REGIER: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at London Health Sciences – University Hospital, London, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, Francis “Frank” Pius Regier of Exeter, recently of London and formerly of Dashwood, age 93. Beloved husband of Doreen Marie (Overholt) Regier. Loved father and father-in-law of Judy and the late Lloyd Van Horn (2019) of Chatham, Bonnie and Ted Taylor of Dorchester, Barbara and Paul Dutton of Victoria, B.C., Patricia Scholey, the late Brian Scholey (2015) and Art Ferland of Mississauga, the late Wayne Regier (2022) and Jamie McLeod of Centralia, Randy and Nancy Regier of Zurich, Larry “Sam” and Julie Regier of Exeter, Kevin and Brenda Regier of Zurich, Norman and Barbara Regier of Dashwood. Cherished grandpa of 27, great-grandpa of 37 and great-great-grandpa of 1. Dear brother-in-law of Clarence and Theta Overholt, Marie and Charlie LaPorte, Joe and Jan Overholt and Gerard and Ann Overholt all of London. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Loretta (Denomme) Regier, siblings and in-laws Lesslee “Lee” and Rose Marie Regier, Lennis and Alma Regier, Ann Marie and Fred Dean, Victor Regier, Elva and Ted Taylor, Milford and Blanche Overholt, Beatrice Overholt, Wilfred and Martha Overholt, Norman and Rose Marie Overholt, Victor and Jacquie Overholt and Jean and Jerry Cooper. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with Visitation on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 4 to 8 p.m., with Parish and Family Prayers at 3:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, 200 Saunders St. W., Exeter, on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Tony Laforet Celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Cemetery, Mount Carmel. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Precious Blood Building Fund; the Canadian Cancer Society; the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Bill & Joanne Hodge
Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Andrea
My deepest sympathy to Doreen, Sam and Julie on the loss of Frank. It’s always sad to lose someone that you loved for so long.
Thinking of you,
Karen Rader & family
Jim Glavin
Deepest condolences for the loss of your Father.
Jim and Nathalie Glavin
Frank & Patricia Palen
The loss of a loved one and old friend cannot be measured. The family of Frank & Patricia Palen send their condolences to the Regier family.
Tracey Hagen
Aunt Doreen & Family,
Sending you my deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Frank. I know what a vibrant, loving individual he was and when I think of him I think “energy, fun and smiles”. I know how much my parents enjoyed spending time with the two of you and they always shared your stories with me. I know what a loss this is for your family and I hope you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories you created together. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Tracey (Overholt) Hagen and Family
Janet & Philippe Maes
Doreen & Family
Sending you deepest condolences. Treasure all of those great memories you all have close to your heart. Rest in peace Frank
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Doreen and the Regier family
Sending our thoughts and prayers in the loss your dear Husband, father, grandfather.
Keeping his memories in your hearts forever.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Regier family
Sorry to learn of Frank’s passing. Our condolences to all.
Frank could be seen walking on Main Street either going or coming from coffee.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Brent Wuerth
So sorry for your loss my deepest sympathies to all Butch Wuerth
Vicki and Randy Geoffrey
Our heartfelt condolences Aunt Doreen and Family,
Uncle Frank was a dedicated husband and father who worked hard, loved to dance, loved a good time and a pillar of strength.
He has left a beautiful legacy which will be generation after generation. They were very special people in dad’s and mom’s life, Sunday night visits and letting some of us spend summer vacation at the farm. Ted and Jean were also a big part of their life too with winter vacation filled with lots of laughter and fun. Aunt Doreen you two were inseparable never seen one without the other. He will always be by your side and in your heart forever. Love never dies!
Melonie Miller
Doreen & family
Our sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of a husband, dad & grandpa. Frank was well known in the area as a good farmer & family man.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Sharon Rau
My deepest sympathy to you Doreen and all your family. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Hugs
Sharon Rau
Jim Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Regier Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Amanda Hammell
To the Regier Family, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your father and grandfather. Like scattered seeds, memories will bloom forever.
Cheryl Becker
Doreen and family
We are so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Greg has some fun stories working with Frank years ago. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hugs!
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Mike Cregan
To the Regier family, especially Doreen, Randy, Sam & Norm. I was saddened to hear of Frank’s passing. I will always remember him as a true gentleman and a man of his word. It has been an honour to have shared some of my personal time with Frank since I arrived in Exeter in 1978. May God be with you all in this time of your loss.
Francis Denomme
My deepest sympathy to Doreen and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you
Dan Regier & Patti Schwartz
Regier Family
Please accept our Condolences for the passing of Frank
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear Doreen & Family . . .
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.”
