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JOHNS: Blanche Elizabeth (Harrison) of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Twp.

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On March 23, 2014 @ 2:53 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 16 Comments

JOHNS: Blanche Elizabeth (Harrison) of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Twp.

Peacefully at Riverview Gardens, Chatham on Saturday, March 22, 2014 Blanche Elizabeth Johns of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Allen Johns (2004). Dear mother of Shirley and Ross Rowe of London and Marilyn and Gary Eagleson of Chatham. Dear grandmother of Laura and Bryan Tucker, Andrew and Jody Eagleson and Sarah and Derek Ferren. Dear great-grandmother of Holly and Amy Tucker, Charlotte and Jonah Eagleson, and Sawyer and Ella Ferren. Blanche is the last remaining member of her family. Predeceased by her parents James and Ida (Halstead) Harrison, her five brothers Cecil, David, Herbert, Oscar, and Mervin Harrison and her sister Emily Oke. Also predeceased by a grandson Christopher Rowe. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. After a lifetime of raising her family, farming alongside Allen, community service, and enjoyable travels, Blanche leaves behind a rich deposit of treasured memories and special moments.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Wednesday, March 26th at 11 AM with Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the C.N.I.B, the Exeter United Church, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

JOHNS: Blanche Elizabeth (Harrison) of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Twp.

Condolences for the family of “JOHNS: Blanche Elizabeth (Harrison) of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Twp.”

Condolence from Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber on March 23rd, 2014 4:05 PM

Dear Shirley, Marilyn and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have such wonderful memories of your parents while I was growing up. They have left us all great memories of the many things they said and did and as long as we have those memories your parents will live on in your and my hearts for ever.
Dianne

Condolence from Grace & Chuck Cassar on March 23rd, 2014 6:50 PM

Dear Shirley, Marilyn & families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom is at peace now. You have all the good times and
memories of your parents to hold dear and close to your hearts.
Love
Grace & Chuck

Condolence from Ed and Judy Johns on March 23rd, 2014 8:45 PM

Dear Shirley and Ross, Marilyn and Gary and families,

We are thinking of all of you with deepest sympathy. It is always hard to say goodbye to a parent. Our girls talk about walking up to visit with Uncle Allen and Aunt Blanche when they were young and we lived on the farm at Elimville. We are in Florida so will be unable to be at the service but know you are in ours thoughts.

Ed and Judy

Condolence from Karen Johns on March 24th, 2014 7:36 AM

My deepest sympathies to the family. I have wonderful memories from the farm with Aunt Blanche and Uncle Allen……
Thinking of you all.
Karen and Darryl

Condolence from Bill & Audrey Rowe on March 24th, 2014 11:39 AM

Shirley, Ross, Marilyn, Gary & Families. Sincere sympathy to each of you in the loss of a dear Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother. It is always sad to say good bye to a loved one. Blanche had a good long life and each of you will have many happy memories to treasure forever. Bill Audrey & Family

Condolence from Larry and Helen Johns on March 24th, 2014 3:23 PM

Dear Shirley and Ross, Marilyn and Gary and families. So sorry to hear about Aunt Blanche, Helen and I are in Florida but our thoughts and prayers are with you

Condolence from Jim and Sandra Roche on March 24th, 2014 8:02 PM

Dear Ross and Shirley, Marilyn and Gary and families,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Do remember that her love will always be with you and she is now in heaven with your Dad and Chris praying with and for all of you. We are so sorry to not be with you at this time but will be sure to connect when we get home.
God bless all of you.

Condolence from Lorne & Margaret on March 25th, 2014 9:54 AM

Dear Family,
What wonderful memories we have of a family friendship shared by our parents, continuing to our yearly get togethers now. We treasure memories of sleepovers and the walk back up the Elimville line early the next morning……the after camp pick up and picnics shared by the “Five Families”……the swing hung in the old maple across the lane. No memory of our parents would be complete without the music that finished off so many evenings of cards and lunch. We are so pleased that music on Mom’s CD was of such comfort to Blanche in these final season’s of her life.
Her smile and gentle chuckle will remain in our heart , We have all been blessed.
Our love to all.

Condolence from Bob and Wanda Reynolds on March 25th, 2014 11:01 AM

Shirley, Ross, Marilyn and families. Our thoughts are with you at this time. I have fond memories visiting with Blanche as I did her Foot Care. She talked about time here in Florida and on the farm. I missed her when she moved to Chatham.

Wanda

Condolence from Mary Cherrey on March 25th, 2014 4:01 PM

Shirley and Ross
My thought and prayers are with you during this time. You talked about your Mom a lot Shirley so I know you will miss her .dearly.

Mary

Condolence from Janice Buckingham on March 25th, 2014 5:47 PM

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of your mother , Marilyn. You will miss her terribly , but now she is in a much better place and the pain is over and done Janice

Condolence from Doug and Cindy Ratcliffe on March 25th, 2014 7:18 PM

Dear Marilyn, Shirley and families Thinking of you all with sympathy. Sorry we won’t be there to show our respects but want you to know our thoughts are with you.

Condolence from Rev. Paul Ross on March 25th, 2014 11:45 PM

Dear Shirley, Marilyn and your families – I have good memories of the visits I had with Blanche during her time of living at the Exeter Villa. May the memories you have of her bring some small measure of comfort to you in the days ahead and in the time to come. Rev. Paul Ross – retired minister of Exeter United Church.

Condolence from Leona Hern and family on March 26th, 2014 10:23 AM

Dear Shirley, Marilyn and families – our deepest sympathy is extended to all. Great memories from the Winchelsea school and Elimville church gatherings, card parties and 4-H club meetings from years past. Thinking of you on this day of sadness.

Condolence from Ross and Marlene Mathers on March 26th, 2014 10:34 AM

Dear Ross and Shirley and Johns Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear motherand grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Condolence from Mary and Jerry Shore (Skinner) on April 2nd, 2014 8:55 PM

Dear Shirley, Ross, Marilyn, Gary and families: So many good times to remember especially as neighbours on the farm and the many activities that centered around our church in Elimville. It is difficult to say good bye to a parent. May you find comfort in many treasured moments and fond memories.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother.
Mary and Jerry

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