Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter with family by his side, on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 of Exeter in his 83rd year went to be with his Lord and Saviour. August leaves behind his wife Gerry, the love of his life for 58 years. Proud father of Brad and his wife Cathy of Exeter, Jim and his wife Debbie of RR 1 Lucan, Susan McClure of Seaforth, and Fred and his wife Donna of Exeter. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Paul and Sandra Gregus, John Gregus, Mary and Nick Haberer, Anne and David Ballantyne; Cindy and Chris Barwick, Sandra Gregus, Scott and Steven Gregus; Matthew and Kaley McClure, and Kathleen, Charlotte and Michael Gregus. Loved by great-grandchildren David and Anthony Gregus. Survived by twin brother Frank Gregus of London, his sisters-in-law Mary and her husband Larry Hartman and Annie,Florence, Ann and Marilyn Fallon. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers John (Agnes) Gregus, Paul (Toni) Gregus, sister Shirley (Bill) Woodall and sister-in-law Patricia Gregus. Gus was a respected and trusted developer and builder in the South Huron and Exeter area for over 50 years.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street,Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday 2-4 and 7- 9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church,200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Thursday, November 1st at 11:30 AM with Father Len Desjardins celebrant. Prayers will be said in the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 8:30 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Precious Blood Building Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
August (Gus) Joseph Gregus
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).
Tina Penner
Fred, Jim and families.
My condolences of the passing of your father. I remember your father coming to help and show interest in the shop. He was a great man…
Dave & Shelley Bryson
Thinking of all families through such a hard time. Our thoughts are with you!
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Dear Friends, We are feeling your loss.
As each day passes we are told things will get easier.
We can not imagine the void in your daily routine, as Jerry feels
the open gap as well. We speak of you often Gus,and even though we know you are in a better place,we are still selfish enough to wish you were with us as your jovial happy go lucky self.
Gus will never be forgotten as our friend.
Jerry and Alice
Norm and Kay Tripp
To the Gregus Family, Gus as we called him always took time to chat with us, We liked Gus, our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this time. His spirit lives on………Norm and Kay
Jeff & Tena McKay
So sorry for your loss Gerry & all of Gregus Family. Our thoughts are with you.
Reverend Michael R. Foreman
My deepest felt condonlonces to the Gregus family for their loss.
I grew up with and went to school with Brad. As time goes by, we went our seperate lives. Nevertheless, “Gus” always spoke to me on the street whenever I was in Exeter. He never failed to wave or have a warm smile for me.
Gus is going to be deeply missed.
I am certain he is home with the Holy Father and looking down and smiling upon his wonderful family.
In Christ
Rev. Michael R. Foreman
Grant & Cheryl McKenzie, Sarnia
Gerry and family,
By chance while waiting in a pharmacy, I opened the obituary page of the London Free Press and saw Gus’s smiling face. His picture took me immediately to Maple Leaf Estates in Florida and the many bocce games we played together. He was a formidable opponent and I much preferred when we played on the same team, but such is the luck of the draw. We admired his ingenuity in making a device to pick up his bocce ball and his gentle manner. He was interested in learning about the people he met and was pleased to learn one of Cheryl’s sisters lives in Exeter. His perserverence to keep physically active was an inspiration to us all at MLE. Thinking of you as you begin your journey through grief. May your memories of Gus bring you comfort.
Elaine Ford
Dear Steve, Claire and the Gregus family; Thinking of you in the Passing of Gus. God Bless all of you through this change in your family. Elaine Ford
Ron and Anne Helm
Gerry and Family,
We were saddend to hear of Gus’s passing and offer our deepest sympathies. Thursday golf will not be the same without him.
Peter and Gloria McFalls
Gerry and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Gus. We know he will be extremely missed in the family and the community.
Larry and Joyce Black
Gerry and family – We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather and send our sincere sympathy.
We did not know until today and we are thinking of you all in your great loss. Gus was a wonderful man and always had time for a visit when we met. He will be missed by many. Take care of each other, Sincerely, Larry and Joyce, Grand Bend, On.
Sandra Newton
Gerry and family
I send my deepest sympathy to you all. The loss of a loved one; husband, father, grandfather brings much sadness. May the memories you have, of wonderful times shared over many years, help you to deal with your loss.
Sandra Newton
Alison and Scott Wedlake
Fred and Donna and family we are so sorry to hear of Gus,s passing . You are in our thoughts
Sincerly Alison and Scott Wedlake
Bill Atthill
My sincere condolences on the passing of Gus. Heaven will be building on today.
