At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Saturday, February 25th 2012 of Lucan and formerly of Bothwell, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Austen) Henderson. Dear father of Julie Armitage of R.R. #1 Arva and Bob Burnett, Mike and Terry Henderson of Bayfield, Bill and Sheri Henderson of London, Karen and Paul Cook of Komoka, John Henderson and Al Maynard of Grand Bend and Sarah and Mark Taylor of Kemble. Dear grandfather of Richard and Mandy, James and Cheri; Greg, Colin and Rob; Ashley, Laura, Michelle and Blake; Bekah; Mitchell and Katelyn; and great-grandfather of Tucker, Austin, Sidney, Case, Kaden and Justin. Dear brother of Shirley Morrice of Chatham. Predeceased by a grandson Byron Henderson, a son-in-law Dave Armitage, and a sister Donna and her husband Owen Hickmott.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church , 189 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday, February 29th at 11AM with The Rev’d Andreas Thiel officiating. Interment St. John’s Cemetery, Arva.
Donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Thames Valley Children’s Centre or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Dwight (D.J.) Henderson
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Donna and Brian Lockyer
John, It was just tonight that Brian and I were saddened to learn of your father’s passing. From reading his obituary and the many messages of sympathy, it is clear that he was a truly wonderful person who has left a lasting legacy. Know that Brian and I hold you in our hearts and on our minds. Love and sympathies, Donna and Brian
Paul & Rose Delfre
Bill & Sheri-Sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Anne Vidal
Dorothy, Julie, Mike, Bill, Karen, John, Sarah & families;
I am very saddened by the news about Dwight. Our families have been neighbours for so many years, it will be difficult not to see Dwight speeding along on his scooter. He always had time to stop and tell us a story or catch up on the news of his family and grandchildren. I remember Dwight taking the time to show my boys how to tap our trees for sap to make maple syrup. He will be greatly missed by all in Lucan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Anne (Revington), Francisco, Anthony, Nicholas and Raymond Vidal.
Donna McLellan-Garland
Dear Julie, Bob and the Henderson Family;
I remember your handsome, wonderful Father. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I remember you Julie, I think you were the same age as my brother Ian McLellan. I also remember your Dad taking us to swimming lessons at Lucan Public Swimming Pool, and time flew by. I now have four sons and three daughters, and can appreciate who your Dad was even more. Our whole McLellan Family sends to you and your family our most sincere condolences. Take Care..Donna McLellan-Garland.
Anne Vidal & family
Dorothy, Julie, Mike, Bill, Karen, John, Sarah & families;
I am greatly saddened to hear about Dwight. Our families have been neighbours for so many years, it will be difficult to think that I won’t see Dwight, speeding along on his scooter when I visit Mom.
Dwight always had time though to stop and tell us a story or catch me up on the news of all his family and the grandchildren.
I will always remember how Dwight took time to show my kids how to tap the trees for the sap to make Maple Syrup. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love and fond memories,
Anne (Revington) Vidal and Francisco, Anthony, Nicholas and Raymond Vidal.
Dave and Linda Smith
It has been a true blessing to have known Dwight and his family for so many years. He truly was an inspiration and a guiding light during those Sunday School years. Organizing Sunday School Picnics in Kirkton and working with me as the Sunday School Treasurer for a few years. Trying to teach the Sr. class was a bit trying sometimes. Input from the Culbert and Revington boys always made the class interesting. Dwight will be missed and remembered by many, for always being friendly, positive and more than willing to help out. Truly a great man. Take care and God Bless.
Holly Kinchlea-Brown
Sarah, Julie, Dorothy and Families
So sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Holly
Sandra Robinson
Dwight always was full of life with a smile and a story. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Norm & Misty taylor
Sarah,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family, from family and
friends from Kemble. Sorry we couldn’t come down and be with you today.
Norm & Misty
Maryann Mommersteeg
To the Henderson Family, my sympathies and prayers to you all. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you,
Maryann
Kim Litvinchuk
Dear Julie
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. It is never easy to lose a parent as it is one more generation that leaves us. Keep him alive in your memories and thoughts for his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.
Take care,
Kim Litvinchuk
Your fellow Stuffed Zucchini co-worker and official taste tester of your Butter Tarts
Albert & Mary Bannister
Julie
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family.
Alber & Mary
George and Mary Young
Please accept our sympathy at this time of sorrow,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Mary
Very sorry in hearing of Dwights passing. He was a fine man and a good friend. You are our thoughts ans prayers. Sorry we cannot attend as we are in Florida.
Larry & Marg Hotson
Sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. We are in Florida but we are thinking of you and your family during your trying times.
