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HEYWOOD: Eric Kennedy of Exeter

January 26, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes 39 Condolences

HEYWOOD: Eric Kennedy of Exeter

Palm_e-1-150x150At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, January 26, 2014, of Exeter in his 88th year.  Beloved husband of Terry (Austin) Heywood for 66 years.  Dear father of Karen and Jim Pfaff of Exeter, Julia Salton of Exeter, and Mark and Wendy Heywood of Grand Bend.  Also missed by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Predeceased by his sister Margery Bower and brother Cliff Heywood.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 29th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating.   There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM, under the auspices of the RCL-Branch #167, Exeter.

Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Royal Canadian Legion – R.E. Pooley Branch #167 (Exeter Legion) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

“Good night Darling”

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HEYWOOD: Eric Kennedy of Exeter

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  1. Irv. & Lois Armstrong

    February 7, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    To Terry and family. Sorry to hear of Eric’s (Sandy) death. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Lois & Irv.

  2. Scott and Mary Burton

    January 30, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Terry, Karen and Jim, Julia, Mark, Wendy and Family,

    Please accept our sympathy in the passing of Eric. His contributions to the Pooley Branch of the R.C.L. have been appreciated by members and our town of Exeter.

    He’ll be remembered as a man who cared for family and country alike.

    Scott & Mary

  3. Larry and Liz Taylor

    January 29, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Terry, Jim and Karen, Julia, Mark and Wendy et al.

    We were very sad to hear of Eric’s passing. He was a great guy and devoted many hours to community. Our thoughts are with you all.

    Larry and Liz Taylor

  4. Joanne and Dean McKnight

    January 29, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    Terry and family–we were sorry to hear of Eric passing into another life. One book we will always treasure “Remembering the 70s“ was wrote by Eric and quite often we look back at the Presidents for some info. The Legion should be proud of him. We will remember him. Joanne and Dean

  5. Deb Gillis and Ontario Early Years Staff -London Fanshawe

    January 29, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Dear Rebecca and family – Thinking of you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. Don & Judy Hodgins

    January 29, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    Dear Karen, Jim and Family;
    Sincere sympathy to you all, may all your memories help you cope with the loss.

  7. Ross and Marilyn Robinson

    January 29, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Karen, Jim and Family,
    We just read about the passing of your Father, You have our deepest sympathy at this sad time.

  8. Jo-Ann Middleton

    January 29, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    To Terry and family … sorry for your recent loss. I know Eric will be missed by many.

  9. Bob & Wanda Reynolds

    January 29, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    To Terry and Family
    Our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. He was a great historian of the branch. He had all the answers. We remember the many Friday nights at darts and the parties.
    Comrade Bob Reynolds and Wanda

  10. Janice Davey

    January 29, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Dear Julia and family,

    Sincere condolences to you on the passing of your dad.
    May you cherish the precious memories.

  11. Sue [Edginton ]O’Connor

    January 29, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    So sorry to hear of Eric’s passing..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…..

  12. Ken and Kim Pinder

    January 29, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You have our sympathy and are in our prayers.

  13. Elaine Baynham

    January 29, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    My deepest sympathy to all the family. Eric and Terry did so many wonderful things for Branch 167 RCL. Eric is safe in the arms of Jesus.

  14. Margaret Brintnell

    January 29, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Terry and all your family

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Eric. I know Keith and him used
    to enjoy conversations whenever they met. A very smart man and
    will certainly be missed. My sincere condolences to you all at this
    sad and difficult time.

  15. Andy Jibb

    January 29, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    My condolences to the entire family. I only met the man once, but he seemed like a fun and friendly guy.

  16. Tom Hartai

    January 29, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Terry,Karen and families : Please accept my heartfelt sympathies at this difficult time. I’m sure Eric will be missed and remembered by many in the community.

    Tom Hartai

  17. Evelyn Steckle Vincent

    January 29, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    To Eric’s family,
    SIncere sympathy in your great loss While I had never met him personally, he raised a great family.

  18. Marion McCarter

    January 29, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Terry, Karen, Julia, Mark and families
    My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. May you cherish his
    wonderful memories and he will live on in your hearts forever.
    Marion

  19. Diane Vallée

    January 29, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Dear Karen ,Jim and families, please know that I am thinking of all of you at this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  20. Karol and Marlene Yeryk

    January 29, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Our sympathy is extended to Julia and the family at the loss of a father.

