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HORD: Donald Ernest of Ilderton

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On March 4, 2025 @ 3:06 PM In Lucan,Obituary | 55 Comments

HORD: Donald Ernest of Ilderton

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.


Condolences for the family of “HORD: Donald Ernest of Ilderton”

Condolence from Paula and Mark Robson on March 4th, 2025 3:36 PM

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

Condolence from Shawna Dingman on March 4th, 2025 3:58 PM

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

Condolence from Marci Damen on March 4th, 2025 5:15 PM

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

Condolence from Greta & Wilfred Lix on March 4th, 2025 5:29 PM

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..

Condolence from Diane and Mike O’Shea on March 4th, 2025 6:46 PM

Sending our sincere sympathy to Leilah and the family.

Diane and Mike O’Shea

Condolence from Smith on March 4th, 2025 8:04 PM

Our condolences from the Smiths of Carlisle

Condolence from Duane & Ellen Swinkels on March 4th, 2025 8:16 PM

Leilah, Phil and Mark,
We are sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Duane & Ellen Swinkels

Condolence from Sheila Butchart on March 4th, 2025 8:51 PM

Condolences for the passing of Don, my prayers to his wife and sons
His smiling face will miss by many

Condolence from Jon & Chelsey Passmore on March 4th, 2025 9:05 PM

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

Condolence from Lisa Phillips on March 4th, 2025 10:16 PM

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.

Condolence from Bryan and Liz Graham on March 5th, 2025 7:46 AM

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

Condolence from Glenn & Sharleen Phillips on March 5th, 2025 8:05 AM

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

Condolence from Helga Howald on March 5th, 2025 8:16 AM

Leilah and family, my deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you all

Condolence from Glen and Liz Stewart on March 5th, 2025 8:25 AM

Leilah, Phil and Mark
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing.

Condolence from Jim and Joanne Kelly on March 5th, 2025 9:15 AM

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

Condolence from Ilderton Lions Club on March 5th, 2025 9:49 AM

Sending our condolences on Don’s passing. May your memories bring you comfort at this time.

Condolence from Allister Cmeron on March 5th, 2025 9:57 AM

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

Condolence from Deb & Rob Andrews on March 5th, 2025 10:01 AM

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.

Condolence from John & Mary Walls on March 5th, 2025 10:04 AM

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.

Condolence from Betty and Dave Versteegh on March 5th, 2025 10:30 AM

Dear Leilah and your family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Sending sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.

Condolence from Roger & Carol Partridge on March 5th, 2025 10:39 AM

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.

Condolence from Pam on March 5th, 2025 10:41 AM

Leilah, Phil & Mark,
I’m sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts are with you. Pam

Condolence from ROBERT FISCHER & May Fernando on March 5th, 2025 11:45 AM

Saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Hold on to your memories of him forever.

Robert Fischer

Condolence from Pam Bice on March 5th, 2025 12:44 PM

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

Condolence from Sherry Paton on March 5th, 2025 1:11 PM

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

Condolence from Mark Bannon on March 5th, 2025 1:13 PM

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.

Condolence from Bev Dayman on March 5th, 2025 1:57 PM

Phil,
My condolences to you and your family. I am thinking of you at this difficult time
Bev Dayman

Condolence from Fran Urbshott on March 5th, 2025 2:06 PM

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.

Condolence from Harry Goodwin on March 5th, 2025 4:37 PM

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

Condolence from Rita Harris on March 5th, 2025 4:59 PM

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)

Condolence from Fred Harris on March 5th, 2025 5:15 PM

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.

Condolence from Kelly O’Neil on March 5th, 2025 6:19 PM

My condolences to you all at this sad time.
Kelly O’Neil

Condolence from Judy Webb on March 5th, 2025 6:21 PM

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

Condolence from Bob and Nancy Manning on March 5th, 2025 7:55 PM

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!

Condolence from Joan Robson on March 5th, 2025 8:45 PM

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

Condolence from Judy Bond on March 6th, 2025 8:49 AM

Leilah and family, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Judy Bond

Condolence from Kim Waugh on March 6th, 2025 9:24 AM

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

Condolence from Fred Lewis on March 6th, 2025 11:33 AM

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

Condolence from Heather Bice on March 6th, 2025 11:43 AM

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

Condolence from Bonnie and Greg Sadler on March 6th, 2025 1:11 PM

Dear Leilah and Families:

We would like to offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Don.

Bonnie and Greg Sadler

Condolence from Sheri Hord on March 6th, 2025 1:12 PM

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

Condolence from Kurt Hardy on March 6th, 2025 1:31 PM

So very sorry for your loss. My Condolences to the Hord Family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Brian & Lori Lewis on March 6th, 2025 4:23 PM

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

Condolence from Lawrence & Carol Amos on March 6th, 2025 4:35 PM

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.

Condolence from Bev and Barbara Shipley on March 6th, 2025 5:11 PM

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

Condolence from Lib & Dick Martin on March 6th, 2025 7:55 PM

Our condolences to Leilah and family. We have many memories of spending good times over the past many years.

Condolence from Marg Robb on March 7th, 2025 7:51 AM

My sympathy to you Leilah and Phil and Mark and families

Condolence from Bonnie Ideson on March 7th, 2025 8:07 AM

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

Condolence from Don & Susan Romphf on March 7th, 2025 9:19 AM

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

Condolence from John and Joan Morgan on March 7th, 2025 7:13 PM

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

Condolence from Tara Mckenzie on March 7th, 2025 7:32 PM

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

Condolence from Brenda Lenders on March 7th, 2025 8:17 PM

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

Condolence from Linda Scott on March 7th, 2025 9:52 PM

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.

Condolence from Norma Marten on March 8th, 2025 12:56 PM

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.

Condolence from Jane galloway on March 13th, 2025 7:51 PM

So sorry for your loss Leila and family our condolences at this very sad time. Are thoughts are with you. Jane Galloway & David Siddall

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