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FORRESTER: (Johns) Mary Jane of Elimville

March 5, 2015 By Haskett Funeral Homes 64 Condolences

FORRESTER: (Johns) Mary Jane of Elimville

Suddenly, as the result of a motor vehicle collision on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, of Elimville, in her 47th year. Dear mother of Tausha Forrester and David Thomas of St. Marys, Richard Forrester and Sheena Forrester both of Elimville; and step-mother of Shawna Forrester of Huron Park, and Greg Forrester of London. Dear grandmother of Hayden.  Beloved daughter of Lynda Johns of Exeter and Ken Johns of Staffa. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Keith Johns and Jody, and Dennis and Tracy Johns, all of Staffa. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.  Predeceased by her grandparents Clifford and Marjorie Allen, and Fred and Mary Johns.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Sunday afternoon 2-4 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 9th at 11 AM. Cremation with inurnment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

FORRESTER: (Johns) Mary Jane of Elimville

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  1. Dave Brewster

    March 13, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Sheena and family,

    Was shocked to hear this morning of your loss. I know your mom was very special to you and Hayden. My thoughts and prayers are with you. See you soon.

    Dave

  2. marvyn hall

    March 11, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Saunami(Tausha)
    I was shocked to-day to learn of this accident when i was in visiting bill tarvit mar 11
    you are a very caring and wonderful young lady
    and i am thinking of you
    sincerely
    marvyn hall

  3. Mike & Bev Cregan

    March 9, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to Lynda & MJ’s Family on the Loss of A Loving Daughter, Mother and Grandmother Her smiling face will surely be missed by everyone that knew Her. May you RIP MJ.

  4. GLENN ALLEN

    March 9, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Lynda-just heard of your loss–our condolences at this time -Judy and Glenn

  5. Bob and Helen Coates

    March 8, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    We offer our sincere sympathy to Lynda and all of the family on the tragic loss of a dear daughter, mother, grandmother and niece. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Scott and Audrey Pincombe

    March 8, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Ricky and family, so sorry to learn of your mothers passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Most sincverely, Scott, Audrey, Bret and Kiley

  7. Shari Becker & Brad Dietrich

    March 8, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Our sincerest condolences to both the Johns and Forrester families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. MJ will be greatly missed by many.
    Shari & Brad

  8. Jenn & Sway Williams & Paul Reynen

    March 8, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Our deepest sympathies to the family of Mj’s she will be deeply missed We are thinking of you in this time of pain we know that words cant fix the way you feel right now but we want you to know how deeply we feel for you, your in our thoughts and in our hearts

  9. Lori Baker

    March 8, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Ricky – our sincere sympathies in the tragic loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. We are here for you – and will help you in any way we can.

    Brad and Lori Baker

  10. Colleen Kerslake and Paul Pavkeje

    March 8, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    We are so saddened to hear about MJ.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
    Love Colleen and Paul

  11. John, Arlene, Scott & Ben Berendsen

    March 8, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Thinking of your family in your heart breaking loss today, in the days ahead and always. Sincerely,

  12. Barb Koch

    March 7, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    My deepest sympathies to you all. Heaven got a beautiful angel but we all lost a ray of sunshine.

  13. Darlene and Tim Lightfoot

    March 7, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Ricky and family, so sorry for your loss, such a tragedy in your young lives. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

  14. Jayne,Jordan,Tyler Glenn

    March 7, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Ricky & Family, You are in our thoughts. Our deepest sympathy to you. Treasure your many memories they are what will help you get through the days ahead.

  15. Catherine Swance

    March 7, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    I never knew Mary Jane personally, but when I would meet her on the street she was cheery, and always said hello. Some people impact you even when you do not know their name. Our condolences to you and your family. With Sympathy, The Swances.

  16. Judy & Mathew Miller

    March 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    To all families, Mathew and I are sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. MJ will live on through her children and grandchildren,that we can be sure of.

  17. Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje

    March 7, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Ricky, Tausha & Sheena,
    Our sincere sympathy goes out to you at this tragic time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories. Ricky, let us know if your family needs anything.

