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COWARD: (Simpson) Gwendolyn Alice of Exeter

May 22, 2013 By Haskett Funeral Homes 20 Condolences

COWARD: (Simpson) Gwendolyn Alice of Exeter

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, of Exeter in her 76th year. Dear mother of Pam and David Medwid of Dryden, Jeff and Tracey Coward of Ilderton and Wendy Coward of London. Dear grandmother of Michael, Stephanie and Christina, Matea and Angelina. Special friend of Roy Dykeman of Lucan. Dear sister of Carolyn and Don McCabe of Goderich.

A memorial service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main), on Saturday, May 25th at 11 AM with Dorothy Henderson, Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to Caven Presbyterian Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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COWARD: (Simpson) Gwendolyn Alice of Exeter

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  1. Cora Hayter

    May 28, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    I was sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

  2. Donna Perry

    May 26, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Jeff, Pam and Wendy: sorry to hear of Gwens passing. She will be at peace now. With deepest sympathy.
    Donna

  3. Tom Hartai

    May 25, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Jeff,Pam,Wendy and families
    Your Mom worked for us in Exeter for several great years.
    She was a very kind and considerate person. She always treated people the way she wanted to be treated…with respect and care.
    She will be missed by so many.
    Please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
    Tom and Nancy Hartai
    Brigitte’s
    Exeter,Ont

  4. Scott and Su Brintnell

    May 25, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Pam,Jeff ,Wendy
    Sorry for your loss,lots of good memories.

    Scott Brintnell

  5. The Olsons

    May 24, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Pam, Dave, Michael, Steph and Chris…Our condolences to you, Wendy and Jeff. Safe travels on your journey to be with family to remember your Mom and Gramma.

  6. Murray and Barb Parsons

    May 24, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Pam, Jeff, and Wendy:

    Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  7. Gary & Kathy Simpson and family

    May 24, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Pam, Jeff, Wendy and family – thinking of you this afternoon and what you will be going through in the next few days. Just remember the happy times when the family was all together. Sorry, can’t be with you on Saturday.

  8. Dave & Deb Chappel

    May 24, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Pam Jeff Wendy and all of your family our deepest sympathy is extended to all of you at this very sad time. Treasure all your special memories and may they help you through this very difficult time.

  9. Debby Jim Williams

    May 24, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Our thoughts are with you Wendy ,also to your family .

  10. Terry and Cindy Meikle

    May 24, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Sorry for your loss, i will miss all her stories.
    Terry

  11. Jim and Florence Young

    May 23, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to family members at this time of mourning.’ We had a lot of good times with Gwen when we were neighbours at Turnbulls Grove.

  12. Ross and Marlene Mathers

    May 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    To the Coward Family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a dear mother and grandmother Gwen. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Ross and Marlene Mathers
    Helen and Bob Patterson

  13. William Hern Barrie,ontario

    May 23, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Pam Jeff and Wendy:
    My thoughts are with you at this time of heart felt sorrow. I have great memories of your mother when we were little kids. She was caring and loving to all of us.

    William Hern

  14. Gary & Kathy Simpson and family

    May 23, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    For sure our thoughts are with you Pam, Jeff and Wendy and family at this time. Memories of all the good days, as a family , will be your greatest treasurure in the days to come.

  15. Scott & Becky Simpson

    May 23, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Pam, Jeff & Wendy and families,
    Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  16. Janet McKeown

    May 22, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Deepest condolences Pam, Jeff and Wendy and family on the loss of your Mother.

  17. Dorothy Whittier

    May 22, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    So sorry to learn of Gwen’s passing away. My deepest sympathy to the children and grandchildren . She was a dear friend and a special neighbour

  18. Al and Vickie Harvey

    May 22, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Gwen was special lady…she will be missed.

  19. Kevin and Kim Hern

    May 22, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Pam, Jeff and Wendy,
    We are thinking of you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Hugs,
    Kevin and Kim

  20. Jean Hern

    May 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Jeff, Pam, Wendy:

    You have my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. I will really miss Gwen. We never lost touch with each other.

    Jean Hern

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