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BERDAN, Gladys May (Alexander) of Exeter

February 12, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes 19 Condolences

BERDAN, Gladys May (Alexander) of Exeter

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 of Exeter in her 79th year.  Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Hugh Berdan (2004).  Dear mother of Kirby and Clara Berdan of Exeter.  Dear step-grandmother of Jamie Benson of Ottawa and Jackie Benson of Saskatchewan, and step-great-grandmother of Branden, Jordan and Madison.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Saturday from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm,  prior to the complete funeral service, which will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 1 PM with Bob Heywood officiating.  Cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.

BERDAN, Gladys May (Alexander) of Exeter

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  1. Darlene Leybourne

    February 25, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Kirby and Clara
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time..I worked right beside Gladys at Fleck and her and I had some good chats and good laughs..She was a wonderful woman and she always talked about you and you could tell how much she loved you both. RIP Gladys you were a wonderful woman here on earth and now you will be a wonderful angel above watching down on us all

  2. Dorothy Gaiser

    February 17, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    So sorry to hear of Gladys passing. My deepest sympathy to you both Kirby and Clara. I remember Gladys fondly from Fleck and the canners.

  3. Dave Frayne

    February 16, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    To Kirby and Clara: Sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. Gladys will be remembered. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  4. Tammy Steinbach

    February 14, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Kirby & family,
    My sympathies of the passing of your mom. I had worked with her briefly at the canners. She was such a kind hearted woman. She will be dearly missed.

  5. Joyce & Frank Maas

    February 14, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Sorry to hear of Gladys’ passing. She was a lovely lady and I remember her from Fleck years ago. I had a nice chat with her on the weekend and she truly loved you Kirby and Clara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  6. Ellen Bell

    February 14, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Remember all the good times and many memories.

  7. Wendi and John Schwindt

    February 14, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Dear Kirby and Clara…we were so sorry to hear about Gladys. So many struggles for you and your family…your mom was a very special lady and a wonderful neighbour.
    Our thoughts will be with you tomorrow…

  8. Sheila Markle (Eisenschink)

    February 14, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Gladys was a wonderful lady. As a child she cared for me on many occasions and i remember my mom (Arlette) and I visiting often at the Berdan home. RIP Gladys. Kirby, Clara and family, your mom was a kind woman and I am sure you will miss her immensely. My thoughts and condolences are with you.

  9. Sheila Markle

    February 14, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Kirby and Clara and family – my thoughts and condolences are with you at this time. Your mom was a kind woman and I am sure you will miss her immensely.

  10. Sheila Markle (Eisenschink)

    February 14, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Gladys was a wonderful lady. She cared for me when I was a child and my mother (Arlette) and I spent a lot of time visiting with the Berdan’s. RIP Gladys.

  11. duane& deb

    February 14, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    sorry about the passing of of a great lady who would do anything for anybody she will be missed dearly.

  12. Susie MacDonald

    February 13, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Thinking of you at this difficult time. Wish we could be there with you. Keeping you in our prayers. Love Susie, Allan & family

  13. Georgina and Brian Finkbeiner

    February 13, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She has been a wonderful friend to my mom, Peggy Obre, for 50 years. She will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

  14. Elaine Baynham

    February 13, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Dear Kirby and Clara. My deepest sympathy. Gladys was one of the best. Our friendship goes back to the time when our kids were just babies. I will remember so many great times with Wilf and Gladys, times that were filled with so much laughter. Love, Elaine xxoo

  15. frank & debbie alexander

    February 13, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Kirby & Clara & family,

    Very sorry to hear of Gladys’s passing. We remember her smiling face around the canners. We’re sure you will miss her, but by keeping her memories alive, she will always live on in your hearts.

    Frank & Deb

  16. Joanne Stephen

    February 13, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    Kirby & Clara
    Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.May Gladys R.I.P. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Joanne&Lee

  17. Kathy (Berdan) Ellison

    February 12, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Sorry to hear of Gladys’s passing. Praying God’s comfort for her son Kirby and family.

  18. Jessie Shanks

    February 12, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Kirby, Clara & Family:

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Gladys, Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your during this difficult time…

    Jessie & Keith Shanks

  19. Marion McCarter

    February 12, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    Kirby Clara and families
    My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your mother. My memories of your parents go back a long while to the Guenther
    Tuckey days. She was a very gracious lady to remember and I always enjoyed her company. May you remember all the good times and cherish her memories and she will live on in your hearts
    forever. Deepest Sympathy.
    Marion

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