Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Sunday, April 15, 2012 of Centralia in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Allan Richard (1960). Dear mother of Lynne and Jim Onn of London and Laurie and Marten Dykstra of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Kathilyn and her husband James Allewell; Jason and his fiancée Erin Steer and Janelle and her friend Chris Armstrong. Dear sister-in-law of Alma Richard of London and Maida Gaiser of Exeter. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Wesley and Blanche Webber, brother-in-law Don Gaiser and sister-in-law Marjorie Bailey and her husband Lou.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street (1 street west of Main), Exeter one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be held on Wednesday, April 18th at 11 AM with Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation or the Exeter Cemetery Expansion 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).
Mickie Struyke-Laurin
Laurie and Families
So saddened to hear of your mothers passing. Always remember It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now,
it will be the memories that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
on behalf of the Klemke family:
Our sincerest sympathy to your family. Greta was our neighbour for many years. Our thoughts & prayers. Helen Klemke, Joan, Jean & families
Marilyn Waldeck
Laurie and Family, Thinking of you and your family Laurie at this time in the loss of a dear mother. Hope all the good memories of times past will help you through the coming days . Marilyn
Marilyn Waldeck
Laurie and Family, Thinking of you and your family Laurie at this time in the loss of a dear mother. Hope all the good memories of times past will help you through the coming days . MarilynWaldeck
Marg Prout
Sincere sympathy is extended to your family in the death of Grettta. Treasure your photos and memories of days gone by.
Karen Brock
Laurie, Lynne and Families
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Know that I am thinking of you and your families through this sad time. Cherish your Memories.
Linda & Tim Oliver
Our sympathies to you and your family. We are sure that you have many happy memories to cherish.
Elaine Baynham
Dear Laurie and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. My deepest sympathy.
Tom Hartai and family
Laurie and family
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept all of our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
God’s blessings to you and your family Laurie.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Donna Glanville
Laurie and family,
You have my deepest sympathy at this time. May the memories of your Mom carry you through this most difficult time.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Laurie and Family
Sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing.She will always be with you in your hearts and minds.
Ray & Judy Mills
So sorry to hear about your mom. She will be missed. She was always interested in the people in the area and their history. She always had a good word to say about my dad and mom and often told me family history that I had never heard before. The last time I talked with Greta was in November or early December and she was reminiscing back to when my dad and uncle rented her land. I am sure she could have told me what they planted and how good the crop was too! She sure had a good memory for things like that.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray and Judy Mills
John & Sharon McNeilly
Laurie, Marten, Jason, Janelle
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother and Grandmother, we know you have many wonderful memories captured in the numerous picture albums you have created. May God’s love surround you and give you peace during this difficult time and the days ahead. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Oral and Laurie Knox
Our condolences to you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Bill Wheeler
Laurie, Marten & Family
We were very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. It is a very
difficult time for all of you, but maybe your memories of her
will help you through this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Pat & Bill
Tom & Tracy Humphreys
Laurie & family
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Tom, Tracy and family.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Laurie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Jim and Mary Dougall
Dear Laurie and Marten, Had a phone call from Conrad about your mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. God bless! Love Jim and Mary
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom and Grandmother.
She will be missed by many in the community. Thinking of you
all at this sad time and Take care of each other.
Larry, Joyce and family..
Cindy (Parsons) & Colin Hick
Lynne, Laurie and family,
We’re so sorry to hear the sad new about your Mom. We’ll be thinking of you all.
Cindy (Parsons) and Colin Hick, Ottawa
(Bob and Do Parsons daughter)
Bob & Dolores Parsons
Just heard of your Mom’s death. We have fond memories as she was always in touch with us when we visited Exeter.
Please know you are in our hearts and thoughts especially at this time.
Always, Bob & Do
Marg Vlemmix
Dear Lynne, Laurie and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Alice, Murray & Barb, Marg & Jack
Sandy Becker
Laurie
My condolences to you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She will be cherished forever in your memories.
Karen Brintnell
Laurie and Family
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Karen Brintnell & Family
Lois & Irv Armstrong
To lynne & Laurie and families. Our thoughts are with you at this time of death in your family. We will remember Gretta going on bus trips with us, What a great time. All the best. Lois & Irv.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Laurie,we are so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Doug and Judy
Kathy Kirk
Laurie, Martin and family
My sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mother. I know she will be missed but she will always be in your heart.
Don and Edith
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother and Grandmother Laurie and Family. It never comes easy but may her memories live on with all of you. God bless you all
Don, Edith Lewis and Family
Glenn & Joan Kells
Laurie & family,
We would like to offer our sincere sympathy for your loss. Glenn & Joan
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family
Laurie, Marten & Family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She will certainly be missed but never forgotten. May the Lord watch over her and guide her to everlasting peace.
Dan and Carolyn Gower & family
Laurie, Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother. Dan has fond memories of visiting with her when he cut her grass. The kids also enoyed the treats that she gave them. Dan & Carolyn Gower
Rob Essery
Dear Lynne and Laurie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. We hope that you will cherish memories of wonderful times together.
Sincerely,
Bill and June Essery, Rob Essery and Mary Peterson
Bill and Dianne Dietrich
Lynne, Laurie and Families
So sorry to hear about the passing of you mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time. May memories comfort you.
Al and Vickie Harvey
Laurie and family
So sorry for your loss.
Memory will keep her close and love lives forever.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Exeter
Ross and Marlene Mathers
To Laurie and Marten and the Richards Family: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a dear mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
The Middletons
Laurie, Marten and family:
Sorry to hear about your mother/grandmother. These times are never easy, but remembering the good times will keep Gretta alive forever in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Gary, Jo-Ann, Marshall & Katie
Eugene and Linda Webber
Laurie and family:
Please accapt our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother Greta…It is not easy losing your Mom, but keep her memory close to your heart and she will never be far away .
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Laurie & Marten,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Thinking of you and prayiing that GOd grant’s peace and comfort.
Robert & Sharon Dale
Dear Laurie, Marten & Family, our heartfelt condolences to all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I know that Rob will deeply miss his Wednesday afternoon visits to the mailbox for Gretta and their little chats. Keep your the memory of your mom and grandmother close to your hearts and she will live there forever. Sharon & Robert Dale
Daryl and Carol Ann Keys & Sons
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and yours at this difficult time. May the peace that passes all understanding be yours.
Wil Telford
So sorry to hear the sad news Laurie, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Take care,
Wil
Chuck & Pam Ross
Laurie, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Please know we’re thinking of you and your family.
Perry, Michelle, Zac and Alexa Sereda
Dear Lynne, Laurie and families. Please accept our most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful neighbour, mother and grandmother. She was such a ‘firecracker’. I know that many of us will remember with great fondness her unique candor and devotion to her family and community. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do to help you and your family through this sad time. We are thinking of you and will remember you all in our prayers. God bless,
Perry, Michelle, Zac and Alexa
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Laurie & Family:
Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She certainly enjoyed her days when she was able to go bowling.. Cherish the memories.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins