Passed away at the Exeter Villa on Friday, January 8, 2021 of Exeter, formerly of Shipka at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Wray Sweitzer (1988). Cherished mother of Ron and Lyndia Sweitzer of Stratford, and Barbara and the late Don Dundas of Crediton. Proud grandma of Sherri and Andy Schmidt, Ron and Lisa Sweitzer, Bruce Dundas, Donise and Mark Baker, Leanne and Derek Kenney, Kristy and Michael Becker, and Veronica Jones. Adored great-grandma of Raeanne, Rachelle, Christopher, Samantha, Stephen, Mitchell, Michael, Tyson, Chase, and Nathan. Madeline will be missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a grandson Joe Johnstone, her siblings and their spouses; Hilda and Jack Smith, Laura and Frank Levy, Bill and Verna Rundle, and Uldene and Clifford Scott and in-laws; Ida and Bill Scholes, Sam and Ida Sweitzer, Virginia and George Clarke, and Evelyn and Glen Brenner.
A private family funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter on Tuesday, January 12th at 1 PM with Pastor Sandra Cable officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation, Exeter United Church, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Ivey Eye Institute, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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).
Barb Willard
Barb just read this and I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful euchre player and will be missed if we ever get to play again.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear: Barb, Bruce, Donise, Leanne, Kristy and Families . . .
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences as you say good-bye and mourn the loss of an important lady in your lives . . . treasure the wonderful memories and happy moments Madeline has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. You have so many wonderful family, friends, neighbours & community grieving along side you also – please find strength by leaning on them for faith, courage, comfort, and support. Madeline’s legacy continues in you all . . .
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. ~ Author Unknown
You are in our thoughts & prayers . . . sending lots of love & virtual hugs. 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) & Family
Suzanne Plein
My deepest condolences Barb to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Clark
Aunt Madelaine was always a very special & dear person to me. She had a great memory & in later years told me many interesting family stories or tales. As a kid I helped 1 year hay just to drive the tractor & eat her wonderful meals. My Thoughts & Prayers are with Ron & Barbara & their immediate families. They ‘re all still reeling from the untimely death of Barbara’s husband Don.
Rick and Deb Cowan
Barb and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. We think of you often and hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Much love to you all.
Rick and Deb
Wayne Pearce
We were sorry to hear of Madalines passing we were backyard neighbours and enjoyed her visits she loved all her family and so proud of them all. Our sympathies to everyone Wayne and Nancy Pearce
Helen Webb
Ron, Linda, Barb, and families.
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Mom, Grandma, Great-grandmother, and Friend. Cherish your memories because I sure will. Vacations with you guys at the farm, her delicious meals, and most of all, our day trips later in life. We did have some good times. Lots of memories and laughs. I do have a beautiful video of Aunt Madeline playing the piano at the Villa. She drew quite an audience. Thinking of you guys with sadness and joy also, Aunt Madeline will be reunited with her family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Madeline’s family. I am so very proud to have known and be able to call her my Aunt.
Sincerely,
Love Gerry and Helen Webb
Donna Toth
To Leanne and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Remember all of the wonderful times you had with Grandma/ Madeline.She would always ask where you were from. When ever she was asked, how she was doing, her reply was, “if I was any better, I would be dangerous.” The love for her family was evident in all of her conversations. Hugs and prayers to you all.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts 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.
Jodi Schenk
Barb, Bruce, Donise, Leanne, Kristy and families
So sorry to hear of Madeline’s passing. She was a such a wonderful woman. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jodi, Kris, Emma and Kolten
The Lord Family
Dear Barb and Family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother!
Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Deb and Dick Lord and Family
Trudy Hodgins
To the Dundas family.
Our condolences on the loss of Madeline. I always got a chuckle when I asked her how she was each morning I worked. She always replied “If I were any better, I’d be dangerous.”
Take Care,
Trudy and Terry Hodgins
Judy Johnson
To Barb & family:
Thoughts and condolences are with you at the passing of your Mom. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of good times over so many years.
Judy (Finkbeiner) Johnson
Doris Richardson
Barb and family
Thinking of you with understanding for the sadness in your heart. Always enjoyed little chats with your Mom at the Villa remembering times and folks from Woodham.
Doris Richardson
Rue Brenner
Love every single memory of our times with Aunt Madeline. We had so many great talks and laughter over the years. Blessings to you, Barb, and your beautiful family. Love Gary and Rue Anne
Mike & Jean Clark Hugh, Lauren & Nancy Clark
Thinking of Aunt Madeline with the Mustang cars at the Zurich Bean Festival . Whenever we stopped by Shipka we could be sure of lunch & dessert.
Bill Finkbeiner
Our condolences to you Barb and your family in the passing of your mother.
Bill & Nancy
Finkbeiner
Lorne Shirley Dundas
Barbara, Bruce, Donise, Leanne and Kristy
Our condolences to all of you and your Families. The loss of Don ,Husband, Father and Grandfather last Jan 2020 . The loss of your Mother , grandmother, great grandmother, Jan 2021. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. LOVE Lorne Shirl
Paul and Jan Jeffery
Barb and family, we send our deepest condolences to you on the passing of your Mom. She was a lovely lady and we know you will have many wonderful memories to carry with you.
Hugs,
Paul and Jan
Sandra Sweitzer
Barb and Family
Sending my sincere sympathy on your loss.
I will always remember your mom’s laugh. When we saw each other we always had a chat.
Take care
Sandra
Elaine Ford
Dear Barb and family. So sorry to learn of Madelines passing. She was a pleasure to help and be with. A very special lady. 🤗❤️
Anne Cottel
Barb and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Treasure all the memories you have of a dear mother, grandma and great grandma, and keep them close to your heart, they will help in the days ahead. We really enjoyed the years we spent with Madeline at The Exeter Seniors and how happy she always looked when she was on tour with one of you in the “Mustangs”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead.
