It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing, after a life well-lived, surrounded by the love of her family and friends, at her home in Exeter, on Thursday, January 28, 2016, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Punch Wells (1993). Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Donna (2007) and the late Dan Lane (2012), Fred and Jackie Wells of Ailsa Craig, Linda and Gary Hayter of Lucan, Kathy Hayter of Dashwood, John Hayter of Exeter, and Steve and Janene Wells of Grand Bend. Proud grandmother of Terri Lynn and O’Niel Bosse, Jamie and Jo-Anne Lane; Sheri and Darren Micallef, Shelly and Devon Prtenjaca; Todd and Nancy Hayter, Tim and Melissa Hayter; Mathew Hayter and Sharmaine Hayter, Melissa and Jeff Campbell, Miranda Herbert and Ryan Herbert; Alicia Wells and Jeff Savile, Christopher and Kristin Wells, and Stephanie and Jaimee Wells. Adored great-grandmother of 29. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Missed by many dear friends, especially Joyce, Edith, and Muriel and all her Carling Street apartment friends. Predeceased by her mother Ettie Baker (1979), her sisters and brothers-in-law Greta and Manford Luther, Velma and Don Hulbert, Bill and Doris Hicks; Gord and Della Wells, Hap and Beat Wells, Jake and Verdun Lindenfield, Golda Tyler, Helen and Doc Wells, and Mary Wells.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, 264 Main Street South, Exeter on Monday, February 1st at 11 AM with Archdeacon James R. Broadfoot and Friedhelm Hoffmann officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Exeter Fire Department (cheques to Mun. of South Huron), South Huron Hospital Foundation, Trivitt Anglican Church Women, or St. Elizabeth Health Care.
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).
Linda (Gascho) Moran
Dear Fred, I am sorry to hear of the death of your Mother. My condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Cherish the memories.
Linda (Gascho) Moran
Dan Heywood
To the entire Wells family. So sorry to here about Tinys passing. What a lot of great memories you must have.
Marlene & Dave de Vries
Our deepest sympathy Kathy on the loss of your Mom.When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a “Treasure”. Take Care.
Doug and Denise Marshall
sorry for your loss
Kevin Bestard and Sue McCutcheon
We were really sorry to hear of Tiny’s passing. She was a great lady who always had an interest in what other people were up to. We would love to have been able to attend the funeral but we are presently travelling in Florida.
Angela Vandeworp
She was a dear friend of my departed mother and a dear friend of mine as I grew up my blessings go out to of the family
Joan Ratz
Dear Fred, Linda, Kathy and Families
Please know that caring thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with you.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mom.
Sincerely, Joan Ratz
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. Cherish her great memories.
Sandi and Rob Brintnell
Deb (Merner) O'Hagan
Fred, Kathy and Family,
Wow to have such a wonderful person live to be this age is amazing let alone having this very same person be your mom, what a great role model she was to all of you. The memory’s will be never ending. She will still be showering everyone with her love from her new home now.
Deb (Merner) O’Hagan
Leo DesJardine
Kathy, Fred and John. It was with great sadness to hear about your Mother’s passing. I didn’t know her but Mom (Dot) spoke of her often. They can now get together and continue their fun loving ways again. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. All the good times and memories are to be cherished.
Sincerely, Leo DesJardine.
Alice and Jerry MacLean
To the Wells family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Mrs.Wells was one of a kind. A wonderfull woman with a great big heart. A Lady you all can be proud of. Cherish her memories and the feel of the hugs she left you with, and she will never be forgotten.
Cy and Eleanor Blommaert
Fred Linda Kathy &Steve and families. You have truly loss a special Mom….she always had a smile and kind words for everyone. Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. God bless ?
Penny Preszcator
Wells Family,
Your mother was a super lady and I hope your memories sustain you through this sad time.
