At Exeter Villa on Friday, July 27, 2012, of Exeter in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Johns (1995). Dear mother of Grace and Charles Cassar of London, Edward and Judy Johns of Grand Bend, and Larry and Helen Johns of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Terri and Aldo D’Andrea, Karen and her friend Darryl, Kelly and Paul Bauman, Brent and Jarret and great-grandmother of Christian, Joshua, Emily and Jamie. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Murray and Marion Venner of Calgary, Evelyn Venner of Kippen, Dorothy Ratcliffe of St. Marys and Blanche Johns of Chatham. Predeceased by a brother Rodger.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 31st at 11AM with Rev. Judith Ritchie and Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society, South Huron Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
There will be a Rebekah Service in the funeral home on Monday evening at 6:30 PM.
E. Jean (Venner) Johns
Kelly O'Connor
Eddie, for you and your extended family, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother; my sincere condolences.
Barb Ingram (Daughter of the late Marcella Overholt)
So sorry to hear of the recent passing of your Mother. I was fortunate to get to know her when she was at the Villa. Jean was one of my Mom’s eating partners at meal time. She was a very sweet woman who never complained of anything. I enjoyed to help her out at meals when I would be feeding my Mom. She had such a cute sense of humor and so friendly. She will be in my thoughts and prayers as well as all of your family.
Allan, Patty, Liz, Ben & Alana Case
Larry, Helen & families:
Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Our thoughts are with the family as they gather today to celebrate their mother, grandmother. She was a warm and active member of the Elimville ucw many years ago. I will always treasure those memories. Carolyn
shirley melnyk (prance)
To Grace, Ed, Larry and famlies: So sorry to hear about Jean but she is now at peace. Know you will miss her very much and must thank you for the fantastic slide show included with the obit. Take care and love to all. Shirley
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Deepest sympathy to Jean’s family. We got to know her at Elimville Church, she will be missed.
Exeter Villa
We wish you to know, that the residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. We will always have fond memories of the gal from Chislehurst.
Dr Linda Steele
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Larry’s Mom ‘s passing……Our deepest condolences
Barry and Melonie Miller
Johns family…Sincere sympathy to all of you. I enjoyed getting to know your mom at UCW functions..she always had a smile and a generous heart…Barry and Melonie Miller
Max and Donna Willsie
To Grace,Edward Larry and families,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, hold onto your memeories to help ease your saddness at this time.
Scot Morgan & Judy Parsons
Farmer and Helen and all your family:
We are so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scot & Judy
Bill and Grace Gilfillan
Grace,Edward,Larry and families.
Our deepesy sympathy in your Mothers passing.
May your memories bring you comfort at this sad time.
Bill&Grace
Shirley & Ross Rowe
To Grace, Ed, Larry & family:
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing that others share in your grief.
Cherish her memories as you remember the good times you shared during her lifetime.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shirley & Ross Rowe
Perry, Michelle, Zac and Alexa Sereda
Dear Terri, Grace and Chuck, Kelly, Karen, Ed and Judy, Brent, Jarrett, Larry and Helen, we are thinking of you all during this bittersweet time. While I know you are at peace knowing your mom and grandmother are finally at rest, may the missing piece of your heart be filled with wonderful memories of happier times. God bless you all, Perry, Michelle, Zac and Lex xxoo
Bill and Audrey Rowe
Simcere sympathy to each of you .You will have many happy memories of Jean even though the last few years have been difficult. Jean was a lovely person. Bill and Audrey
shawn Jeffery and Marion Snow
Larry and Helen and families,
We are so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn and Marion
Liz Campbell
Farmer, Helen and Family.
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Treasure all your memories of her and know that she is now reunited with your Dad.
My deepest Sympathy.
Liz Campbell
Patti Landry
Terri, Aldo and family….we were saddened to hear about your grandmother’s passing…please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
“If every tear we shed for you,
became a star above.
You would stroll through angels gardens,
lit by everlasting love”
In sympathy and friendship,
Doug and Patti Landry
Mary Thompson
Larry and family:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, I am sure you will always treasure your memories of her.
Mary
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy to the family in the loss of a great lady.
Your mom was always smiling and very friendly to everyone
when working at the A and H store, or when you would meet her
in Exeter.
Thinking of you at this very sad time.
John and Joyce Morgan
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Debra Venner, Chris & Riley Tan
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of a lovely lady.
I will always remember Aunt Jean as a kind and happy person with an easy laugh. Thanks for posting all the great pictures. They brought back lots of fond memories.
The Middletons
Larry, Helen and the Johns Family,
Sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. Hold on to the memories to keep her alive in your hearts.
Gary, Jo-Ann, Marshall & Katie
Bob and Susan Martin
What wonderful memories we have of visiting your Mom and Dad in Florida, we were always welcomed with open arms.
Stu and Nikki Taylor
Sorry to hear of your loss. Grace, your character is a testament to your mother’s success as a parent.
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Ed & Judy and family
Sorry to read of the passing of you mother. My thoughts are with each of you.
Pete and Wendy Case
Larry and Helen and the Johns family,
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. May memories of happy times bring you peace and comfort.
Jackie Petersen
Dear Ed and Judy,
Sorry to hear of about the passing of your mother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless,
Jackie
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Grace, Edward, Larry and families.
Sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. May your memories of her bring you comfort in the futture. She will always be in your hearts and minds.