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DAVIS: Hugh L. of Exeter

July 19, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 24 Condolences

DAVIS: Hugh L. of Exeter

With loved ones by his side, at the Exeter Villa, on Monday, July 18, 2016, of Exeter in his 89th year.  Best friend and loving partner of Lynda Johns.  Missed by his children Janet and Tim DeActis, Susan Mayhew, and Jeff and Anita Davis, and their mother Elizabeth Davis.  Dear grandfather of Mark (Brianne), Jeff (Tawnya), Stephen (Natasha), Patrick (Shannon), Scott, Caroline, Kurt; and great-grandfather of five.  Dear brother of Bob and Maureen Davis. Hugh will also be missed by Lynda’s family. Predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Davis (2008), Marion Taylor (2016) and her husband Grant, and his parents Ernest and Edith (Brock) Davis.  Hugh was the manager of the Exeter PUC for 37 years, and worked for Ontario Hydro prior to that.  He was dedicated to the town of Exeter, always wanting the best utilities for its residents.  He always spoke very highly of his staff, and would always remark that the efficiency of the PUC was due to the commission and staff he worked with. Hugh’s family would also like to thank the Exeter Villa for their support of Hugh.

Private family arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter.  Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Exeter Villa, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Janet McDowell

    July 25, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    Dear Janet
    Thinking of you at this sad time. Take care.

  2. Mickie Laurin

    July 23, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    Lynda. My deepest sympathy for your loss….My thoughts are with you …Hugs…Mickie

  3. Marilyn Dewan

    July 22, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    To Hugh’s Family & Lynda & family
    So sorry to hear of Hugh’s passing. You all have our deepest sympathy. I have many great memories with Hugh as my boss at the PUC.. We together for many years. He lead a tight but a real good ship with the interest of the customers first. So sorry.
    Joe & Marilyn Dewan

  4. Bob andAudrey Pooley

    July 22, 2016 at 8:39 AM

    Our sincere sympathy to all of your family at this difficult time. Bob worked for Hugh for 38 years and he was his only boss.

  5. Brent and Kelly Southcott

    July 21, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    Linda
    Our deepest sympathy to you and the family

  6. Jayne Hendrick

    July 21, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    My deepest sympathies to Hugh’s family.
    I have many memories of him as Mom’s boss at the PUC.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  7. Pat and Gwen O'Rourke

    July 21, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    Dear Janet,
    Our sincere sympathy to all of your family at this difficult time.

  8. Carol (Gascho) Belchamber

    July 21, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    Dear Janet and family,
    My sincere condolences to you. Wishing you peace and comfort in the passing of your Dad. We are at that stage in our lives it seems. May he rest in peace.
    Carol

  9. Gail (Bedard) Ducharme

    July 20, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    Janet, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.

  10. George and Sue Wilson

    July 20, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    To the Davis family and Lynda and family, You have our sympathy on the loss of Hugh. I remember how he treated my parents with kindness, when they lived above the PUC . He had to open the bathroom window from the outside, when 2 of our daughters (2 and 4)locked themselves in the bathroom!He was always friendly. He did his “job” with the PUC with foresight. Think of the happy memories. Prayers, George and Sue Wilson and family

  11. Margaret Prout

    July 20, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    Sincere condolences to the Davis family and also to Linda and her family. Memories of Hugh are through working, many years at the PUC and Ontario Hydro.

  12. Rob & Ann Sawyer & Family

    July 20, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

  13. Sam,Shelly, Ashley and Lucas Toornstra

    July 20, 2016 at 6:41 PM

    Aunt Lynda

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Hugh’s family at this difficult time.

  14. Ken andShirley ( Heywood ) Simpson

    July 20, 2016 at 4:38 PM

    Our sincere condolence to all of Hugh’s family at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  15. Gerald McAuley

    July 20, 2016 at 4:16 PM

    ELizabeth, Janet, Susan and Jeff- thinking of you at this time. Remember the great times we had as families.

  16. chuck and phyllis collett and family

    July 20, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    We are sorry to hear of Hugh’s passing. May he rest in peace in Gods hands. Bless the family

  17. Ron and Marlene Moore

    July 20, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    To the Davis family, Hugh was a great leader of the PUC and made the Hydro and Water systems in Exeter the great resources that they are today

  18. Jim & Verla Russell

    July 20, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    To the Davis Family and Lynda Johns and Family:
    Sorry to hear of Hugh’s passing.
    Our deepest sympathy at this difficult, sad time.
    Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.
    Hugh was a good boss and I have many memories of my time working at the P.U.C.

  19. Ross and Marlene Mathers

    July 20, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    To the Davis Family and Lynda: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear father, grandfather and friend Hugh. Many memories of Hugh from PUC days stay with us. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

  20. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    July 20, 2016 at 5:59 AM

    To Lynda, family and friends: Sorry to learn of Hugh’s passing. He was a remarkable man and Exeter was lucky to have him. His insight towards the future made the PUC one of the best around. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  21. Glenn & Joan Kells

    July 20, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    We would like to offer our sincere condolence to Hugh’s family at this sad time. He was a very devoted worker for the PUC.

  22. Dianne and Bill Dietirch

    July 19, 2016 at 9:46 PM

    Janet, Tim and the Davis family.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  23. Kathy McVittie (McDonald)

    July 19, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    Janet and Elizabeth so sorry for you. I remember all the fun times our families had together.

  24. Exeter Villa

    July 19, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

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