Dave and Anne
Marjorie Mills
To Madeline’s Family;
Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss of Madeline. She was a good friend. I have many fond memories of Sunday night dining at Allen’s Restaurant, then going to her house to play cards after with Iva and Catharine, who took turns driving. It was always a good night and something to look forward to.
June E Morenz
Barb, Ron and families
So sorry to read of Madeline’s passing. She was such a gracious lady. I grew up near the family in Shipka and got reacquainted when moving back to the area. I recognized both she, Barb and Don as soon as I saw them. With all your memories, you will cherish them constantly, whether they are happy or sad. Don’t be surprised if you laugh out loud at things your Mom used to say or do. Those are wonderful times. Everyone has my sincere condolences.
Vicki Reeve
With our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. May beautiful memories help warm your heavy hearts. ♥️
Liz Bender Millson
Barb and Family,
Deepest sympathies in the passing of your mother.
Liz Bender Millson
nancy brand
Dear barb & fam our deepest sympathy …. hans& nancy
Carolyn Gower
Dear Barb, Bruce, Donise, Leanne, Kristy and families.
So sorry for your loss of a wonderful Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother.
She was such a wonderful lady.
Please accept our deepest sympathies to all of you.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Pritchard & Carolyn Gower and family.
Alice Thiel
I am sorry to hear of Madeline’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
Wanda Reynolds
Barb and Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
We have many memories of Solo with her.
Bob and Wanda Reynolds
Gordon and Judy Vincent
Our sincere sympathy to Madeline’s family – she was such a lovely, pleasant lady.
Gordon and Judy Vincent
Ken & Dianne Clarke
Our deepest sympathy to Barb & family . Cherish your special memories of times shared 💜🤗
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Barb and family
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Thinking of you at this time. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Margaret Brintnell & Brad
Barb & All Your Family
So sorry about the passing of your wonderful mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. Thinking of you, never easy but look how many memories all of you have.
My Sympathy – Margaret Brintnell
Pauline Miller
Barb
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother, she was a sweet, dear lady. I always enjoyed seeing and chatting with her at cards and Seniors especially. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this very sad and difficult time! Hugs! Pauline💔
Karen Windsor and family
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of this lovely lady. May your memories give you some comfort during this difficult time.
Kathy Coolman
To Barb and Ron and Families
Sincere heartfelt sympathy on your Mom’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Judy mills
Madeline’s Family;
Please accept our deepest sympathy at your loss. Our mother, Iva Blair, used to talk about Madeline a lot. She enjoyed her company and her card playing skills. Mom thought of her with great respect. God bless and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason Bourne
Dundas Family,
So sorry to hear of Madeline’s passing. My sincere condolences to the family.
Marilyn Riley
Our condolences to the family
Ed & Marie Nethercott
Barb and family so sorry to hear the passing of you Mom and Grandma. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
Ed & Marie Nethercott
Allan and Patty Case
Our condolences to your family. I remember my dad and mom (John and Mary Horn) picking up Madeline to go to play cards. They always enjoyed that. Cherish the many memories.
Steve & Theresa Finkbeiner and Family
Dear Barb and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, a nicer lady couldn t be found, she will be greatly missed.
Gerry brunzlow
To you Barb, and your family, our sincere condolences. Thinking of you at this time.
John and Linda Wuerth
Barb and Family
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Madeline always had a special place in my heart. When John and I lived across the road from Wray and Madeline we had such a great time. Madeline helped me so much with my 3 girls when they where babies. Every Friday night she would come over and help till John got home from work at 9.00. We had so many laughs together. She was a wonderful lady. You have our Deepest Sympathy
Linda Fahner
So sorry for your loss . She was such a sweet lady, always so pleasant at the card parties. Praying for all your family.
Marg & Jim Sweitzer
Deepest sympathy to all…she was a wonderful lady…we always enjoyed chatting with her…hugs to all
Marion McCarter
Barbara and families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time as you mourn the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May all of her wonderful memories become treasures for all to carry in their hearts forever.
Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter, Teresa and Joe, Diane and Dave, Cheryl and Ernie and families
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Irvine Armstrong
To Barb and thr Sweitzer family. I was sorry to hear of Madeline death. I have fond memory’s of the Rundle family. I had some nice visits with Madeline when she is at the Villa and Exeter United Church. Barb my thoughts are with you again. All the best. Irv
Sue Riley
Enjoyed playing cards at the Hensall Legion with Madeline.
Sue Riley
Linda & Eugene Webber
Barb and Ron:
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Have know her for more than 50 years . She was always quiet and unassuming. A beautiful soul It will be the little things that you will miss, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
RIP Madeline
Allen and Marjorie Oke
Barb and family…so sorry to hear of your moms passing. We had some good chats on her porch and ours.
Madeline will surely be missed.
Joan Finkbeiner
Madeline family.
Sorry for your loss. She was a great neighbor back at Shipka. I enjoyed playing cards with her. She really liked to play solo. My condolences to the family.
Joan Finkbeiner
Karen Dickins
Barb and family, our deepest condolences on your Moms passing. What a great lady and what a great life she had. She certainly enjoyed her cards and we enjoyed playing with and against her.
Cherish your wonderful memories….hugs
Karen Dickins and Bill Heather
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Sincere condolences to Barb, Bruce, Donise, Leanne, Kristy and your families in the passing of Madeline. You will sure miss her presence in your lives. She was a great lady, loved by many. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Jim & Verla Russell
To Barb and Sweitzer Family
Our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother Madeline.
Madeline was a wonderful lady and she really liked a good game of euchre.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.