MacGREGOR: Suddenly and unexpectedly, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Strathroy, on Sunday, February 27, 2022, Clare Glen MacGregor of Parkhill, age 81. Beloved husband of Barbara “Barb” Ann (Thompson) MacGregor. Loved father and father-in-law of Colleen and Alan vandenHeuvel, Chris and Connie MacGregor, Kim and Rick Willemse all of Parkhill. Cherished grandpa of Tanner vandenHeuvel and fiancée Stephanie Shanes, Shelby and Greg Gare, Nicole and Tyler Bowie, Joy and Jacob Willemse, Krystle and Mike Hendrikx, Sarah Willemse and Stewart Irvine, Christian Willemse and Christine White, Matthew Willemse and Kaitlyn Willemse. Treasured great-grandpa of Benjamin, Kohen, Brody and Alexis vandenHeuvel, Coraline Bowie, Levi Willemse, Thomas and Emma Hendrikx. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marlene and Alec Turnbull of Grand Bend and Marian and Ross Desjardine of Parkhill. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Ford and Verna (Desjardine) MacGregor, his brother-in-law Eugene Thompson and sister-in-law Nancy Thompson. At Clare’s request, cremation has taken place. A Private Family Memorial Service at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The Rev. Mark Isaac Officiant. Spring Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. Clare was a long time farmer on his family farm in McGillivray Township. He lived to work and worked to live. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
For those unable to attend the service at the Funeral Home, it was recorded and can be viewed by clicking this link https://youtu.be/8d_qwU5iqOE
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Paula LaPorte
Dear Barb and family
I’m so very saddened to hear of Clare’s sudden passing. Such a kind..and fun gentlemen….that i was happy to know for over 40 years. You and your family were one of the first families that i got to know and love over the years at the dental office ..the ones that started out as patients and ended up as friends…and Clare was always always with a smile and a story.
Because i retired ..i have lost touch with so many of my favourite patient/friends…and I do miss that.. Clare was one of the best and he will be missed..but always remembered.
i will be thinking of you all as you take the journey of his loss….but i know you will have so many wonderful memories.
Sincerely
Paula LaPorte…(from the dental office in Grand Bend).
Andy Hemming and Family
Andy Hemming and Family
Our deepest sympathies, we hope your cherished memories help get you through these difficult times. Our thoughts are with you. We always looked forward to going to Clare’s farm the boys where impressed to see his drawings (doodles) very wise and kind man, he will truly be missed.
Andy & Janet and family
Andy & Janet Hemming and family
Our deepest sympathies, thinking of you in this difficult time. Hoping your cherished memories will ease the lose of a kind and wise man. We always looked forward to seeing Clare and his new ideas the boys were always impressed with his drawings (doodles) a great mind and always smiling. Clare will be truly missed!!!
Andy, Janet, Adam & Kyle
Peter Johnson
Our sincere condolences.
Clare was a great contributor to agriculture and the entire community. His laugh was a welcome addition at many meetings. He will be missed.
So sorry for you loss.
Peter and Sheila Johnson
Jean Isaac
Our deepest condolences to all your family with the loss of such a great man. Clare will be greatly missed. Praying God’s peace and comfort in this difficult time. Jean Isaac & Famiily
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Sending our condolences all at this sad time .
Karen McLellane
My sincere condolences Barb, So sorry to hear of Clare’s passing.
Hugs from Karen(Brophey)
Dave and Julie Masfrankc
Clare was the best neighbour anyone could ask for. He will be missed by our community. He wasn’t only a neighbour he was a good friend. Our condolences to the McGregor family.
Mike Dotterman
I am sorry to hear about Clare’s passing. My sympathies to Barb, Chris and the rest of Clare’s family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I will miss the conversations and laughs whenever I talked with Clare. It was always a pleasure talking with him. from delivering feed to discussing fuel.
Jeanette Hodgins
My sincere sympathy to all the family. Cherish your memories to help ease your loss now. Clare was a friend of our family , a hard worker who loved to chat with his neighbours and friends.
Artie Mollard
So sad to hear of Clare’s passing. Had many great chats in the back room of the shop over the years. Clare was a hard worker and had a tremendous amount of knowledge which he was always willing to share. He will be missed by many. Deepest sympathies to the entire MacGregor family.
Artie Mollard and family.
