At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, of Exeter and formerly of Hensall in his 73rd year. Survived by his wife Helen (Anderson) Reid. Dear father of Deborah and Bob Lawrence and Dan and Wendy Reid all of Hensall. Dear grandfather of Alicia and Jason Schweitzer of Goderich, Erik Lawrence of Calgary, Amber, Melissa and Katelyn Reid of Hensall and great-grandfather of Jamen and Abel Schweitzer of Goderich. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marg Talbot of Bayfield, Dianne Sims and Grant Hooper of Exeter, Doris Simpson of Kirkton and Jean and Peter Black of St. Marys. Dear friend of Ruth Kleiber of Exeter and their daughter Rebekah Kleiber of St. Catherines; Ruth’s daughters, Lisa and Blake Colburn of St. Catharines and Sara Theroux of Welland and grandchildren Christina and Hannah. Predeceased by his brothers-in-law Bob Talbot and Wes Sims; and Fleming Simpson and sister-in-law Marg Triebner.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Friday, May 31st from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where the funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating.
Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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REID: Donald Freeman of Exeter and formerly of Hensall
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Grace Cleve
Deb, Bob and Family.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory
no one can steal. Take care.
Dorothy Gaiser
Deepest sympathy to Ruth and Helen and all the family. I knew Don a long a time and always a favorite friend. Also to my brothers for good times in the past. May he rest in peace.
Tom and Julia Dickins and Family
Helen, Bob and Deb and Kids and Dan and Wendy and Kids,
Very sorry to hear about Dons passing, lots of memories growing up in Hensall and hanging at the Reid household, will always remember take care
Bonnie Westlake
Helen, Deb, Dan and families: My sincerest thoughts are with you at this time of terrible sadness. My heart goes out to you all. Take care of each other and Donny will live on in your memories.
Cliff and Elaine Webber
Dianne and Grant:
Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy.
Dan Heywood
Deb,Dan & families
. Very sorry to hear of Don’s passing.My sincere condolences to everyone.
Cathy & Ralph Batten
As we say our Good byes to Uncle Don today, we all have our own great Memories to hold on to and share. Sending our condolences to all of Don’s Loved ones today, thinking of you all.
Hugs & Love from
Cathy & Ralph
Jason, Stacey & Avalon
Jeremy & Melissa
Mike & Lucy Sedlak
Our thoughts are with all of Donny,s Family There is never a day that I drive through Hensal and not think of Donny . A lot of memories of hot summer days with the smell of corn in the air. He will always be remembered.
Bill and Shirley Janke
Helen, Dan, Deb and Family
Our thoughts our with you at this time of sorrow. Donny was a fantastic guy and will be truely missed .
Bill Helm
Saddened to hear of Don’s passing; our childhood days together are fondly remembered. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Bill and Marilyn
Kelly (Vanstone) Butt
Helen, Deb, Dan & families,
I am so sorry to hear that Don passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish the memories that you have and they will help you through the difficult days. I have great memories of Don from years ago in the arena in Hensall…..he always made me laugh!
David Long
Deb, Bob, and Family.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father “Donny”. He will always be fondly remembered at the Hensall Fire Station, for his years of service to the community, for his love of the old firetruck and his work in bringing it back to Hensall and helping with its restoration.
He was always quick with a joke or funny remark to lighten the mood during difficult situations.
Sincerely,
Dave Long,
District Deputy, Hensall Fire Station.
Margaret Brintnell
Diane and All the family
I extend my sincere sympathy at this sad time. My thoughts are
with you.
Margaret Brintnell
Linda Gerstenkorn Shearer
Deb
Thinking of you at this time. Remember the good times with your Dad.
Larry and Joyce Black
Dianne and the Reid Family –
Sincere sympathy Dianne in the loss of your brother.
Thinking of you.
Bev and Bill Bell
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family…I will miss Don’s hugs..
Pat Stewart
Ruth and Family
So sorry to hear Donnie has passed away but you wouldn’t want him to suffer any longer.Thinking of you Ruth at this sad time.
Donna and Tim Cooper
So, sorry to hear about your loss Ruth and to the rest of your families. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Roxanne Bloomfield
Deb, Dan and families please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear father Don. We have many, many fond memories of him from growing up in Hensall. Wishing you all strength during this profound loss.
R. I. P. Donnie
Sincerely , The Lavery family
Linda Charette (Reid)
So sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. He will always be in your hearts forever. May the memories you have of your life together help you through the coming months
Kathy, Kasie and Kyle DaSilva
Deb and Bob, Dan and Wendy and Families
We are so sorry for your loss of your Father and Grandfather. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs!
Elizabeth Hogan
Ruth and family
So sorry for your loss of Donnie.. My prayers go out to you all..
Donnie is at peace now and in a better place… Big Hugs to you all.
xxxxx..
Joyce & George
Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this very difficult time.
We are thinking of you.
Joyce & George
Sue Riley
Many memories of Donnie and all the Reid/Riley clan gatherings…will miss my little chats with Donnie whenever in Hensall…..may he find peace amongst all our loved ones.
Karen & Randy Stanlake
Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. Hugs to you all!
Sandy and Brian Fields
Our deepest condolences to you Helen and Ruth for your lose we pray for strength for your family to come through this time of sorrow. He left the greatest gift of all love and memories in the hearts of those he touched. God Bless.
Linda Fahner
Deb, Dan, Ruth, Rebekah and family, Sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. Keep his memories close and he will always be with you. Take heart in knowing he’s not in pain anymore and gone to a better place.
Jessie Shanks
Helen & Family:
So sorry to read of Donnie’s passing, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time…
Jessie
Shirley Southcott and Harry Plantenga
Dear Helen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Wally Lausch
Ruthie & Family
My prayers go out to you. Donnie was a Hellian, but a awesome guy
and a good father. I always enjoyed his company, advise and help. He is now in the hands of the Lord and not hurting any more. He will be really missed. Take care and remember you are never alone.
Love You
Sandi,Tim,Ryan & Stephanie Robinson
I will never forget those days when we were little and our dads would work together in the backyard on cars….he will be missed. Such a great dad!!
Jim Baird
I am real sorry to hear this. Don will be at peace now, and be remembered
Dave and Karen Hill (neeMcArthur)
Our sincere sympathy to all the family.
Anne & Brad Mousseau
Sending our sincere sympathies to Don’s loved ones. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Brenda Rooseboom
Deb, Bob and Family.
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you.
Boomer