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ENS: Robert of Entwistle, AB and formerly of Exeter

January 29, 2019 By Haskett Funeral Homes 44 Condolences

ENS: Robert of Entwistle, AB and formerly of Exeter

Suddenly at home, on Sunday, January 27th, 2019 of Entwistle, AB and formerly of Exeter, ON at the age of 61.  Beloved husband of Katherine (MacGregor) Ens.  Dear father of Jonathan Robert Ens and Jennifer Ellen Ens of Saskatoon, SK, and Tony Patrick Ens and Alicia Marie Masse of Exeter.  Dear grandfather of Bronen Xaver Ens. Beloved son-in-law of Audrey (Powe) MacGregor of Exeter.  Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elmer and Marg Ens of Osoyoos, BC, Henry and Alice Ens of Mitchell, MB, Laverna and Henry Heibert of Emerson, MB, Ellie Ens of Steinbach, MB, Ike Shellenburg of Steinbach, MB, and James and Mary MacGregor of Exeter. Dear uncle, great uncle and great-great uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his parents Henry and Anna Ens, two infant brothers Billy and Bobby, a brother Harold Ens, a sister Erma Shellenburg, and father-in-law Donald MacGregor.

Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Friday, February 1st from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM with Rev. Laurie O’Leary officiating. 

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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  1. Archbishop Dr. Michael R. Foreman

    October 26, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    My deepest condolences to the Katherine Ens and the Ens family for your loss.

  2. Brian Taylor

    February 11, 2019 at 1:16 PM

    Katherine and family
    So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts are with you .
    Brian Taylor and Heather Dougherty

  3. Dianne Waun

    February 10, 2019 at 6:22 PM

    So sorry for your loss, Katherine and family.
    Dianne

  4. Ron and Anne Epp

    February 6, 2019 at 4:14 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss.
    Our condolence to your whole family from Aunt Sarah Epp and family.
    Thank you for posting the pictures.

  5. Mary Moody

    February 4, 2019 at 11:08 AM

    Dear Katherine, Johnathon & Tony and families

    My sincere condolences with the loss of Robert, a lovely gentleman and friend. I send love and prayers

    Mary Moody

  6. Marian Desjardine

    February 1, 2019 at 8:19 PM

    Our sincere condolences to you Kathy and your family from our family – Clare & Barb, Alec & Marlene and Ross & Marian.

  7. Ralph Batten

    February 1, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    Remembering all the great hunts on the Bruce. Sending our deepest sympathy to all.

    Ralph

  8. Lossy Fuller

    February 1, 2019 at 8:02 PM

    Dear Kathy, Audrey and family

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
    Cherish his memories.

    Lossy Fuller

  9. Linda (Epp) Bissett

    February 1, 2019 at 2:08 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of Robert’s sudden passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
    It has been a long time since I have seen Robert. He is my cousin on his mom’s side.

  10. Mike and Barb Soldan

    February 1, 2019 at 2:06 PM

    Katherine and family , long days ago you lived behind us in Exeter , a wonderful family , your back yard was amazing. Sue Anne and Jodi babysat the boys. We missed you when you left. We were saddened at the news of Robert’s passing , your wonderful memories will bring you comfort. Barb, Mike , Sue Anne , Jodi and Ryan

  11. Linda Bueckert

    February 1, 2019 at 1:42 PM

    Deepest condolences to you, Kathy, your boys and their families. I was just getting to know Robert again, himself and his talent, after so many years ago in Bluebird. If his family wasn’t at our place, ours was at their place.
    You are in our warmest thoughts at this time of your loss.

    Linda(Wiebe) Bueckert & Garry Bueckert

  12. Karen Keohane(Morley)

    January 31, 2019 at 9:41 PM

    To The Ens and MacGregor Families: Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Robert. I’m thinking about all of you at this time.

  13. Dennis & Myrna (Ens) Neufeld

    January 31, 2019 at 6:42 PM

    So sorry for your loss. ((((Hugs)))) & prayers Katherine for you and your family.

  14. Verne Ediger

    January 31, 2019 at 4:33 PM

    My sincere sympathy to everyone in Robert’s family. While I am not known to many of you in the Ens family, Robert is my third cousin through his father’s lineage.

  15. Bob and Helen Coates

    January 31, 2019 at 1:49 PM

    Katherine and family, Jim, Mary and family, and Audrey. We extend sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear husband, father, brother-in-law, uncle and son-in-law. He will greatly missed.

  16. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    January 31, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    Katherine and family, Jim and Audrey:
    Sorry to learn of Robert’s passing.
    Our condolence to all.

  17. Pete and Gloria McFalls

    January 31, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    Katherine and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Take each day as it comes and remember all the happy times you guys have had over the years. You are so fortunate to still have your wonderful mother with you to talk to. Take care.

    Pete and Gloria McFalls

  18. Glenn O'Rourke

    January 31, 2019 at 9:26 AM

    Dear Katherine and Family, Audrey, Jim and Mary and Family
    Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to all of you.

