Suddenly, at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2016 of London in his 34th year. Soulmate and best friend of Michelle Taylor of London. Dear father of Gage Stanley Horner, and step-father of Nick, Jaime, Isabella, and Sophia. Beloved son of Mike Horner and Deb Smith of Dashwood, and Carolyn and Barry Southcott of Zurich. Dear brother of Melissa and Mark Shepley of Hensall, and step-brother of Tracy and Dennis Johns of Staffa, Kim Southcott and Ray Barden of Centralia, and Brent and Kelly Southcott of Lucan. Dear uncle of Casee, Abbie, Stella; and step-uncle of Alyssa, Sarah, Dylan, Carson, Brooke, Jaci-Lynn, and Meleena. Predeceased by his grandparents Stan and Marion Horner, and Wilbert and Nola Lewis.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday 4-8 PM, where the memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11 AM with Pastor Doug Watson officiating. Cremation with interment Ebenezer Cemetery, North Middlesex.
Donations to an Education Fund for Gage Stanley Horner, or Teen Challenge Farm would be appreciated by the family.
Please note the visitation is Monday 4 – 8 PM
Irene Mccann.
Just read of the loss of your son I felt so saddened for you and family. He surely is a picture of his father “Hugs ” I wish I ‘d have known as I would have payed my respects.
Brenda & Greg Dayman
Melissa, Mark & All of Matt’s Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Brother Melissa….far to young. May your memories bring you comfort in the days & months ahead.
Deepest Sympathy, Brenda & Greg
Doc & Val Miller
Thoughts and prayers are with you Carolyn and Barry at this time with your loss
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Carolyn, Barry, Melissa and Mark and Mike and Deb and Families – so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. It is so sad to lose someone so young. Thinking and praying for you all at this sad time. May you have strength to get you through your grieving. Cherish the wonderful memories,,,,, Thinking of you all….Take care….
Linda Traquair
We are sorry for your loss and wish you all peace and healing from the troubles and heartache. May Matt’s spirit soar in freedom .
Sincerely, Jerry, Linda & Craig Traquair
Mary Witherspoon & family
Carolyn & family
Wanting you’s to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Thank god for the precious memories and good times that you shared.
Larry & Linda Fowler
Mel, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry & Linda Fowler
Jim & Erica Mungar
Carolyn ,Barry, Mike ,Melissa so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Jim & Erica Mungar
Nathan and Michelle Trevithick
Carolyn, Barry and Melissa and family
So sorry to hear Matt’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sandra Green
My most sincerest thoughts are with all the families of Matt Horner
Caroline Peterson
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Caroline, Glenn, Malcolm and Anna Peterson
Jane Cornish
Carolyn, Melissa and family:
I can only imagine how it must feel to lose a child and brother. Your faith will get you through this and your memories will last forever. Your friends and family share your loss.
My sincerest condolences.
Greg and Cheryl Becker(Dowson)
Mike, Deb, Carolyn, Barry, Melissa , Mark and families
So saddened to hear of Matt’s passing. Know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Daryl Little
Barry & Carolyn,
So sorry for your loss. You have been in my prayers daily and will continue to be at this time as well.
Your brother in Christ,
Kim & Craig Winbow
Barry & Carolyn we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you both and your family during this difficult time.
Dawn Redmond
To all of Matts Family;
I’m so very sorry for the sudden loss of Matt! He will be missed so much by many of us! Had some great memories growing up with Melissa and Matt. I’m thinking of you all and my prayers are with you!
That unconditional true love you felt for Matt will in turn be the same love that will heal you!
Much Love,
Dawn Wawn ❤️
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Our sincere condolences to all Matt’s family at this very sad time.
Tammy Harris
Melissa, Mark and kids: we are saddened by the news of Matts passing. You always spoke of him with a huge smile on your face! Hold his memory alive with the precious gifts he brought you and help you carry through the next few days, weeks and months.
Scott, Tammy, Chloe and Aiden Harris
George & Linda Wilkinson
Carolyn & Barry –
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shane & Connie Lesperance
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends. And to our nephew Gage. May you all be comforted by the memories you have.
Brenda (Parsons) Martene
Dear Carolyn, Barry, Melissa, Mark / Mike, Deb & Extended Families:
There are never enough words to express our heartfelt sympathy at this extremely difficult time. Our hearts are broken for all of you – as it isn’t fair when a young life is taken so soon – obviously God definitely has a plan for Matt. May the loving memories you have of him live on in all of your hearts forever. You have so many wonderful family, friends and community supporting you – we wish you peace, comfort and strength to face the days ahead. May God keep you in his loving arms as you grieve and celebrate Matt’s life.