Brian & Janet Wedlake
We send our sincere sympathy to all the Gregus family. Our thought and prayers are with you. Janet & Brian Wedlake
Gary and Kathy Simpson
To Gerry and family – we wish to extend our sympathy to the family left by a great guy. Gus was a well known man at Andex and I enjoyed doing business with him for many years. After we bought our house on Huron street Gary had a few good discussions with Gus and once had the privilege of sitting in the old car with him. We will miss his wave as he drove by. May he rest in peace.
Cathy Horrell-Morley
Sorry about your loss . I remember your father when he was building Exeter Pharmacy for my Dad Stan Horrell..His kindness and strength was always present..I will always rember his honesty and caring heart..It was a honor to have known him..This world will miss him..Cathy Horrell-Morley
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Gerry and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Dianne
BOB&JEAN CRAWFORD
WE ARE SADDEND AT THE PASSING OF GUS AND TO THE FAMILY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. BOB&JEAN CRAWFORD.
Jason Bourne
Gerry, Fred and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sending our love and prayers to a family of inspiring faith! The Lord is closest to us in times of sorrow and loss…Our deepest condolences to all of your family.
Sincerely,
Philippe & Janet Maes
Our deepest condolences to you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish the wonderful memories you have as they will provide you all with much comfort during this difficult time. He is another angel looking down on us all. Saying until we meet again. God Bless you all.
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Gerry and Family
We are so sorry for your great loss, Ron worked for Gus years ago and I always remember him coming into my parents store Fisher Hardware, we wish we could take the pain away, keep all those good memories close…
Deb and Bob Gehan
Dear Gerry and family
So sorry to hear about Gus, please accept our deepest condolences.
He will be greatly missed.
Douwe & Jenny Wilts
Sending our condolences to the Gregus family. Your in our prayers.
Wally and Mary Woodall
Rest in peace Uncle Gus. You are in our thoughts and our deepest condolences to Aunt Gerry and the whole Gregus family.
Chris, Jess, Paige and Emma Keller
Fred, Donna, Kathleen, Charlotte and Michael,
We are so sorry for your loss and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
arlene and scott thomson
our thoughts and prayers are with your family froma arlene scott laura and melissa
JOE & MARILYN DEWAN STRATFORD ON
Dear Gerry and Family. Our deepest symathy our prayers are with you Gerry and family. Lord rest his Soul Amen Joe Marilyn
Tom Hartai
Gerry and family:
On behalf of my family and staff,please accept all of our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
Gus was one of the first people I ever got to know when I first moved to Exeter in the summer of 1990. He was a kind and gentle man…always thinking of others before himself. He always had time for a quick chat and a big smile.
Find comfort in knowing that he will me missed by so many in this great community.
God’s Blessings to you and your wonderful family.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Dave and Sandra Ackland
Sorry to hear of Gus’s passing. Our thoughts are with you, Gerry, and your family at this time.
Ken and Lois Ottewell
To Gerry and the family, we send deepest condolences as we remember our associations with all of you — in Construction, in the halls of Usborne Central School and South Huron High School, at the Exeter Curling Club, and around Exeter in general. May you all find peace and comfort in the memories you will carry forever. God bless you!
Ken and Lois Ottewell, St. Ives, B.C.
Diana & Sal Fusaro
Our deepest condolences to the entire Gregus family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mike & Joanne Wilson
Dear Gerry and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Gus’s passing. Our thougths and prayers are sent to you and your family, he will be greatly missed. With all our love, Mike, Joanne, Brandon, Tyler and Emily
Joelle and Dave
Dear Gerry and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Gus’s passing. We keeep fond memories of Gus from the Lawn Bowling at Maple Leaf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joelle and Dave
Trevor Edwards, Cathy Pavkeje and family
Dear Gerry and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of a truly wonderful man.
We have always admired his strength, kindness and devotion you both had for your children and grandchildren.
May you have peace knowing that now he is now in a better place.
Trevor Cathy and family
Tom and Bev Prout
Gerry and Family
My parents always enjoyed gettig together with Gus and Gerry. As a young child this caused me some confusion as my dad’s name was Gerry. Please accept our sincere condolences and may the many happy memories live on for every.
Tom and Bev Prout
Ron and Kathy Boyd
Fred, Donna and family — We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, and praying for you in this difficult time.
Joe, Joanne, Jason & Jacqueline Bengough
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. A man of strength and compassion and he showed it all that he did. Keep his memories close and he will always be near you. Love and prayers to each and everyone of you
Rest in Peace Gus
The Bengough Family
Gerald & Carolyn Merner
To Gerry and family
Gus took great pride in his profession. However, he was infinitely prouder to be a husband, father and grandfather. Gus will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne, Joe, Jason & Jacqueline Bengough
Our thoughts and prayers to you all at this very difficult time. A man of strength and compassion, and he showed it in every thing he did. Keep his memories close and he will always be with you.
love and prayers.
