At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Friday, August 6, 2010 of Exeter in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Lillian (Bourgeois) Mathers and the late Mary (Larkin) Mathers (1988). Dear father of Hannah Mathers and Jim Beaver of Gahana, Ohio and step-father of Paul Saindon of Ajax. Dear grandfather of Nona and Emma. Dear brother-in-law of Ilene (Mathers) Rollings of Exeter. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Stephen Mathers, brothers Andrew, Alfred and Frank Mathers and sisters Alma Elston, Hannah Lamport and Helen Voisen. Harry operated Mathers Brothers (Mathers Motors) and also developed the Ice King Scraper for curling rinks.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday evening 7-9 PM where a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 10th at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Cremation with interment Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
There will a Legion Memorial Service at the funeral home Monday evening at 6:30 PM.
Donations to The Arthritis Society would be appreciated by the family.
Henry (Harry) Mathers
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).
Bruce (Bud) Black
Always great memories of Harry. Farewell my friend.
Janna Beckerman
Dear Hannah and Family,
My deepest sympathies. I hope time leaves you with only wonderful memories of your father.
Mark Gilson
Our kindest wishes and sympathies go out to you and your family…from your friends and supporters in Northeast Ohio.
Michael & Julie Dues
To the Mathers family [ Hannah]:
We send my deepest condolences and God be with you at this time.
laura and bryan hogg
What a card player, our thoughts are with the family
Jennifer Gray
Dear Hannah and Family~
You have my deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. You are in the thoughts and prayers of the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association staff team and membership.
Tony DiGiovanni
Dear Hannah – On behalf of the Landscape Ontario Board of Directors and the Membership – please accept our prayers and thoughts for you and your family at the loss of your father Harry.
Luke Case
To the Mathers family-
I send my deepest condolences and God be with you at this time.
Monique & Kevin Russell
Aunt Lil, Wishing I could be there to give you support in this difficult time – sending my condolences…
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
Lillian & all the Mathers Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Harry. He made a mark on many lives in Exeter & was a very great man.
Sorry for your loss.
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
Janet and Philippe Maes
Lillian our Deepest sympathy to you and your family our prayers are with you all
Pauline Newell
Lillian,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I’m unable to attend the funeral service but will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Claire & Winona Hoffman,
Lil and Family,
Sorry about your loss.Our hearts and prayers go out to you..God Bless
Judy Lamport
Dear Lillian, Hannah and family,
Thank you Uncle Harry for the memories of card games at Christmas, visits to the Garage and a cold pop from the Tuckey Beverage cooler, Ball games, family picnics at Ipperwash and many more.
To Lillian, Hannah and family, my deepest sympathy .You are in my thoughts and heart.
Elaine (Hogarth) Baynham
My deepest sympathy..The Mathers were wonderful neighbours at the north end of Exeter all during my childhood. I have nothing but good memories of Harry!
Dave & Anne Cottel
Lillian & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Treasure the memories you have and hold them close to your heart.
Exeter Senior's
Dear Lillian & Family:
On behalf of the Members of the Exeter Senior’s, Branch 157, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.When Harry was able to attend he was a very faithful member. Our prayers and sympathy are with all of you at this time.
Anne Cottel
Secretary
Bob and Helen Patterson
To Lil and families:
please accept our sym pathy and prayers to you and yours in the death of Harry. We will remember the family in our prayers and may God give you all strength to live with memories of your loved one.
Bill&Grace Gilfillan
Our Deepest sympathy Lillian &Families
Bill&Grace
Dave Frayne
To Lillian and Hanna and family
Harry was a great man who worked hard and developed many things. May you have your memories to comfort you in the future.
My thoughts are with you.