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Douglas Edward Sillery

September 25, 2010 By Haskett Funeral Homes 37 Condolences

Douglas Edward Sillery

With profound sadness, the family of Doug Sillery announce his passing at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, September 25, 2010 formerly of Usborne Township in his 70th year. Loved father of Darlene and Mike Stewart of Kirkton and Steven and Beate Sillery of Exeter. Dear grandfather to Carly and Kaycee Stewart and Reeze Sillery. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Alma Davey of Exeter, Dorcas Wein-Majury and Glen of Southampton, and Patricia and Emil Hendrick of Exeter. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents Edward (1969) and Laura (Govier) (2009) Sillery, and brothers-in-law Donald Davey (1986) and Calvin Wein (1989).

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday from 9-11AM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 28th at 11AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.



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  1. Julie and Greg Overholt

    September 28, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Darlene and Mike, Steve and Beate and your families…We are very sorry for your loss. I hope your memories of him always bring a smile to your heart. He had a great sense of humour and was the king of ‘one liners’.

  2. Chad and Cecile (Maes) Pickering

    September 28, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I have so many great memories of him growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  3. Andrea Taylor

    September 28, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Grandpa Doug was a treasure trove for my girls! They adored him. He was a big part of their lives growing up. He will be deeply missed. May he be at peace now.
    Our thoughts are with you.
    Andrea, Alexis, Dana <3

  4. Paul and Paula Gorman

    September 27, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    Darlene, Steve & Families

    We were sad to hear of the passing of your dad, he was great company for my dad when they roomed together at the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  5. Kim Dawe and Rick Marshall

    September 27, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Steve Darlene and families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your dad will be missed.

    Take care Kim and Rick

  6. Sandy (Holzhauser) Bridge and family

    September 27, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    Dorcas and family,

    Sending prayers, love, and sympathy. We are thinking of you.

  7. Shari

    September 27, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Darlene,
    Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

  8. Marianne

    September 27, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Steve and Darlene,

    I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. Keeping you both and your families in my thoughts and prayers.
    Marianne

  9. Katie Meidinger & Scott Willert

    September 27, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Darlene, Mike, Steve & Beate:

    We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad…he will certainly be missed and never forgotten. We are thinking of all of you.

    Scott & Kate

  10. Tanya McNicol

    September 27, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Darlene and family,
    There are not many words that can help someone at a time of loss but, always remember that you are loved by many and he is now in a better place. Stay strong and celebrate his life.
    Love always
    Tanya and Kenny McNicol and Hailey

  11. Albert and Bev

    September 27, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Darlene, Mike and Steve and Beatta and family. Albert and I wish to express our sincerest condolences to you at this time. We are thinking about all of you.

  12. Jeff and Jenni Heywood

    September 27, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Darlene,Mike, Steve and Beate: Carly , Kaycee,& Reeze

    We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad/ Grandpa. Our thoughts are with all of you, he will be deeply missed.
    Rest in peace Uncle Doug.

    Jeff , Jenni and Family

  13. Greg and Cheryl Becker

    September 27, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Darlene and Hank, Steven and Beate

    Our sympathies to you and your families on the loss of your dad. Lots of great and funny memories come to mind when I think of Doug. Sending big hugs to everyone.

  14. Claire & Winona Hoffman

    September 27, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Alma, Dorcas, Pat.
    Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother..I’m sure he will be greatly missed..God bless.

  15. Doris Simpson & Family

    September 27, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Deepest sympathies at this time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  16. John and Arlene Berendsen

    September 27, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Dear Steve, Darlene and your families,
    Thinking of you all in the passing of your father and grandfather. Memories are a treasure…and love is not lost when someone passes away…it’s only found more fully. Your dad was a good man with such a great sense of humour.
    Sincerely,

  17. Rob @Crystal Varley

    September 27, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    I am so sorry Steve and Darlene; my condolence . He was a great friend of mine and co-worker. He always knew how to make u laugh or smile. I will miss him. STEVE OR DARLENE, if u need any thing give a shout.

  18. Lee Anne Mills

    September 27, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    I would like Darlene and Steve to know how sorry I am for the loss of their father. They can only know that he is not suffering anymore. His sense of humor and funloving spirit will live on through them and their children. God Bless both their families.

  19. Randy & Karen Stanlake

    September 26, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Randy has many fond memories of Doug. He was a close friend of the whole Schwartzentruber family.
    We hope that you can turn your grief into rejoicing of his life. His memories will live on in your hearts forever.

  20. Irv Lois Armstrong

    September 26, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    To the Sillery family, our throughts are with you at this time of sorrow Lois & Irv.

  21. Carly Morgan Stewart

    September 26, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    you will allways be in my heart grandpa

  22. Kim Dawe & Rick Marshall

    September 26, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Steve, Darlene and families

    Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time. Your dad will be missed.

    Kim & Rick

  23. The Kampians - Bev, Rob & Shelly

    September 26, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Dear Dorcas & Family,

    We send our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear brother, Doug. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

  24. Scott & Karen Eveland

    September 26, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you!

  25. Restview Retirement Home

    September 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers go to you all. Doug will be missed by all his friends at Restview. It was our priveledge to know him. Thankyou Kathy

  26. Lester & Dianne Heywood

    September 26, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Darlene, Mike, Steve, Beate & families

    We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, our thoughts
    and prayers are with you at this sad time.

    Uncle Lester & Aunt Dianne

  27. Jeff Sue and Jake Johnson

    September 26, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Please accept our thoughts and our prayers.

  28. Evelyn Vincent

    September 26, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    To the Sillery family
    Sincere sympathy in your loss. Thinking of each of you.

  29. Joan and Dave Goddard

    September 25, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Darlene, Steven and families

    Sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time.

  30. Rick & Karen Schwartzentruber

    September 25, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    To Steve and Darlene and families.
    So very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We remember the trips he took with Rick in the truck, and visits back to the farm.

  31. Ross and Marlene Mathers

    September 25, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Dear Darlene and Hank and Steve and Beate and families
    Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of a dear Father and Grandfather. We have many fond memories of Doug. He was a good friend. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  32. Velma Hannah

    September 25, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Dear Alma

    I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Love Velma.

  33. Bob and Helen Patterson

    September 25, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Please accept our sympathy in the loss of Doug. Our prayers be with you through these days of sorrow.

  34. Marlene and Rick Thornton and Harold Butler

    September 25, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    W would like to express our condolences at this time. Doug was always very kind to our family and a loving companion to my sister, Bev. Most recently, I was able to chat with him at Exeter Villa. He was missed when he moved from there. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Maybe he rest in peace.

  35. Cy & Eleanor Blommaert

    September 25, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Darlene Mike Steve Beate & families

    We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
    Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
    difficult time.

  36. Perry and Michelle

    September 25, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Darlene, Mike, Steve and Beate; Carly, Kaycee and Reeze:

    We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and grandpa. We are here for you for anything you may need. Please let us know and we’ll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you

    Michelle, Perry, Zac and Lex

  37. Dave Frayne

    September 25, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    To Steve and Darlene and families.
    I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolence to all of your families.

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