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DonaId Hoffman

January 9, 2009 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

DonaId  Hoffman

Hoffman DonaId George of Seaforth, at Seaforth Community HospitaI on Friday January 9th , 2009, in his 63rd year. BeIoved husband of GayIe (Barry) Hoffman and dear father of Kim Wernham, Seaforth, Stacey (Darwin) Dotzert, Stratford, Chris and friend HoIIy, Edmonton. Cherished grand father of Carissa, Kody, Teroy, DeIaney, DyIan, Drew and Sebastian. Ioved son of IiI (Denomme) (Hoffman) Marteens, Grand Bend, and mother-in-Iaw DoneIda Barry, Seaforth, and dear brother of Butch (Sharon) Hoffman, Hensell, Ieroy (WiIma) Hoffman, Exeter, Rick (Tracy) Hoffman, Hensell, Wayne (Rose) Hoffman, Zurich, HeIen and Perry Garton, St Thomas, CaroIine and Dave Peat, Owen Sound. Predeceased by his grand daughter Keira Wernham, his brother Jerry Hoffman, and his father Anthony Hoffman and father-in-Iaw Ken Barry. Friends wiII be received at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Monday January 12th 2009 from 4:30 untiI 9:0opm. FuneraI service wiII be heId on Tuesday January 13th, at 2:00pm at Egmondville United Church, Egmondville Pastor Steve HiIdbrand officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Iondon HeaIth Sciences Foundation, Cancer Reaserch. CondoIences at whitneyribeyfuneraIhome.com

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  1. Anonymous

    January 17, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    A donation to the Cancer Society has been made in memory of Donald Hoffman. Please accept our sympathies at this time.
    Gord & Pam Robson

  2. Vince Vyhnal

    January 16, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Gayle, Kim, Stacey and Chris, I was very sorry to hear about your dad,Rob Glew let me know after the funeral if I would have known I would have attended. I&&single&&m sorry about that.Don was a real nice man and my thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. God bless.

  3. Marilyn Govier

    January 13, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Sorry to hear about the passing of Don – he always had a friendly word to say. Cherished memories will help keep you strong. Sincere symphathy extended to your whole family. Take care.
    Marilyn, Ross, Katelyn & Ryan Govier

  4. Anonymous

    January 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    With sincere sympathy, Russ, Nick, Gerard, Jeff, Andrea and Wendy

  5. Mary Van Valkengoed

    January 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Dear Gayle and family.
    So sorry about your loss.Don will always be remembered as a friendly helpful worker at the Rona store.My prayers are with you in these difficult times

  6. Tom & Tabatha Simonsen

    January 12, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Gayle and family

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. You and the family are in our thought and prays.

    Tom,Tab,Jordon,Keagan and Hunter

  7. Bob and Helen Patterson {FRAYNE}

    January 12, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    WE would like to express our sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, son and son in law. Donelda is a cousin of my mother Ella Clarke Frayne. Aunt Maggie was my very most favourite aunt. She was much loved by everyone who knew her. We had lost contact of your family and i would love to hear from you. We live in Lucan, Ont.

  8. Linda Vogels

    January 12, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Gayle & Family:

    My condolences on your loss of Don. He was a great guy and will be deeply missed. I will cherish the memories and laughs we shared over the years working at Rona together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers; may the family and friends that surround you, give you the strength to get through this difficult time.

  9. Don &Alice Masse

    January 12, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    DearGail&Family
    Hoffman Family
    Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this most difficult time
    Don &Alice Masse

  10. Jim Anticknap

    January 12, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Gayle and family- It is with sadness that I offer my deepest sympathy at this time of your loss.You have been in our thoughts and prayers over the last several months and will continue to be in the coming days ahead. I really only knew Don by our affiliation through Rona but I quickly learned what a fun loving person he was with a zest for living life to it&&single&&s fullest. I know that all of the staff at the Exeter store share my admiration for Don and we will miss his jovial calls. The sympathy that I extend to you is heartfelt by all of Don&&single&&s co- workers at the Exeter Rona store. May you find comfort in God&&single&&s care during this sad time.
    Jim

  11. Mary Little & Ron Reynolds

    January 12, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    Gayle & Family,
    We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you & your family during this difficult time.
    Mary & Ron

  12. Dave and Jan Dotzert

    January 12, 2009 at 3:00 AM

    Stacey, Darwin, Dylan and Drew… Jan and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your father and grandfather. Our hearts and sincere sympathies are with you at this sad time. Thinking of you always, Dave and Jan Dotzert

  13. Ethan and Joanna Wallace

    January 12, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Our deepest sympathies go out to all of Don&&single&&s family and friends. Ethan and I have fond memories of working with Don at the “Do-It Centre” and in the years since then.

  14. Les & Cathy Glanville

    January 12, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    To Gayle & Family and the Hoffman Family,
    Our sincerest sympathy at this time of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Those you love don&&single&&t go away. They walk beside you everyday.
    Les & Cathy

  15. Yvonne Adams Barry

    January 12, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    I am so very sorry Gayle & family.Don will be sadly missed by us all and not forgotten.God Bless you.

  16. Karen [Dale] Hak

    January 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Gayle,Kim,Stacey,Chris and Families;
    Please accept our condolences at this very difficult time. Who would have thought Jim,Dad and Don would have all passed within months of each other.Hold your happy memories close as he is never far from you.We will be thinking of you often.
    Paul, Karen[Dale]Ryan and Tyler Hak.

  17. Anonymous

    January 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Our thoughts are with you.

  18. Anonymous

    January 13, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Our deepest sympathy

  19. Evelyn Vincent

    January 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Leroy and Wilma
    Butch and Sharon,
    Sincere sympathy in your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Evelyn

  20. Anonymous

    January 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    our deepest sympathy.

  21. Pat Stewart@Bryan Somerville

    January 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Gayle and Family
    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on Dons passing.Memories of Don in WestBranch often come to mind. What a great time we all had.He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. Our prayers are with you.
    Pat Stewart& Bryan Somerville

  22. Doug Stewart

    January 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Gayle@Family
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family on Dons passing.I will always remember our Optimist days what a great time.My thoughts are with you and your family.

    DOUG STEWART

  23. Janice Preszcator

    January 11, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Butch and Sharon: Our deepest sympathy to you on Don&&single&&s passing He will be missed at Rona. Janice and Jim

  24. dave and deb cooper

    January 11, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    Dave and Caroline
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.Every time I went to Rona,Dave, he always had a good fishing story about you two.

  25. Bill & Marlene Holman

    January 11, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Gayle & family,
    we are so sorry to hear of Don&&single&&s death. We had some good times together. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
    Love Bill & “Cous”

  26. Paula, Mark, Brett, Cory and Bailey Stackhouse

    January 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Gayle and Family,
    We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Don was a very good man. He was especially kind to our children and they will remember all the times they got to help him cut the grass on the riding lawnmower. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    The Stackhouse Family
    (neighbors)

  27. Ron and Dianne Ducharme

    January 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Gayle and family
    We were deeply saddened to hear
    of Donnie&&single&&s passing.
    Our heartfelt sympathy goes out
    to you and your family and also
    to the Hoffman family
    Ron and Dianne

  28. Kathy Smith

    January 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Gayle and Family We are sorry to hear of Don&&single&&s passing you have our deepest sympathy you are in our thoughts and prayer&&single&&s Sincerely Mark and Kathy Smith

  29. Lois Nigh-Barry

    January 10, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Hello Gayle, Kim, Stacey & Chris and all of Don&&single&&s family members am so very saddened by the loss of your dear Don. My deepest sympathy is sent to all who knew him. Unfortunately there are no words that will lighten your burden of grief. I do wish I had some for you.
    My memories of Don are of a wonderful, happy, family-loving man, with a soft heart for children and a wicked sense of humour. He will live on in your hearts and memories and never will be forgotten. I only hope that God has a sense of humour, because I think he will need one with this angel.

    Sincerely
    Lois

  30. Anonymous

    January 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Our sincere condolences,
    Shelly & Thor, Tina & Andy, Aimee, Justin, Anna & Caitlyn

  31. Dianne and Harry Mero

    January 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Gayle and Family – We are so sorry to hear of Don;s passing We especially remember his wonderful smile and we pray that the memories that you have of your time together will help to sustain you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  32. Rudy Jansen &Mary Coyne

    January 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    I want to offer our deepest sympathy to all the family .May the lord be with all of you at this time . Rudy Jansen

  33. Dave & Rose McMaster

    January 10, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Dear Gayle & Family
    Our Deepest sympathy goes to you in this time of sorrow. We hope that your fond memories of Don will assist your family to overcome your grief. May God Bless.

  34. Jim Oesch and Donna Marshall

    January 10, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you and our deepest sympathy to all the family.
    Jim and Donna

  35. Anonymous

    January 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    In remembrance of a great man.
    Who will be missed dearly by family and friends.

  36. Michelle Barry-Olsansky

    January 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Aunt Gayle, Kim, Stacey Chris and Family,
    We were so sorry to hear of uncle Don&&single&&s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
    We will always remember his sense of humour.

    Our Sincerest Sympathy,

    Michelle, Stan and Jordan

  37. Mike Bechely

    January 9, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    We are sorry for your loss.
    Don was a great person.
    His passing will leave a void in our community.
    We will all miss him.
    Tammy, Mike, Cody, Keegan and Caleigh Bechely

  38. Mark and Cheryl Steffler

    January 9, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    We&&single&&re sorry to hear of Don&&single&&s passing.
    “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
    With our Sincerest Sympathy, Mark and Cheryl Steffler

  39. Betty Glew

    January 9, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Gayle and Family I am so sorry to hear of Dons passing.Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.Don will be missed by all his friends

  40. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    January 9, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Dear Gail and family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  41. Jane Rowcliffe-Smith

    January 9, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Gayle, Kim, Stacey, Chris and families,
    I just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts at this time. Kim, Stacey and Chris – I know that nothing hurts like losing your Dad. Don&&single&&s kindness towards Mom these past few months will always be remembered. We had lots of laughs with him at Mom and Dad&&single&&s. Don will be missed a great deal.
    Jane, Dale, Kyle and Lauren Smith

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