Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on August 9, 2021 at the age of 61. Cherished father of Heather Blok and Adrian McTaggart of Exeter, ON and Erin and Blair Aitchison of Melrose, Scotland. Adored younger brother and brother-in-law of Maria Piercy (Mark), Mary Fisher (Marty), Nellie Boshart (Bill), Agatha Feltz (Dave), and Dinah DeGroot (Jack). Terry will be missed and remembered by his many nieces and nephews, special friends and family members from the Netherlands. Predeceased by his parents Nellie and Tony Blok, his sister Trudy, and Heather and Erin’s mother Charlotte Mossman Blok.
Terry was a graduate of Lambton College and was a long time employee with the City of London, working primarily as a greenskeeper at the Thames Valley Golf Course. In his free time, Terry was a sports enthusiast, had a keen interest in machinery and high performance motorsports, and enjoyed his lawn care and skilled carpentry projects at home. Most importantly in his life though, was the love he had for his family and the life-long friendships he made with his childhood pals as well as most-dedicated friendships he forged in Exeter and elsewhere. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour and wit.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Terry’s family physician Dr. J. Jadd and the CCTC team at Victoria Hospital.
Memorial visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Sunday, August 15th from 2 -4 PM. A public funeral service will be held at the South Huron Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter on Wednesday, August 18 at 11 AM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation and service, please click “Register Now” below to register. If you are unable to attend the service in person the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Cremation with interment at the Exeter cemetery will be held at a later date.
Donations to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority – Tree Planting would be appreciated by the family.
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Gord and Brenda Moon
Dear Nellie, Bill, and families,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother/ uncle passing.
He was far too young. Our thoughts go out to each of you.
Bruce Austin
Nellie Losing Someone You Love Is Never Easy. May Peace And Comfort Find You During This Difficult Time.
Rachel Skillen
Heather & Erin… we are so sad to hear of your dad‘s passing. He was such a wonderful neighbour to us when we lived on Edward St and I always enjoyed chatting with him when we would run into each other. Thinking of you all and sending you big hugs during this very difficult time. Adam, Rachel & Ethan Skillen
Mary. Swan
Heather and Erin. I only knew Terry for Four years but he brought light and love to our family. Your Dad was was kind, respectful, fun loving and so easy to be around, it was as if we had known him forever. Our sincerest condolences to your family Don and Mary Swan
Lauren Robinson
Heather and Erin-
Thinking of you both. Our families shared many great memories together. Your Dad was such a great friend to everyone and was always there when you needed him. I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dave Keys
So sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Terry and I had some fun times way back in the day when we both lived around Bayfield and again years later when we both ended up in Exeter! He was a great guy and will be greatly missed. Our condolences to Heather, Erin and entire Blok family. Rest In Peace Terry.
Dave, Shelly & Rachelle
Dianne Loerchner
Jack, Dinah & Family.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother-in-law, brother and uncle. May you find comfort from family, friends and God.
Deb Gehan
Dear Heather and Erin and family
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Deb and Bob Gehan
Teus Dorrepaal
Terry, mijn goede verre neef,
Maar eenmaal mocht ik hem ontmoeten, het was op een zondagmorgen, ongeveer 40 jaar geleden,
Maar ik kan me hem nog herinneren als een goede jongeman.
Een neef die ver weg woonde en toch onmiskenbaar familie was.
Sta me toe jullie; dochters en zussen, en allen die daarbij behoren, allemaal sterkte te wensen om dit verlies te verwerken.
Met hartelijke groet,
Teus Dorrepaal
Carolyn Mossm an
This all seems so unreal . . .. I had hoped to be with you on Wednesday at 11:00 – but now you know this is not going to happen …alas.
I shall certainly be close – and hoping to be present virtualy.
With love.
Carolyn Mossman
Sandy and Bill Lockie
Dear Maria and Mark and families, we’re so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing and know he will be missed. Our deepest condolences, sincerely, Bill and Sandy Lockie
Sheila, Richard, Lachlan, Alexandra, John and Malcolm Macgregor
Heather and Erin,
Please know that we are thinking of you both at this sad time – may your countless happy memories of your dad sustain you.
Karen Tuckey
Heather and Erin, my condolences. Your mom and I worked together and I got to know your dad over the years when he stopped in to see your mom and during the office social gatherings. He was a kind and humorous man, fun to be around. I am thinking of you both during this difficult time.
Doris Becker
Heather and Erin, I am so saddened to hear of your father’s passing. Hoping you will be able to greave and reminisce together and know that his spirit will always be with you. Hugs. Mlle Becker aka Doris
Lori Bearss
Heather and Erin, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you and sending hugs! From one of the teachers from the Usborne Central family.
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Sincere condolences to the entire family….Pete and Deb Timmermans
Janet & Shannon Snow
Heather & Erin,
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was such a great guy and will be greatly missed. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Janet & Shannon Snow
Jordan, Riley & Sean Taylor
Marg Pavkeje
Heather and Erin,
So very sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He was a great guy, always up for a chat whenever we’d meet. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Marg Pavkeje
Brenda Dayman
Heather & Erin
I am so Sorry to see the passing of your Dad, Far to young!! I had met him a couple times at my work.
Thinking of you both during this Sad time. May your memories bring you comfort in the days & months ahead!
Kim Ryckman
Heather and Erin
Sending hugs and condolences to both of you during this difficult time.
