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KELLER: Lorne Kent of Exeter

August 18, 2021 By Haskett Funeral Homes 55 Condolences

KELLER: Lorne Kent of Exeter

Peacefully at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on August 16, 2021 of Exeter at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Jean (Essery) Keller for 57 years. Cherished father of Jeffrey Keller and his wife Brigitte of Exeter, and Jason Keller and his wife Sarah of Exeter. Loving grandfather of Todd, Natasha, Ashley, and Kayden. Dear brother-in-law of Joan Kennedy and her husband Homer, Karen Roger and her husband Dave. Predeceased by parents Anna (Rohde) and R.J. Keller, sister Norma Grossart, and brother Barry Keller.

A private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 11 AM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to Prostate Cancer Canada would be appreciated.

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  1. Nancy and Herb Henkel

    August 26, 2021 at 1:46 PM

    Dear Jean. We offer you our deepest sympathy upon learning of Lorne’s death. With all the present restrictions it becomes even more difficult. You are in our prayers and we hope that in the near future we may be able to express our sympathy directly. Love. Nancy and Herb Henkel

  2. Lynda Rowe Lang

    August 25, 2021 at 7:38 PM

    Ted & Lynda Lang, Windsor, & Jim& Carolyn Stockman , Vancouver & families

    So sorry Jean to hear from Robbie Essery today of Lorne’s passing. Although we didn’t know him well have pleasant memories & will always remember him for his sense of humour & his ability to wisecrack. Thinking of you & your family now at this sad time.

  3. Barb and Doug Ferguson

    August 25, 2021 at 11:14 AM

    Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Keller family.

  4. Deanna Dalrymple

    August 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM

    Jeff, Brigitte, Todd & Natasha,

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

    Mrs. D

  5. Jerry Burtch

    August 23, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    Jeff & Brigette
    Sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  6. Darren Boyle

    August 23, 2021 at 9:35 AM

    Our family’s warmest condolences to Jean, Jeff & Brigitte, Jason & Sarah & families.

    Denise, Darren, Kayleigh & Sean Boyle

  7. Marlin Martens

    August 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM

    Hello Jean, Jeff and Jason and family
    Our sincere condolences to all of you. Our family has had many fond memories together.
    Thinking of you, Love and hugs Morris, Rea and Marlin Martens

  8. Marilyn Campbell

    August 22, 2021 at 7:57 AM

    Jean & All Your Family
    So sorry to hear about Lorne. I extend my sympathy to all of you at this sad time.
    Marilyn Campbell

  9. Jodi Erb-Weigand

    August 21, 2021 at 7:59 PM

    Jeff, Brigitte and Family,

    We are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please know you are in our thought and prayers. Sending hugs!

    Mark and Jodi Weigand

  10. Donna ( Heywood) Regier

    August 21, 2021 at 7:05 PM

    Jean & Family
    So sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing.Deepest Sympathy to all

  11. George and Lois Godbolt

    August 21, 2021 at 5:04 PM

    We express our condolences to Jean, Jeff , Jason and all family. Lorne, with the assistance of Jean, his wife and very able partner, accomplished great things for Exeter and for many employees.

  12. Jim Chapman

    August 21, 2021 at 12:18 PM

    Jean, Jeff, Jason and families
    My deepest sympathy re your loss.

  13. Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche

    August 21, 2021 at 10:57 AM

    Our sympathy on the passing of your dad and grandpa. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  14. Marion McCarter

    August 21, 2021 at 9:25 AM

    Sorry to learn of Lorne’s passing, May the memories you treasure help you through this sad time.

  15. Tim Hamather

    August 21, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    Dear Jean, Jeff, Jason & Families,
    We offer sincere condolences in the passing of Lorne.
    He will be missed. We recall many wonderful memories.
    Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Bob & Donna, Wayne & Cindy, and Tim & Maria Hamather

  16. Jillian Collings

    August 20, 2021 at 9:46 PM

    Sending our sincere condolences to the Keller family. Lorne was a spectacular human and will be missed by all. May he Rest in Peace.

    Jeremy, Jillian, and William.

