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ARNOLD: Reta (Davis) of Lucan

January 28, 2015 By Haskett Funeral Homes 59 Condolences

ARNOLD: Reta (Davis) of Lucan

At home on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, of Lucan in her 88th year. Dear mother of Marie and Clarence Cudmore, Norma and Dave Fenton and Shirley Rummell all of London, Joanne and Gord Machon of Monkton, Hank and Janet Arnold of Lucan, Debbie and Bill Carmichael and Larry and Laura Arnold of London and Jackie Arnold and Ken Whiting of Lucan. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday, January 30th.  Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

ARNOLD: Reta (Davis) of Lucan

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Condolence Messages

  1. Mike Rae

    August 14, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    Hank and Larry, very sorry for your loss, my condolences to your families.

  2. Gord and Brenda Moon

    February 3, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Dear Hank, Janet, and family,

    We’re very sorry to hear of your mother and grandmother’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  3. Cheryl Cook AKA Davis

    February 2, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Dear Debbie and Family; Loosing your Mom is heart breaking and you will think of her every day. I remember when I ruined my favorite jacket and your Mom invisibly mended it. Amazing! Thanks agian Reta. Cheryl

  4. Wayne & Julie Pryce

    February 2, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. Dave and Joan Madigan

    February 1, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family.

  6. Fred & Sharon Mardlin

    January 31, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Hank, Janet, Jackie, Ken & families – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. We didn’t know her, but she must have been a lovely lady, since you folks are super. God bless each of you at this time and may you cherish your many memories of your mom.

  7. Gord & Joanne Hardy

    January 31, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    To the Arnold family:
    Thinking of you at this time. Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Rita.

  8. Karen McDonald

    January 31, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Jackie, Ken and family, sending condolences in the loss of your Mom.

  9. Steve and Nancy Turnbull

    January 31, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Hank, Janet and Girls Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your Mother and Grandma. Our thoughts are with you.

  10. Larry And Lynda Lewis

    January 31, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Our Sincere Sympathy goes to your family at this difficult time. Reta was a great lady and our thoughts are with you.

  11. Gary & Linda Hayter

    January 31, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    To the ARNOLD family
    So sorry to here of the passing of your mom & grandmother.
    Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

  12. Linda Wood

    January 31, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Hank,Janet,Jess and Hannah I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and granmother.You have my deepest sympathies

  13. Jim and Helen Hearn

    January 30, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Please accept our sincere condolences. Good memories let her live in your hearts forever. Our thoughts are with you.

  14. Betty McIntyre

    January 30, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Dear Arnold family
    I didn’t know your mom very well but she must have been a nice lady since she raised such a great group of kids.
    Cherish her memory and may God bless you all.

  15. Mid-west Industial Tire

    January 30, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow, you have our deepest sympathy

  16. Harry Hardy

    January 30, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Our Sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mother
    Our Thoughts are with your Family.
    I have known her a long time,and always found her a real good person. She will be greatly missed by the people of the community.

  17. Hank

    January 30, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Sorry to hear of your mothers passing,sending our deepest sympathy

  18. Prince George Retirement Community

    January 30, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Jackie, our prayers are with you and your family throughout this extremely heartbreaking and difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

  19. Robin Forsyth

    January 30, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry about your loss. I will be praying for you all.

  20. Brian and Liz Froats

    January 30, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Our condolences to the Arnold family. Sending our thoughts and prayers your way.

  21. larry preszcator

    January 30, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    hank sorry to hear of your loss larry preszcator

  22. Dorothy and Don Lankin

    January 29, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please accept our sympathy for your loss at this sad time.

  23. Doug & Doris Ovens

    January 29, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Your Mother was a great lady & will be missed. Don’t be sad she is gone be thankful you had her for all these years. God has a new angel who will watch over you all.

  24. Bob & Cathy Moore

    January 29, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    Hank, Jackie & family,

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Cherish all the
    great memories you will have forever.

  25. Bev Dayman

    January 29, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Jackie, Ken, Tameka, and the entire Arnold famiy;
    Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
    Bev Dayman

  26. RENE&MONIQUE VANBRUWAENE

    January 29, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    please,accept our condolences,she was a great ladie ,she will be missed !

  27. Kim Bowman

    January 29, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Jackie, Ken and Tameka

    My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.
    God bless.

  28. Joan & Dave Goddard

    January 29, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  29. Bob & Jacquie Duncan

    January 29, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing – you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers… Peace be with you all….

  30. Pat & Sue O'Connor

    January 29, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    So sorry to hear of the death of your Mom..May you find peace and love in your family.

  31. John & Karen Arenthals & Family

    January 29, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Please accept our condolences on your loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady and a great friend to my mother, she will be sadly missed .

  32. Mary brintnell

    January 29, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Dear Jackie and all your family it is hard to lose a mom regardless of her age or illness. Treasure the good times and may she rest in peace. If any thing I can do just call me. Mary Brintnell.