Wibbina Toonk
To the Blok sisters and Terry’s daughters: I extend my sincere condolences. May you cherish the memories and experience peace as you mourn this huge loss
Naomi Bird
Terry and my brother Tim were friends since grade 1. Recently on visits to Bayfield, Terry would join our gatherings with family and old friends. He helped make it seem like we were “home” again. I’ll always remember his wonderful smile. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time. He will surely be missed.
Bill and Lia Hoggarth
To the Blok Girls, we are sorry to hear of Terrys passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Susan Hrovat
Our sincere condolences to Erin & Heather.
Our thoughts are with you in your time of grief.
Susan Hrovat, Alicia & Marissa Binkle
Sue and Rob Williams
Maria and Mark ,
We are heartsick for you both and for all of Terry’s family especially his daughters.
I know you loved him and pray that those beautiful memories will sustain you through this most difficult time. He was a beautiful person.
Jo-Dee DesJardine
Erin and Heather, thinking of you both. Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Please accept my condolences. Take care of each other ❤️
Sending love from your “birthday” twin, Jo-Dee
Randy and Debby Wagler
Heather and Erin and family, Thinking and praying for you all in the loss of your Dad and family member and friend. May you be comforted by God and in the presence of loved ones and precious memories.
nancy brand
To the BLOK girls our deepest sympathy, nellie & bill wow we talked not to long ago will be thinking of you and your whole family, may Terry rest in peace.
hans &nancy brand
Mark Durand
Thoughts and prayers are with the Blok family, got to know Terry on a personal and professional level over the years while he worked in the golf industry and he was always a pleasure to be around and to work with, he will be missed.
Steve Johns
Heather and Erin – I’m very sorry to learn of Terry’s passing ,he was a great person and will be missed.
Steve Johns
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
So sorry to hear about Terry’s passing. Another gone too soon. We will always remember Terry as an Usborne Township baseball coach for his girl’s softball team. Our daughter benefited from his dedication and sports knowledge for many years.
I will also remember coming across his familiar face and voice on a random trail near Whistler BC one day in January a few years ago… The world is a small place.
Heather and Erin, you will have many happy memories to cherish. Please know that we are thinking of you both.
Aaron and Becky Snider
We are so sorry to hear this, Heather and Erin. We enjoyed our time in Exeter with your Dad as our neighbour. Our kids enjoyed chatting with him and he was always a friendly face to see working out in the yard. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Katy Takaoka & Jillian Fraioli
Heather, our hearts are with you and your family. Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. <3
Nancy Miller
So sorry to hear about the passing of Terry. We enjoyed many summer nights watching our girls playing ball.
Sending hugs to Heather & Erin and family.
Richard, Nancy & Staci Miller
Carol and Bill Deichert
Dinah and Family. We were very sorry to hear about your brother and offer our deepest sympathy to you. We will keep you in our prayers Bill and Carol
Johanna Steegstra
On behalf of the Steegstra siblings, Ed, Jerry, Eda, Alita, Janet and myself, our hearts go out to Heather and Erin and the Blok family in the loss of dear Terry. May you be surrounded with love and beautiful memories of this very special man.
Our sincere condolences,
Johanna Steegstra
Catherine Mossman
Terry was married to my sister Charlotte, we shared some fun times together, visiting Exeter in the summer, at Christmas and summer holidays in Nova Scotia. He was always a fun person to be around, always had a quick-witted and often humorous quip at hand.
And though the times were tough in the end for him and Charlotte when they separated, we all came together around her dying time. He was a good man and it is sad that he left this life at such a relatively young age! Hearts go out to the whole family and I’ll always be there for his daughters, as will the rest of their aunts and cousins i’m sure.
Catherine
Sharon Pavkeje
Sending love and prayers to Heather and Erin at this sad time. Terry was generous with his time coaching the Usborne girls baseball team for so many years. We all appreciated his devotion. Sending hugs to you girls. Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Tim Bird
Such a wonderful guy. My condolences to Erin and Heather. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Friends from grade one until now. When I moved back to Ontario about 20 years ago, we reconnected after many years.
I knew he still had that wonderful sense of humour, when he called me at work and said “Oh sorry, did I wake you up?”
He was so honourable and genuine. I’m sure a lot of hearts are missing him, as mine is.
Teri and Mike Ladd
Our hearts and thoughts go out to Heather and Erin and all of Terry’s family. Terry will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. He was always friendly and had a smile for everyone he met.
Chris Webb
Terry and I were both hired together at the same time with the City of London. We always talked about having twins born on the same date but a couple of years apart. I will miss his knowledge and friendship at the golf course . My sympathy goes out to both of you and your family.
Sandi Brooks
Terry will be sadly missed. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to celebrate his last birthday with him. My condolences to Heather and Erin and their families.
john holland
Mary and Nellie am sorry to see your brother has passed
Hilary Huisman
Heather and Erin,
My thoughts are with both of you girls through what is yet another difficult time. My heart aches for you both and I hope you will both carry on with what Terry instilled in you. His sense of humour and wit stand out when I remember him. He was a kind man who loved you both very much. Take care of eachother and if there is anything we can do to help please reach out. Love to you both. Xoxo
Jeff and Cathy Musser
Heather and Erin. We are still shocked at this news. I’m going to miss out Saturday morning breakfast and car repairs. He was a true friend always ready to lend a hand. May he rest in peace. Jeff & Cathy Musser
John Rhodes
I worked for Terry at Thames Valley Golf Club for 15 years. He will be missed. I wish to extend my sympathy to his family.
Jim Hull
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Terry. Your whole family will be in our prayers at this difficult time. God bless and stay strong.