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ETHERINGTON: Derek ‘Rick’ of RR 1 Dashwood and formerly of Usborne Township
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On March 28, 2022 @ 12:13 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 154 Comments
With deep sadness after a brief but tough battle with cancer, Rick passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Karen (Kernick) for 43 years. Cherished father of Derek (Lesley) and Robyn (Derek) Ross all of Calgary. Beloved papa of Eli, Asher, and Paydon Ross. Dear son-in-law of Chas and Connie Kernick. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Duncan (Peggy), Debbie (Jim Wylie), Dwight (Roberta), Darcy Etherington, Kelly (Martin) Esquimaux, and John (Lisa) Kernick. He will be missed by several nieces, nephews, dear friends, and neighbours. Forever missed by his 4 legged friend Betty. Predeceased by his parents Richard and Daisy (Hooper) Etherington.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Inurnment Exeter Cemetery. Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Karen and Family, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you, Derek, Robin and all other family members. May all your happy memories warm your heart and give you and the family comfort during this difficult time.
Karen and family. My condolence to you at this time.my thoughts are with you.
Karen and Family, Kernick Family, Duncan and Peggy
We are sorry to see that Rick has passed away and is no longer with you All,
Cherish his memories and He will be with you .
Thinking of You All at this sad and difficult time.
God Bless you All,
Karen and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. May the wonderful memories that you have will keep you strong.
Sharon Passmore
Oh Karen & family So very sorry for your loss Our hearts & Prayers go to you & your family Thinking of you at this sad time Life is so very short
We extend our sympathy to Karen, Derek, Robyn and family and the Kernick family for the loss of Rick. May memories comfort you at this time.
Thinking of the Etherington family. Another gone too soon.
Karen and family……
My sincere condolences to everyone on the death of Rick. Cherish your
memories and hopefully they can help get you through this sad and very
difficult time.
Marg
Karen and family – Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you at this sad time.
Helen, Jim and Andrew
So sorry for your loss Karen . Please accept our condolences. Joan Bettles &Bill Scotchmer
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking about you & sending bigs hugs
Our deepest sympathy to you Karen and your family, in the loss of Rick. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers 🙏 ❤
Dear Karen and Family, I send my deepest condolences at this saddest of times.
Karen, please stay strong and know you will always have him in your heart.
Sending love and hugs.
Karen & family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Rick. He was great person. Sending you hugs. XOXO
Pam Scott & family
So very sorry for your loss Karen. Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your Family
Scott & Darlene Bell
Oh Karen I am so deeply sorry. Both Bruce and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and all your family in this very difficult time. Hold on to all those wonderful memories of your time together.
Karen& family. So sorry for your loss! May the many memories you shared give you comfort at this sad time!
Karen and family,
My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead.
Karen & family. Jon & I want to offer our heartfelt sympathy to you all. May all of your memories made in your beautiful life together offer you comfort in the days ahead.
Rick’s and Karen’s community of faith (Huron Shores United Church, Grand Bend) mourns with the family in the loss of Rick. Words fail. Perhaps shared feelings of all that Rick’s life has meant to all of us who knew him give some semblance of our gratitude for knowing him, of the pain in losing him, of the care we have for those who surround him.
Much love to all.
Peter and Trish Challen
Dear Karen, Derek, Robyn, and the Etherington family,
I am grateful for the friendship and adventures, near and far, that Rick and I had over the years since our Ridgetown College days. Along with my Elston brothers and sisters, we are sending our sincere sympathies. We will all remember Rick’s smiles and laughter.
Paul, Gary, Nancy, David, Jane and John
Karen and Family and to all the Etherington Family, so very sorry to hear of Ricks passing, keep all of your fond memories close to your heart and may it give you the comfort and strength in the days to come. George and Kathy (Ferguson) Lee.
Karen and family:
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Rick. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Dear Karen and family
Sending our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved Rick. Praying you find comfort and peace to help you through your time of grief.
Karen, we were so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing and we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. You have years of wonderful memories so treasure the memories in these difficult times.
