It is with heavy hearts and sadness the family announces the passing, on September 23, 2013 of Donald (Chub) McCurdy at Parkwood Hospital, London, in his 79th year. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 54 years, Marion (Lamport) McCurdy. Dear father of Nancy (Dean) Campbell of Cambridge, Barbara McCurdy of London, Sandra Oosterink of Woodstock and Shawn (Kerri) McCurdy of Mt. Brydges. Loved grandfather of Danielle, Cole; April, Will; Kaitlyn, Chelsea, Shayna; Braenna, Hadleigh and Cooper. Surviving are his sister Carol Woodhouse-Hansen of Virgina, USA, and brother-in-law Glen (Betty Ann) Lamport of Ilderton. Predeceased by his parents D. Cooper and Elsie McCurdy, sister Joanne Lyon, brothers-in-law Kirk Lyon and Darrell Hansen, and son-in-law John Oosterink. Don proudly served with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada in Korea during the Korean War.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (one west of Main) Exeter, on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM, A Legion and Korean Veterans Association Service will be held in the funeral home, Wednesday evening at 6:30PM. A private family service will take place on Thursday. Interment Roy’s Cemetery.
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Steph Pearson
Dear Mrs. McCurdy and Family,
I am greatly saddened by the news of the passing of Mr. McCurdy. I think of him every Remembrance Day. He taught me French in grades 4 and 5 and it was always so inspiring to see him in uniform each year Nov 11. He made a mark on me with his stories about his experiences in Korea and is one of the reasons I pursued a career in History. Because of this model, I make a point of teaching my students about veterans each year and Mr. McC is often a part of each of those lessons.
I wear my poppy in honour of him and his works.
Rob Marshall
I am sorry to hear that Don had passed away. I was able to meet Don at Centralia Farm Supply where I ground up the chop for his pigs. Don will always be in my thoughts. Rob Marshall.
Ben and Barb Dietrich
Marion and Family – so sorry to hear the news of Don’s passing. He was such a great man who always had a funny story or joke to share! We had a lot of great times together at EPS. Don will be greatly missed. Hugs to all!
John & Arlene Berendsen
Thinking of your family so much in your loss. Our sincere condolences…
Dana Woodhouse-Nagy
Dear Aunt Marion,
My first memory of Uncle Chub was walking down the stairs to his barber shop when I was three. He was wearing his white jacket and seemed huge to me. He sat me on the red chair and made me go up and down and spun me round. He cut my bangs and did tricks with the scissors, then tickled me with the brush. He was always bigger than life to me as a child, with his laugh and booming yells in french. I remember him walking over one summer day when I was a teenager and clipping my bangs back with a bobby pin.
Uncle Chub was a constant to me and to all his neices and nephews: steady, observant, gruff and kind. We always knew he loved us and that he took pride in our achievements. I don’t think many people can say they had an uncle who knew exactly what they were doing in their life. I doubt many uncles took the time he did to make sure each of us understood who we are and where we come from the way he did.
He meant a lot to me. I love him dearly and will miss him always.
Dana
Shane and Sandra McCurdy
Dear Marion, and family, we were so very sorry to learn of Don’s passing. We are grateful for having had the opportunity of knowing him and enjoyed his warm, welcoming personality and hospitality. Sharing an interest in the McCurdy genealogy down the years has been a real privilege; it was a real pleasure for us to have known him – meeting him at Bute, at your home and to welcome you both to our home on your visit to Northern Ireland has given us some very special memories. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Keith and Sandra Strang
Dear Marion and family:
We were saddened to read today of Don’s death and wish to personally express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. Don was an outstanding member of our community who loved to share his knowledge of the history of our land and people. We fondly remember the visits to your home and the conversations we shared. May your many happy memories bring you peace now and in the future.
Jenn(Erb) Patterson
Shawn & the McCurdy family.. Sending you my deepest sympathy in the passing of your Dad . I had him as a supply teacher many times and he was so kind and funny.. Your in my prayers
Jenn(Erb)& Chad Patterson
MR.AND MRS. A. COBLEIGH
We would like you to know that we enjoyed being your friend then and now, He was such a funny man and we enjoyed his music. We will never forget him. God Bless Your Family
Jennifer Van Bakel
Mrs. McCurdy,
I am sorry that I cannot make it to the visitation. Please accept a big hug from me to you! We have truly lost a very special man! I know I will treasure all of my memories of French class at Exeter Public School. He was a true inspiration!
