With heavy hearts we are sad to share the news of our mother’s passing on November 12, 2017 at Chartwell Long Term Care Residence, Parkhill at the age of 75. Cherished mother of Cathy and Joe Szanyi, Connie and Joris Masschelein, Kathey Ford, Sherry Thompson, Jim and Jody Thompson. Dear grandmother of Willy and Telsi; Charlene, Greg, Cassandra, and Christina; Alicia; Terry-Lynn; Sarah; great-grandmother of Jayde. Dear sister and sister-in-law- of Mary Keenan (Mike), Jim and Marg Foster, Larry and Kathy Foster, Teresa Foster (Norm), and Brenda Foster. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Irene and Ray Foster, her siblings Sharon McLachlan, Mike Foster, and Don Foster and her partner Bill Thompson.
A Celebration of Sheila’s life will be held on Saturday, November 18th at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter. The family welcomes you to join us at the memorial visitation between the hours of 12:00 and 2:00pm. Words of remembrance officiated by Bob Heywood will begin at 2:00pm with luncheon to follow. As per Sheila’s wish, her body has been donated to the University of Western Ontario for education and research.
In lieu of flowers, donations to One Care or the Saint Elizabeth Health Care would be appreciated by the family.
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).
Tammy Vandersanden
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Connie. So sorry for your loss.
Jim and Tammy Vandersanden
Murray & Lori Armstrong
We are sorry to here about Sheila this morning, our condolences to her family
Kathy McFarland
My thoughts and prayers go to all of Sheila’s family. You do not know me and probably many more like me , but we all worked and played with Sheila We will always respect and remember her as a dynamic, fearless, women. She had a special way of inspiring scared women (mostly) to actually risk all including brutality to make Fleck Industries a CAW shop . Many people owe her efforts to a secure and greatly improved work place CAW made of Fleck Industries Huron Park CAW is now a park of UNIFOR where she is still commemorated and inspiration ally remember often.she was a wonderful, kind and one of the strongest Union women I have ever met .
Alex and Donna Westman
Many fond memories of Sheila when we worked at Fleck. She was a force to be reckoned with as our Union plant chair and a dear friend to us all.
Rest well sister.
Steve Walz
Jim ,Jodi & family
Thinking of you at this time. Sorry for your loss.
Steve & Nancy
Gord and Joanne Hardy
To the family of Sheila Charlton: So sorry for your loss. Sheila was a fun person to be around and she will be missed. May she rest in peace.
Michaela Kelland
Kathey and Family
Jody and family
We are so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your families at this difficult time.
Sherman, Michaela and Amanda
George and Sue Wilson
Cathy, Connie,Kathey,Sherry,Jim and families, Siblings and families, We are saddened to hear of Sheila’s passing. You have our heartfelt sympathy. Sheila was a fun-loving woman. She had a big smile and a hearty laugh. We used to bowl with Sheila, and always had fun. Cherish your wonderful memories. Keep smiling. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Irene Kozak
So sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers and hoping that the happy memories you have of her will help get you through the sad times.
I have a cement leaf in my garden that Sheila helped me with. She gave me some fancy buttons that she had collected to help decorate it. I think of her every time I look at it…
Larry & Sharon Gibson
To all of Sheila’s family we are so sorry to hear of her passing. We have known her for over 40 years back when we use to go to Bingo bonanzas in Strathroy and Sarnia for sometimes a 3 day and all night events. She was a great friend to Jean and now they will be able to be together again and maybe play bingo or poker. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. She truly will be missed by anyone that knew her.
Mary Lou O'Brien
To Shelia’s large family ,The lady was bigger than life with her comments, orders and laughs at Fleck and we will never forget her and her humor when we needed it most. Mary Lou & Basil O’Brien
Sheila, Jon and Nicole Densham
Cathy and Connie, our thoughts are with both of you, your families and extended family members during this time of sorrow and in the days to come as your Mom is fondly remembered. Sheila is close to our hearts and fondly remembered through the endearing friendship she shared with our mother, Ruby. We would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss, Sheila, Jon and Nicole.
Bonnie Vinet
My deepest sympathy to all of Sheila’s family throughout this difficult time. She will be greatly missed for sure she was one of a kind loved her to pieces, for she was a very kind woman with a very big heart, and we had many good times and laughs on our bus trips. R.I.P. Sheila.
