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Emmerson ‘BiII’ Durst

May 18, 2013 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Emmerson ‘BiII’  Durst

Emmerson BiII Durst of Seaforth passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in his 96th year.
BeIoved husband of Jean (nee Aikens) Durst for 67 years. Ioving father of John Jack and Dawna Durst of WaterIoo and Marilyn Horne of Seaforth. Cherished Grandpa of Jennifer, Judy, Cara (Mike), Susan, Andrea, and Great-Grandpa of Nathan and Brett. BiII is aIso survived by his sisters Ruth Iockhart of Tillsonburg, Iaura Bean of Iondon, Mary Durnin (Ien) of Eden, and sisters-in-Iaw Phyills, Gwen, Jane and Ina Mae. Predeceased by his parents John and ellzabeth (nee Tremner) Durst, brothers Albert, Frederick, Norman, MiIford and his sister Bernice.
Visitation wiII be heId at Egmondville United Church, 26 Kippen Rd., Egmondville, on Wednesday May 22, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. untiI the time of Bills funeraI service to ceIebrate his Iife 2 p.m. A 12 noon Masonic Iodge service wiII precede the visitation. Interment wiII take pIace at Egmondville Cemetery and a reception wiII foIIow at Egmondville United Church.
MemoriaI donations to Seaforth Community HospitaI or Egmondville United Church wouId be appreciated and can be made at the funeraI home or by visiting www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com

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  1. Lynda & Bryan Vincent

    May 31, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Bill was a wonderful person, very quiet. Our thoughts are with you.

  2. Jane Kuepfer

    May 27, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Dear Jean and family – my thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to Bill – I have many good childhood memories of him and of you, Jean – I think of beautiful flowers and fixing up old violins…

  3. Laura & Norman Eggert

    May 24, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Jean & family – our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  4. Joyce Doig

    May 23, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    To the Durst Family: the sadness of Bill&&single&&s passing has brought back wonderful memories of good friends and the gentle art of conversation. I recall when Rod was doing some work on your mom amd dad&&single&&s home on the hill, I went to give some messages to Rod and spent the afternoon sitting and listening to your dad and Rod talking about “everything”. I remember thinking at the time this is a lost art form and how I wished I had that ability and knowledge.Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers……Joyce

  5. Pat Cluff

    May 21, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Jean, Jack, Marilyn and families. Please accept my condolences on the loss of a husband, father, grandparent,great-grandparent and great-great-grandparent. Though I didn&&single&&t know him very long,I saw enough to know that he loved and cared for you and you him. My thoughts and prayers for you continue during your time of bereavment and mourning. Take Care and God Bless.

    Pat

  6. Kelly & Kevin Butt

    May 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Marilyn,
    We are sorry to hear about your dad.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

  7. Rob & Donna Middelkamp

    May 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Our Deepest Sympathy Marilyn We are sorry to hear about your dad you are in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time .

  8. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    May 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM

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

  9. Connie McMichael

    May 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Thinking of your family and wishing we weren&&single&&t so far away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  10. Trish Nigh

    May 19, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Marilyn: I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely Trish

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