Lots of love,
Jennifer Van Bakel or “VB” as he called me in French class!
Former student, Exeter Public School
Peter Fragiskatos
Dear Marion and family,
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. McCurdy was a kind man and a wonderful teacher who always worked to ensure his students were succeeding in and out of the classroom. And the fact that he took the time to tell us about the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans on each Remembrance Day shows the value he placed on honouring those who gave their life for our country. He will be missed.
Marion McCarter Teresa Diane Cheryl and families
Marion and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you
cherish the memories and hold them within your hearts as you journey forward. Deepest sympathy to all.
Huron Apothecary Staff
We have certainly missed Don’s visits over the past few months. He always made inquiries for previous students as well as the staff here.
Our sincere sympathy.
Girls & Ernie @ Huron Apothecary
Wally & Lois Webster
Marion and family,
Thinking of you. So sorry to hear about your loss. Cherish your memories
Kathy Kirk
Dear Marion and family,
It was a pleasure to have known Don.I miss the jokes and the teasing as he chatted before I started to clean.. He was a wonderful
man and will be dearly missed.
Sorry for your loss,but I know you have a strong and great family to
get through these tough times..
Take care.
Don and Judy Squire
Dear Marion and family
Sending our sympathy to you all at this sad time.
Jim, Gail, Mark and David Huxtable
Dear Marion and Family:
We were very sorry to hear of Chub’s passing. Our sincere
condolences to you and your family.
Chub would sometimes drop into my parent’s home in Exeter when we visited.Gail and I had fun picking on Chub’s Ontario accent when we spoke to him in French. Our thoughts are with you,
Pat Mann
Dear Marion – My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It’s nice that you have family and can be there to support each other. Stay strong!
Dave and Susan Moore
Dear Marion and family: We are so saddened to hear of Chub’s death but know that this last while life was having its difficulties. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. As we look at the pictures many memories flood back and we will never forget him singing at our wedding service. Dad will miss him very much too! Love, Dave and Susan Moore
Mike Bushby
Dearest Marion, my heart felt condolences, Don was a great man and my good friend and father-in law for many years. I cherish the time we spent together on the farm (giving him grey hairs), chasing old buck, having your great meals or just driving around the conutry side. I was very glad to have known him.
My sympathy to all the family
Tracey, Kevin, Jessica, Michael and Jared
Dear Marion, Shaun (Kerri) and McCurdy family.
Such a wonderful, meaningful and cherished life to celebrate; and a beautiful family Don has left behind. We are very sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy and heart-felt prayers are with you.
God bless.
chuck and phyllis collett
sorry to hear of Dons passing. he will be missed by many people. bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one
Julie Darling
Mrs. McCurdy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. McCurdy’s passing. I fondly remember having him as a French teacher at EPS. He always had a big smile and an even bigger laugh. Every Remembrance Day, he would proudly tell us stories of his time in Korea. I still think of him every year on November 11, and I will continue to do so. May your memories bring you peace during this sad time.
Marilyn & Joe Hunt
Marion & family
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved Donald. We are so fortunate to have known him for his delightful personality and for his introduction to Joe’s McCurdy roots in Fullarton & Northern Ireland. We will miss him for his friendship and for his storehouse of genealogical information.
Sincerely
Marilyn & Joe Hunt
Barry & Melonie Miller
Marian, Barb and family..
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a great guy…you have a good family to help you through this Marian…take care all of you..
Barry & Melonie
Judy Lamport
Marion and Family:
Just heard of Don(Chubs’) passing. Please accept my condolences and prayers. I will not be able to attend the funeral, but you all will be in my thoughts.
Your wonderful family picture says it ll. You are blessed.
Sue Riley
On behalf of Hensall Legion Branch 468, we extend our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Comrade Don McCurdy….he will never be forgotten.