Bonnie Vinet
Former bus driver for One Care
Yvonne
My Condolences Cathy and Connie and family. My thoughts are with you’s at this time
Sincerely
Yvonne Desjardine
Darlene Lightfoot (Boyle)
To Sheila’s Family!! Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Mom.
Deb Davis
It saddened me to hear of Sheila’s passing today. Being “her Jeannie girls” kid and great friend to Sherry, I spent many hours under her care as just another of her kids. She was the best! I can still hear her laugh to this day. Heavens gain is a loss to so many. I am sure she and mom are together once more, friends till the end! love and condolences Sherry, to you and the rest of the family.
Carole Davis Alce
I am so sorry to learn of Sheila’s death. No matter her physical difficulties, she was always bravely smiling. She was a true blue friend and I know that Mom will be welcoming her to heaven with open arms.
Joanne Walzack
Jim,Jody and Sarah and all of Sheila’s family.
What a loss of a genuinely nice person. I remember walking by Sheila when she was working at Fleck always easy going ,pleasant and a friendly face. She will be missed by many of her former coworkers.
cheryl blatchford
to Sheila’s whole family, sorry for your loss, I still remember her when working at fleck we had some good times there
Sincerely, Cheryl Blatchford condolences
Doug and Judy Rohde
To the family of Sheila we are sorry to hear about her passing. She is at peace now.
Karen Dickins
RIP Sheila your suffering is done, to your family I offer my deepest condolence. Sheila was a great gal, so upbeat and positive. She would do anything for anyone, and with a chuckle and smile. She will be missed by many.
Dana Leblanc
So sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing thinking of you all love Uncle Dana and Debbie.
Margaret Brintnell
To: All of Sheila’s family
This will be a difficult & sad time for all of you. I have known Sheila for many years when I worked at ODC & she lived in Huron Park. I have my own fond memories of her and each of you will also. Great down to earth person. I extend my sympathy to all of the family.
Margaret
Dana Stanley
My sympathies Cathy.
LInda Fox
Dear Cathy, Connie & Families,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom.
I remember seeing her often when you gals were young and my Mum Beryl Lightfoot babysat you.
Treasure your memories of her and hold them close to your heart where she will always remain and
remember that LOVE never dies.
Sincerely,
Barb Willard
To Sheila’s extended family so sorry for your lose. Sheila will be missed for her kind heart and generous giving and of course her superb cooking.
Jim & LInda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Foster Family, so sorry for your loss
Kathy Kirk
My condolence to Sheila’s family.. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow..
Linda Rowland
My condolences. A good lady. Someone once said that when we grieve, we are weeping for someone who was a delight. Sheila was certainly that.
Sherry and Tom Bodkin
Connie, Joris and family
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. As you know, Connie, I knew your mom long before I met you from her days living in Lucan. She was always friendly and smiling whenever I saw her and in her later years you could always see her love and pride in all of you and the lives you were building for yourselves and your children…family so important to her. May you be comforted by your memories and may peace be with you whenever you remember and honour your Mom❤️
Kim Mckay
Cathy and Alicia and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow!
Kim Mckay
Darlene Leybourne (Collett)
To all of Sheila’s family my thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of such a great lady. I remember working with Sheila and if you were having a bad day she could always make you smile.
Dorothy Gaiser
My sincerest sympathy to Shiela’s large family. She was a lot of fun and we had some great times in our Fleck days. She certainly will be missed.
Bob & Joan Finkbeiner
Kathy, Jim & Jody Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Ross McLeod
My condolences on your loss. Its never easy to say goodbye
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Kathy and families
It saddened us to hear of your Mothers passing, Sheila was a lovely lady, always had a smile and a chuckle
for you. Please except our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Thompson
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.????Shelia was a breath of fresh air and was quite a funny lady. She is already missed. She was so good to her room mate.????
Carol Redmond
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll remember Sheila fondly. She always had a way to put a smile on my face. She was an amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John and Jean Ann Kerr
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. My heart is broken. I can’t imagine the world without Sheila in it.
Eugene and Linda Webber
To Sheila’s entire family:Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Shirley Barnes
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family.
Shirley Barnes, Marion Elliott, & John Elliott
Wanda & Bob Reynolds
To the Foster Family
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Bob and Wanda Reynolds