  18. Gerald and Carolyn Johns

    March 7, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Ricky, so sorry to hear about your mom’s accident. Tragic. Thinking of you and all of your family as you gather together. Remember we are just down the road if you need something.

  19. Dave Frayne

    March 7, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    To Lynda, Keith, Dennis and family. Sorry to learn of MJ’s passing.
    She used to stop in our store when it was open and we always had a good talk. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

  20. Michelle and Perry

    March 7, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Dear Tausha, David, Ricky, Sheena, Shawna, Greg; Hayden, Lynda, Hugh and Ken: please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and daughter. We were saddened to hear of this loss. Ricky, your smile is just like your mom’s…no wonder it is so bright. We will see you Sunday. If you need anything from us in the interim; we are right around the corner.

  21. Jim Oesch

    March 7, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Tausha,Ricky and Sheena
    May l offer my deepest condolences to you and all your family. Her bright smile will be missed, Be strong as God has a place for MJ. It is never easy to lose someone who is so special in your life .

    Jim

  22. Connie Lesperance

    March 6, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Dear Lynda, Hugh, Ken,Tausha, Rick, Sheena, Hayden, Shawna and Greg. Our deepest condolences for the loss of M.J. Words couldn’t express the loss you are feeling at this time. May you find comfort in all the memories you have of that beautiful smile she always seemed to wear. Also from all the people who are here for you. M.J. was a very special lady. She will live on in your memories and in your hearts.

    Love always Aunt Connie , and   Uncle Shane

  23. Joe Williams

    March 6, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    I was fortunate to have worked closely with MJ for the last 2-1/2 years. She brought smiles and laughter to the office. She also brought treats which I had become a very big fan of !!! MJ’s bright personality filled every room she walked into and everyone’s day was a little better after stopping by the engineering office for a quick chat. She was a loving and caring Mother and a VERY proud grandmother of Hayden. I would listen to all her stories about her family and I felt like I knew all of her children although I only met them briefly. I considered MJ a close friend and I will miss her dearly. Tausha, Ricky and Sheena my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your memories of your Mom are yours forever and no one can take them away. Stay Strong and support each other and always remember your Mom was Very Proud of all of you!!!

    Sincerely Joe Williams and family

  24. Tracey

    March 6, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Dear Sheena, Hayden, Ricky, and Tausha

    May you each take comfort in each other at this difficult time. Know that your Mother was proudest and happiest when she talked of each of you… you were her sunshine! I am so happy that she got to spend the little amount of time she had on this earth with her babies… Hayden…. She smiled bright and long when she talked about being called Gamma… she will forever be your guardian angel little one.

    She will be forever in my heart…

  25. jannie and herman van wieren

    March 6, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Keep those good memories in your heart, she often spoke of her children with a smile, as well of her mom Lynda. Our thoughts are with you in this diffecult time !!!

  26. Melanie MacDonald & Lisa Thyssen

    March 6, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    She was my friend, she was everyone’s friend. Beautiful, Kind, Funny, and Loving. Her smile could not only generate warmth and light, but always a sense that you knew she was your friend. God not only knew what he was doing when he created her, but also in taking her back home amongst the angels…Just as she was on earth….

    I hope Heaven has pretty glasses and straws……

    ♥ Melanie & Lisa

  27. Irv.& Lois Armstrong

    March 6, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Lynda Sorry to hear of your daughters death. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Lois &Irv.

  28. Rick and Marty Rideout

    March 6, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Tausha and David and Family,

    We were so saddened to hear about your loss.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    God bless you,
    Love Rick and Marty

  29. Patti and Ross @ sears

    March 6, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Linda and Family
    Thinking of you and your family. Our deepest sympathy .Cherish the memories M.J left to carry you forward.

  30. Paul & Joan ducharme

    March 6, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    to all of Mary Jane,s family and friends
    We have fond memories her in Zurich on the farm and ball diamond,
    and want to extend our deepest compassion and prayers to all.

  31. George & Joyce Vivian

    March 6, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    To The Johns Family & Mary Jane’s Family: You have our deepest sympathy. Try to remember all the happy thoughts that you have had with her. George & Joyce

  32. Marg Prout

    March 6, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    In the loss of one so dear, may you be comforted by the caring concern of all her friends and the loving support of her family.

