Passed away peacefully at Exeter Villa on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Johns (1999). Loving mother of Carol Waddell of Mount Hope, Frances (Jim) Sweitzer of London, Anne (Wayne) Shannon of London, Steven (Linda) Johns of R.R. 1 Woodham, Laura (Martin) Overholt of Exeter, and Mary (Terry) Smith of London. Proud grandmother of Michael Shannon, Kathryn Gadbois, Kevin (Sandra) Johns, Amy (Don) Penninga, Caleb (Arlene) Johns, David (Christina) Overholt, Sarah (Colin) Holmstrom, Jordan, Connor (Claire), and Kelsey Smith. Loving great-grandmother of Carter, and Jake Gadbois, Brandon, and Brooke Johns, Jeremy, and Jared Holmstrom, and Kaden Overholt. Predeceased by sister and brother-in-law Margaret and Eric Carscadden, brother and sister-in-law John and Margaret Miners, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary and Wesley Neil, and son-in-law Bob Waddell. Marion will be remembered by several nieces and nephews.
A private family funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Mary Shore
To the Johns family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
Fond memories of growing up in the same caring and friendly community where so much centered around our beautiful little church in Elimville.
Sincerely
Mary and Jerry Shore
Brenda Hern
To Marion’s Family – please accept our condolences for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Marion and hearing news of Mary’s family. Marion was a gracious and kind lady and she will be dearly missed.
Brenda and Ivan
Linda Ritchie
Sending love and condolences to my childhood friend Laura.So hard to lose a parent no matter your age or theirs.I remember her well Laura in the kitchen with a dress and apron.That welcoming smile.I loved seeing all pics on here but wish I could pick out your kids and (yikes) grandkids!Love to Marty
Paul C. Johns
Condolences to the families from the Paul Johns branch of the family. Our father, Paul Isaac Johns, now living in Ottawa, was a cousin of Marion’s late husband Howard Johns through his father, Alfred Edward Johns. Born in Usborne Twp, over the years dad kept his connection to family in Exeter. Please accept our sympathies on your loss. Paul C. Johns (Ottawa), Beth Mewhort (Kingston), Margaret Ann Beattie (Sackville NB) and our families.
Joe &Marilyn Dewan
To the Johns family
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Joe &Marilyn Dewan
Maureen & Jim Denomme
Our sincere sympathy to Martin and Laura and all the family. We have such lovely memories of Marion and she will be sadly missed. Sending our love to everyone, Jim and Maureen Denomme
Roberta Ryckman
Carol, Frances, Anne, Steve, Laura and Mary and families,
Aunt Marion and Uncle Howard and you, the cousins, were a special part of my early years growing up near Kirkton. I always admired Aunt Marion, how calm she was with a house full of people. In later years Aunt Marion and Uncle Howard were so good to my Mom (Mary Neil) after my Dad passed away. As long as Aunt Marion was with us, I felt a close connection – a connection to my Mom as well even though she (and Uncle Howard) have been gone for almost 19 years. Aunt Marion was the last of that generation and it always felt so good to visit with her when I came home to Exeter. Our condolences to you all – she was one of a kind, a life well-lived.
Roberta and Doug Ryckman, Calgary
Cliff and Elaine Webber
To Marion’s Family,
We have not seen your mom for a very long time but certainly we remember her well. We share the condolences written by others. I have enjoyed your pictures and have viewed them several times as I try to place the grand children and great grandchildren. The picture of surprise and delight of your mom and dad on what looks like a special occasion is a great photo. I love it! .
With sympathy and with ‘long ago’ neighbour and community memories of your family.
Elaine and Cliff
Ivamae Janes
My thoughts and prayers are with you all today. What a special lady ! I remember th good times we had in Tobermory. Big hug to you all.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Laura,Marty and family – Our sincere sympathy to you and all your family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Clive and Gwen (Johns) Greenstock
What a wonderful long life Marion lived. I loved visiting Howard and Marion at the farm with my dad, Harold Johns. I particularly liked getting up early in the morning to help with the milking of the cows (by hand in those days). We stayed with Howard and Marion on at least one occasion after the annual Johns picnic in Exeter, after we moved from Saskatoon to Toronto in 1956. My dad and Howard were great friends, the same age, I believe, and passed away within a year of each other. Marion was always so kind to us – she was a great cook and we had wonderful “farm” breakfasts after the milking. Howard and Marion were at our wedding in Toronto in 1965. Carol and her husband Bob were very kind to my parents in their later years in Toronto and my sisters and I were very grateful for their kindness. I remember Marion with great fondness.
Fran Ritchie
Sorry for your loss Laura and family. Love to all Fran Ritchie and family
Brenda and Berlin
Mary, Terry and family,
Berlin and I were saddened to hear of your loss.
We have you and your family in our thoughts at this difficult time.
I have such fond memories of your mom’s gentle presence.
Love Pauline and Brad
Dear Laura, Marty, David, Sarah and family. Your beautiful mom and grandma was a very special lady, living her life with integrity and quiet strength. She had a gentle spirit and was so kind. May it bring you comfort knowing these qualities are in each one of you. Rest in eternal peace Marion in God’s heavenly home.
Ron and Marlene Moore
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time on the loss of your Mother , Mother in Law ,Grandma , Aunt . She was such a beautiful , kind soul ! We know how much she will be missed . Cherish your wonderful memories . I will always remember her kind words to me when I would visit ????
You now have another Angel watching over you ????
It is very hard not be there for you Laura but I know my wonderful brother will be your support and strength .
Thank You so much for the phone call ???? Our Love and Prayers for all The Family. Ron and Marlene
Jo-Dee DesJardine
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Laura. Thinking of you, Marty and the rest of your family.
Mike & Jo-Dee DesJardine
Margaret Prout
To Marion’s family……
We extend our sincere condolences on the death of Marion, your
Dear Mom. Marion has lived a long and contented life. May she
Rest In Peace.
As you look back on her life, treasure the wonderful memories.
Our thoughts and prayers all with each of you at this time.
Frank Kints and Marg Prout
Beth johns
I am so sorry to hear of
Marion’s passing! What a fine woman she was! I will always remember our visits to the farm when we were kids for the annual Johns picnic. She was always so welcoming and loving to all of us! She’s led a wonderful life and has left a wonderful legacy of love and acceptance for us all
Hugs to all my cousins
Beth
Larry and Sharon Lynn
With sympathy to all the Johns family –
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Marion – such a gentle soul she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Larry and Sharon
Helen and Jim Weston
To the John’s family. Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Marion. What a wonderful lady she was.
Helen and Jim
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Carol, Frances, Anne, Steve, Laura, Mary and families.
Those we love don’t go away.
They walk beside us every day
Unseen, unheard but always near.
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Love Dianne
Joan and Don Cann
Our deepest sympathy.
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Laura, Marty and family: We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish all your wonderful memories … hugs to all. ♥
Laura Ann and family
Laura, Martin and family,
my sincere condolence on the loss of a very dear mom, grandma and great grandma.
You are in my thought and prayers.
Janice Ramer
Mary and Terry: I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I am praying for you at this time.
Michael Higgins
Jim and Fran,
Sorry for your Loss, she had a good life!
Mike And Family
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Steve, Linda and family: Sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
John and Joyce Morgan
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We send our deepest sympathy. Hugs to all.
John and Joyce
Judy Parsons and Scot Morgan
Thinking of all of you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss!
Keith & Janet Patterson
Dear Steve , Linda & Family
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy. Keith & Janet
Marion McCarter
Steven and Linda, Laura and Martin and the Johns families
Thinking of you as you mourn the passing of your mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Treasure her special memories and carry them with you in your hearts as life moves forward. Deepest sympathy.
Irv. Armstrong
To all the John’s family. I was saddened to hear of Marion’s death. I admired her the way she got around Villa. My thoughts are with you at this time. All the best to you. Irv.
Lorne & Margaret Hern
Dear Family,
We share so many memories of a community, family ties, and dear friendships. Memories of the farm next door……the little house at the end of the lane……Marion’s wonderful smile and gentle ways. She had the most beautiful hand writing and a letter from our home to the Villa was always appreciated and shared with all of you. We say “good-bye”, but the treasured memories will remain and our ties to dear friends continue. We send love to all.
Margaret & Lorne