Matt is now resting in the arms of the angels and may his journey to the next life be as wonderful as he was – we will always remember him and cherish the good times from the past while in his younger years. We have not seen Matt in quite some time – but we will remember the shy little guy with the big infectious smile! Our family will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers – SENDING LOTS OF LOVE & HUGS !!!
Sincerely,
Clare, Brenda Martene & Family.
Wendy Overholt
Mike
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son!
Thinking of you and your family.
Carissa Desjardine (Pertschy)
Melissa, Carolyn and Barry and family, I’m so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl (Rau) and Bill Tong
Dear Melissa Mark and famiy, Mike and Deb
I am so sorry to hear of Matts passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time
Big hugs
Peter and Kim Dupuis and Family
To the Families,
Our deepest condolences on the sudden loss of Matthew. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Pat Stewart
Dear Melissa Mark and Family
Sending you my sincere sympathy of the loss of your brother.Hugs to all
Dave and Carolyn Eedy (Rock)
So sorry to hear about your loss. It doesn,t seem right when a child passes before his parents. We feel your pain and pray God,s presence will comfort and show Himself strong in your lives at this time. Blessing on you and your family.
Darlene Leybourne
Melissa Mark and family I was sorry to hear of Matts passing you are in my thoughts and prayers. Matt will be surely missed, remember all the memories you have of Matt. They say God has a purpose for those who join him up above. He sometimes takes them way to soon but He takes away their pain and suffering. God took Matt too soon but he must have an important job for him to do. He will always be close looking down and watching over all those he loved.
Dan and Julia Pettapiece
Carolyn, Barry, Melissa, Mark and families, we are praying for God’s comfort in these tough moments for all of you. Please accept our sincere condolences. We hope that you are able to feel God’s arms around you today and in the coming weeks and months.
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
Carolyn, Barry, Melissa and family,
So sorry to hear of Matt”s passing. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers.
Rob and Sandi
Larry & Sharon Gibson
To Matt’s family so sorry for your loss , I had Matt and his sister on my bus years ago. He will be missed by all that knew him. Again another one taken far too soon. Hugs to all
Carol Smith
Carolyn, Barry, Melissa, and Mike. My sincerest condolences. I love you all so much and wish you didn’t have to go through this. I will always remember. I am so glad I was able to spend the close time I did with Matt as a child.
Jeff and Janet Corbett
Barry and Carolyn and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be holding you up in prayer.
Ken andShirley ( Heywood ) Simpson
Barry, Carolyn and Family.. We are so sorry of Matt’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.God bless you as you try to heal from such a sad loss of a son, brother .
Kristen rae
So sorry for your loss all who loved him. Thoughts and prayers are not enough but are all we have to give. May they be a comfort at this time and future days
Ron and Sandra Dickert
We are so sorry for your loss another life taken way to soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and Deb XOXO
Carol Redmond
We are so sorry to hear of Matts passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. GOD bless
shawn stanlake
my deepest condolences for your loss
Owen Parker
Matt was my best friend in my childhood. I just heard about this today… I dont have much to say about this… but… I love you Matt. Rest in Peace buddy
Pamela Pickering-Scott
Melissa & Mark
Very sorry to hear the loss of Matt. I remember the good old school days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Beach Mike Pearson
My Deepest Mike , Deb and Family
Ray and Judy Mills
Carolyn, Barry and Families;
Please accept my deepest condolences. I taught Matt at Huron Centennial for a brief time. I always remember his winning smile, his quieter ways, and the mischief in his eyes. He could be a lovable imp at times. I always knew he was surrounded by the love and support of his family. May you find some comfort in your many memories of wonderful times in the past. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Linda ferguson
Melissa, Mark and family:
Thinking of you all at this time.
Jim, Linda and Scot Ferguson
Tracy Hayter and Cora Hayter
Dear Mike and Families
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Cassie Lovie
Carolyn,Barry and family,
Sending sincere sympathy for your loss. Words are difficult at a time like this but know my thoughts are with you and your family.
Cassie Lovie
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Carolyn , Barry and families – So sorry to read of your sudden loss of Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Ron & Merna Scott
Carolyn, Barry and Melissa
Sorry to hear of Matts passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Glenda Wuerth
Our hearts are heavy after hearing the terrible news of Matt…..cannot imagine losing a son or brother. There are no words to say that will take your hurt away, but please know that WE are ALL thinking of yous at this very very difficult time……remember the good times ….I will remember Matt playing with my boys in our little village of Crediton…….hugs to yous ALL…..Sincerely Pete, & Glenda Wuerth and our family.
