Born on October 1, 1913 in Kenora, Ontario, died peacefully in Hensall on December 29, 2011. Helen was one of seven siblings and was predeceased by her father Hugh Bathgate McKinnon and mother Edna McKinnon, brothers Hugh, Billie and Ed, sisters Dorothy Higginson and Monica Jackson. Helen will be deeply missed by her sister Lorna… Continue Reading
Helen McKinnonArchives for December 2011
J. Irene (Hamilton) Robb
Peacefully, with her beloved husband Jack Robb and their family at her side, at University Hospital, London on Friday, December 30, 2011 of London, in her 74th year. Dear mother of Cathy and John Stuckless of Kincardine, Allan and Joanne Robb of Waterloo, Janice and Gord Lyttle of London and David and Annette Robb of… Continue Reading
J. Irene (Hamilton) RobbBarbara (Clark) Burrows
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, at Parkwood Hospital, London on Sunday, December 25, 2011, of London in her 76th year. Missed by her children Roger (Dianne), Nikki, Robert and James (Sarah). Survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter, her brother Jack (Joan) and her husband David Burrows. Predeceased by her son Douglas Aoki, her parents… Continue Reading
Barbara (Clark) BurrowsSteven John Holtzmann
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, December 24, 2011 of Exeter in his 52nd year. Beloved son of Mary (Hannigan) Holtzmann of Hensall and the late Harold Holtzmann (1994). Dear brother of Cathy Holtzmann of Huron Park. Cremation. A graveside service will be held at Exeter Cemetery on Wednesday, December 28th at 1:30 PM. Donations… Continue Reading
Earl Fredrick Stephen
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Thursday, December 22, 2011, formerly of Elimville in his 68th year. Beloved son of the late William P. and Martha (Penwarden) Stephen. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lyda and Bill Jeffrey of Harmony, Doug and Dorothy Stephen of Exeter and Greta and Bob Anderson of B.C. Also survived by… Continue Reading
Earl Fredrick StephenDIGNAN: Harold Benjamin of Hensall
At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Harold Benjamin Dignan, passed away in his 90th year. Husband of the late Revada Elizabeth Dignan (2006) Dear father of Diane and Gerald Thiel of Owen Sound, Dale and Marie Dignan of Ingersoll and Wesley Dignan and Nancy Wilson of Goderich. Loving grandfather of Sharon… Continue Reading
DIGNAN: Harold Benjamin of HensallDoris Campbell HugiII
Doris HugiII (Campbell) formerIy of Tuckersmith Township and Seaforth; passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at BIue Water Rest Home, Zurich, in her 88th year. BeIoved wife of the Iate HaroId HugiII (1973). Dear mother of Doug HugiII, Wayne HugiII and his wife Joyce, aII of Seaforth and Sandra Johnson of Kippen. Cherished grandmother… Continue Reading
Sarah (Hamill) Knox
Peacefully surrounded by her family at South Huron Hospital on Monday, December 19th, 2011 Sarah (Hamill) Knox of Queensway , Hensall and formerly of Exeter in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Knox (2005). Dear mother of Betty Blue and Jim and Patty Knox all of Exeter, Irene Tomlinson and Frank of… Continue Reading
Sarah (Hamill) KnoxMabel Irene (Workman) Stanlake
Peacefully at Exeter Villa on Monday, December 19th 2011 in her 97th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Norman Stanlake (1997). Cherished mother of Douglas and his wife Patricia of London, Eleanor of Toronto and Barbara of Whitby. Dear grandmother of Jordan (Susan), Sabrina and Samantha; Nicholas and Alexander. Proud great grandmother of Makayla. Special… Continue Reading
Mabel Irene (Workman) StanlakeDonald Clifford McRobert
Peacefully at his late residence in Granton, surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Mary (Harlton) McRobert. Dear father of Randy McRobert of Granton, Rose and Lloyd Williamson of London, Sherri and Jim MacGregor of St. Thomas, and Dixie of Courtright. Dear grandfather of Kate, Sara,… Continue Reading
Donald Clifford McRobertRachel Cunningham
Peacefully, at home, after a courageous, year-long battle with a brain tumor on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 of RR 2 Lucan in her 19th year. Beloved daughter of Lois Noland and Allan Cunningham of RR 2 Lucan. Cherished sister of Jesse, Drew and Sarah. Dear granddaughter of Gladys Cunningham of RR 2 Lucan. Dear niece… Continue Reading
Rachel CunninghamJacobus (Jake) Van Arenthals
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 of RR 1 Lucan in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Freda (Young) Van Arenthals (2007). Dear father of Gloria and Teddy Ouimet of Strathroy and John and Karen Arenthals of Lucan. Dear grandfather of Duane and Shauna, Adrienne and Jude, Jason,… Continue Reading
Jacobus (Jake) Van ArenthalsKenneth Douglas Lyons
Suddenly, at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Monday, December 12, 2011 of London and formerly of RR 3 Lucan in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Shirley (Thomson) Lyons. Dear father of Dwayne and Dawn Lyons of Bryanston and Kory and Jen Lyons of Ilderton. Cherished grandfather of Nathan, Tysen and Darin; James, Joe, Nick and… Continue Reading
Kenneth Douglas LyonsLeonard (Len) Steep
At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 of Huron Park in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Jean (Brown) Steep. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Deborah and George Bromley of Huron Park and June Shanahan of London. Predeceased by his sisters Barbara and Linda and brothers Dennis and Ken. Friends may call… Continue Reading
Leonard (Len) SteepM. Lorraine (Dobbs) Brock
Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 of Exeter in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Clifton (Cliff) O. Brock. Dear mother of John and Marlene Brock of Crediton and Fred and Donna Brock of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of Jennifer; Laurie and Gary, Adam and great-grandmother of Jackson and Nathaniel. Dear… Continue Reading
M. Lorraine (Dobbs) Brock