At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, Keith Robert Westlake, of Zurich, passed away in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Haberer) Westlake (2005). Dear father of Robert and Alma of Zurich, Kenneth and Vicki of Sarnia and Elaine and Matt Haney of Seaforth. Loving grandfather of Tim Westlake, Heather and Brent Gingerich, Jayne Westlake; Scott and Kelly Westlake, Andrew Westlake; Steven, Kevin and Richard Haney and great-grandchildren Sera, Mey, Chloe and Robyn. Dear brother-in-law of Vivian Westlake, Mildred Kaufman and Fred and Audrey Haberer . Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Isabella (Delgaty) Westlake, brother Gordon Westlake and his wife Jean, brother-in-law Karl Haberer and his wife Helen and Ed Kaufman. Keith was owner of Westlake Funeral Home, Furniture and Ambulance in Zurich for over 40 years He attained Emeritus Status with the Ontario Board of Funeral Services. Always a community supporter, he was one of the 5 founding members of the Bluewater Rest Home, a charter member of the Zurich and District Chamber of Commerce, a Lion’s Club member, a member of the Masonic Lodge Huron Hensall and the Bluewater Shrine Mocha Temple.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 12-1 p.m.The Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich. Pastor Ann Krueger officiating. Interment in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich & Area Health Center or a charity of one’s choice.
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Keith Westlake
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
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Condolence From: Lindsay Offner
My thoughts and sympathies and love go out to every member of the family.
I really loved Grandpa Westlake, and I always felt welcomed and cared for by him. I’m so thankful to have been able to spend time with him over the years, to have listened to his stories and to see the ways he touched the lives of people around him.
From his love for parties, to his reminiscing about earlier years (sitting on the front porch!), to his kind and generous spirit, Grandpa always made me smile.
I’m thinking of you all…
Love, Lindsay.
Condolence From: Janine Cocker
My sincerest condolences to you. I will be thinking of you of all. With love,
Janine
xoxoxox
Condolence From: Tim and Kathy Whatley
We are so sorry for your loss. May there be days of sweet memories as you grieve. May God also give you strength to face the days ahead and give you comfort so that you may also comfort others.
Sending you our love and condolences during these difficult day. Tim and Kathy
Condolence From: June Charter
Although it was sad to learn that a very special member of your family has passed on, enduring thoughts of Keith will live on with many of us. I have so many warm, happy memories of time that I spent with Elaine & her mom & dad. My sincere sympathy to all the family.
Condolence From: Jack Walker
Sympathies to the family from Jack and Edith Walker.
Condolence From: Wayne and Barb
It is so hard to believe that he is gone. This is the end of and era. Only the next generation now to carry on. Mom and I had such a nice visit the last time we were with Uncle Keith. He told me some new stories about the Delgaty’s. I know we will all miss him.
Condolence From: Krista Martin
Ninety years seems like a long time, but when a loved one passes on, there never seems to have been enough years. I am sorry that I am unable to be in attendance at the funeral home this week, but am grateful I was able to celebrate Uncle Keith’s life with you at his Birthday party earlier this year. Luv’n’prayers, Krista.
Condolence From: Marion Billington
My thoughts are with you, Keith’s immediate and extended families. I extend to you my sympathy at this time. How well I remember Keith’s smile.