At L.H.S.C. University Hospital, London on Friday, May 18, 2012 of Exeter and formerly of Woodstock in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Hill) Astle. Dear father of David and Judi Astle of Woodstock. Dear grandfather of Sarah Astle and her friend Craig Neely. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ralph and Marie Astle of Dashwood. Predeceased by his parents William and Dorothy Astle.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, (1 street west of Main), Exeter on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held at the Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, 264 Main Street S., Exeter on Wednesday, May 23rd at 11 AM with the Rev’d Grayhame Bowcott and The Archdeacon Kenneth Anderson officiating. A Legion Service will be held in the Funeral Home Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM. Interment Woodstock Anglican Cemetery.
Donations to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or the S.H.H. Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
W. John Astle
Diane and Lon Clark
Dear Sarah
Thinking of you and your family with sincere sympathy on the passing of your grandfather. We wish you peace, comfort and cherished memories to help ease your sorrow.
Hugs and Blessings
Lon and Diane Clark
Karen Brintnell
Marion
So sorry to hear about John’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Karen Brintnell
Peter and Gloria McFalls
Marion and family,
We were sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our condolences go out
to you.
Sue Craig
Marion so sorry to hear of the passing of John, I always enjoyed his presents, joking and also life experiences, the thing at drew me to John was those beauitful blue eyes,so warm and comforting. He loved when we called him grumpy!!! He always spoke about you with such love and respect. The days ahead will be difficult, but the life you shared will comfort you when nothing else can!! Respectfully Sue
Pat Highley
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing–My thoughts and prayers are with you at such a sad time.
Vicki (Nace) Millard
Marion we are very sorry for your loss. You might not remember me from our ywca days but I remember yours and John’s hospitality well, especially during a certain snowstorm and certainly appreciated it when John rescued us all and you kindly took us in for the night.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. The kids enjoyed his time as their bus driver and I always enjoyed a spirited chat with him. Thinking of your family.
Scott & Gloria Smith
Dear Marion,
So sorry to hear the news. There are too many Sugar Bush memories to count, as only we founders can know. Kind of seems like there are legacies everywhere and we are better for having known John.
A prayer has been sent.
Scott & Gloria
Gerald & Marlene Fagan
Dear Marion:
We were very sorry to learn of John’s passing. John was a dedicated parishioner of Trivitt Anglican Memorial Church and we always admired him for his dedication and loyalty. We were the recipients of his dedication many times when we came to Trivitt to perform with the Gerald Fagan Singers. He always made sure that everything ran smoothly and he never looked for accolades, even though he was always well deserving of praise accorded him.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Warmest wishes
Gerald & Marlene Fagan
Philippe & Janet Maes
Marion
Our sincerest condolences.
With deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Don & Donna Webster
Dear Marion:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.
John will be missed for his volunteer work.
Don & Donna Webster
Ian & Cindy Palmatier
Dear Marion & Family: Wow! John has graduated! Remember, Jesus conquered death by His resurrection! A time of celebration! A time of deep sorrow. A time of fond memories. A time of quiet reflection. A time of laughter. A time for crying. A time for hugging. A time of graitude for John. No more pain. John is free. Jesus is hugging you as you walk through the valley of the shadow of death. What a privilege! Ian & I are holding you up in prayer as you travel this journey together.
Gail Weiler
Dear Marion:
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. We have known each other for many years. The good times in Woodstock.
May God Bless and guide you on your new journey.
“How can the world seem so empty when only one person has left.”
Sincerely
Gail Weiler
Tom & Jean Sneyd
Marion:
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family.
We have many fond memories for the time we have known you and John.
Please take care. Tom & Jean
George & Helen Pratt
Thinking of you at this sad time! We will miss John at the Legion functions.
Russ Talbot
Dave & Judi,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you.
Wally & Lory Dauginis
Dave, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Family Niels & Amanda Henze
Our sincerest condolences.
With deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Family Niels & Amanda Henze
Tim Ferguson
From our family to yours, our prayers and thougths go out to you and your family.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Marion and family
Please accept our deepest condolences at this very difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God’s blessings to you and your family.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Joy Tyler
Marion,
My sincere condolonces to you and your family at this difficult time.
Bonnie Neely and family
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Blessings from our family to yours…… The Neely Family
Tom, Tracy Humpreys & family
Marion & family. So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He will be missed.
Tom, Tracy, Samantha & Tommy Humphreys
George, Kim and girls
Dave, Judy and family,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May the thoughts of him being pain free, the strength of your faith and the comfort of your family help you in this difficult time.
Jason Bourne
Marion and Family,
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. I always enjoyed my visits with John and his great sense of humour. He’ll be missed.
Wendy and Eric, Amy and Ken and children, Cheryl and Shane, Lisa and Ben, Julie and Joyce Nethercott
May the depth of your faith and the love of those who share your loss comfort you at this time of sadness. With sympathy and prayers.
Ron and Anne Helm
Marion and family,
We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Please do accept our condolences. Our sympathies are with you at this sad time.
Ron and Anne
Carol Dixon
Marion, David, Judi & Sarah, my deepest sympathies to you at this sad time. Hugs to all
Helen Ryan
Marion and Family;
I was surprised to hear of John’s passing. He was a man with a smile, some mischief, and laughter.. Count your years together as a blessing.
May the Good Lord be with you and yours.
Claire & Winona Hoffman
Marion and Family
So sorry to hear of John’s passing.Our heart and prayers are with you at this sad time..God Bless..
Doug Southon
Marion
My deepest sympathy for you and the family. John will be dearly missed by those he knew.
God Bless
Doug & Douger
Cheryl & Ernie Warden
Marion
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a great man and uncle. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With heavy hearts and lots of love
Cheryl & Ernie
Ena & Al de Haan
Dear Marion,
So sorry about your loss of John.
We wish you strength and comfort during these difficult days and later when you try to have some semblence of normalcy back into your life. Thinking of you,
Ena and Al de Haan.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Marion
We were so shocked to hear of John’s passing. We enjoyed his easy going nature. He loved to visit and to learn about the computer.
We all will miss him but will remember him with a smile.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Raye, Jean & Ryan Jacobe
John, we will always have great memories of you…We may not have solved the world’s problems, but we sure had fun in the coffee shop.
Marion, David, Judi & Sarah our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Since a cure could not be had, we know that John is in a far better place. May your memories become treasures in your hearts forever.