Karen and Family and to all the Etherington Family, so very sorry to hear of Ricks passing, keep all of your fond memories close to your heart and may it give you comfort and strength in the days to come. George and Kathy (Ferguson) Lee.
Karen & Family
We were sorry or hear of Ricks passing.
We will miss our chats with him on his daily walks with Betty
Our sincere condolences
Gord & Shirley Pearson
Lakewood Gardens Neighbours
Karen & Family
My sincere condolences to each of you at this sad time of Rick’s passing. May you all cherish the happier times you shared with him. Thinking of you all, hugs💞
Cathy
To Connie and Charles . Sorry to hear of ricks death. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Irv
Karen, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Keep your memories close .
Nancy Buchanan
Dear Karen and family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Rick. Cherish all your good memories. They will help you get through this painful time.
Karen, Derek, Robyn and families,
We are sorry to hear that Rick has lost his battle with cancer. We hope that the many wonderful memories you have made over the years will help you through the difficult days ahead. Thinking of you all.
Karen and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. We extend our sincere sympathy to all of you. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Sharon Kyle
karen I want to thank you and Rick for always treating us like extended family. Thank you for showing all of those around you what a marriage truly means, love and commitment through good times and bad, sickness and health, you are an admiration. I know the next part of your journey will be hard, please know that we love you and are here to support you in any way you may need. Sending love out west to Robyn, Derek Ross, Paydon, and to Derek, Lesley, Eli and Asher. Condolences to your Betty I’m sure she is feeling confusion and grief as well, and condolences to all of your and Ricks siblings, Connie and Chad.
Love you much
Erin, Jamie, Eva, Taya, & Ryan
Karen and family
We are so sorry to hear about Rick, please accept our sincere condolences.
My sincere condolences to the Etherington and Kernick families. Rick was a good guy whom I had the pleasure of getting to know years ago. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Karen and Family. Our sincere condolences to all of you. When I first came to “south huron” 40 ish years ago you two made me feel so welcomed. Rick’s sense of humor was “endearing” and kind. Love and hugs, Teresa & Martin
Our deepest sympathy, Karen and family. Enjoyed talking with Rick in front of your house last summer.
Sincerely,
Jim and Eleanor Weigand
To Karen and family and friends:
Sorry to learn of Rick’s passing, I am glad I was fortunate to visit with him on his birthday. Cathy and I will miss his wit, many good memories with you both.
Our condolences to all.
Our condolences Karen to you and your family.
May the wonderful memories that you have of Rick help you through with this very sad time in your life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melodie & Steve
I’m so sorry for your loss. Deepest and sincere condolences at this time.
Dear Karen
Doug and I were so sorry to hear of Ricks passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take advantage of having them with you and sharing stories. Ann Russell
Karen & Family…my deepest condolences to in the loss of Rick. My your many memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. God bless all of you.
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to Karen and her family.
So sorry to hear about Rick.My condolences to all the family.
Karen and family:
Our sincere condolences.
Surely thinking of you.
Dear Karen, Robyn & Derek, Derek and Lesley, grandsons as well as Etherington and Kernick families,
We are so very sorry for Rick’s illness and pain and your great loss in his passing.
Karen, I am shocked and saddened to read this. I always enjoyed my conversations with you both. You and your family are in my thoughts during this most difficult time.
Sherri
Sincere condolences to Karen, Derek, Robin and families on the loss of Rick. Thinking of you all.
Gary Campbell and Jan Collings
Dear Karen and your Etherington and Kernick families,
So sorry to learn of Rick’s passing. May God grant you His peace and strength during this time as you support each other in love. Hugs, and prayers for all of you.
Bob & Doris Osgood
Dear Karen: We are so saddened to hear that Rick has passed away. We are thinking of you and your family during this time. Lois and Dan Gill
Karen & Family
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, father, grandpa & brother. May your memories of Rick bring you all comfort and strength in the days to come.