  33. Be tty Coughlin, Kathy and Karen

    January 29, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. She will be missed.

  34. Dale and Linda Froats

    January 29, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss of Mom and Grandma. We wish you peace and joy in your heart as you celebrate her life and all your wonderful times together.

  35. Ken Freeman

    January 29, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Sorry to hear of your mothers passing my thoughs and prayers are with you at this time

  36. Sharen & Dave Newman

    January 29, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Our sympathy to all Reta’s family. She was a great Mom, and kind to all.

  37. Don & Margaret Watt

    January 29, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    To the Arnold Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Reta will certainly be missed by many people.

  38. Tom Hearn

    January 29, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.

  39. Mike, Leanne Thompson and family

    January 29, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Sorry to hear about your mom/grandma. I know she will be dearly missed. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this time.

    Leanne, Mike and Family

  40. Carmen & David Jones

    January 29, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Hank and Janet, I remember your mom from way back when I worked at Darlings. She always smiled. We are thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

  41. Silvia Gamboso

    January 29, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    I am deeply saddened to hear of Reta’s passing. She was always warm, friendly, respectful, and welcoming. I will always remember her smile and her laugh! I am thankful that she was, and always will be, Victoria and Eric’s “Gramma.” We all have fond memories of our time with her, and will cherish those memories always. God bless her, and all of you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I share in your sadness.

    Love,

    Silvia

  42. Emerson and Betty Anne Gill

    January 29, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Hank and Janet and Family
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. May cherished memories help to console you in this time of sorrow.
    Thinking of you at this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Emerson and Betty Anne Gill

  43. fred nd brenda smith

    January 29, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM’S PASSING.REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES .LOVE THE SMITHS

  44. Dawn and Dave Mette (Davis)

    January 29, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

  45. Bob and Marie Sockett

    January 29, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    So sorry to hear of your mothers passing

  46. George & Linda Wilkinson

    January 29, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

  47. Kathy and Keith Mcfarland

    January 29, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God carry and comfort you.

  48. Greg (Greg's Place Lucan)

    January 29, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    So sorry for your loss Jackie Ken and families
    She will be missed
    Keep the good memories alive.

    Greg Graham

  49. Marie, Norma,JoAnne, Shirley,Hank, Larry,Debbie and Jackie

    January 29, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Please accept our deepest sincere sympathy. We are so sorry to hear about Reta.
    I remember Reta grownup and being at the house. She was always kind. She treated everyone as if they were family.
    Reta will be missed. The world is a little less bright without her.

    Tracy, Doug and Cora

  50. Sue McCullough

    January 29, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Jackie, Ken, Tameka and all the Arnold family,

    My most sincere condolences go to all of you at this time. Please know that you are in my prayers and I pray that God uphold you at this time of great sadness.

    Hugs,
    Sue+

  51. Peter and Peggy Mastorakos

    January 29, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Our sincere condolences to all – treasure your memories as I’m sure you have many ….

  52. Diane Ellyatt

    January 29, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    To the Arnold family, I am sorry to hear about Rita’s passing, I thoughts are with yous, she will be missed,I know I am glad that I knew her, she always had a smile for everyone, you’s have a lot of good memories hang on to them , sending big big hugs Diane

  53. Scott Dickson

    January 29, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    To Marie, Norma, Joanne, Hank, Debbie, Larry, and Jackie:
    Condolences at this difficult time. Your Mom was a great lady I will always remember. Ever gracious, generous, and kind. Remember the good times, and they will see you through.

  54. Tom and Sherry Bidkin

    January 28, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    So sorry to hear of your mothers passing… Tom often spoke of your mom and her love of her family gatherings and Jackie’s cooking! I am sure she will be truly missed by you al. Keep your memories close to your hearts and she will be there…
    l

  55. Bob and Helen Patterson

    January 28, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Please accept our sympathy in the loss of your Dear Mom and Grandma. She was a great lady and she will be dearly missed.

  56. arlene and scott thomson family

    January 28, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this sad time

  57. Sandi and Rob Brintnell

    January 28, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Jackie, Shirley, Debbie,Hank, Larry, Joanne, Marie, Norma and families,
    Your mom was a kind heart lady, she was a lady that thought of us all. She made many mitts and baby hats which she sent to the hospitals,My grand kids were lucky to know grandma Reta they have many knitted hat , socks,slipper and outfit to treasure. We will miss her dearly. Thinking of you all at this difficult time treasure your mom’s, grandma’s memories keep them close to your heart this will help you through these difficult times.
    Love Sandi and Rob and family

  58. Dan and Carol Sloetjes

    January 28, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. May peace surround you all.

  59. Sheila Butchart

    January 28, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Sending prayers to the family of Reta Arnold at the loss of your mum.. She will be missed by her large family.

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