    With sincere sympathy in your great loss.

  33. Lisa Hewitt-Ford & Travis Ford

    March 6, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    M.J. will be remembered by so many as such a fun,loving caring person. Words cannot express to you all how sorry we are for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Just looking at your photos of M.J. brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye.

  34. Michael, Terri, Jess and Becca Reid

    March 6, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Your mom lives within each of you. Cherish and share the memories of her at this difficult time and may they make you smile for a moment..

  35. Sandi Bergmann

    March 6, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Tausha, Sheena and Ricky
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Hold tight to each other and remember your Mother’s love for all of you.
    My sincerest sympathies.
    Sandi B

  36. Ann Marie Allen

    March 6, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    To my sister Lynda, and everyone who love Mary Jane so very much. Words cannot express what such a tragic loss costs family and friends. May you see and hear her laugh in each other,and feel her close to you when you need her most.
    Aunt Ann Marie

  37. kathy n Jay

    March 6, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Our deepest condolences to Lynda Tausha Ricky Sheena Shawna Greg..
    Words can not express how truly sorry we are for your lossm
    MJ was undoubtedly a wonderful person and she loved you all whole heartily. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

    God Speed MJ with my uptmost respect ..He’s taken another angel home!

  38. Greg, Carrie, Blair and Cassie Parsons

    March 6, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Ricky,

    Our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Thinking of you now and in the days ahead.

  39. Edith Brintnell

    March 6, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    To all of MJ’s family
    So shocked to hear of MJ’s death. My deepest sympathy to her children and mother and other relatives.

  40. Brenda Farr

    March 6, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Deepest sympathy to the family of MJ. I worked with her at suntastic and her laugh and beautiful smile will live on . God bless her children , hugs and prayers to each and everyone of you

  41. Sue Riley

    March 6, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    To the Johns families……my thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time….remember the memories!!

  42. MJ Emery

    March 6, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    MJ was not only a co-worker but a good friend. Every day, 5 days a week you could count on coming to work and hearing her laugh, seeing her big smile and sassy attitude. She had a big heart and was liked and respected by all. She was dedicated and truly a joy to work with and I was honoured to be able to call her a friend.

    One of the things MJ valued above all else was being a mom and a grandmother. She loved her children and absolutely loved being a grandmother. We will all miss her and want the family to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. MJ was a great lady and the world was a much better place with her in it.

  43. Brenda and Dave Palsa

    March 6, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    To the Johns and Forrester families -many thoughts and prayers to all of you in this tragic loss -MJ was always a bright happy woman always a smile from her – keep your memories close and God Bless

  44. Brion, Sherry & Austin Penhale

    March 6, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Ricky and family.
    Our sympathies to you during this very difficult time.
    Thinking of you.
    Brion, Sherry and Austin Penhale

  45. Maria (Mickie) Struyke-Laurin & Yvon Laurin

    March 5, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Our deepest condolences on the tragic passing Mary Jane.

    Though her smile is gone forever
    And her hand you can not touch
    Still you have so many memories
    Of the one you loved so much
    Her memory is your keepsake
    With which you will never part
    God has MJ in his keeping
    And you will have her in your hearts.
    (Author Unkown)

  46. Brenda Morgan

    March 5, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    To all of MJ’s Family and also to her many friends. I am so truly saddened to hear what happened to MJ. Her throaty laugh, and her infectious smile will long be remembered by all of us that knew her. Her quick come backs and barbs, will also never be forgotten.. She made anyone who was around her feel special, and always made us laugh. She certainly held back nothing, and someone as honest as that was like a rare gem, very hard to find. You are in the thoughts of so very many people now, who are sending so many wishes your way. I hope this can bring you a little comfort to know how well MJ was loved by so many. I am sending you warm hugs, and the kindest gentlest thoughts your way, during this most incredibly tough time of your lives.

  47. Ken Susan Melissa Pushelberg

    March 5, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Tausha, Sheena Ricky, Ken, Lynda, Keith Dennis & families thoughts and prayers to you all. Mary Jane will be missed so much by all, she was a wonderful person, and I am so blessed to have known her and call her friend over the years. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. She is watching over you all smiling down on everyone with that beautiful contagious smile she has. Hugs to you all, and to the rest of the Johns’ Allen and Forrester families.

