At Seaforth Community HospitaI on Sunday, February 21, 2010, Darwin D. Bannerman of Seaforth and formerIy of Iondon and Stratford, in his 83rd year. Darwin was a hatchery manager for Swift Hatchery in Stratford and Trenton for about ten years. For the next 28 years, Darwin was an inspector with AgricuIture Canada which brought him and his famiIy to Huron County in 1973. After his retirement, he discovered a passion for goIf, a past time he missed during the past few years. He was aIso an avid hunter and wood carver. Darwin spent many years as a member of the Iions CIub and aIso was a Cancer Society voIunteer, driving many patients to Iondon for their appointments over the years. He served on the Board of the Seaforth Community HospitaI and was a devoted member of the Egmondville United Church famiIy. Cherished husband of ZeIda (Rehberg) Bannerman for 58 years. DearIy Ioved father of DougIas Bannerman and his wife SaIIy of Perth, DaIe Bannerman and his wife Jessica of Bowmanville and Rebecca (Becky) Bannerman and her husband David Scott of Iondon. Ioving grandfather of five grandchiIdren, three step-grandchiIdren and seven great-grandsons. FondIy remembered by his sister Margaret Manson of Embro; and sisters-in-Iaw Margaret Rehberg of HeidIeberg and Bernice Heinbuch of Stratford. AIso remembered by severaI nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents DaIton and Emma (IittIe) Bannerman, two brothers, Iee and BiII Bannerman, brothers-in-Iaw Don Manson and IIoyd Rehberg, and sister-in-Iaw AurIa Bannerman. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. The funeraI service wiII be heId at Egmondville United Church on Thursday, February 25 at 2:00 pm. Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand wiII officiate. Spring interment Egmondville Cemetery. MemoriaI donations to Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation or Egmondville United Church wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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Brian Cross
Dear Dale and Jessica,I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father Darwin.As i was reading the notice in The London Free Press it brought back fond memories of our high school days at Westminister High in London,Ontario from September1968-June 1972.I think your dad was a fine gentleman who served all mankind so very well with his generous acts of kindness for all concerned.As a footnote to this moment,I was too was born in Perth,Ontario for your information-Dale.May God Bless and keep you safe as you continue your journey through life”s pathway today,tommorrow,and in the future okay.I am also at Parkwood Hospital for the last 25 years as an employee-Dale.
Bev Smith
Dear Zelda & family: My sincere condolences on your terrible loss. Zelda, you know I always had a soft spot for both of you. I&&single&&ll miss meeting at Zehr&&single&&s in Goderich, & Dar&&single&&s cane poking me from behind to get my attention! May God&&single&&s strength uphold all of you at this time of grieving…….love, Bev
janis and Peter Bisback
Dear Zelda and Family. our deepest sympathy to you and your children. it just seems like the other day that we were chatting and standing in line for a pancake breakfast or greeting each other at E.U.C and now we wont be seeing his bright eyes and wonderful smile. It is never easy to lose a father but we manage over time to get through the grief and live with wonderful memories. God Bless each one of you, take care of each other. janis and Peter
James and Cheryl-Ann Sampa
Dear Zelda and Family:
We were hoping to attend the visitation tonight but James had dental surgery late this afternoon and is feeling rather tough tonight. It was just recently that we saw the two of you at the visitation for Ross and spent a moment catching up while waiting in line. We have such wonderful memories of both of you. The duck that Darwin carved us has pride of place in our living room. I think of him fondly every time I dust (which is not as often as it should be!). Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you to strengthen you and comfort you.
Ann Preszcator
Dear Zelda & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Ann
Bill & Helen Thompson
We are sincerly sorry to hear of Darwins passing and we would cerainly be there to lend our support if it was possible, however we are presently in Florida.We only received this sad news this morning from Debbie Proctor.
I think of the great times we had together with Darwin,our first trip to Florida and the many get togethers in Seaforth.I especially remember all the great conversations at coffee time in the office over the post office.
Zelda we will be in touch when we arrive home
God Bless you.
Love
Bill & Helen
Linda & Jerry Allin
Zelda & family
we were so very sorry to hear of Dar&&single&&s passing. He was such a gentle man with a wonderful smile. . . he will be missed. Thinking of you with heartfelt condolences. . .Linda & Jerry
Sue Smyth
Dear Becky,
I realize no words can truly console at a time like this but know that I am thinking of you and your family with heartfelt sympathy.
Paula and Dan Arbo
Our deepest condolences to Zelda as well Dale and Dustin and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with yous in this time of need!!! Stay strong for each other and cherish all the memories. Much love to you all. Darwin we only met you a few times but from what we heard you were an amazing husband, father and grandfather. You are now a special guardian angel sent to watch over your family.
CATHERINE BROUWER
Zelda & family; My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Darwin was such a wonderful man, and will be missed by so many! Lots of love to you. Catherine RN Seaforth
Dale Shelley
Dear Becky, David & family –
So sorry to hear from Vancouver of your father&&single&&s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
Regards,
Dale
Trent and Deb Ward
Our deepest condolences to Zelda and family — We were so blessed to be neighbours for a few short years. Darwin was a special man with a generous soul who always had the time to care. We miss the hellos from the back deck and his chuckles when he heard things not so ladylike coming from the garden… Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Trent and Deb
Brenda and Jim McIntosh
To our Friend Zelda and the Bannerman Family
We extend our support and sympathy to Zelda and the Bannerman family during this time of grieving their loss of a husband and father.
Zelda and Darwin were true friends who showed us the way to holiday in the South where we enjoyed their companionship in Lettuce Lake, a campground in Southern Florida.
We will miss our good friend, Darwin.
Brenda and Jim
Lorraine Richardson
Dear Becky & family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lorraine
Susan McLachlan
Hello Zelda and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Darwin. I will certainly miss that smiling face in the church pew when I got the chance to go. I am thinking of you Zelda and sending you a hug from Sudbury. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Take care – Susan
Anonymous
Dear Zelda
We treasure the memories of our annual get togethers and our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.