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Dorothy Cecilia (Robins) Bell

October 27, 2012 By Haskett Funeral Homes 11 Condolences

Dorothy Cecilia (Robins) Bell

Peacefully at her residence on Friday, October 26, 2012, of Exeter and formerly of Kippen in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late William J. F. Bell (1986). Dear mother of Donald Bell of Exeter, Jack Bell of St. Joseph’s, Elaine Ford of Exeter and Alice Bell of Nova Scotia. Loving grandmother of Vicky and Roger Morrison, Pamela and Dennis Loughnane, Sandra and Jeff Henderson, Jackie and Steve Jones; Deborah and Larry Clarke, Karen and Mark Tuckey and Randy and Alicia Ford. She will be sadly missed by her 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Tove Bell (1998), sisters Hilda Taylor, Elsie Wescott and Mildred Foster and brother Bill Robins.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 11:15 AM with Colin Snyder officiating.  PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO POWER OUTAGE.

Interment Bairds Cemetery, Stanley Township.

There will be an Eastern Star Service in the funeral home Monday evening at 6:30 PM.

Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Dorothy Cecilia (Robins) Bell

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Condolence Messages

  1. Marie Sawa

    October 29, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Dear Jack,
    My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  2. Tom Hartai

    October 29, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Elaine and family
    Please accept all of our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

    God’s Blessing to you and your family
    Tom Hartai
    Exeter

  3. Doug and Dorothy Eyre

    October 29, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Our condolences to you and your families. Don, Jack and Elaine

  4. Gladys McGregor

    October 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Don, Elaine, Jack and Families. Thinking of you all at this time. Dorothy was a great lady and enjoyed a long and wonderful life.
    Gladys McGregor and Family

  5. charlene edwards

    October 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Dear Elaine and family
    It is with sadness I heard of Dorothy’s passing. What a wonderful life she had. I will always remember her help when I was a new member to Exeter Chapter OES. She kept me on the straight and narrow for sure!
    She will be missed.
    Charlene Edwards

  6. Louise and Bill Pincombe

    October 29, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Don,Jack,Elaine and families
    What a wonderful life your mother and grandmother had. We should all be so fortunate! We are sure you all have very special memories of her. Please accept our sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  7. Jack and Isabelle Moore

    October 29, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Your Mother was a lovely person. I had the pleasure of knowing her all my life. Remeber the fun times we had as a family growing up. Our sympathy to you and your families, Don,Jack and Elaine,
    Treasure the memories
    Isabelle Moore

  8. Claire & Winona Hoffman

    October 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Don,Jack and Elaine,And families,
    Sorry to hear of your mother,grandmother etc,passing.
    Our heart and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    God Bless.

  9. Mr. Richard and Sharon Jones

    October 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Our condolences go to the Bell family, and Robins families.

  10. Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade

    October 28, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. We hope your memories of Dorothy will bring you comfort in the future.
    Our thoughts are with you.

  11. KATHY MANN

    October 27, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I ALWAYS HAD THE DEEPEST RESPECT AND AFFECTION FOR YOUR MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER. SHE WAS AN AWESOME 4H LEADER AND HAD A WICKED SENSE OF HUMOUR. REST IN PEACE, DOROTHY

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