Paula Dunn
Steve, Janene & Family,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Mom. Sending you healing prayers and comforted thoughts,
Paula Dunn
George and Sue Wilson
To all the family, we are sorry to hear about Tiny s passing away. She was a great lady. She was very strong in her convictions…a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. I remember her as a little girl-also lived on Main Street. She was a good friend to many people. Sorry we weren t home for visitation and funeral. We are praying for you. Please cherish the happy memories, and I m sure there are many! Love, George and Sue and family
Eugene & Jean Guenther
To Steve & Janene, Fred & Jackie, Kathy & John and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you say goodbye to a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Tiny was a great lady and always had a kind word when I waited on her in the bank many years ago. Always a sharp cookie. Will be missed, no doubt about it.
Jean & Eugene Guenther
Helen Hodgins
Tiny was one of a kind. She will be greatly missed.
Sam and Nancey Taylor
Dear Linda and Gary
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Linda’s Mother.
Our thought are with you and your family at this time.
Sam and Nancey Taylor
Judy & Dan Hayward
Dear Fred, Linda,Kathy, Steve and families,
It has been many years since I last saw your Mom, but some people you just never forget, and this list of condolences and memories says it all. Thinking of you folks as you turn the final page in this life “well lived”. Most sincerely, Judy (Jory) Hayward.
Lexy and Danny Fisher
What an incredible woman grandma Tiny was!! She made a huge mark on this world and will be missed by so many. I will always cherish my quilt! Please pass my most sincere and heartfelt thoughts to everyone there. Tiny would be so happy that you are all there to celebrate such an incredible woman’s life. She will be missed!! We all had such good times together and it was her presence that always brought us together. I know we will all keep her memory alive and going strong! Love to you all!
Ray and Shelley Bosse
Terri Lynn
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Terri and all your family. Gramma Tiny was a big part of your life and she will live on in your hearts.
Ray and Shelley Bosse
Brian and Christine Merrigan
Steve, Janene and family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig, Kyle and family.
Sorry we couldn’t be there personally to express our sympathies. Gramma Tiny was an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her family and extended family. She will be missed. Our thoughts and wishes are with you all.
Jo-Anne Heywood
Fred, Jackie and the Wells family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful Mother
Doug & Jo-Anne Heywood
Barbara and Peter Duerholt (Ernst), Claresholm, Alberta
I can never say enough thank, you’s to Tiny for her love and friendship to my mom and dad Rev. Nelson and Violet Ernst, who were her neighbors in Exeter. We will always remember her fondly. Thank you to her for being such a wonderful friend to our family, she took such good care of them. Tiny, will be missed!!
Allan & Patty Case and family
Our sincere condolences to the Wells family.
Dave & Joanne Walzack
Linda, Gary and family.
We are very sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Dave and Joanne
Donna & Bob Maslen
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs Alanna.
Bill Reynolds and Velma Hannah
Wells Family So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a great lady and will be greatly missed . REST IN PEACE TINY.
Don and Diane Williams
Linda, Gary and Family We are sorry to hear of your Mother and Grandmother’s passing. We know she will be dearly missed by each and everyone. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time Don and Diane Williams
Susan Jim and family
Our heartfelt sympathies to you all.
We had the privilege of meeting grandma Tiny. She was always so welcoming, kind and always quick witted with a great sense of humour.
She will truly be missed by all – wishing you all great memories that are close to your hearts now and for always.
Kevin Parsons
To the Wells Family,
Our condolescences at this difficult time. Tiny was a remarkable, selfless lady and we have many fond memories as next door neighbours. May all of your memories remind you of how special she was.
Marlene, Gerry, Randy, Wayne and Kevin Parsons
Dorothy & Don Brintnell
Fred, Linda, Kathy, Steve and families. Our deepest sympathy to you. Your mother was a very special person who will be missed by many. She was always a very happy lady with lots of hugs when she would meet me. And I know how important all of you where to her
God bless
Dorothy and Don Bri tnell
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Wells family, so sorry for your loss
John and Jackie Snell
Dear Fred Jackie and all the Wells family:
We wish to extend our condolences at this difficult time. Fred I think back to the fun times at the firemens picnics and your Moms great laugh.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Linda, Gary and the Wells families – We are sending our condolences to the family of a wonder Mother and Grandmother, she has left many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are shared with you.