Kind regards,
Garry & Janice Alderdice
Karen & family,
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Will always remember that smile of his and how he was always up for a chat when I would see him. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles and Connie and all Rick’s family
So very sorry for your loss. Remember all the wonderful times. With Deepest Sympathy
Donna Perry
Karen and Family Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. The many outings and dinners with you two will always be remembered and will be missed by us. Kevin and Robin
Karen, and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Karen and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Karen and Family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. Our deepest condolences to you all
Dear Karen, Derek and Robyn,
We are so sad to hear about Rick’s passing. I hope his infectious smile will radiate across the faces of those thinking about him and missing him in the hard days ahead. Thinking of you all and sending you our love.
Vanessa Laye and Cam Eveland
Dear Karen and Family… We were so very saddened to hear of Rick’s passing on the weekend. You will all miss him beyond words. Please know we are thinking of you and we hope God gives you strength in the weeks and months to come… Most Sincerely, Larry and Donna Shapton
Lois and I would like to express our sympathy to you and your family
Karen, Derek and Robyn: My sincere condolences on the passing of Rick. I always enjoyed our chats when he popped into the gym to watch basketball games . Take care of each other. Terry & Jean
deepest sympathy to all the families, hold on to all your beautiful memories…
Our condolences to the entire family. What a great man and great friend for so many.
Karen, Derek, Robyn and families, Etherington family, Kernick family, Roy, we send our heartfelt condolences on your loss of Rick. He was a friendly man. Always a smile. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. Hugs and prayers,George and Sue Wilson
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time
Karen … many hugs
So very sorry to hear that Rick has lost this hard fought battle. Our sincerest sympathies to your entire familiy. Rick was a great guy and will be truly missed
Very sad to hear about Rick. We are thinking about you during this hard time. Rick was always a pleasure to be around. He was a great guy!
So very sorry to hear of your loss, Karen and family…John enjoyed working with Rick all those years ago at the ABCA. He was a wonderful man….
Karen, so deeply sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and wishing you strength and courage in the days ahead.
Karen & family
We are so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. He will be free of his pain now. Keep your good memories close to your heart ♥️
John & Janet (Kinsman) Bilcke
Karen and family – so sorry to hear about Rick. You have my deepest sympathy. Let all your happy memories help you through this most difficult time.
Susan Oke
Our condolences to you Karen and the family of ricks passing John and Ruth
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. Cherish your memories to help get you through this difficult time. Murray and Barb Parsons
Karen
Carin and I are so sorry for your loss and offer our condolences. I never have the right words in a situation like this but I want you to know we care.
Karen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Ricks life and reflect on your memories. I always enjoyed chatting with Rick while he was out for his walks.
Brad and Trish Bartlett
John, Lisa & family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the cherished memories you have help you through the tough days agead.
Karen & Family; Etherington & Kernick families & Rick’s friends;
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Rick. Rick was such a fine and friendly fellow and I always enjoyed my interactions with him over many years. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
So very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Rick he was a great guy! Always a laugh. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories
Karen and family,
We are so sorry to lose a true and longtime friend! We will cherish our memories together, keep strong Karen as you have been during these past few months. In our thoughts.
Tom and Marilyn McNabb
Dear Karen and Family
Sending you our deepest sympathy during this time!
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Deb and Dick Lord
Our Sympathy to the Ellerington Family , very sorry for your loss , from what we have read , what a wonderful Husband , Father and Grandfather he was .
Dear Karen and families thinking of you at this sad time. May your cherished memories help guide you through your pain.
I remember many years back when Rick stood in the stands at both baseball and ringette cheering on our teams. He was a gentle soul and I was sorry to hear of his illness. His family was very special to him. Thinking of you all.
Dear Karen and family. Our deepest condolences to you in the passing of Rick. We enjoyed getting to know him on many car cruises. He will be missed.
Karen and family so sad to hear of Ricks passing. Will miss seeing you both on our cruises and little get togethers after. Rick had a wit about him that could make you laugh. Keep all the great memories you have together at this sad time. Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Karen & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Just know we are thinking about you.
