Don passed away peacefully with his family by his side at LHSC – University Hospital in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Leilah (Ashton) Hord for over 58 years. Loving father of Philip Hord (Christy Huntley) of Carlisle, and Mark Hord of Sault Ste. Marie. Proud grandpa of Clarke, and Dylan of Sault Ste. Marie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ken Hord of Rockwood, Louise Hord of Lambeth, and Susan Ashton of Wyoming. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Irene (Hudson) Hord, and brother Murray Hord (1989).
Don cherished time with family, found joy on the golf course, and had a lifelong passion for farming and woodworking. In recent years, he enjoyed the camaraderie and competition at Vintage Green, where he was a sharp pool player, a shuffleboard regular, and a wicked card shark. Don’s warmth, skill, and love for a good game will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday evening from 7 – 9 PM. Cremation has taken place, and Don will be laid to rest in the Spring at Littlewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Mission Services of London or Ailsa Craig Food Bank would be appreciated by the family.
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Jane galloway
So sorry for your loss Leila and family our condolences at this very sad time. Are thoughts are with you. Jane Galloway & David Siddall
Norma Marten
Dear Leilah, Mark, Philip & Families,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was an all-round good guy & VG neighbour. May you find comfort in memories of the laughs & good times you all shared together.
Linda Scott
Leilah, Phillip, Mark & extended family members.
My deepest sympathy at this sad & difficult time.
We will miss him at Monday night euchre & so many other
things at Vintage Green. Don will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
RIP dear friend.
Brenda Lenders
Leilah and family,
May your precious memories of a wonderful life together, bring comfort and peace. Sending caring thoughts and our sympathy,
Brenda and Gerald Lenders
Tara Mckenzie
Leilah , Phillip& Chrissy , Mark and family,
So sorry for your loss X X
Hold good memories close when days are longer and blue.
Sending hugs and deepest sympathy
Tara & Cam McKenzie
John and Joan Morgan
Dear Leilah, Philip and Mark
Sending our sincere sympathy to you and your families as we remember Don. The many good times that you have shared with family and friends will help to ease the burden of this loss. Our thoughts are with you.
John and Joan Morgan
Don & Susan Romphf
Our deepest sympathy, Leilah, Phillip & Mark and families. Very sorry to hear of your loss but thankful for the many memories he has left with so many people. His inactions with everyone in Vintage Green, and throughout his life, will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don & Susan
Bonnie Ideson
Dear Leilah and family
We are sorry to learn about Don’s passing. Keep all the wonderful memories of the good times close to your hearts and minds. Sending our sincere sympathy to you all at this difficult time.
Gary and Bonnie Ideson
Marg Robb
My sympathy to you Leilah and Phil and Mark and families
Lib & Dick Martin
Our condolences to Leilah and family. We have many memories of spending good times over the past many years.
Bev and Barbara Shipley
Leilah, Philip and Mark,
We are so sorry about your Dad’s passing. He has fought many a battle with his health but always remained positive and ready to have a card game or a golf game or a visit with friends. Our family remembers all those summer pool parties and snowmobile adventures ending in hotdogs over a fire.
May all of you be comforted with many memories of good family times . Thinking of all of you – Bev and Barb and family
Lawrence & Carol Amos
Leilah, Phil, Mark and Families:
Our sincere sympathy to each of the Family. May your cherished memories and special times together surround and comfort you at this sad and difficult time. His smile and sense of humour will always be with you.
Lawrence & Carol Amos.
Brian & Lori Lewis
Leilah, Philip and Mark,
We were so sad to hear the news of Don’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Don was a wonderful man who touched the lives of so many. He will be missed.
Brian and Lori
Kurt Hardy
So very sorry for your loss. My Condolences to the Hord Family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sheri Hord
I am sorry to hear about Uncle Don. Laura sent me the picture of us with Philip, Shawna and Tara at the “bar” in your basement on the farm. I am surprised we didn’t pull the lever right off that slot machine that you had. Hours of fun and laughter. Don will be missed.
Sending you warmth and sunshine from Barbados,
Sheri
Bonnie and Greg Sadler
Dear Leilah and Families:
We would like to offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Don.
Bonnie and Greg Sadler
Heather Bice
Leilah, Philip and Mark and families
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I have wonderful memories of swimming at your pool on the farm and how welcoming you always were and such great fun. I hope that the memories you hold in your heart will give you peace and strength at this most difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Heather Bice
Fred Lewis
Leilah, Mark and Philip.
Thinking of you at this sad time. We will remember our times together, wing nights, and euchre games.
Fred and Lillus
Kim Waugh
Leilah and family,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May your happy memories help you through this sad time. Thinking of you.
Kim
Judy Bond
Leilah and family, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Judy Bond
Joan Robson
Thinking of you tonight….You will have many memories of the fun times you had together….keep them close and he will always be near.
Joan and Ralph
Bob and Nancy Manning
Leilah and family: Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He has fought hard for a number of years. He will be missed on the golf course and at the card table. We enjoyed a lively game of “lou” with him just 6 short weeks ago. He was a loving husband, who was proud of his 2 sons, and adored his grandsons. RIP Don!
Judy Webb
Leilah, Mark, Philip, and family
We are very sorry to learn of Don’s passing. May all your great memories provide you with strength at this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences
Christine and Judy Webb
Kelly O’Neil
My condolences to you all at this sad time.
Kelly O’Neil
Fred Harris
Very sad to learn of Don’s passing. He was always polite, personable, helpful with a sense of humour.
I learned a lot about business from Don along with brother Ken .
