Peacefully at home, on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, of London Township in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Nairn) Garrett and the late Alice (Ferguson) Eedy (2002). Loving father of Linda and Al Kaiser of Lambeth, and Laurie and Mark Vanderploeg of Denfield. Dear grandfather of Katie and Will, Jenny, Emily, and Heather; and Catherine, and Carolyn; Lovingly remembered by Liz’s family: Bill and Joyce Garrett (Erica and Ethan), and Diane and Kevin Hartwick (Leanne and Stevie, and Derek). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Charles and Doreen Eedy, Jim Ferguson and Ruth Ferguson, Joyce and Elmer Walters, Marilyn Nairn, Jack and Gail Nairn, Barbara and Doug Jeffery, and Susan Curran. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Almer and Ida (Dann) Eedy, siblings Viola (Archie) Kennedy, infant brother Roy, and Cliff (Ruby).
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where a funeral service will be held on Friday, January 27th at 11 AM with Pastor Paul Vollick officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to the charity of your choice 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).
Marlene Demaray
With sincere sympathy to Liz and extended family on the passing of Don. So sorry to hear of his passing today. Remembering days when he and his brother sheared sheep at our farm. A great man for certain.
Marlene Demaray
Arlene & John Berendsen
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS…THINKING OF ALL OF YOU…JOHN & ARLENE BERENDSEN
Gayle (Lewis) McDougall, Brendan, Bradley, Scott and Shannon
To Liz, Linda and Al ,Laurie and Mark and their families
Our sincere condolences to all of you and your families. Special ties to your family were created many years ago with our visits. Don was a very kind and gentle man whose smile was contagious. His special way will always live strong with his wonderful family.
Craig and Ashley Swarthout
Liz and Family,
Keeping you all close in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.
Kathryn Biondi
Liz, Linda and Laurie
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Eedy family. I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn and Lisa McComb
Laurie/Mark and Linda/Al, and the Eedy family,
Our sincere condolences to your family on the passing of your father/Don. Don and your family always had a meaningful connection to ours, as we grew up together in Birr Church, in 4-H, and within the community. Don was a truly devoted and honest family man, and one who cared about the community and the people within it. He was friendly to everyone and always looked for the best in everyone.
Our thought and prayers are with your families… God Bless!!
Barry and Doris Montgomery
Linda, Al and family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your father.
Our thoughts and paraders are with you at hits time of sorrow.
Barry and Doris Montgomery
Tim and Adrienne
Laurie,Mark,Katherine, and Carolyn and family So sorry for your loss hope you are all ok
Erna Joyce, Charles Joyce and Family
Sending our sincerest condolences on Don’s Passing Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers
Alan and Marion Wood
Linda, Al and family:
Our family is remembering yours at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely, Alan and Marion Wood
Joan Crawford
Liz, we are so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Stay strong!
Reg and Joan Crawford
Trudy McPhee
Dear Liz,
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Always enjoyed the visits with Don at our combined family gatherings.. Could always count on discussing the baseball season with him. May you find the strength you’ll need to help you thru this difficult time.
Trudy, Steve and Kellie
Elaine Merkley
I’m sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you Liz.
Barb Coughlin
Dear Liz
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the family
Barb Coughlin
Marion Barr
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hilary Huisman
To the Eedy family,
I am so saddened to hear of Don’s passing.
I spent a lot of time at his place on Saintsbury Line, when I was little girl.
He was always so kind. In recent years it seemed that I ran in to him in many different places, like the playhouse in Grand Bend.
He was a kind soul and will be missed my many.
I am thinking of you in the difficult time.
Lloyd Oudman
Our Condolences in the loss of Donald W. I had no idea he would be gone so soon . It was nice meeting the family at the Hospital. Best Wishes to all of you as you go forward without Don. Condolences from Lloyd Oudman and family.
Sally and Dann Mills
Liz and family, Linda, Al and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Helen Burnett
Liz and family,
We are thinking of you at this time of sadness, with sincere sympathy.