Norm and Linda Eagleson
Sending our sympathy to you all with Clare’s sudden death . Our thoughts are with you today and in the days ahead
Willy & Lia Toonen
Our sympathies to the MacGregor family.
We will be forever grateful to Clare for his knowledge, generosity and friendship over the many years he has been our neighbour.
He will be missed.
John and Nancy White
Kim, Rick and Family and the McGregor Families.
We wish to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of Clare. May happy memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John and Nancy White and Family
Katherine MacGregor-Ens
Deepest Sympathy to family and friends. Clare was a favourite cousin, who had a twinkle in his eyes whenever he smiled, which was often. He will be missed!
SHARON [MCLEOD] PULLMAN
David McLeod Family
Sorry to hear of Clare,s passing. Clare was a great family friend. His shop was the hangout,many a story told there.
Earl and Julie Bullock
We were saddened to hear of Clare’s passing. Kim and Chris – as kids growing up, we both spent so much time at your place, your Dad always working away in the background – those were good days. As adults, we will miss our sideroad chats with him, some laughs with that twinkle in his eye, along with the odd piece of advice sometimes thrown out to those two kids who used to hang out at his place. He was a gem, and will be missed. Big hugs to you all as you navigate the days to come .. Earl and Julie.
Mary & Jim MacGregor
Dear Barb and all your family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Clare’s passing. He always had a smiling face when we met him and great having a conversation with him.
My Mom and Dad always enjoyed visiting with you all. Dad especially enjoyed “talking shop” with Clare.
Treasure your memories and keep them close.
Mary & Jim MacGregor
Frank and Rita Vander Kant
So sorry to hear of Clare’s passing, he will be sadly missed, Frank and Doug can’t combine beans with him anymore, our thoughts and condolences are with you all at this difficult time. Lots of hugs !
Joyce Steeper
Deepest Sympathy to Clare’s family. He was a hard working farmer who will be missed in the community. Cherish the memories you made together.
Emerson and Betty Anne Gill
Barb, Chris, Connie and family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Clare and that we can’t be there for the service as we are away.So many good memories of Clare will always be there. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Emerson and Betty Anne Gill and family
Ginger and Bill Weber
Dear Barb and Family…so sorry for your loss. Bill and I have many good memories of Clare. Every fall he would make his way up to our farm to fill the silo’s! It was 3-4 days, and although I don’t miss making all those meals, I do miss his great smile! Hugs to you and your family. Love Ginger and Bill xo
Ann Marie & Doug Beaudoin
So sorry for your loss. He was a great Husband, Father and Grandfather. He was a hard working Man that will be missed by all that knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Linda (Hodgins) & Jim Dietrich
Paul Augustine
To the family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Clare.
Gerald and Bonnie Wright
Sending our sincerest condolences to all of Clare’s family. Sincerely Gerald and Bonnie Wright
Carrie & Scott Brophey
Our deepest sympathies Barb, Colleen & Alan, Chris & Connie, Kim & Rick and families. May you find strength from family & friends during this sad time. Clare was such a hard working man who lived everyday for the love of his farm.
Edward & Linda Fox
To Clare’s Family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. Treasure your memories and hold them close to your heart where he will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies.
Sincerely,
Edward and Linda Fox
Jerry and D.Kathy Hendrikx
Our condolences – know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Clare Gilbert
My deepest condolences to Clare’s family. He will be missed.
Bertha Wolf
Barb, Colleen & Alan, Chris & Connie, Kim & Rick and families,
So sorry to hear about of Clare’s passing. May all your happy family memories help sustain you at this sad time.
Sending hugs and prayers. Bertha Wolf
Willy Ann & Dave Kennes
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Clare. May you cherish all the memories you had with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barb and family at this difficult time.
Carolyn and Bill Woodburn
Dear Barb,Chris+Connie,Colleen and Alan,Kim and Rick, Marlene and Alec,Marion and Ross.We were very sorry to hear of Clare’s sudden death.We always thought that Clare was a nice,fair and honest man.He will be missed by many !May your special memories help you during this difficult time.Sincerely, Carolyn and Bill Woodburn
Donna Hawley
Ben, Kohen, Brody, and Alexis
I am so sorry that your Grandpa passed away. Hold your memories in your heart, Your Grandpa will always be with you.
Hugs Donna (Hawley)
Shirley Patterson
Chris, Connie and Family, Thinking of you, sending hugs and prayers. May happy memories lift you up at this difficult time.
Dean and Shirley Patterson and Family