We are sending our heartfelt sympathies to all the Regier/Overholt families. Our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time as you say good-bye & mourn the loss of an especially important man in your lives . . . treasure the wonderful memories & happy moments, Frank has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Words are never enough to ease the heartbreak you are feeling right now . . . but the genuine outpouring from family, friends, neighbours, & community demonstrates the profound impact Frank had on everyone he met. Remember Frank’s devoted love of all those he held dear . . . his memory will forever live on in your hearts & his legacy will live on in each of you.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. ~ Author Unknown ~
Grief is the last act of Love we must give to those we Loved. Where there is deep Grief, there was great Love!
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts & prayers – sending lots of Love & Hugs to all. Xo
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Doreen and Family – You are in our special thoughts – with sympathy and special remembering Frank.
I always cherished Frank’s likeness to my dear dad – and our Denomme – family connection. Also the Overholt family.
Sincerely – Cecelia Denomme
Margaret Prout
Doreen and family…
Sincere condolences to you and all your family. There will be pictures and keepsakes,
memories and stories. Some you have heard. And some you can never hear enough.
But most of all, there will be family and love. The kind that never ends.
Jo-Ann McCorquodale (Overholt)
Dear Aunt Doreen, so sorry to hear of Uncle Frank’s passing. Please know that you and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. May he rest in peace.
Jo-Ann & Ken McCorquodale
Ron O’Brien
To all the Regier family ,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Frank. May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron O’Brien and family
Melissa Dawson
Sam, Julie and the entire Regier family. My most sincere condolences with regards to the loss of your father. It sure sounds like he lived a life well lived. May his legacy live on in his children and grandchildren. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
MaryJane Taylor
My Sincere Sympathy in your loss of Frank.
May all your fond memories bring a smile
remembering fun times…
As a neighbour on AbbeyLane we had many chats
at the mail box with him and Doreen.
Your work is done Frank, Rest In Peace…..
Joe and Diane Kaak
Doreen and Family
Our sympathy in the loss of your loved one
Joe and Diane Kaak
Ron Regier
Sorry very sad to hear such news. Sorry we can not make it back home. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Sending a special hug to my Aunt Doreen. Love Ron and Penny Regier
Martin and Cheryl Gelinas
Dear Doreen and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and all the Regier and Overholt families. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Martin and Cheryl Gelinas
Tom and Noella Triebner
Doreen and. Family. So sorry to hear of Franks passing. Hoping beautiful memories will bring you comfort. We have great memories of all the good times we have shared over the years. Our deepest sympathy. Tom and Noella Triebner
Cheryl
To the entire Regier family
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing, he was a wonderful man always happy go lucky. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Ernie and Cheryl Warden
Carla Revington
Dear Doreen and family, I offer my sincere condolences. May Frank rest in peace.
Carla Revington
Kathy McCarrel
Dear Aunt Doreen and Family;
Our sincere condolences to all on Uncle Frank’s passing. I have a fond memory of the two of you, hand in hand, strolling towards his latest new car. He always looked sharp and loved his cars.. May he rest in peace. A long life well lived. He will be missed but always remembered. You are in our thoughts. Love,
Al and Kathy McCarrel (nee Cooper).
Ellen Hodgins
Doreen and family…so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Always a pleasure to chat with him.
Linda & Richard O'Rourke
To Doreen & Family.
Sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Thinking of you as you grieve your loss. Hoping beautiful memories will bring you comfort. We have memories of the good times we shared.
With Sympathy, Richard ( Willie) & Linda O’Rourke
Greg & Dianne Revington
Dear Doreen, Sam & Julie and families,
Our deepest sympathy to you and all the Regier and Overholt
families. May the peace that comes from the memories of all
the love shared comfort you.
Greg & Dianne Revington
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Doreen & Family
Sincere condolences on Frank’s passing.
Our thoughts are with All Of You at this difficult time.
Cherish the many wonderful memories.
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Doreen and your wonderful Family,
We extend to you our sympathy.
It’s very tough to lose your loved one,but how fortunate you have been to have Frank for so many years.
We know Frank was a very hard working man who taught his family if they were going to be successful…hard work was the way to do it!
He was very proud of his accomplishments in life and very proud of his family as well.
May you all have Gods Blessing as you continue on your journeys.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Dave and Leona Morrissey
To Doreen and Family,
Our condolences to you and all your family on Frank’s passing.
Sincerely Dave and Leona Morrissey
Dietrich
Dear Doreen and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences on Frank’s passing, to each and everyone.
Frank enjoyed a full and long life consisting of many years farming and raising a wonderful family. Many of these years as our neighbours on Goshen Line. We recall fun times dancing at Circle K, and some of the nonsense of those times.