Helen and family
Carole Nunns
My sincerest sympathy to all of you,
Carole Nunns & Family
Nick and Liz Bell
Linda and Laurie,
Nick and I were very sorry to hear of your father’s passing.. We remember well the years that Nick worked on the farm and will always be grateful for his friendship and support. We send our condolences to you and your families.
Nick and Liz Bell
Sheila Hodgins
Mark, Laurie, Catherine and Carolyn….so very sad to hear about the passing of Don. Many fond memories of hanging out on the farm babysitting the girls and we could always count on the fact that Don would show up at lunch time and hope there was an extra plate of food for him! and of course it was time for the news so we all best be quiet…
Janice & John Walkey
John and I would like to express our condolences for the loss of Don. He had a kind soul and will be missed very much. Love and prayers to you and your Family.
Janice & John Walkey
Mark, Laurie, Catherine & Carolyn
John and I would like to express our condolences for the loss of Don. He had a kind soul and will be missed very much. Love and prayers to you and your Family.
Don and Elvy Urbshott,
Dear Liz and family:
May time heal your sorrow,
May friends ease your pain,
May peace replace heartaches
And may warmest memories remain.
Ruth Garrett/George Clark
George and I offer our condolenses to you and your families. You have had an exceptional relationship for many years, Sandra and the girls also offer their condolenses to Aunt Liz and the families. May he rest in peace
Nancy (Filson) Ingram
To the Eedy family
I was saddened to read of Mr. Eady’s passing. As many have said, such a kind and quiet soul. Your family and the community have lost a real gentleman. My sincere condolences.
Allan DeBlock and Debbie
Our condolences at this sad time. Our thoughts are with all of the family and friends. May Don rest in peace.
JIM Scott
Dear Liz and Family, At this time of deep and very personal sadness please know that caring thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. Jim
George & Ann Spearin
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to you Liz and all of Don’s family on the passing of Don.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Keep the thoughts of the fun and good times you all shared in his memory.
Ellen & Ron Funnell
Liz & family, Our deepest sympathy, Don was a very kind & thoughtful friend. Sincerely, Ellen & Ron Funnell & family
Bev and Barb Shipley
Elizabeth, Linda, Laurie and families- we are so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was always so friendly and always had time to chat. We are sorry that we are unable to personally extend our condolences and attend the funeral, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolynn and Lutzen Riedstra
Dear Linda, Al and Family,
So sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Harry Hardy
Our sincere sympathy, Our thoughts are with your families. We have known Don and his family for along time. My Dad and Don’s Dad were very friendly. I had many good conversations with Don. He was a regular passenger on our bus tours. Always had a friendly smile, and willing to talk to you. He will be sadly missed.
John & Katherine McNaughton
Eedy Family –
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing, he always had time for a visit and so glad he was able to celebrate his 90th birthday with family and friends.
Sorry we are unable to attend his service, but will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy
Leroy & April Bryan
Dear Elizabeth and family,
I always thought of Don as being such a gentleman and also a gentle man. He will be sadly missed. Our thought and prayers go out to you.
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Liz & family, Laurie, Mark & family –
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of a dear father, grandfather and friend. Don was a remarkable man who had a love of farming for many years. He also enjoyed gardening and showing his vegetables at the Ilderton fair. Don will be remembered as a kind, gentle, friendly man who always had time to chat a while. He will be missed by all who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathy to each of you at this time. Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Bruce & Lynn Waddell
Laurie, Mark, Catherine & Carolyn
Our condolences at this sad time.
Betty McIntyre
Dear Liz and family
Sincere condolences to you all. What a nice man he was and what great memories you will have.
Carolien Bane
Dear Elizabeth and family
Please accept my sincere sympathy with the passing of your husband Don.
Carolien White-Bane
arlene and scott thomson
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this sad time
Bob and Anne Pincombe
Dear Elizabeth and Family,
We are sending our condolence in the passing of Don. He was such a kind, friendly man. He will be well remembered.
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Hugs,
Bob and Anne Pincombe and Family
Fran Dow
So sorry Liz and family!
Fred, Tammy, Holly, Ryan & Hailey O'Neil
Mark, Laurie, Catherine & Carolyn
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Don. He was such a kind and loving man, who was a friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the rest of the family.