Marion and Ray Meredith
Remembering and prayers for the family at present time,
especially to Mother and Julie, Marion is still mostly at home
for couple more weeks
Craig & Mary Corman
Dorothy
Our sincere sympathy to you & your family
Marilyn and Clive Bowden
We are sending our deepest sympathy to the Henderson clan – so sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. Dwight and Dorothy raised a wonderful family and contributed so much to Lucan. You’re in our thoughts –
Glen & Wanda Clark
Hi Dorothy
How sad we were to read of D.J’S passing. You have had a lot in the past couple of years but this will be the hardest on you.Take care and know that we will be praying for you and the family. D.J’S been through a lot himself but he always had a smile on his face. That’s what we will remember Sinscere condolences
Glen & Wanda
Marilyn & Harry Dickson
Dorothy and family we are sorry to hear of the passing of Dwight. I remember him being a great neighbour and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marilyn & Harry Dickson
Budd & Jeanette Maynard
John, we are so sorry of your loss, as I have lost both my parents in the last few months, nothing ever prepares you for this, memories of all the good times will sustain you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Budd & Jeanette Maynard
Bonnie Manders
Sincere sympathy to Dorothy and her wonderful family. D. J. will be missed by all who knew him. I have many fond memories of when the Henderson Family first moved to the Lucan area and through the years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Marie Sockett
Dorothy and family
So sorry to hear of Dwights passing,our thoughts and prayers
are with at this sad time
Ethel & Wilfred London Ontario N5X 2J2
To John & Al and families. Our sympathy at this very sad time ,May
you find comfort in knowing others care . God Bless.
Regards Ethel & Wilf.
Scott & Gisele Dickson
Dwight was an amazing man. My fondest memories were riding to let the Pidgeons loose. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Scott and Gisele
Rhonda and Peter
Karen, Paul, Bekah..and Henderson family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and your Grampa, Bekah. You will miss him always –
with love and care,
rhonda and peter teichrob
Mike and Jackie Dewan
Mike has so many funny Hydro stories about working with D.J. Some of them revolve around his love of shelled peanuts and the state that the hydro truck looked like when he was done with it for the day!Dwight was for sure a person you could call quite the “character”.Dorothy and Dwight always made you feel welcome to “drop in” and if you were lucky ,it was around the time the Hot Cross Buns were being prepared.Thank goodness for large families who can comfort each other at a sad time like this. The Dewan family sends you our best wishes and thoughts to ALL of you!…. Mike and Jackie Dewan and family.
Marg Prout
Dwight and I had a great visit at the Exeter hospital just a week ago. We reminisced about the old Lucan days and our years together at Hydro. I clearly remember the day Dwight walked into the Lucan hydro office, in the late fifties, transferring from Bothwell. I also have a few of his favourites recipies. We talked about our children and grandchildren and it was very clear how very proud Dwight was of all his family.
My sympathy to Dorothy and the Henderson family.
DAVE@SHAREN NEWMAN
Dorothy & Family
we were so sorry to hear of Dwight”s passing. Such a loss to you and Lucan. We were in aw of him, there is not another person like him.
Catharina, Chris, Sarah, Eric and Jenny Balch
We are very sorry to hear of Dwights passing. The kids have fond memories of him and Dorothy as their adopted “grandparents”. Eric loved helping him in the garden and ride with him on his tractor. And of course who could forget the home made peanut brittle and donuts (yum, yum)……And Sarah was a wonderful babysitter. The Hendersons are a very special family who opened their hearts to everyone!
Lisa DenOtter and Boys
Sarah, Mark, Mitch, and Kate and family:
We have been thinking so much of you guys…so sad to hear about the loss of your Dad and Grandpa…
please know we are sending hugs and warm thoughts your way..
luv, Lisa and the boys
donna & mike balazs
hi julie sorry to hear about your dad sorry we are not home for you give your kids are best and you hang in there see you when we get home on the 7 of march
love mike & donna
Audrey Andersen
Dorothy and Family.
My sympathy to you and your family. I always glanced at your home when passing through Lucan to check Dwights sign. Memories of our “Hydro” family are brought to my mind very often. Best Wishes Audrey
Harry Hardy
Our Sincere Sympathy
Our Thoughts are with your Families.
I have known Dwight for a long time,
I remember when you purchased your house.
No life ends, until all that person has touched end.
Harry Hardy
Joanne Walzack
Dwight will be so missed. The kids will miss his hellos when we walked by. It was a tradition every fall the kids would pick out my gourds. I really enjoyed my visits with you when I sold Avon. Always a smile and a big wave. We will miss you Dwight. My thoughts are with Dorothy and your family at this time.
