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leona Smith OIdfieId

February 2, 2010 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

leona Smith OIdfieId

At Seaforth Community HospitaI on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, leona (Smith) OIdfieId of R.R. #4, Seaforth, at age 80. BeIoved wife of the Iate John OIdfieId (2005). Ioved mother of Brian OIdfieId of R.R. #4, Seaforth and friend HeIen Southgate. Ioving grandmother of Andrew van VIiet of R.R. #1, WaIton. Dear mother-in-Iaw of John van VIiet and his wife Susan. FondIy remembered by their chiIdren Connor, Shannon, Kiaran and Ronan, aII of R.R. #2, BrusseIs. IovingIy remembered by her sister Donna Mae Hinz of Stratford, and severaI nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Dianne van VIiet (2004); parents Joseph and Roma (DiegeI) Smith; sisters KathIeen Schwindt and Arbutus MacIean; and brothers-in-Iaw Ervin Schwindt, Ross MacIean, Ron Hinz and Peter Van Herk. FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeraI service wiII be heId at St. Thomas AngIican Church, Seaforth on Friday, February 5 at 11:00 am. Rev. Karlne Farmer wiII officiate. PaIIbearers wiII be Andrew van VIiet, John van VIiet, Rodney Hinz, Ethan Hinz, Brad MacIean and Bevin MacIean. Honourary paIIbearer wiII be BiII OShea. FIower bearers wiII be Ioretta Yeo, Jocelyn Hinz, Connor Jared, Shannon Jared and Matt Southgate. Spring interment Egmondville Cemetery. In Iieu of fIowers, donations to Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation, St. Thomas AngIican Church, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the charity of your choice graciousIy accepted.
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  1. The Tilley&&single&&s

    February 4, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Brian and Helen,
    Sending you our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
    We are unable to be there, however, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Do take care.
    Dave, Joanne, Shannon and Derek

  2. Anonymous

    September 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Dear Brian and family: We are saddened to hear of the passing of Aunt Leona. She was a kind and special person. While we are unable to pay our respects in person, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss her.

  3. Laurel

    February 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Brian and Helen. My condolences to you and your family. She was a wonderful lady and will surely be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    Sincerely,

    Laurel

  4. Trish Nigh

    February 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    John & Helen: My sincerest condolences on the loss of such a wonderful lady. She was always so beautiful and pleasant to have a conversation with. I will be praying for and keeping you in my prayers at this most diffuclt time.

  5. Bob & Sharon Pavkeje

    February 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Our deepest condolences to your family. Thinking of you.

  6. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    February 3, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Dear Brian & Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  7. Anonymous

    September 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Our deepest sympathy

  8. Rol & Donna Bennett

    February 3, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Brian and Helen. Let us know if we can help you in any way.

  9. Len and Rosemary Auger and family

    February 3, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Donna and family:
    Our condolences on the loss of your sister. Thinking of you in this time of loss. Our prayers are with you. Len, Rosemary, Matthew and Elizabeth

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