Peacefully, at home in Exeter, on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in his 96th year. Beloved friend of Ruth Irvine. Dear father of Harold Johns, Terry Johns and Trudy Ferguson all of London, Brad Johns and Connie Johnston of Listowel, Gail Parsons and Mike McAllister of St. Joseph’s, Tom and Kathy Irvine of Stratford and Alex Irvine of Clinton. Dear grandfather of Adam, Sabrina, Jamie, Dylan, Justin, Christopher, Tracy, Vicki, Casey, Cassandra, Tammy, Amy, and Alexis. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Irene Dunn of Exeter, Dianne Gerstenkorn-Weber of Clinton, and Lillian Johns and John Batten, both of Exeter. Predeceased by a sister Ola Batten and brother Emerson Johns.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 Street west of Main) Exeter on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday, December 18th at 1:30 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
JOHNS : William (Bill) J. of Exeter
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kate arbo
So sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss him dearly
Dave & Deb Chappel
Ruth and family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a very fine gentleman. All your special memories will help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts.
Norm & Helen Whitney
Uncle Bill was a treasure in our family. We loved seeing him and enjoying his company. We have many great memories and stories to share. We send our heartfelt sympathy to the family and especially Aunt Ruth.
Dr. Jason Bourne
Ruth and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him. A true gentleman that always had a smile on his face. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Darlene and Fred Grune
Auntie Ruth and families, so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. We will always think of him with fond memories of his smile, his laughter and his great love for his family. We will miss him and send you all our love to help you through.
Luitje Kapp
Johns family and Alex,
sorry for your lose. our deepest sympathies
Marg and Luitje Kapp (Aka Bullet & B B Gun)
Joanne and Bob Given
Ruth and families….
Sorry to hear about Bills passing. Want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Marg. Prout
Sincere sympathy to Ruth and the entire John’s family. Bill has
lived a long and comfortable life.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
To Ruth and the Johns Family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear friend, father and grandfather, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Chris & Shelly Shearer
Aunt Ruth, sorry to hear about Uncle Bill’s passing. May the Father in Heaven keep him in safe keeping until we all see each other again in Heaven. Please tell Dianne that I’m truly sorry he’s gone, Love you both.
Love Chris & Shelly
Gerald and Carolyn Johns
Sympathies to the family. I am sure over 95 years there will be a lot of fond memories to cherish.
Larry and Joyce Black
Ruth and Bills family –
Sorry to hear of the loss of Bill and we send our sincere sympathy to everyone at this difficult time. Take care of each other.
Dave Frayne
To the family of Bill: sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Wanda Reyynolds
Ruth , Family and John’s Family.
My thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. I will miss our visits.
Bob and Wanda Reynolds
Vera Armstrong
Ruth and family, Thinking of you at this sad time. Treasure your memories, V era
Jessie Shanks
The Johns Family:
I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time….
Jessie
Shirley Southcott and Harry Plantenga
Our Sincere condolences to you Ruth and the Johns Family! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please also know Dylan Johns that Grams is thinking of you. Keep all your good memories of Grandpa Bill close to your heart!! He was a great man Dylan!
Marilyn Waldeck
Ruth and family -sorry to hear of your loss of Bill and sending you my deepest sympathies .
craig paton
To brad,,connie,,Harold,,terry ,,Trudy and ruth,and the rest of the johns family,,,I have shared many laughs and good times over the years,,especially back in the days back at the farm with bill. it is said,,, that it is not so much of what a man does in his life that is really important,,rather how he made people feel,,and the cherished memories that he has left behind long after his passing. a life well lived by any standard ! bill,,as you walk through the gates above,, I know the first thing you heard,,,well done !!!
wayne reath
Sorry for your loss from donna and wayne reath
Reg & Linda Everest
What a wonderful man has left us. Our deepest sympathy Auntie and all the families. We were blessed to have him with us for all these years. Rest in peace Uncle you earned it.
Marg Williamson
To Ruth and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Marg Williamson
Paul & Debbie Stewart
Our deepest sympathy to Ruth, the children, grandchildren and families of Bill , he will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob & Doris Osgood
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. I pray for God’s peace and comfort to all of you as you support each other in this time of grief.
Brian and Jo-Anne Workman
We are very sorry for your loss….
Albert and Bev Hovius
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Johns family
Ray Glanville
sorry 4 your lose . He will be sadly mist by all. Bill R.I.P.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Our sincere condolences on Bill’s passing. May happy memories be a comfort to you always. Thinking of you at this time.
Al and Vickie Harvey
to the Johns family and Ruth, sorry to hear of Bill’s passing
Al and Vickie Harvey
Exeter
Sylvester & Geraldine Grimminck
Terry
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Vicki and Shawn
Our sincere condolences to Ruth and all of Bill’s family. Bill was such a lovely man. We will cherish the many fond memories we’ve shared over the years.
Caroline Rathwell
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of everyone during this difficult time.
Dianne Skinner
Ruth and family
Sorry to hear about Bill passing to are in my thoughts and prayers
Heather Kennedy and Dennis McBride
Brad and Connie
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time….