Peacefully, at LHSC-University Hospital, London on Thursday, October 6, 2011 of Usborne Township in his 85th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Ruth (Ratz) Jeffery for 58 years. Loving father of Mary Margaret and Gary Thompson of Parkhill, Paul and Jan Jeffery of Hensall, Shawn and Marion Jeffery of Exeter, Mark and Sheila Jeffery of Hanover and Nancy Jane and George Finch of Exeter. Cherished grandfather of Roxanna and her fiancé Lee, Brandon, Caroline, Kathleen, Genevieve; Marshall, Chelsey and her fiancé Brennan; Jacob; Kayti, Adam; Nathan, Tyler, Vanessa and great-grandfather of Sophia. Dear brother of Eileen and Doug Rivers of London. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother Bob Jeffery (2010) and wife Bernice (2002) and his parents William and Roxie (Cann) Jeffery. Harry resided at his family farm on the 2nd concession of Usborne Township his entire life. He was a man of many talents, including music, mechanic, woodworker and carpenter. Harry loved to be outdoors enjoying nature. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and neighbours.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main), Exeter on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Monday, October 10th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 10 AM.
Donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF), Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Nancy Alexander
Dear Mary Margaret and family
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. May you cherish the memories.
Allen and Marjorie Oke
Dear Friends…We would like to take this time to send our thoughts and sincere condolances. Harry was one of the nicest people that we knew. By golly…he always had the time to chat and ask about the family.A few years ago we met him quite regularily at all the auctions and he always told us there was something good in every box that he bought. We are sure that he had fun looking through.We both will miss him and our thoughts are with you at this time…………….Allen and Marj Oke
Ross and Marlene Mathers
Dear Jeffery Family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear Husband. Father and Grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Muriel Parsons, Judy Parsons & Scot Morgan & families
Dear Ruth,Mary Margaret, Paul, Shawn, Mark, & Nancy Jane and to all of your families.We are so sorry to hear about Harry”s passing. We hope his memories will be a comfort to you all. Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Don & Donna Webster
Dear Ruth and family:
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort at this time.
Sincerely,
Bob and Deb Gehan
Dear Nancy Jane , George and Families
Sorry to hear about your Dad. He will alway be in your heart…Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family…
Deb and Bob Gehan
Marg Vlemmix
Dear Ruth, Mary Margaret, Paul, Shawn, Mark & Nancy Jane,
So sorry to hear of Harry’s passing.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Marg (Parsons) Vlemmix and family
BOB&JEAN CRAWFORD
TO RUTH AND ALL THE JEFFERY FAMILIES- WITH SADDEN HEARTS WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF HARRY,s passing. HARRY was a kind hearted and gentle man, with many memories that will never be forgotten. WE are very sorry to have missed visitation please know that our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time . SINCERE SYMPATHY BOB&JEAN CRAWFORD
The Middletons
Ruth, Nancy Jane, George and family. We are so sorry to hear of your recent loss. I know Harry will be very missed by everyone he touched. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you in your hour of need.
Gary, Jo-Ann, Marshall and Katie
Deb O'Hagan (Merner)
Ruth & Family,
Was very sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. He was always such a nice person. At the auction sales he always made sure he stopped & talked to me. We missed him at the sales, & since then I have not seen him much but thought of him often. You will always have pleasant thought s of your husband & father.
Joanne Rowcliffe and Bob Simpson
Our deepest and most sincere sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband and dad. His passing will leave a big hole in your hearts. God bless.
Larry and Joyce Black
Ruth and family –
We were very sorry to hear Harry had passed on. Sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time.
Harry was a true gentleman, and always had a a smile and time
for a visit when we met.
Thinking of you, Larry and Joyce and Family
Dennis and Shirley Cann
Dear Ruth and family.
We were saddened to hear of Harry’s death. Whether when visiting my parents home or when meeting by chance in Ottawa he was always so friendly and kind. Our sincere sympathy to you and we hope that your many happy memories will support you at this time of sorrow.
Kathy DaSilva
We are so sorry for your loss- You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Earl & Kathy Keller
Kathy, Kasie and Kyle DaSilva
Carole and Larry Luther
Mary Margaret and family, I always enjoyed your Mom and Dad when they came in the pharmacy. That was my way of keeping in touch with you and your family…………He was such a quiet and gentle man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Noella Triebner
To Ruth and the Jeffery families. Sincere sympthy to each of you at this difficult time. Harry will surely be missed. Tom and Noella
Brion, Sherry and Austin Penhale
To Shawn and Marion and family.
We are thinking of you at this sad time. All the wonderful memories on the farm will be there forever.
Murray and Wendy Finch and family
To Ruth and the Jeffery family
We were very saddened to hear of Harrys passing. He was one a kind. We still have and cherish the wooden chest that he made from the boards from the old grainery from the Finch family farm that he gave to us as a wedding present 16 years ago this month. Our children have asked who made it and we are proud to say that it was a gift from their Aunt Nancy Janes father Harry Jeffery. It is currently at the foot of our eldest daughters bed who has claimed ownership of it!!! As time passes it will be considered an heirloom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Pete and Wendy Case
Dear Ruth,Mary Margaret, Paul, Shawn, Mark, & Nancy Jane:
So sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. A wonderful, kind hearted man whose likeness and qualities as a person remain, in some way, in each of his children. We are so very sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories. Pete and Wendy, Ad and Theresa, and Kyle
Ken and Lois Ottewell
From Shuswap Lake in B.C. we send deepest sympathy to you, Ruth, and to all your family. We have warm memories of associations with you at Exeter United Church, Exeter Curling Club, Usborne Public School and of course, with Paul as he spent time at our home with our boys! We trust your faith and memories will comfort you at this sad time. Peace to all of you!
Warmly, Ken and Lois.
Vera Armstrong
Ruth and family; Sympathy to you at this time of loss, may all the special memories bring comfort at this difficult time
Vera
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Ruth and all the Jeffery families
Sorry to learn of the passing of Harry. He will always be in your hearts and minds.
Dave & Cathy
Dave frayne & Cathy Cade
To Ruth and all the Jeffery Family
Sorry to learn of the passing of Harry. He will always be in your hearts and mind,
Dave and Cathy
Bill and Audrey Rowe
Sincere sympathy to each of you at this diffucult time. Harry will surely be missed. Bill and Audrey
George & Kathy Lee
Dear Ruth,Mary Margaret, Paul, Shawn, Mark, & Nancy Jane and to all of your families.We are so sorry to hear about Harry”s passing. The cherished memories I have growing up with you Mary Margaret and spending a lot of time at your home with you and your family will never be forgotten. Harry was a very special man, he was so gentle and kind and had such a way with animals and he also touched everyone’s heart that knew him. I know how much he will be missed by you and your family and but hope his memories will be a comfort to you all. Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Susan Oke
Dear Ruth & family,
I am so sad to hear about Harry. He was a true gentleman. May your many memories help you through this difficult time. I am sorry to have to miss visitation as I am leaving for Winnipeg tomorrow to spend Thanksgiving with Mary-Lynn and won’t be back until Tuesday. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Susan
Audrey McRoberts
Ruth, I am so sorry to hear of Harrys passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Audrey McRoberts and family
Irv. & Lois Armstrong
To Ruth and family. We are sorry tohear of Harry’s death, he will be greatly missed, but Ruth you have a big family by your side. We will be thinking of you at this time. All the best. Lois & Irv.
Vickie and Al Harvey
To the Jeffery and The Finch families
Sorry to hear of the passing of an important man in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al and Vickie Harvey
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
To the Jeffery family,
Sincere sympathy in your loss. May you have many good memories to help bring comfort.