Peacefully, at the Exeter Villa on Friday, May 17, 2013, formerly of Usborne Township in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Skinner) Lynn (2004). Dear father of Larry and Sharon Lynn of Usborne Township, Joan and Gerry Morgan of Exeter and Jim and Darlene Lynn of St. Joseph. Dear grandfather of Mark and Sherrilynn, Rob and Margaret; Jackie and Cyrus, Heather and Mike, Paul; Christopher and Katie, Shawn and Rachel and Jeffrey and Jasmine. Loving great-grandfather of Brett. Dear brother of Ruth Yates of Owen Sound and brother-in-law of Tom Skinner of Stratford. Predeceased by his son Donald (1951), sisters Margaret Lynn and Eleanor Baux and sister-in-law Vivian Skinner.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Monday evening 6:30-9:00 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 1:30 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Thames Road/Elimville Church or the Exeter Villa would be appreciated by the family.
LYNN: Elson formerly of Usborne Township
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Glenda Lather
Dear Jim, Darlene and Family
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Only seen the notice today. My sincere sympathy.
Glenda
Pete and Wendy Case
Dear Joan and Gerry and family
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your dad and grandpa. May you find peace in the memories you cherish.
Sincerely,
Pete, Wendy, Adam and Kyle
Dave & Deb Chappel
Our thoughts are with each member of the Lynn family at this very sad time. I often think of the conversations I have had with Elson over my years on the mail route. It was always a pleasure to spend some time in Elson’s company. I know each of you will treasure all your special memories and share them often.
Kathy Bradley
On behalf of my family, Colleen, Bill & Lillian, Ryan and Joel, I would like to extend our sincere condolences on the loss of your Father and Grandfather. We have heard many stories of happy memories of Mr. Lynn and adventures at the farm. His memory will stay with you in your hearts forever.
Bob and Martha Heywood
One of the finest, gentlest men I have had the privilege to know. He was a real “feather in Usborne Township’s cap”.
Theresa Corbeil
To The Lynn Family: Sorry for the lost of your father and grandfather Elson you are in my thought and prayers.
Marion McCarter and families
Larry Sharon Joan Gerry Jim Darlene and families
Sorry to learn of your father, grandfather and great grandfather’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cherish the memories he left you and he will live within your hearts
forever.
Marion and families
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to the family of Elson during this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Elson was a true gentleman. He was always so grateful for anything anyone did for him. He really enjoyed his family visits and was lucky to have such a loving family. Take care.
Mike & JoAnne Pickering
Larry, Joan, Jim and families, we are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Mike remembers many times stopping in when your dad was still milking cows. Elson was a hard working man never to leave a job undone. Our deepest sympathies Mike and JoAnne
Bonnie Fawcett
Joan and Family
My sincere condolences to you and your family during the loss of your father.
Bonnie Fawcett
Wendi Schwindt
So sorry to hear about Elson’s passing…he was such a wonderful man and I know you will all miss him.
Ray & Judy Mills
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. So sorry we were unable to make it to the visitation. You were in our thoughts and prayers. I always remember Elson as being such a friendly person, so kind hearted and gentle in his ways. He always asked how you were and seemed to care about what you said. His smile was a wonderful asset. I don’t ever remember seeing him without a smile present on his face. I can see him sitting in the church pews at many of the CLUC services over the years, again with that smile present. He will be missed and you have been blessed to have him with you for so many years. God bless each of you.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
To all the Lynn family. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. I have great memories of your Father. Remember those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us ever day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Sorry that I wasn’t able to attend the visitation or funera. Dianne
Michael Lavoie
Dear Jim, Darlene and family.
Jackie and I are sorry to hear about your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Jason Bourne
Jim, Darlene and family,
Sorry to hear of Elson’s passing. My thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Grace Clarke , Belle River
Another member of the farm community has left us , but we still have the memories of the many who made up our fine community of Winchelsea and Elimville . Our condolences to the Lynn family , and we pray that God’s love and support will help you through this , very difficult time .We are all blessed to
have known this fine gentleman.
Joan Mitchell (nee Allen)
Sending each one of you my sincere condolences. Sorry that I am not able to attend the visitation or funeral but know that you are each in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May you find comfort from above, each other and your memories.