Larry & Lynda Lewis
Linda & Gary; Fred & Jackie; and the Wells Family
Our sincere condolences go out to you and your families in the passing
of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this sad time.
Enjoy your great memories.
Anne Baynham
Our sincere condolences to all of you. Tiny was a very “special” lady and will be dearly missed by family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love,
Aunt Anne and Sue Baynham
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Judy & Harry Bond
Pickled Beans, Tiny introduced them to Harry and he could never find anything like them. Our deepest condolences go out the Linda and Gary, Fred and Jackie and their families.
Marion McCarter
To the Wells Families
A special lady who never changed in looks her whole life. May her memories walk with each of you forever as you
journey forward. Deepest Sympathy.
Don and Margaret Watt
Fred and Jackie
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Don and Margaret Watt
Helen Ryan
Fred and Jackie:
A wonderful life and I’m sure a wonderful lady who will be fondly remembered by family and friends. My sympathy to all who mourn her passing.
George & Linda Wilkinson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Doris & Dennis Richardson
To the Wells family in your loss. I was privileged to meet Tiny when I visited Mrs. Ernst and later Ruth Insley. My brother, Keith was glad to have her for a neighbour in the apartments. Fred, Linda may you and all your family be comforted with wonderful memories of this lovely lady.
Doris (Mills) Richardson
Jim & Lorna Morrissey
We would like to share our deepest sympathy to all. May all your cherished memories of your Mother bring you comfort at this time. Jim & Lorna
Lois & Irv ARMSTRONG
To the Wells family. Sorry to hear of Tiny’s death, a lovey lady and a hard worker. Our thoughts a prayers are with all of you at this sad time. That very best to you. Lois & Irv.
Paul Glenda & Zack Waddell & Ilene DesJardine
Our heartfelt condolences to the Wells Family
Thinking of you at this time
Elaine Baynham
To all the Wells Family. My Deepest Sympathy. Heaven has gained another angel. She was a precious lovely lady and will be truly missed by all in the community..
Phyllis & Fred Mommersteeg
Please accept our condolences on the loss of a very dear Mother,grandmother and great-grandmother,she will be missed by many.Keep your precious memories close.
Margaret Brintnell
Fred, Jackie & All the family
I extend my sincere condolences to everyone of you. Tiny was a great woman
and will be missed by family & her wonderful friends.It was always so nice seeing her with her friends at the different suppers.
Margaret Brintnell
Linda and Gary Isaac
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Gwen Bestard
I wish to expresses my sincerest condolences to all of you in Tiny’s precious family. As Tiny and Punch were wonderful neighbours to us on “Main Street” in Exeter, I feel I “grew up” with Fred, Kathy and Steve, especially. Tiny’s warm heart, quick wit, and care and concern for everyone and their families will be greatly missed. She was a fun, kind, sweet, and very special person.
Arlene (Chipchase) Styles
Fred, Jackie & Family….. so sorry to hear of Mom’s passing…. our thoughts and prayers are with you all…. Jim & Arlene (Chipchase) Styles
Janice & Craig Webber
Fred , Jackie, Kathy & Family We are sorry to hear of your Mom and Grandma’s passing. So many years of memories to recall and share with family and friends. Our sincere sympathy.
Marg & Greg Wragg
To Gary Linda and families Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and grandma .She was one great lady . Sorry we can’t be there with you at this time but know we are thinking of you all .
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To all of the Wells family
She will be missed by many, keep her in your hearts.
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Fred, Linda, Kathy and Families What a wonderful woman, beautiful life and she will be so sadly missed, our condolences, Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Brad & Anne Mousseau
To all the Wells family, sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom.