  17. Gabbie and Margaret Mol

    August 20, 2021 at 8:17 PM

    Our sincere condolences with Lorne’s passing Memories go back a long ways Our prayers are with you

  18. Ron and Cathy Wilson

    August 20, 2021 at 8:13 PM

    We were so sad to hear of Lornes passing. Lorne was so inspiring with his business sense and leadership. He will be missed. Our condolences to Jean and the family.

  19. Bill & Darlene Meinen

    August 20, 2021 at 6:23 PM

    Jason, Sarah, Ashley & Kayden, our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of a dad and grandfather. This is certainly one of those experiences of life that is a very difficult one. Our condolences to all the family. We will remember you in our prayers that God will comfort your hearts at this time.
    Bill & Darlene Meinen

  20. Janet Traquair & Doug Jones

    August 20, 2021 at 4:51 PM

    Jean , Jeff, Brigitte, Jason, Sarah and families,

    So sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. Lots of memories from my years at Keller Roofing.
    He was a kind and great man, and his smile and wink will be missed.
    Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  21. Liz Campbell

    August 20, 2021 at 3:49 PM

    Jean, Jeff, Jason and Families
    Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great man.
    May you Rest in Peace Lorne.
    Sincerely
    Ron Kennedy & Liz Campbell

  22. Judy Mock

    August 20, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    Jean and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  23. Glenn & Laura Stire

    August 20, 2021 at 8:05 AM

    Jean and family
    Sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. Our condolences to the whole family.

  24. Allen and Marjorie Oke

    August 19, 2021 at 10:14 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. He will be surely missed by family, friends and colleagues. He always took the time out of his very busy days to stop and have a chat . Think about the good times and get out the old photo albums. Our sincere condolences.

  25. Elaine Wallace

    August 19, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    Jean….I was so sorry to read of Lorne’s passing. I remember so well you and Lorne coming into the store , and how proud of you he was when he saw you in a beautiful gown. Great memory.
    Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
    Elaine (Squire) Wallace

  26. Denise

    August 19, 2021 at 8:20 PM

    Jason, Sarah, Ashley, Kayden and extended family,

    Our sympathies to you and yours during your time of loss.

    Denise, Frazer & family

  27. Marilyn Waldeck

    August 19, 2021 at 7:45 PM

    Karin, Dave & Jean & Family— so sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing and trust that all the good times you shared with him will lighten your path in the coming months and give you strength that you need .💗

  28. Diane Wright

    August 19, 2021 at 7:29 PM

    Dear Aunt Jean
    I am sorry to hear of your loss i know its been a long time
    My condolences also to Jeff and Jason and family
    Hope you are ok love you from Chuck and myself

  29. Tony /Marlene Bedard.

    August 19, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    Jean and your family… I am so sorry for your loss… You /I were in High School together. (.Marlene Dignan)

  30. Piotr Stachurski

    August 19, 2021 at 5:44 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Our condolences. The Stachurski and Maver Family.

  31. Glenn & Joan

    August 19, 2021 at 5:35 PM

    Jean & family. So sorry for your loss. Our condolences at this sad time. Joan/Glenn

  32. Cy & Eleanor Blommaert

    August 19, 2021 at 2:06 PM

    So sorry to hear Lorne has passed.
    Our deepest Sympathy to Jean and family
    Please know we are thinking of you at this time.
    Cy and Eleanor

  33. gwen coulter

    August 19, 2021 at 11:15 AM

    Jean & Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We remember many good times with you and Lorne.
    Love Bruce & Gwen

  34. George Keller

    August 19, 2021 at 10:41 AM

    Jean and Families
    Sending you our deepest condolences for the loss of Lorne.
    George and Elaine

  35. Yvonne/Jim Barnetson

    August 19, 2021 at 9:46 AM

    Sorry for your loss Jean! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family!

  36. Jim/Yvonne Barnetson

    August 19, 2021 at 9:42 AM

    So sorry for your loss Jean and family! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I am sure you have great memories!🙏
    RIP Lorne

  37. Marilyn Taylor

    August 19, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    Jean and Family
    Sorry to read of Lorne’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.