Ann Maxwell
Melissa, Mark and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
George and Sue Wilson
Carolyn, Barry , Melissa and family, Mike and Deb, Michelleand family, and all families,We are very saddened to hear of Matt’s passing. We pray for peace and comfort for everyone. Cherish your precious memories. Hold them close to your heart. May the love of God, your family and friends give you strength to carry on. With love and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Mike and Karen Porter
Thoughts and prayers to you all at this time
Leza Biggs
So very sorry for this sudden loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Michelle your angel will always be with you, watching over you and taking each step with you along this emotion path.
Anne & Brad Moussseau
Melissa , Mark & family , Brad & I extend our most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your brother. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. Hugs being sent your way.
Anne & Brad
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family
Our condolences to you Barry, Carolyn & Family on the passing of Matt. Thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief.
Regiers
Our hearts go out to the family.
May he rest peacefully and always be with you .
Our sincerest sympathies:
Matt & Amanda Regier
Bryan & Liz Stucklesd
Melissa & Mark, Horner & Southcott families. We are so very sorry to hear of this terribly sad news. Thoughts, love and strength to you all during this very difficult time.
Liz & Bryan Stuckless
Bonnie Ziler
We send our condolences to the families. Our hearts go out to you all.
Bonnie Ziler, Cam McArthur
Irvine t
To Carolyn and Barry. I am sorry to hear of Matt,s death. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. I have found out that time is the best healer. All the best to you. Irv.
NanCy and Jamie Young
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Marg Deichert
Mike & Deb,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your son Matt. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marg Deichert
John and Marnie Hill
So very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. They never truly leave us.
Albert and Bev Hovius
Melissa, Mark and family. Sending you our sincerest condolences
Bob & Grace Clarke
Barry , Caroline and family , words alone can’t express how sorry to hear of your loss . Losing one of our children is one of the worst things that can happen to us , as parents . We pray that God will find ways to comfort you all , during this time of sorrow . May God’s blessings be with you all .
Bob & Grace Clarke , Belle River .
Bob and Lori Bjelis
Carolyn and Barry, Melissa and Mark, Gage and family, we are so sorry to hear about Matt. Our prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Dan and Nicole Nott
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Son Barry and Carolyn Southcott! Thinking and praying for you at this difficult time!
Brenda Morgan
Carolyn, Barry, Mike, and Deb,, Melissa, and to all who loved Matt..We are so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing.. Losing a loved one is such a weight on our hearts, but losing a child is indescribable. You will be in our prayers and thoughts, during these most difficult days and nights ahead..
Kathy, Lynette, Aaron , Josh Heywood
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Heather Waite
Barry and Carolyn
We are so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers now and always.
Love to you both.
Richard and Rose Rader
Mark and Melissa: So sorry to hear about your brother. Our deepest sympathies .
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Mike, Deb and Barry, Carolyn and family
So sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Carol Coleman
Sending you my heartfelt sympathy for this tremendous loss. Thinking of you all and sending warm gentle hugs.
Maureen Wood
Carolyn & Barry,
I’m so Very Sorry for your loss of Matt,Thinking of you.
Maureen
chuck and phyllis collett and family
So sorry to hear of matts passing Another life take to soon. may he rest in peace. Bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one
Russell and Verona Snider
We are so saddened to hear of your lost, a son so young. May God provide you with the strength to get through this very hard time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all the family members. God’s grace be with you.
Jessica Palmer
I’m so very sorry to hear about Matt’s passing. I haven’t seen him in years but have never forgot his great smile and kind personality. He was a great person!
My condolences to all who loved him.
Adam and Stephanie Gascho
Barry, Carolyn, Mark and Melissa and family,
Know we are lifting you up in prayer during these tough days ahead. Praying that God gives you peace and strength during this time!
Olive brown
I am so sad to hear of your loss. I am praying for you and know that God will carry you through this difficult time.
Eric and Sue Gerber
Carolyn and Barry,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Matt. Our deepest condolences and be assured of our prayers.
Donna Regier
Barry, Carolyn, and Family,
So sorry to hear of your tremendous loss,may our Lord wrap his loving arms around you and give you his amazing peace. Hugs???
Ward and Jo-Anne Hodgins
Barry, Carolyn and Family, We are at a loss for words. May the love of family and friends carry you through this very difficult time. We are unable to attend the visitation and funeral due to previous commitments but will continue to lift you daily in our prayers. Ward and Jo-Anne Hodgins
Johanna Pickering
Carolyn, Barry & Melissa
so so sorry to hear about Matt, my prayers are with you all.
Stephenie Richards
I am so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. I will always remember the good times from the past. Thinking of Melissa and Family at this time. May you find the strength needed to pull through the tough days ahead.