    Glenn

  19. Cathie Alexander

    January 31, 2019 at 8:48 AM

    Dear Katherine and family,
    My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

  20. Gerald & Cathie Morley

    January 31, 2019 at 8:12 AM

    To The Ens and MacGregor Families: On behalf of me and my wife and our family we send our deepest condolences on the passing of Robert. Please know were thinking about all of you at this time.

  21. George and Sue Wilson

    January 31, 2019 at 7:36 AM

    Katherine and family, Audrey, Jim and Mary and family, we send our sincere condolences to all, on your loss of Robert. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson

  22. Marguerite DiFilippo

    January 30, 2019 at 10:36 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Marguerite

  23. Doug and Judy Dalrymple

    January 30, 2019 at 8:24 PM

    Dear Katherine and family
    So very sorry to hear about Rob.Many good times hunting with him.He will be fondly remembered.
    Thinking of all of you at this time.
    Doug and Judy

  24. Karen L Brown

    January 30, 2019 at 1:34 PM

    To Katherine and family,

    My condolences to all of you. I pray for strength for you over the weeks ahead and that all of your memories will give you the courage you need to move forward. Bless your hearts.

    Karen

  25. Bernice Thompson

    January 30, 2019 at 11:42 AM

    Katherine and Family;
    Thinking of you today as you mourn the lost of a Husband and Father.Cherish all the memories and times you all had together.
    Sincerely
    Bernice Thompson and Family

  26. Don & Edith Lewis and family

    January 30, 2019 at 11:15 AM

    Dear Katherine & family, Audrey, Jim & family

    We are sorry that Robert has passed away.
    He was a good guy and well liked in Exeter and at work.
    Please accept our condolence at this sad and difficult time.
    Cherish his lovely memories and He will always with all of you.

  27. Elaine Brandon

    January 30, 2019 at 10:32 AM

    Our thoughts are with Katherine and her family at the sudden loss of their dear husband and father, Rob.
    Sincerely, Uncle Elmer, cousins Elaine, Marie and Alan and their families

  28. Pat and Gwen O’Rourke

    January 30, 2019 at 10:01 AM

    Dear Katherine and family,
    We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our very deepest sympathy to all your family members. Keeping you in our prayers and holding you in our hearts.
    Pat and Gwen

  29. Helen and Jim Weston

    January 30, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    Katherine and family – Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Helen and Jim

  30. Faye Skinner

    January 30, 2019 at 6:05 AM

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you Katherine and your family members. Cherish the happy memories you have of Robert.

  31. Albert Wiebe

    January 30, 2019 at 12:16 AM

    Feeling so much sympathy for you, Katherine,and your family. I’m a cousin to Robert and his siblings. My mom, Elizabeth and Rob’s dad, Henry were siblings. Henry and I were inseparable when we were entering our teen years in Bluebird, Saskatchewan in the early 1960’s. Robert was just a little tyke then.

  32. Lorna Leiding

    January 29, 2019 at 11:53 PM

    Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.
    ..from Robert’s cousin Lorna Leiding..daughter of his Aunt Susie

  33. John & Linda Barrett

    January 29, 2019 at 8:59 PM

    Dear Katherine and family
    We are sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  34. Scott Brandon

    January 29, 2019 at 8:17 PM

    Sorry for your loss.

  35. Marion McCarter

    January 29, 2019 at 8:16 PM

    Katherine, Jonathon and Jennifer, Tony and Alicia, Audrey, Jim and Mary and families
    Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time as you mourn Robert’s loss. May all of his wonderful memories become
    treasures that you will carry in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy
    Marion McCarter

  36. Larry Klassen

    January 29, 2019 at 5:36 PM

    So sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  37. Ties and Harma Knip

    January 29, 2019 at 4:45 PM

    Dear Katherine and kids. So sorry to hear about the sudden death of Robert. We fondley remember the good times we had together when we were living in Exeter. Always hoped to see you and Robert again some day. We wish you lots of strenght. We, and the kids are thinking of you, the boys and there families.

  38. Leanne Comeau

    January 29, 2019 at 4:33 PM

    Dear Katherine and Family,
    My deepest condolences to you and the boys. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

    Leanne Comeau and family.

  39. Natalie Lockie Mason

    January 29, 2019 at 4:28 PM

    Katherine and family I am so sorry for your loss.

  40. Carol Somerville

    January 29, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    Audrey and family:
    My sincere sympathy on the passing of your son-in-law. Thinking of you during this sad and difficult time.

    Carol Somerville

  41. Tom and Carol Arthur

    January 29, 2019 at 1:47 PM

    Our sincere sympathy is extended to all of you in your loss.

  42. Joyce Kirk

    January 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM

    To Katherine and family,
    My deepest sympathy to all. Sad to see so many leaving us now. Wishing you peace, and the comfort of family and friends. Joyce

  43. Ed Ens

    January 29, 2019 at 12:54 PM

    My condolences to the family.

  44. John and Joyce Morgan

    January 29, 2019 at 12:43 PM

    Dear Katherine and family,
    Our sincere condolence to you and your families. What a talented man. Thinking of you at this sad time. John and Joyce

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