  38. Robert Watson

    August 19, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    Jean, Jeff, Jason and Families

    Extending our sympathies to all of you on the passing of Lorne.

    Robert Watson & Staff of Smith-Peat Roofing and Sheet Metal Ltd.

  39. Chuck & Pam Ross

    August 19, 2021 at 8:46 AM

    We were so sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.

  40. Mark & Judy Cronyn

    August 19, 2021 at 8:39 AM

    Dear Jean , Jeff, Brigitte, Jason, Sarah and families.
    So sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. Lots of memories from many of many years.
    He had a great sense of humour and was a very kind man to myself and my sisters.
    He will be greatly missed. RIP Lorne
    Sincerely Your
    Judy and Mark Cronyn

  41. Linda Fox

    August 19, 2021 at 8:39 AM

    To Lorne’s Family,
    I personally do not know Lorne but remember the Essery twins from my childhood and recently saw a photo of them with my first cousin Doug Lightfoot. My brother Melvin, Donna and I knew the girls.
    Please accept my deepest sympathy and treasure your memories of him and hold them close to your heart where he will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies.
    Sincerely,
    Linda Fox (Lightfoot)

  42. Teresa & Joe

    August 19, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    Thinking of you at this difficult time. Cherish your memories.

  43. Margaret Brintnell

    August 19, 2021 at 7:39 AM

    Jean & family, Karen & Dave. Joan & Homer
    So sorry to read about Lorne. Cherish & share all your memories now & in days to come. It is a difficult time but God will see you through your loss. My sympathy to all.
    Margaret Brintnell

  44. Allan and Patty Case

    August 19, 2021 at 7:31 AM

    Our sincere condolences to the family. Cherish the many memories.

  45. Bill Reid & Family

    August 18, 2021 at 9:06 PM

    My condolences to the Keller family. Having known and working for Lorne for close to 40 years I will miss the our chats that started with ” Good day William ” then it was all about how the Toronto Maple Leafs or Blue Jays were doing. Lorne was a very smart and generous man that couldn’t thank you enough for the work you did. I will miss you. RIP Lorne

  46. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    August 18, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    To Jean, Keller family and friends:
    Sorry to learn of Lorne’s passing, his family were neighbours to my Grandparents and uncle’s farm.
    Our condolences.

  47. Peggy Wilkinson

    August 18, 2021 at 6:47 PM

    Jean, Joan & Family:

    We are so sorry to read of Lorne’s passing, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

    Peggy & Joanne Wilkinson
    Ken Bender

  48. Darren & Aimee Rau

    August 18, 2021 at 6:35 PM

    Jeff & Bridgette
    Sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Love Darren & Aimee

  49. Sharon Soldan

    August 18, 2021 at 5:51 PM

    My sympathy to the Keller family.

  50. Doug and Sandy Watson

    August 18, 2021 at 5:11 PM

    Very sorry to hear of Lorne’s passing. Such a nice man . Sincerest condolences to Jean,Jason , Jeff and family. Thinking of you all.

  51. Darlene Lightfoot

    August 18, 2021 at 4:55 PM

    To the Keller Family: Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May he rest in peace. Darlene Lightfoot

  52. Angela Vandeworp

    August 18, 2021 at 4:27 PM

    Dear Jean so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Lorne. A fun loving man.

  53. Norm Atkins

    August 18, 2021 at 4:19 PM

    Lorne and Jean treated me as if I was their own! Including the getting a tuning from one of the smartest men I’ve known. I will miss him but I’m happy to read that the Keller name will stay synonymous in the Exeter business world and Jeff and Jason and family will keep their Dads vision alive. The Atkins family sends their love and a drink with all of yous🤗🤗❤️❤️

  54. Julie (Rader) Evans and Sam Evans

    August 18, 2021 at 3:52 PM

    Hello Jean, Jeff, Jason and family;

    Our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Lorne. Living in Alberta, I have not seen all of you in years. However I do smile when I think of our trip to Florida together as well as the other times our families were together. Our thoughts are with you.

    Big hugs to you with lots of love,
    Julie & Sam xoxo

  55. doug & karen courtney

    August 18, 2021 at 3:30 PM

    Our condolences to Jean and the family.

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