Marion & Ron Cornish
Sincere condolences to the Etherington family……Pete and Deb
Karen and Family
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, keep your special memories close to your heart.♥️
Karen and Family
So very sorry to hear of Ricks death. Remembering the great times we had in baseball days. Hugs Lois
Karen and Family,
Saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Ron and Anne Marie Mayer
Karen, Robyn, Derek & Family
So Sorry to see the passing of Rick…Fond memories of our Ringette days! May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead!
Thinking of You! Deepest Sympathy
Karen and Family,
It is with great sadness we wish to extend our most sincere condolences
at this difficult time.
Fred & Susan Elder
Karen & Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
To Karen, Etherington and Kernick families,
It has been many years since we lived in Exeter and knew all of you, and especially Dwight. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. May sharing your many warm memories of Rick help and sustain you.
Sincerely,
Lois Ottewell, Goderich.
My deepest sympathy to you Karen, Rick’s family and also Kernick families.
We send our heartfelt sympathy out to all of Rick’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Hugs John and Joyce Morgan
Karen and extended family:
So sorry to hear that Rick lost his battle with cancer. He put up a good fight.
Your memories of him will carry you through. Best wishes.
Condolences to Karen and all the Etherington family. Sending you all hugs. May his memory be eternal.
So sorry to hear this Karen. Laurie and I extended our condolences to you and your family. Rick was a great guy.
Karen, Derek, Robyn and families
Etherington and Kernick families
My sincere sympathy to all of you.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Beth Cooper
Karen & family
Our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prays at this difficult time.
Cindy and Larry Barker
Karen and Family –
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolonces. Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Wayne Maver and Family
Karen and all the family ,
We are saddened to read about Ricks passing. Our deepest sympathies to all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty & Jim. DeBlock
Karen, Derek , Robyn & family – we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Susan & Sarah McAllister
Karen and family
We are so sorry to hear that Rick has lost his battle with cancer. We have many fond memories of your family during your Thames Road Elimville days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the weeks and months ahead.
Karen and family, we were truly sorry to hear of your great loss!
Karen, so sorry for your loss. Hope your memories and friends and family will help you through this time.
Karen,Derek,Robyn & families, Etherington family, Kernick family and Roy,
Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. You will have many wonderful memories to comfort you in the days ahead and many friends to support you.❤️
Don & Janis
Karen & family
Sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. My condolences to everyone.
Karen and Family,
Heartbroken to hear Rick lost his battle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen and family. We are so sorry for your loss. May your sorrow soon turn to fond memories.
Karen & family…So very sorry to hear of your husband and father passing. Know that Wayne &I will keep you in our prayers. Hugs
Bonnie & Wayne Keller
Karen and Family Sorry to hear of Rick’s passing.
Karen and family , Our deepest sympathy
My condolences to you Karen and your family.
I’ll remember the good times whether we were working or playing golf together.
You remember the good times too.
Dear Karen and Family
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, bless his heart 💜 May your memories help you thru the dark days ahead.
Deepest condolences
Deb and Bob Gehan
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Karen and family,
We would like to express our deepest Condolences to yous at this time
Cherish the memories.
Karen & family
I am so very sorry to learn of Rick’s passing…sending you my deepest sympathies.cherish all the great memories and let the love of family and friends help you thru the days ahead..❤️
Karen
Sending our sincere condolences to all the family. We trust the wonderful memories you made though the years will sustain you in the days and weeks ahead.
Karen and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
May you memories bring you comfort.
Se ding love and hugs to you all. Xo
Dear Karen and family,
We are so saddened by your great loss and we send our more heartfelt condolences.
From high school days, to playing music to celebrate the 2 or you, and watching your wonderful lives unfold together so beautifully- you have been an inspiration and a cherished couple to so many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna and Dan
the Etherington and Kernick Families,
Sending our deepest condolences.
Dear Karen & families,
Sending heartfelt condolences at this sorrowful time. Praying for your strength and grace in the coming days. He will be missed.
Carol & John Coleman
Very sorry for your loss Karen. Rick will be missed.
Very sorry for your loss Karen. Rick will be missed.
Karen and Family
Our deepest Condolences.