I knew Don well in the mid to late1960’s and then sadly, we lost touch until some minimal contact in more recent years.
My condolences to Leilah and Don and and to their families and many friends.
Rita Harris
My deepest sympathies to Leilah, Philip and Mark and families. I am so very sorry for your loss. The photos tell the tale of a beautiful family love story. How lucky were all of us to have had this amazing man in our lives.(right Leilah?)
I have fond memories of you and Don and how kind you both always were.
I remember walking with my brother John to your house to see colour TV for this very first time!! I remember trying to swim or dive in your pool with you. I remember carrying chickens alongside brother. I remember you both at Dwayne and Ellen’s wedding and mostly remember what a welcoming and warm family you were.
Rest in peace Don.
Rita Harris (nee Swinkels)
Harry Goodwin
Sorry to hear about Don’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in your cherished memories as well as the support of your many friends and family.
Harry Goodwin
Fran Urbshott
Dear Leilah, Phil , Mark and family,
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We hope that your cherished memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
Brian, Fran, John-Guy, Alisa and family.
Bev Dayman
Phil,
My condolences to you and your family. I am thinking of you at this difficult time
Bev Dayman
Mark Bannon
Leilah, Phil and Mark,
My deepest sympathies to you on Don’s passing.
I count myself as fortunate to have spent a summer learning from Don while in your employ -building the new house on New Ontario.
Brilliant guy, straightforward, honest, patient.
He will be missed.
Sherry Paton
Leilah, Philip, Mark and families,
Don was a talented man with a genuine interest in others.
I am happy that I was able to visit with you and Don and to play euchre with him in December.
We are thinking of you all during this sad time.
Sherry and Michael
Pam Bice
Leilah, Philip, Mark and families
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of swimming at the farm many moons ago.
May your memories be of comfort to you during this difficult time.
Thinking of you Pam
ROBERT FISCHER & May Fernando
Saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Hold on to your memories of him forever.
Robert Fischer
Pam
Leilah, Phil & Mark,
I’m sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts are with you. Pam
Roger & Carol Partridge
We will miss Don at the weekly euchre games and at the pool table at Vintage Green.
Our condolences to Leilah and the family at this sad time.
May he rest in peace.
Betty and Dave Versteegh
Dear Leilah and your family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Sending sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
John & Mary Walls
Leilah, Phil, Mark;
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Lots of great memories of fun and laughter with Don. Good times of snowmobiling or a good game of euchre. His presence will be missed.
Deb & Rob Andrews
Dear Leilah, Mark, Phil and families
Saddened to hear of Don’s sudden passing. I’m sure you will all have many wonderful family memories that will keep a smile on your face and warm your heart. Don was a proud husband, father and grandpa. Ilderton will miss his friendly greetings as he toured the town.
Allister Cmeron
Don and Leilah were always faithful attendees at year ”59 reunions of WOAS -Ridgetown.. We will have a toast to “Hordie” on Tuesday , July 8 th at Angels restaurant, London .REST in Peace our Friend- We will miss you. Allister Cameron- Class of ’59
Ilderton Lions Club
Sending our condolences on Don’s passing. May your memories bring you comfort at this time.
Jim and Joanne Kelly
Leilah, Philip and Mark and your families, our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Loved having a chat often with Don while he was out and about in Ilderton.
Cherish your beautiful memories
Jim and Joanne Kelly
Glen and Liz Stewart
Leilah, Phil and Mark
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Helga Howald
Leilah and family, my deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Just like the Energizer bunny Don kept going until he could run no more. What determination he had to hurdle obstacles so he could do the things he loved and be with the people he loved. Don will be missed but never forgotten
Bryan and Liz Graham
We were very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Leilah, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Hugs
Bryan and Liz Graham
Lisa Phillips
Leilah, Phil & Mark,
Please accept my deepest condolences on Don’s passing. I always enjoyed chatting with Don when I saw him out and about. Such great memories at the snowmobile gang gatherings in the bush and card parties at mom and dads. Treasure your memories and may they bring you comfort now and in the years to come.
Jon & Chelsey Passmore
Leila’s, Phil and Mark,
Sending our deepest condolences. May your memories bring you a sense of comfort in the coming days and weeks.
Take care,
Jon & Chelsey (Manning) Passmore
Sheila Butchart
Condolences for the passing of Don, my prayers to his wife and sons
His smiling face will miss by many
Duane & Ellen Swinkels
Leilah, Phil and Mark,
We are sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Duane & Ellen Swinkels
Smith
Our condolences from the Smiths of Carlisle
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Sending our sincere sympathy to Leilah and the family.
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Greta & Wilfred Lix
Leilah, Phillip,Mark & families. So sorry to hear of your loss..I have great memories of pool parties, playing cards and snowmobiling.. Don supported us when we had the feed mill..always took time for a visit..he was a kind & nice man..
Marci Damen
Leilah, Phillip, Mark and families. We are so sorry for this loss. Don was such a kind man and he will be missed by so many. Looking at the photos reminded me of all of the fun times our families had together growing up. Lots of pool party’s and playing the slots in your basement! You will have many more memories that will hopefully help to get you through the difficult times. Sending our love and condolences
Shawna Dingman
We are so sorry for Uncle Don’s passing. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humour and lots of love for his family. May the many happy memories you have of him bring you comfort. Love to all!
Shawna, Craig, Jackson, Jenna and Cole
Paula and Mark Robson
Leilah , Phil and Mark,
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Looking at those pictures I can see all the happy memories you’ve made. May they help you through your grief
Mark and Paula Robson