Suddenly at his residence, on Sunday, November 6, 2016 of Exeter at the age of 44. Dear nephew of Emilie and Ralph Playfoot. Chris will be missed by his many friends and staff at his Huron Street residence – Anago Resources and ARC Industries, Dashwood. Predeceased by his father Raymond, brother Jeffery, grandparents Irvin and Rheta Playfoot and Ray and Wilma Clarke.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 west of Main), Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service which will be held on Thursday, November 10th at 7 PM with Rev. Laurie O’Leary officiating. Cremation with a private family interment in Alvinston Cemetery at a later date.
Donations to the Exeter United Church or Anago Resources.
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Linda Crerar
My condolences to Chris’s family and many friends. I had the pleasure of knowing Chris, his brother and Grandmother several years ago and from them all I learned many, many things which I have carried with me through life. Chris was a joy to be around. I will treasure my memories and wisdoms learned.
Donna Webster
To Chris’s family and to all who have worked with Chris over the years:
My deepest sympathy to you. Rita, Chris’s grandmother, would come for a visit and bring
Chris with her. At that time Chris’s main words were e-i, e-i-o; he loved old McDonald’s
farm and listened intently to familiar music.
I enjoyed the pictures posted that show some of the familiar things that Chris enjoyed
along with all males over the years.
Chris will be missed.
Jo-Dee DesJardine
My condolences to Christopher’s family. I worked at J.A.D. McCurdy with Christopher. At that time he lived with his grandmother, Rheta. Whenever you would start to sing, you could see Christopher light up, he would sit quietly , listening intently and then join in. I also remember doing physio with Christopher and getting him to count while doing the stretches/exercises :-)
Thinking about the Playfoot family at this sad time.
Noreen Riley-Smith
It saddens me to hear of the loss of Christopher. I went to school with him at McCurdy public school. One of my highlights was helping out the special needs kids. You could be having the worst day and all it took was to see their smiling face and my frown went to a big smile. He was very happy go lucky fellow and will be missed by many. God received another angel who will wear his halo and wings well.
Dawn Cooper
Our deepest sympathy to everyone who Chris touched in his all too brief time with us.
We first met Chris at the Nursery School in Dashwood.
He has touched all of our lives and holds a special place in Jessica and Amanda’s hearts.
He always brought a smile to my face on my visits to Arc. Sadly missed by all who knew him.
George and Sue Wilson
You will be greatly missed at Anago and ARC. You would say “count”, so we would count. You liked to whistle and sing. Rest in peace, my friend Chris. Thinking of the current workers at Anago that have known Chris for a long time. God Bless, Sue and George Wilson
Shana Barnim
We all leave a special gift here on earth and Christopher was no exception. His incredible talent to communicate through music was a gift some are not blessed with. His ability to reach into the hearts of people he met for the first time left me in admiration. Christopher pulled at my heart strings like many others have shared when he whistled or sang, “Oh Canada”, “Ol MacDonald” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. I’m forever grateful that my sister introduced me to such an incredible man who taught me so much through the depths of his eyes and his beautiful whistle. RIP Christopher you will be missed.
Tammbrey
Chrissy-fur, as you’d call yourself, I have so many memories! My condolences to all his family and his many, many friends! My favourite memory was early one morning. You’d already had breakfast and were watching out the window for day staff to arrive. The cat walked near you for her own breakfast. I saw you following her with your eyes. As soon as she started to eat, you squealed. She jumped a mile straight up and ran away. You laughed. That wasn’t enough. You got quiet and waited for her to come back so you could do it again! I miss you little man. Until we meet again.
Marilyn Buttery
Hi Ralph & Emilie: I have always known the two of you to be wonderful people. Seen the name Playfoot & thought immediately to your kindness to my younger days. Always nice to think back – it was nice to see you at the London airport a couple of years back. Special people – the Stefanik’s. I was thinking about Lillian too. Must be a time of reflection. My condolences for the loss of your nephew.
Naomi Pelss
Chris brought joy to the hearts of many people including mine. I will always remember our times together in the Huron Street house. Goodbye sweet Chris.
Patsy Day
I will always think of you Chris whenever I see strings of chestnuts that you loved to pick up and drop, just to hear their clinking sound ÷) … and whenever I hear your favourite songs … you will be dearly missed.
Audrey Bergsma
It was a pleasure to know you and am so glad that I was able to share so many wonderful experiences with you. I will always remember the many vacations that we went on together. Ottawa for Canada Day was an absolute blast…all the singing of O Canada made him smile with pride…even those early morning wake up’s with “how are you today”. Your laughter and smile were contagious…and sometimes mischievous. Christopher, you will be fondly remembered by so many….forever in our hearts! God Bless!!
Rebekah Prout
Offering my deepest sympathies and condolences to Christopher’s family. Although I never really got to know him, I truly enjoyed seeing him every Sunday at church. His gentle demenor and enthusiastic WEEEE always made me smile, and will be definitely missed.
Kathy Mann
Rest in peace Chris. I so enjoyed working with you at Anago .
Ena de Haan
That makes me so sad, Chris had become a regular attender at our Sunday service @ Exeter United Church. I already met him many years ago when he still lived with his grandma. Sincere condolence to those left behind .
Norah Purser
RIP Christopher… no barriers in heaven.. be free sir….
JoAnne Pickering
Oh Chris, you have touched so many people over your short life and we will all remember you for different reasons, but we all loved your whistle and your singing of twinkle twinkle little star , O’Canada, and more! You can now join your family and tell them all the things you have wanted to tell all of us!! My fondest memories and great sympathy to the family and all those that worked with you over the years!! Rest in peace Chrissy!!!!
Melissa lamont
He will be missed by everyone at a.r.c he was always there to make you smile
Tina
I remember Chris from when we went to the same public school ( J.A.D. McCurdy). He was always so happy and we would eat lunch together in the same room. He will be missed a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.
Terri Finch
Chris was an awesome little man, I worked with him for about 13 years and he has a place in my heart, I hope to meet him some day in heaven and hear all the things he was thinking when he would sit back with that cute little smirk and look at us staff. You will be missed Chris. Love you,
A. (Toni)
Deepest condolences, Christopher left a big imprint on my life. I loved how he sang and whistled … How he filled a room with happiness. “Oh Mr Sun” was always my favourite song and I loved to hear him sing it, 15 years later I hear that song and it makes me smile as I recall how brightly he smiled. Oh how his eyes danced with joy! Rest in peace Chrissy ❤️
Lynette
I went to McCurdy public school with this sweet sweet man. Cut his hair when I worked in Exeter. He would sing Oh Canada. My mother worked at McCurdy as well and was a great friend of his. Sending our Condolences to the family ?
Karen, Danny & Kaitlyn Masse
May we offer our deepest sympathies to Christopher’s family and a big “HUG” to Leanne and Shelley and all the staff at Anago where Chris lived. Christopher will be sadly missed by so many people. His infectious smile and his cute whistle and ‘WEEEEEE” will be greatly missed at Anago. Treasure all the happy memories you all had with him. Heaven now has another ANGEL watching over all of us.
Rev Paul Ross
It was a pleasure to have Chris as part of our worshipping community at Exeter United Church. I know how much he enjoyed listening to the music. I never forget the sound of him whistling during the service. The firs time I heard it, I was surprised. When I learned the source of the whistling, I began to look forward to hearing it. Please accept my most sincere condolences. May you find some comfort in knowing that I and many others have fond memories of him.