Karen, my condolences to you amd family. No time is good to lose our loved once. We are thinking of you. Friedhelm
Dear Karen and family,
Our sincere condolences to you at this sad time. We rememeber the first day we met Rick at the Ausable Bayfield CA more than 30 years ago. We have nothing but good memories. Please know you are in hearts and our prayers.
Doug & Kate
Karen and family. We are so sorry to hear about Derek’s passing. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Take care of each other and hold on to all your beautiful memories. Dave and Judy Lovell
Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. We are thinking of you.
Karen, Derek, Robyn, Etherington, and Kernick families.. and Roy
It was sad news to hear about Rick. We always enjoyed a visit and we had some fun times with the youth group. He will be remembered as a kind & gentle man. I am sure he was your soul mate Karen…the fun you have had with family & friends will provide many good memories.. keep them close ..Barry & Melonie
Karen, Derek, Lesley, Eli ,Asher, Robyn, Derek
Kernick ,Etherington families
The love ,commitment between Rick and Karen was so beautiful and inspiring !
Treasure all of your great memories close to your heart.❤️
May the warmth of God’s love embrace you all
May the compassion of those who care surround you
And may the joy you shared with your loved ones
Brighten your days with the assurance that love lives forever.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Rest In Peace Rick!
🙏🙏❤️❤️🦋🦋
Karen and family: So sorry to hear about Rick! Cherish the memories as you work through the difficult days ahead! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Karen, Robyn, Derek and families as well as all of the extended Etherington and Kernick families.
There really are no words to truly express how sorry we are for your loss of Rick.
I still have good memories of going to car shows with you guys as well as many laughs watching Rick get extremely upset at that little white golf ball out on the course.
I know that all of you will have so many great memories of the good times with Rick and these are what will keep him with you always.
Doug and Patty
My deepest Condolences to the Etherington Family 🌷
My sincerest condolences to the entire Etherington family. Rick, Bob. Paul and I have incredible memories of our times spent together. Rick was a terrific person and I will truly miss my close friend.
I was saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. On behalf of myself, my sons Craig and Brad and my granddaughter Aaliyah, we extend our sincere condolences. May memories and photos of good times help to comfort you and your family, Karen, during this difficult time. The neighbourhood will not be the same.
Sorry to hear of your loss….Thinking of all of you…John & Arlene Berendsen
Dear Karen, Derek, Robyn and families, I wish to send my sincere condolences to you. Rick will be missed. May your memories give you strength at this difficult time.
Karen & family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Lorne & Pat Ballantyne
Karen & Family
Please accept my condolence.
Jeff Borland
Karen,
Please accept our deepest condolences on Ricks passing. It’s such a small thing compared to your loss, but we miss watching Rick walk by with Betty every morning during our breakfast, and pleasant neighborly conversations together, if we were sitting out. Rick was central to maintaining the beach access in our Lakewood Gardens Community. For his ideas and hard work he will always be remembered fondly, and with great respect. Janice and I hope you will decide to remain in Lakewood Gardens Karen. Our small community is like a family. We grieve with you now.
In the coming months and years, by sharing thoughts, memories, and plans together, perhaps we can help you heal.
Karen Derek and Robyn & families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish my words could take away your pain. My deepest sympathy ❤
Karen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Rick. He was such a great person, and he loved his family. We can’t imagine how much he will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy, and we are thinking of you,
Joanne and Don McIntosh
Our heartfelt condolences to Karen, Derek & Robyn on the loss of Rick. Having a lifetime of memories will help to alleviate your grieving. We wish you every blessing . Loes & John Williams
Karen, Derek, Robyn and family, our sympathy to all on Ricks passing. Thinking of you as you manage through the next days and weeks ahead with thoughts and prayers.
Karen, Derek, Robyn and families
I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing.
Dear Karen, Derek, Robyn and families:
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Keith and Sandi Strang
Karen, Derek, Robyn and families- we were very sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
– Ivan and Brenda
My condolences to Rick’s family on his passing. Steve Gould
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Karen and the Family,
I would like to express my sympathy to you all. May your memories help you during this difficult time.
Janice Frayne Morris