Sue Riley, PRO Hensall Legion
Tom Hartai
Marion and family;
Please accept all of our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Don was always a pleasure to serve in our store in Exeter. He was a gentlman.
I will always miss our discussions we often had with regards to our former military backgrounds.
Tom Hartai and staff
Thomas H Fine Menswear
Exeter
Ken and Lois Ottewell
Marion and family — we are saddened to read of Don’s passing. How many warm memories we have of times at Usborne Central and at Exeter Public! May your memories sustain you at this time and in the days ahead. We send deepest sympathy, love, and prayers to all of you. God bless you all!
Sincerely,
Ken and Lois
Lydia Knudsen
Shawn and Kerri
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller
Bonnie Westlake
Dear Marion and family: I was very saddend to hear of Don’s passing. I had’nt seen him in awhile but the last time I did he was smiling and pleasant as always. He will be missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time….Bonnie
Larry Bailey
On behalf of Zone C-1 of the Royal Canadian Legion we wish to express our sympathy at the passing of Comrade Don.
Zone C-1 Commander
Larry Bailey
Lest We Forget
Dale & Cathy Lamport
Marion & Family:
Sorry for you loss. W missed seeing you both at this year’s Lamport reunion but happy we were able to share the occasion of your 50th anniversary and subsequent reunions. Cherish your wonderful memories.
We will not be able to be at funeral home but you will be in our thoughts.
Dale & Cathy
Trevor & Sheila Smith
Dear Marion, Trevor and I are both very sorry for your loss , you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts . It was our pleasure to have shared some precious memories together with you and Don over these past few years.
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Lloyd and June Cooper
Dear Marion and Family:
Sharing in your sorrow at this difficult time. Cherish your memories they last forever. Thinking of you.
Peggy Wilkinson
Marion & Family:
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing, I have always missed our little chats at the store while putting groceries through the scanner, he will be sadly missed by all my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time….
Peggy
Labelle Hoffmeyer (Hill)
Dear Marion
I just want you to know I am thinking of you. Was sorry to learn of
Chubb’s passing. My sincere sympathy. Remember all the good
times
Love, Labelle
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Marion and family
Is was a great shock to learn of Don’s passing. It has been a pleasure to have known Don and worked with him in the Br#167, Royal Canadian Legion Exeter. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the future, he will always be with you in your hearts and mind.
Brian Budden
On behalf of The Queen’s Own Rifles Of Canada Association (Toronto Branch) are deepest condolences to the family on the passing of one of our QOR Rifleman Donald (Chub) McCurdy.
We Will Remember Them !!!!
CWO (ret’d) Brian Budden
QORA (Toronto Branch)
Health & Welfare Chairman
Jean Turner
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours, Marion. The world has lost a good person who knew how to enjoy life while still being very sober and responsible. He helped a lot of others to have a good laugh when they needed it most. God bless!
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Gord and Diane Vandermeer
Dear Sandra, Kaitlyn, Chelsea and Shayna: We are so sorry to hear about the passing away of your much-loved father and grandfather. We are thinking of you and your extended family with deepest sympathy. xo
(Uncle) Gord and (Aunt) Diane
Don & Bonnie Froats
Marion: Sincere Sympathy ,let treasured memories keep Chub close to your heart.
Murray and Ruth Fletcher
Sorry for your loss Marion, sad to see another QOR gentleman leave us , Are thoughs and Prayers are with you and your family
Sandra Norris & Jim Mclafferty
Marion and family.
We are so sorry to hear about Chub’s passing. His [weird] sense of humour will be missed. Our thoughts are with you,
Sandra & Jim
Eugen and Linda Webber
Marion and family:
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing….He was a wonderful person who always was teasing Linda (with a smile of course)…..”One Day At A Time”
Reg and Lucille McCurdy
Dear Marion and family, We extend our sincere sympathy in the loss of Don. He is now at peace and free of all suffering. Cherish all the memories and may your faith help you get through the coming days. We have lost our great family historian. Take care, Reg and Lucille
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Steve, Maureen, Shawn and Stacey Simmons (Woodstock)
Sandra, Kaitlyn, Chelsea and Shayna. Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. You are in our prayers.
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.