The Bengough family
Mike Clark
To the Gregus Family,
Gus was a very special man,and he had a particularily special bond with me.Gus was the initiation that I had the priveledge of having into the Construction Industry.For some ,that might have been an intimidting thought,but for me it was purely inspirational. His work ethic and determination to succeed still remains one of the striking qualities that have stayed with me so many years.Reflecting back on the Summer work with Gus,Brad and Jim,there was always one thing that stuck with me”Do a good job for the Customer”,no matter what it takes.That is quite evident with the Projects that I work on today.What started out as a Summer Job with Gus has transpired into a Career of leading Construction activities on some of the Tallest Skyscrapers,and Largest Projects in Canada.
Thank you Gus for modelling the way,your legacy will stay with me forever.
Rest in Peace,
Mike Clark
Irv. & Lois Armstrong
To Gerry and family; We are sorry to hear of the death of Gus. We have fond memories of Gus and the construction of the addition to the front of the Funeral Home. We are thinking of you and your family. Lois & Irv.
Claire,Winona Hoffman & Family.
The Gregus Family,
Sorry to hear of Gus’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Jim & Irene Moulton #11110 @ mlccg.
Gerry and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family, Will miss him at Bingo and Bocco. A very gentle man.Rest in Peace.
Frances & Gordon Eagleson
We are sorry to hear of Gus’passing so soon.We shared many years as neighbours, high school friends , and attended many other activities.Wonderful buildings in Exeter.
Our thoughts & prayers go with the family at this time.
Frances &Gord Eagleson,Alexia Gladdy,Maryanne Statton
Larry and Lynne Lewis
So sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Much Love, Larry, Lynne, Morgan and Brooke
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Gerry and family,
SIncere sympathy in your great loss. Gus was a good, honourable man and will be missed by many. His legacy lives on in his family.
Kevin and Kim Hern
Gerry and the Gregus Family,
Our prayers are with you at this time. Kevin has many fond memories of working with Gus and Gregus Construction. He was a very special man!! May your many memories give you comfort in the coming days.
Kevin and Kim Hern
Tony & Fran Relouw
Dear Gerry and family
We send you our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time and will keep you in our prayers.
Bill and Donna Perry
To the entire Gregus family, remember all the wonderful memories you have. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy. Bill and Donna
Sherrie Broderick
He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to all the Family.
Regards
Sherrie
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
To Gerry and Family
We are sorry to learn of Gus’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. May your memories of Gus bring you comfort in the future.
Susan & Jim
A great neighbour and hard worker…………..thinking of you, Gerry, and all your family at this difficult time.
Bev Dayman
Paul and Sandra, Mary and the entire family…
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Shawn and Bev Dayman
Jo-Ann Middleton
Garry and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gregus family at this very difficult time.
Gord and Kendra Craig
Our deepest condolences to the Gregus family.
Michelle Sereda
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of a most wonderful man. Every Sunday I was able to see him, his gentle smile and manner would make me feel so blessed to have come to know him. I have come to respect and become quite envious of his wonderful family who had such a sterling patriarch. I know our parish will be experiencing a great hole in our Sunday gatherings and I want all of you, who I’ve come to know in such a wonderful variety of ways, to know I am offering my own prayers for you all during this sad but beautiful opportunity to celebrate a great man’s passing. God bless xo Michelle
Ken & Joan Agnew
Gus was a loved & well-respected member of his church & community; he will be greatly missed.
Our love & prayers are with you, Gerry & family in the upcoming days & months.
Al and Vickie Harvey
To the Gregus family
We only knew Gus to say hello in passing, but he always acknowledged us with a nod and replied to our greetings. He seemed to be a great gentleman. We will miss his casual greetings and his soft smile
The Harvey’s
Exeter
Joan Cleave
Gerry & Family:
I am saddened to hear of Gus’s passing – Please know that you are in my thoughts at this sad time in your lives.
Joyce Baptie
Gerry and Family,
Gus will be greatly missed. My thoughts are prayers are with you at this time.
Joyce Baptie
Glen & Shona Dunseith
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gregus family.
Helen Ryan
Gerry and the Family;
A friend, father and grandfather is a blessing you have shared and enjoyed over the years. When he leaves it hurts! Have faith and the pain will ease; and the memories will bring joy.
Rest in peace, Gus.