin-Siebert
Dave Sousa
My condolences to the Heywood and Scott family.
Michelle Hodgins
To all the Heywood family,
may cherished memories and sympathy of friends help to console you in this time of sorrow.
Our sympathy is with you at this time
from Joan and Leonard Rosehart and the Hodgins family
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Bob,Martha,Kathy,Scott,Lynette,Josh & Families,
We were sorry to read that Aaron had passed away.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers as you go through
this difficult time.
After the shock is over … try to smile about what you have
had with Aaron rather than what you no longer have.
Bless your wonderful family.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy
Jim & Marilyn Skinner
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time!
Jim and Marilyn Skinner
Allan and Patty Case
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish the many memories.
Don and Edith Lewis and family
We are sorry to see such a handsome young man taken to soon.
Our condolences to the Heywood and Scott families and his friends.
Cherish his memories and He will not be forgotten.
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Bob and Family
Please know we are thinking of you at this very sad time. Hoping the good memories will comfort you and your family.
Mark&JudyCronyn
Bob,Martha,Cathy,Scott,Lynette,Josh,and families
So very sorry to hear of Aaron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.Treasure all the happy time. Deepest Sympathy
Mark&JudyCronyn
and Family
John Kinsman
Deepest Condolences from The Kinsman Family
Dené & Gary Coombs
Our sincerest condolences to Bob & Martha and family. So terribly saddened by your loss. Prayers of comfort are lifted for you all.
Karen Alexander
My deepest sympathy with the passing of Aaron.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Pauline Miller
My deepest sympathy to all of Aaron’s loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad and most difficult time!Hugs❤️Pauline Miller
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dearest: Kathy & Scott, Bob & Martha, Fiancé Catherine, Lynette, Josh, & all the Heywood/Scott/Rowland Families & Friends . . .
Praying for you all . . . our hearts are heavy with sadness after we learned the heartbreaking news about the sudden passing of such an amazing young man, Aaron – who God called home at such a young age. We are grieving alongside you & praying for strength & peace in the difficult days ahead. The pictures chosen, demonstrate a strong bond that can never be broken. Treasure the wonderful memories & happy moments Aaron has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. I hope it brings you some comfort knowing how much Aaron loved all of you unconditionally & appreciated how much you were there for him in every way possible. May you find peace in knowing you were the best “Family” Aaron had. Remember his devoted love of those he held dear & keep the happy & joyful memories close to your hearts as you grieve. You have so many wonderful family, friends, neighbours & community grieving along side you also – please find strength by leaning on them for faith, courage, comfort, & support. Rest in Peace Aaron. You were loved beyond measure by so many people & you made this world a better place by being here. God Bless you & all of your loved ones.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. ~ Author Unknown ~
Grief is the last act of Love we must give to those we Loved. Where there is deep Grief, there was great Love!
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts & prayers – sending lots of Love & virtual Hugs to all. Xo Xo
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Thoughts and prayers are with you All! Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Kelly & Nate Holmes
My deepest sympathies to all who loved Arron he always such a kind soul. Hugs from Kelly & Nate Holmes
Jim Chapman
My sympathy to Bob and Martha Heywood
and Aaron’s family
Much too short a life but long in quality !!
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Bob, Martha,& Kathy, Scott, and Heywood family
So sorry for your sudden loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult and sad time. Keep all your memories close to your heart.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Tom and Phyllis Tomes
Bob and family – Thinking of you and sending sincere condolences.
Les and Sonja seiler
Condolences to the Heywood family Les and Sonja Seiler
Gordon and Judy Vincent
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Aaron’s family – we are so sorry for your loss
Gordon and Judy Vincent
Marlene and Dave Mitton
To Aaron’s Family there are no words to say to ease the pain. May knowing others care somehow help you through this very sad and difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you
Marlene and Dave Mitton
Randy & Sharon Miller
Bob, Martha, Kathy, Scott and families. We were so sorry to hear of Aaron’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. May the good memories outweigh the sadness. Randy, Sharon & Family
Julie Ritchie
You are in our thoughts and prayers Ray Joan Webb and family
Glen McDonald
Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning Psalm 30:5
God is good – all the time
Glen McDonald, former Bonds of Love
Jerry & Linda Traquair & family
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Aaron’s sweetheart, his families and friends. May he rest in peace. God Bless.
Marion McCarter
Bob and Martha and Scott and Kathy and all the Heywood families
Thinking of you at this most sad and difficult time in your loss of Aaron. Treasure the happy times
and he will be forever in your hearts. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion MxCarter
Ray & Judy Mills
Dear Family of Aaron,
Please accept our very deepest sympathy at your loss of a son, brother, fiancé, uncle and friend. Although I do not remember Aaron well, I do remember the days of Heywood’s Country Restaurant and the little ones playing in the backyard, or walking in the ditch down to our house to play. Times were so easy then. From your write up of Aaron, it sounds like he turned into a wonderful young man. Losing someone is never easy. Know that you are supported by the love and prayers of family and friends. God Bless.
Shane & Lana McDougall
Our deepest condolences to you & the children Catharine, we are all thinking of you.
Shane & Lana McDougall & the staff at Lucknow Service Centre
George and Sue Wilson
Bob and Martha, Kathy and Scott and families, Catherine and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss of Aaron. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. Aaron was very friendly, with a big smile. May your faith, family and friends give you peace and comfort in your grief. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and Cathie, Judi and Tracy and families
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. You all have special memories of Aaron to keep him in your hearts.
Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences to the family. Keep your memories close and keep talking.
George & Elaine Ducharme
Helen Coolman
Our condolences to the Heywood family and to Aaron’s fiancee and family. He was a big light in a lot of people’s life. He had a smile that would light up a room. We have many memories of him. We hope that the family can hold on to all the memories of him and it will help them through this time of grief. Leon and Helen Coolman
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
David Gray
Liz and I are deeply saddened to hear of your son AAron. we know that while for him, he is in a far better place, yet it is heartbreaking for those left to mourn his passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days, may the Lord give you all the strength that only He can give as the God of all comfort and consolation. David & Elizabeth Gray
Ralph and Denise Batten
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Aaron. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless
Ralph and Denise Batten
The Lord Family
Wishing you comfort in the beautiful memories of the one who meant so much to all of you!
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Dick and Deb Lord and Family