Don & Dorothy Lankin
Our sincere sympathy to you Dorothy and all your fine family. We have so many found memories of years past. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don & Bonnie Froats
Dorothy & Family: Treasured memories will keep Dwight close to your heart. Our thoughts are with you.
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dorothy ,and the Henderson Families,
We’re so sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. He has left the gift of wonderful memories to all who knew him. I also remember the homemade donuts , sauerkraut (which I admit I still don’t eat ), the tire swing at the little house,chickens in the barn,and his beloved Hoby. Another of Lucan’s finest has gone, but I’m grateful for having known him. Dwight, with his beloved wife Dorothy raised a family with good, kind hearts. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
Nadine (Marcus) Murphy and Pat (Marcus) Hewitt
Dear Dorothy and family: I remember DJ so well, his Dad was my public school teacher, I would walk to school with Shirley and Pat was friends with Donna & DJ. Our past is coming back to us in these sad moments. We lost Marilyn and Garry in 2010 and still feel the loss. Our heartfelt condolences are sent to you and family. My condolences are also sent to the Henderson siblings.
Pat (Marcus) Hewitt, Chatham, and Nadine (Marcus) Murphy, Windsor.
Al Maynard
Dwight Henderson was a unique man that is a great loss to family, friends and the community. I’ll miss his hearty laughs, our talks on politics and his wonderful gardens of flowers and splendid produce. He was and always will be an inspiration to John and I. My deepest condolences to all the family and friends for this great loss to us all.
Gord and Joanne Hardy
Our sincere sympathy to Dorothy and family. Dwight”s smiling face will certainly be missed and remembered.
Frank and Carol Hardy
Dorothy, our hearts are sad today to hear that you have lost your beloved. We join our faith community at Holy Trinity who grieves with you.
To Mike, Julie, Bill, Karen, John and Sarah, and your families, we send our deepest sympathy. You were all so important to him and he was so proud of all of you.
He will be missed personally as a dear friend who shared his faith and strong family values.
Our community of Lucan Biddulph has lost a true gentleman who will be deeply missed.
To all of you, may your faith give you strength. Know that Dwight will always live in you.
Carol and Frank
Tracy Hayter, Cora and Denise
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Lloyd & Dawn Shivrattan
We are very sad to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Kind Regards,
Lloyd & Dawn
BOB AND HELEN PATTERSON
We would like to express our sincere sympathy to Dorothy and families in the death of Dwight. He was a great guy, always so friendly and wore a smile. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Norm and Lena Hardy & family
Dorothy and family,
Dwight will always be missed and never forgotten.
There are so many good memories that go back a lot of years.
Please accept our sincere sympathy,
Norm, Lena and family
Susan Barnett (Wyatt)
Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a lovely man and always friendly to whom ever he met. I will always remember his smile. Every time I drove from Goderich to London through Lucan, I would look to see what he had for sale on the sign on his lawn. I will miss that.
David and I will try to come to Lucan on Tuesday, but we will have to wait and see what the weather brings.
God Bless everyone. Susan and David Barnett
Sherry Bodkin [Froats]
So sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Another great man of our little neighbourhood gone on to heaven! God bless…
Sherry & Tom Bodkin
Ron, Glenda & Family
Dorothy and Family
Dwight was our first friend and neighbour we meant in Lucan 27 years ago, we cherished his friendship, grandfather to our girls, he will always remain in our hearts, Lucan has lost some history today and fresh veggies and flowers! Love you Dwight…….
The Lindenfield’s
Craigholme Staff
John you are in our thoughts and prayers…..
Joe & Marla Wilson
Dorothy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bryan & Heather Kelso & family
Sarah, Mark & family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending you hugs and love!!!!! xo
Cindy White
Dorothy,
I am so sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing.I will miss seeing him come in to the store.I will never forget the day he came in with his new “legs”. He was so excited when he said to me”look I’m standing”. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead. He is out of pain and standing on his own “legs” now with God beside him.
Love Cindy White
Kathy and Steve Petit
I have fond memories of Dwight cooking his home made donuts and the wonderful smells of DJs baking! He was an incredible father husband grandpa and friend to all who knew him. We are very sorry for your loss. Lucan has lost one of the pillars of the community. Big hugs to all of the Henderson clan.
Russ and Beth Radcliffe
Beth and I express our sincere sympathy to Dorothy and your family on reading of Dwight’s death. We are presently out of the country.
Yvonne and Jim Barnetson
Yvonne and I were very sad when we heard Dwight has passed on. We know what a good neighbour we was to Ron, Glenda and their girls for so many years and that they will all miss him very much. Every time we met him there was a smile on his face and hardy hello, we will remember him that way. Our deepest condolences go to you and your family at this time of loss.
Regards Yvonne and Jim