Joan
Denise Rowcliffe
Larry, Mark, Rob, and families: Sorry to hear about the loss of your father and grandfather. Sorry, I was unable to attend the visitation. You and your family is my thoughts and prayers.
Peter and Gloria McFalls
To all of the Lynn family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You will have many memories to
carry you through.
Jo-Ann Middleton
Sharon, Joan and family…sorry to hear about your loss. Although I didn’t really know Elson, I know losing a family member can be VERY upsetting. Know my heart and thoughts are with each and every member of the family.
Jo-Ann
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy to the Lynn Family in the loss of your Father and Grandpa. It was always nice to have a visit with him when our paths crossed.
You will have many pleasant memories to keep close to your hearts.
Thinking of you all – Larry, Joyce, Shelly, Shari and families.
Carol Prange
Dear Jim Darlene and Family
We are very sorry to hear about your loss.
Deepest Sympathy
Karl and Carol Prange
Cliff and Elaine
Dear Larry, Sharon, Joan, Gerry, Jim, Darlene and your families.
We are thinking of you this Sunday morning. Whether you are spending the day together or whether you are going about on your own may you have a special day as you think about Elson, share a memory, share a smile and a tear, and prepare for the next couple of days. One of my memories today would be going back many years and seeing Elson, Jean, Larry, Jim and Joan at Elimville Church on a Sunday morning. I can picture you in your pew as I type this.
Elson will be remembered by others as a respected community man and dedicated friend. You have your own memories of this man as your Dad and Poppa (Great Poppa too). Yes, for sure, Elson had stories and also a wealth of knowledge that he was willing to share with all who would listen.
Our deepest sympathy in your great loss but truly a time to celebrate a long and well lived life.
Love, Elaine and Cliff
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Sorry to read of Elson’s passing. He was a very interesting man to chat with, so much knowledge of the area. Deepest sympathy to all.
Ted Bibby
My condolences to the Lynn Family for your loss.
Yvonne Elliott
To the Lynn Family
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at the loss of a dear Father and Grandfather. All of us have special memories at times like this.
Your Dad enjoyed visiting; chatting about anything that might be of interest at that particular time; keeping in touch with what was going on in the community and the world at large. I enjoyed his stories as I know others did. Thinking of him brings a smile to my face. He will be missed to family and friends alike.
Thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely, Yvonne & John Elliott
Allen and Marjorie Oke
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family at this sad time. Elson will be surely missed by friends and the community.He always had time for a little chat and was deeply proud of his family and farm.
Ken and Lois Ottewell
To all the family and especially Jim and Darlene and Shawn and Rachael—–
We send sincere condolences on the death of your dad and grandpa. May warm memories comfort and sustain you.
Deepest sympathy,
Ken and Lois Ottewell,
St. Ives, B.C.
Percy & Betty Warrilow
Perc will really miss Elson’s phone calls and visits. He has been a treasured friend all his life. Betty
United Communities Credit Union
Dear Lynn Family:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff we are sorry for the loss of your father.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Lynn families.
We are sorry to learn of Elson’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. We hope your memories of your Father bring you comfort in the future.
Dianne Skinner
To The Lynn Family: Sorry for the lost of Elson you are in my thought and prayers
Dianne Skinner
Lorne & Margaret Hern
Dear Family,
Today there are so many memories of our dear family friend. He and Dad spent so many hours together sharing a love of the heavy horse, conversing about the neighbours and the neigbourhood. Fifteen years ago this date Dad passed away . These two have much catching up to do when their spirits reunite again. Always the story teller, we heard of the Owen Sound years as if we knew all of the people and places involved. We remember a Sunday picnic with the five families to Harrison Park. For Elson the drive to Owen Sound was like a drive to London for everyone else. We remember sleigh rides at the farm and many shared meals and celebrations. Our family has been richer for the friendship our parents shared. You have been richly blessed. Enjoy the memories. Share your stories. They are gift indeed.
Margaret & Lorne
Jim and Gene Baynham
How very sorry to hear of Mr. Lynn’s passing. He was a very fine gentleman and we know he will be missed.
We enjoyed his company and his recounting of his farm in Owen Sound and other interesting life experiences, including the shared love of horses.