A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. A strong man of honesty and integrity passed away at the Exeter Villa on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in his 91st year. Devoted husband of 63 years to Doris Sillery. Loving father of Janice Mellace of Exeter, Nancy Martin (J.C. Goyens) of Burlington, and Larry and Pauline Sillery of Alberta. Dear grandfather of Corrinne (Vito) Internicola, Frank Mellace, Giulea (Shawn) Groenestege; Staci (Stephen) Griffiths, Sara (Kevin) Pratt and Joel Martin (Melissa); Angie (Jon) Calvert, and Adam (Sheila) Sillery. Fondly remembered by several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Dear brother and brother-in -law of Kathleen and Lorne Aikens of Mitchell. Predeceased by sons-in-law Gus Mellace and Bill Martin and grandson Nico Mellace. Ervin spent his life as a farmer in Tuckersmith Township and enjoyed many years serving the community as Tuckersmith Council Member (1962-1972), Deputy Reeve (1973-1976), Reeve (1977-1980), and Exeter Town Council Member (1989-1994).
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday, July 10th from 10-11:30 AM where the funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. IntermentExeterCemetery
In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
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SILLERY: L. Ervin of Exeter
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David M. Partridge
Silvery family, please accept my most heartfelt condolences for your loss, it saddened me deeply to hear of Ervin’s passing, I hope you can find comfort in this very difficult time, God Bless.
Sincerely,
David M. Partridge
Arnprior, Ontario
Ann-Marie Parsons
Jan, Giulea & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort and strength in one another during this difficult time.
Theresa, Bob, Ann-Marie & Logan
Exeter Villa
The residents, staff and volunteeers of the Exeter Villa join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to the family of Ervin during this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Roland & Monique Black
To Doris and family, we pass on our condolences.He was a gentle giant with a big heart,and will be dearly missed by all, that had the pleasure, of meeting him.
May God rest his soul,and embrace him with his Love.
Vera Armstrong
Doris and family;
Thinking of you at this time of loss, may all the special memories bring comfort during this difficult time
Vera
Bob and Cindy Thomas (Drumheller, Alberta)
To Nancy and kids,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts are with you.
MICHELE AVERSA
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ALL FAMILY AND TO YOU, CORINNE AND VITO.
I HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF ERVIN.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND ANGELS.
Kevin and Deb Pratt
Our depest sympathy for your lost at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan McClymont Whyte
To Doris and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ervin always had a welcome smile and always enjoyed our chats.
Sandra Newton
Dear Doris,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this painful time. I can’t find the words to express my sorrow over the death of your husband Ervin. He was a kind, caring man and a good neighbour. Please know I’m thinking of you fondly. I pray that your treasured memories of Ervin will keep you strong.
Lois &Irv. Armstrong
To Doris and family. We are sorryto hear of Ervin,s death.ourThoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Doris we wish you all the best in the weeks to come. Lois & Irv.