  21. Marion Astle

    January 29, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Please accept my sincere condolence on the loss of Eric. He was always such a gentleman to me, giving great support in my efforts at the Branch. He will be missed by many. I will remember him!
    Blessings, Marion

  22. Jim Dietrich

    January 29, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Sincere sympathy to all of the Heywood family.
    Jim & Linda Dietrich

  23. Joan & Dave Goddard

    January 29, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Terry, Karen, Julia, Mark and families
    Thinking of you during this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  24. Judy Lamport

    January 29, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Dear Terry and family,
    Please accept my condolences. It is your and a communities loss and he will be sadly missed.

  25. Tom & Mary Ann McLaughlin

    January 29, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Karen, Jim and family please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the passing of your father, father-in-law and grandfather.

  26. Janice Davey

    January 28, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Julia and family,

    My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. May you cherish those precious memories.

  27. Victor Fulcher

    January 28, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    I am happy to say that no matter where I am or how old I am, I will always remember Mr. Heywood practicing his bagpipes in his backyard on a summer’s evening.

    During the 1950s and 1960s my family lived just across the creek from the Heywoods. Our backyards sort of backed on to each other. They were good neighbours (and I hope we were too). And I know I speak for all my family when I say that summer wasn’t summer unless Mr. Heywood was out in his backyard practicing his bagpipes.

    I am very sorry that Mr. Heywood has passed on, and I’ll always be grateful to him for the wonderful summer memory he gave me, my brothers and sisters and my mother.

    Victor Fulcher, London ON

  28. Louise and Bill Pincombe

    January 28, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    Terry and family,
    So sorry to read of Eric’s passing. Wish we were there in person to express our sympathy. Eric lived a great life and you will have many good memories to see you thru this most difficult time. Will see you when I get home. Keep smiling!
    Louise and Bill

  29. Jacqui & Charlie Regier

    January 28, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Dear Terry and Family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Eric, I spoke to him at Shawn and Debra’s wedding. He always had a smile , he will be missed by many, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jacqui (Coughlin) & Charlie Regier

  30. Mary Margaret Prowse

    January 28, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Mark, Wendy and family

    My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Deepest sympathy.

    Mary Margaret Prowse

  31. Ron Ducharme

    January 28, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Mark and Wendy
    sorry for your loss
    Ron and Dianne Ducharme

  32. Michael Higgins

    January 28, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Terry and Family,
    Eric was a wonderful man, you were both good friends of my mom Julie, He will be missed by all. God Bless.
    Michael Higgins and family

  33. Jim & Anne Prout

    January 28, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Terry & family:
    Sincere sympathy to all of you.
    Eric certainly lived his life to the fullest and touched my people through his love of gardening, history, family and devotion to the Legion.
    As you gather with family and friends, you will have many happy memories to share. Will always remember Eric having time to give tours through the garden and then him sitting in the big lazyboy chair.
    Our thoughts are with you.

  34. Bill and Myrna Currie

    January 28, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Karen and Jim
    Our thoughts are with you and your family. I’m sure that he was a wonderful dad, husband and grandfather. Have a wonderful remembrance of him tomorrow, as well as tonight during the Legion service. Take care. Hampton’s friends, Myrna and Bill

  35. Bill and Myrna Currie

    January 28, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Karen and Jim
    Our thoughts are with you and your family. I’m sure that he was a wonderful dad, husband and grandfather. Have a wonderful remembrance of him tomorrow, as well as tonight during the Legion service. Take care.

  36. Janice Frayne Morris

    January 28, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Dear Terry and Family,

    I was sorry to hear of Eric’s death. My condolence to you all. You will miss him.

  37. Anne Barnes

    January 28, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Aunt Hazel,
    So sorry for your loss….I know how close you two were and how much you loved each other. Some of my fondess and most clear childhood memories are of my summers spent with my cousins and the fun we had especially the treat of coke and potato chips on Saturday night….never got that at home! I remember Uncle Eric chewing his food…..each bite for minutes…..mesmerized me. LOL
    So many memories that I will cherish of one of my favorite uncles!

    Love you and will see you soon.

    Anne.

  38. Marjie Westerveld

    January 27, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Terry and family,,,so sorry to hear about Eric s passing,,,,you are in our thoughts and prayers,,,Marjie&Tom

  39. Ron Helm

    January 27, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    My most sincere condolences to Terry and family on the loss of Eric. His passion for all things Legion was an inspireation to all his branch comrades. He devoted much energy to the remembrance of fallen comrades and set the bar high for us to follow.
    We will Remember Him.
    Comrade Ron Helm

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