May ‘your’ memories of happy times and the love and support of each other comfort you always.
In sincere sympathy , Milt and Barb
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
To all of the Regier family, we extend our sincere sympathy. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. Thinking of you all.
Patti
Dear Aunt Doreen
You and Uncle Frank raised the most beautiful, big family together. We share in your sorrow and send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Uncle Frank was an inspiration too many and I will always remember him as hard-working, generous and considerate. He certainly led a remarkable life and left a great legacy.
Sending lots of love and Prayers
Patti and Steve Geoffrey
The Fleming Family
Our sincere condolences.
Betty Cronyn
Dear Lord, Bless this man who comes to you this day, give him peace in his heart and guide him forever.
Lawrence and Dianne
Doreen and family
Our deepest sympathy and caring thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time
Lawrence & Dianne
Linda Crerar
Sam, Julie and Family. Sending our sincere condolences. Hugs.
Linda and Dan
Susan Moore
To Doreen and all of Frank’s family: I was just so sorry to read this morning of Frank’s passing! Frank and his sons have been such an important part of Dave’s and my life over so many years! Speaking for Dave and myself, Dave was and I am grateful for the support Frank , his boys…all of you have always shown to Dave Moore Fuels Ltd. and to us personally!
Frank was a respected and well loved man and you will miss him tremendously! Hugs to all! Susan
Mark Heimrich
Doreen, Norm & Barb, Kevin & Brenda, & all the Regier & Overholt families;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Frank. I have so many fond memories of visits and “teenage sleepovers” at the Regier home. We always had such a great time and Frank and Doreen were both very welcoming, generous hosts. I have enjoyed continuing my friendship and visits with both into and through my adulthood. Chance meetings all around the Exeter area were always filled with a good share of teasing and laughs. Frank sure knew how to work hard AND play hard. I have always had great respect for his strong ethics, beliefs and accomplishments. All traits he and Doreen have instilled in each of their children and grandchildren. We were so pleased to attend their 70th wedding anniversary! I’d say….a life extremely well lived Frank.
Rest in Peace Mr. Regier.
In sympathy,
Thoughts, prayers & hugs,
Mark & Julie Heimrich.
(My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich also wishes to express her sympathy at this time.)
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Our deepest sympathies to all of the family. Thinking of you all at this time.
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Bob & Cathy Moore
Doreen, Barb, Paul & the Regier Family,
Prayers & thoughts are with you durning this sad time. Treasure all those wonderful memories.
Wendy & Les Coleman
Thoughts and prayers are with Doreen and all the Regier families. Rest In Peace Frank!
Blessed to have Frank and Doreen as neighbour’s on Huron St. East, Exeter, so kind to all of us! Wendy (Meidinger) Coleman & family
Scott and Arlene Thomson
Dear Doreen and Family
Sorry for your loss , you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Donna And Tim Cooper
Heaven has gained a wonderful Father, and Grandfather. What a memorable life lived . Tim will always remember taking Frank for a ride in the Tractor and he would always leave him an apple when he would leave . RIP
Ron and Marlene Moore
Our deepest sympathy Aunt Doreen and to all the family . Uncle Frank ( My Godfather ) was very special to us.
He always made us feel so welcome in your home. We had lots of laughs and great conversations. He set such a
good example for us as a loving husband and father and friend to many. He willed be missed !
Rest In Peace Uncle Frank , till we meet again
Love and prayers Ron and Marlene
Joe & Pat Glavin
Our condolences to Doreen, Norm, Sam and all the Regier family. The love and support of your friends and family will help you through this difficult time.
Connie Badour
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Kent Deanery sends its deepest condolences to the Regier family. Mr. Regier was a good and generous man, and loved his family very much. We know his soul is now with the Lord. Blessings to all.
George and Elaine Keller
Doreen and family. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Darlene Porter
Doreen and family deepest sympathy of your loss of Frank. Having travelled with Frank and Doreen numerous times there were many laughs. May the memories be a blessing.
Linda Webber
To Doreen and family:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Frank. He will be missed for sure by all who knew him.
RIP Frank
Linda Webber
Annette Denomme
Doreen and all the Regier family my condolences to you all. He was a gentleman to say the least that was admired by all who knew him. Cherish all the memories you had over the years and they will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Peder Nielsen
So sorry for the loss of Frank! A great person, well loved and respected. My condolences to the family.
Deepest sympathies
Peder
Rick & Barb Ingram
Doreen, Sam,Julie & Family’s
So sorry to hear of such a significant loss to all of you. Frank played such an important role in your family and will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Julie Ritchie
You are all in our thoughts and prayers Ray and Joan Webb and Family