  48. Lori & Leo Sheets

    March 5, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear,
    just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Love you big hugs

  49. Ross and Marlene Mathers

    March 5, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    To Lynda and family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a dear daughter, Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

  50. Theresia Pollock

    March 5, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    I met MJ when she worked at Hansen’s. MJ and I had many good laughs together. Always joking around with each other. I just saw her the night before Valentine’s Day. She was in buying groceries & flowers and as I was working she would come along and move product on the shelf to another location just to get me going:) Good times. I will greatly miss MJ and her sense of humor. She always put a smile on my face, as I’m sure she did with many others. My thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.

  51. Peter Kenney&Family

    March 5, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    Thoughts and prayers to the whole family, grew up with all of You guys,Your mom was an amazing woman and she will be dearly missed, R.I.P Mj, thinking of You all (hugs)

  52. Esther Mawson

    March 5, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    My deepest sympathies to the Forrester & Johns families. May the angels wrap their arms around Mary Jane & safely take her home. RIP Mary Jane

  53. Cindy Beaver

    March 5, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    My deepest sympathy goes out to MJ’s family. Gone way too young she still had half her life ahead of her. Such a sad sad time for you all. She will live on in all your memories.

  54. Aunt Doris

    March 5, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    I am so sorry for all of you young folks you will miss your Mom with all of your hearts and I will sure miss her smiling face and great sense of humour I loved her with of my heart and I LOVE ALL OF YOU Aunt Doris

  55. Marjie Westerveld

    March 5, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    To all of Mj’s family,,,so sorry to hear of Mj’s passing,,,I got to know her when I first started doing hair 26 years ago,,,a smile comes to my face when I think of the memories !! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  56. Krista Gingerich

    March 5, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Dear Tausha, Ricky and Sheena,

    Words cannot express the deep sadness I feel for the three of you on hearing about your mom. I have been thinking of each of you. She was a wonderful mother to each of you and supportive in every way. I remember asking her how she felt about being a grandma and her eyes twinkled with happiness. I am so very thankful that she had the opportunity to be a grandma. Hayden was lucky to have had her in his life, even for a short time.

    Draw strength from each other, remember how much of your mom lives within each of you and cherish the memories that make you smile.

    Thinking of you and your families during this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Mrs. (Krista) Gingerich

  57. Kim McKay

    March 5, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    My deepest sympathy to all of MJ’s family. Such a tragic loss of such a beautiful lady. May god give your family strength during this very difficult time.

  58. Charlene, Mike, Mitch, Jake, and Luke Foxton

    March 5, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Ricky and family,
    You are in our thoughts. Deepest sympathy to you. Treasure all of the memories you have and she will be with you always!
    Thinking of you all.

  59. Philippe & Janet Maes

    March 5, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Our deepest condolences to MJ family….Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

  60. Jenna Becker & Ron Simpson

    March 5, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Deepest sympathies to the Johns and Forrester families. Thinking of you all in the difficult time and sending you much needed strength and love.

  61. Audrey Loomans

    March 5, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    My condolences to the Forrester family, Johns family and Allen family on the passing of your Mom, Grandma, Aunt, Sister, Daughter, Niece. I have fond memories of Mary Jane, she will be missed by all who knew her. May your fond memories bring you comfort at this sad time.

  62. Joanne Scott

    March 5, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    So sorry to hear of Mary Jane’s passing. My heart goes out to the family.

  63. Brenda Dayman & Family

    March 5, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    To All of MJ’s family, I am so Sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your Mom. Gone way to young. I knew MJ many years ago when I worked at the bank. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead!!

  64. Jen Lightfoot

    March 5, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Tausha, Ricky, and Sheena
    My deepest sympathies to all three of you. Your mother was a wonderful person and a great inspiration for all of you. She will be greatly missed by all of us, she was always so proud of you guys. I will miss her smile and her big hearted laughs. Keep those good memories in your heart as you try to get through this difficult time. .
    “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Please let me know if there is anything you guys need my thoughts are with your family at this time.

    Jen Lightfoot

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