Brad & Anne
Sheila Butchart
Linda, Gary ,and Tiny’s extended family , my prayers and thoughts go out to everyone at this time.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Fred & Jackie:
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of your long living mother. We are sure you have many memories to keep close to your hearts.
Glenn& Grace Hodgins (Florida)
Rick & Beth Webber
Fred and family, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Rick & Beth Webber
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy to the Wells family in the loss of your dear Mother. She will be missed and cherish the memories of her long remarkable life. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Claire and Winona Hoffman
Fred and all Tiny’s family.
Sorry about your loss. our heart and prayers go out to you all at this sad time.
Claire and Winona.
Christy & Jason Micallef
What an amazing woman and a life well lived. Thinking of your family and wishing you comfort in memories.
Barbara Mitchell
My deepest sympathy Fred to your family. Tiny will be sadly missed by all. My prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Barbara Mitchell
Joan and Dave Goddard
Fred, Linda, Kathy, Steve and Families
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a very special lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Joyce Morgan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Tiny enjoyed life to the fullest!! She was a great lady. Remembering the many events we partook at the firehall. She always had experienced comments to enlighten us.
Edith Brintnell
R.I.P. my dear friend. Now that you have your Angel Wings I know you will continue to watch over everyone.
Bob Edith Hodgins
Our sympathy Fred Jackie and Family. You have enjoyed her for many years.
Shirley Harness
Your dear mother Tiny inspired and blessed so many of us with her kindness and energy.
Sweet memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Shalom,
Shirley Harness, Vancouver
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Fred .Jackie , Kathy and extended family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Mom , she was a sweet lady and she sure lived a remarkable life. She will be missed by many. You have our prayers and sympathy, Sincerely , Jacqui and Charlie
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
To the Wells Family
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Bob and Wanda Reynolds
Peter and Gloria McFalls
Tiny was an amazing lady. She will be missed by many in the community as well as by her family members.
We are sorry for your loss but remember the long, fulfilling life she lived.
Gary & Kathy Simpson
To the Wells family-our deepest sympathy to you all. What a wonderful life she must have had, to be able to stay in her home until the end is a testament to her strength and faith.
Marion Astle
Tiny was a wonderful lady and a dear friend she will be missed by all her sisters and brothers at Trivitt Church. You will have great memories to look back on. Blessings, Marion Astle
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Fred, Jackie and the Wells family: our condolence in the loss of your mother, a very special lady. I will miss seeing the two of you in the grocery store. Our thoughts are with you as you remember a special lady.
Don & Joan Heywood
To the entire Wells family. What a great lady your dear mother was and will be truly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may you cherish the wonderful memories. Hugs & Kisses
Don & Joan
Eugene and Linda Webber
Fred & Jackie and family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of a lovely Mother, Grand mother and Great Grandmother. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart
Ruth Petersen
So very, very sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tiny was such a wonderful person, heaven is a brighter place now she has arrived. She will be missed immensely. Ruth Petersen
Chuck & Tanya Erb
Dear Fred, Jackie and all the Wells Family,
We wish to extend our condolences to you at this difficult time.
It is always difficult saying Goodby to a Parent, no mather what age they are.
We will keep you in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Brenda Morgan
Your Mother blessed so many people with her wit and kindness. Praying you all find some measure of comfort in knowing that others are missing her too. Thinking of the entire family, as you celebrate your Mother’s remarkable life, and wishing you moments of peace and comfort while doing so.
Craig & Carol Davidson
Fred, Linda, Kathy, Steve & families:
Deepest & most sincerest sympathy is extended to all of you in the loss of your Mom. She certainly was a remarkable lady. Our hearts & prayers go out to you. May fond memories of the fun & laughter you shared help ease your sorrow.
Sincerely,
Craig & Carol
Jo-Ann Seller
I will miss you Tiny Wells.