The keyboard is now silent. At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, December 26, 2009 Marjorie Ilene (Earl) Johns of Exeter Villa and formerly of Usborne Township in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Philip Johns (1998). Her musical gifts were appreciated by her loving family, Margaret and Lorne Hern of St. Marys, Elaine and Cliff Webber of Stratford, Janice and Craig Webber and Eleanor and Peter Armstrong all of Exeter, Gerald and Carolyn Johns of Usborne Township and Catherine and Don Allen of Londesboro. The melody continues in the lives of her grandchildren Lynne, Steven and Jo-Dee, Beth-Ann and Carman: Ben and April, Ryan: Hilary and Rob, Jillian and Jamie: Katie and John, Sarah and Cory: Matthew, Evelyn and Richard: Emily, Mikayla and Mary Kate. The rhythm band is made up of Jordann, Abbigail, Cameron: Clara, Clayton: Lachlan, Reese, Addisyn: Kylie: Cohen, Avah: and Nolan. Predeceased by her siblings Mary Kerslake and her husband Howard and Edith Miller and her husband Everard, her mother Lilly Maud (Cann) and brother Willie Earl in 1926, her father James Earl in 1964, Mother Elsie (Gunning) Earl in 1976 and sister-in-law Bessie Bencsik. Loved by several nieces and nephews. Her legacy of the joy of music will be missed by the residents of the Exeter Villa, the congregations of Crediton and Centralia churches and her many former and current piano students. Marjorie was a life member of the Women’s Institute, organist for Haskett Funeral Home, member of the Kirkton Horticultural Society and committed U.C.W member. She supported South Huron Hospital Auxillary and during her life time has received recognition from several organizations for her many hours as a community volunteer.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, one west of Main, Exeter on Sunday evening 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 29th at 11AM with Dave Williams officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. There will be a service held by Crediton Womens Institute Monday evening at 6:30 pm.
Donations to Exeter Villa, South Huron High School Music Department, South Huron Food Grains Project or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com
Marjorie Ilene (Earl) Johns
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Jordann Hern
I Want To Thank Everyone, For All The support And Comments On Here.Thats What Made Her A Happy Person Knowing How Much You All Cared For Her. She Really Enjoyed Having All Of You As Friends And Family.
Love Jordann And The Hern Family
jordann hern
She Was A inspiration to many….
She Was A Kind Heart Of Gold….
God Knew She Had To Go…
She is Playing Her Piano and Humming her Favorite song..
She Left Us here But Were Not Alone And Neither is She…
Looking down and watching us shes here with us all…
even tho it feels like we miss her and shes gone for ever…
She Will always have her own space of love in our hearts…
My grandma Loved Everyone Family or not…
And Her Spirit Still lives in everyone of us…
She Will Be Remembered And Her Stories Will Be Told And Passed Down The Generations…..
Rob and Ann Morley
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Treasure all of the memories and great times you had.
Rob and Ann
the Powes - Elmer, Alan, Elaine, Marie and families
Her music and lively spirit inspired all in our family throughout the years. She will be greatly missed.
ruth johnson
To The Johns Family
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. We did not see the notice till after the service.
Your Mother’s music will be missed.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Gladys, Les & Jane Cudmore, Ruth & Larry Johnson
Deb and Bob Gehan
Dear Eleanor and Peter and The John’s Family
Bob and I were saddened to read in the paper today that your Mom had passed away. She was a great lady and it was a piveledge to have known her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Sincerely
Deb and Bob Gehan
Karen House
So sorry to hear about Marjorie
I am also sorry to have missed you all in person
my condolences to all of you
I had the pleasure of knowing your mom for 15 years
her stories will be missed in the hair shop. She always made me laugh with her adventures and her wisdom will be missed .
God bless you all Karen House
Lisa Hern
Aunt Margaret:
I am so devastated to hear of your loss. She was an incredible lady that will be missed by so many that she left behind.
I am sure that she is playing for the Lord’s choir now.
Love and prayers,Lisa
Paul and Colleen
So sorry to hear about your mom – we just found out. She was a great neighbour and a great lady.
We are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Paul Pavkeje and Colleen Kerslake
Ray&Alice Cann
To Gerald&Carolyn and the John`s family we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother. She will be missed by all.
Steve Poortinga & family
Our deepest condolences to all of Marjorie’s family.
Marjorie was my piano teacher for 12 years. She didn’t just teach me how to “play” piano, she taught me the “joy” of music.
I have so many fond memories of the time I got to spend with her. She was always so encouraging. Even when I had not practiced my lesson enough, she would kindly say “you have got the cake made Stephen – now its time to put on the icing”. What a kind, patient, talented, mentor.
Ray and Eloise Hagerman
We offer our sincere sympathy on the passing of your loved one, and our friend, Marjorie. We planned to attend the visitation on Monday but Ray had a health problem. We had an appointment at the time of the funeral on Tuesday but were thinking of your family during the time of the service.
We feel privileged to have known Marjorie for the past nine years and had an enjoyable visit with her in the late fall. She will be missed by many.
With our Sympathy,
Ray and Eloise Hagerman
Shannon Smith
Johns Family. I would just like to say how sorry I am hear about the loss of Marjorie. I had the pleasure of knowing Marjorie for the last few months through work. She was a wonderful women and will be sadly missed. Shannon ( PSW)
Marg Vlemmix
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom and grandmother.
She will be missed.
Alice Parsons
Murray & Barb Parsons
Marg & Jack Vlemmix
Deb Savelle
Thank you Elaine for sharing your video of your Mother playing the piano with me, as there now will be beautiful music in heaven. Sorry to hear of her passing.
Scott Skinner
So sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember Marjorie as being able to play the piano backwards. She was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by all.
Kevin & Kim Hern
To the Johns family,
Our deepest sympathy with the loss of your Mother. Thinking of you at this time.
Kevin and Kim Hern
Bob and Helen Patterson
Please accept our sympathy in the loss of your dear mom, grandma, and great grandma. You will certaqinly miss her music as we all will.
L.J. Otis
My condolences on behalf of all our family to Marjorie Johns’ family . My parents (Pat & Al Chipps) are in Florida just now, but there’s no doubt Mom will miss her luncheon dates with Marjorie & Irene Richardson.
Liz Campbell
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She is now your guardian angel watching over you. My deepest sympathy
Liz Campbell
Paul and Jan Jeffery
So very sorry to hear of your loss. We only heard about her passing at 10:00 a.m. today.
We will remember her as the great lady and wonderful entertainer she was and know she will be much missed.
Please accept our apologies for not attending the visitation or funeral. We feel heartsick we were not able to be there to offer our condolences personally.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Aimee Zielinski
I will always remember Marjorie with fond thoughts. She was the best piano teacher I could imagine with a true passion for music and sharing her talent, enriching the lives of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Joan Robinson
Elaine:
My condolences on the loss of your mother. I’m sure she will be greatly missed. Sharing memories and celebrating her life is very healing. Take care.
Alicia Bugyra
I only knew Marjorie a short while, but I learned very quickly that Marjorie was a beautiful woman with a huge heart that loved her family so very much.. She has touched the lives of many and will always be remembered.
Alicia Bugyra and family
Paul & Michelle Hern and Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of a beautiful woman inside and out. Marjorie touched so many people’s lives with her love of music and her love of life. She will be missed but her presence will remain in the hearts of so many. Keeping all her family in our thoughts and prayers.
June Stewart and Family
Deepest sympathy to the families for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
June, Mike, Darlene, Carly and Kaycee Stewart
Marianne Eagleson
I am so sad to hear that Marjorie passed away. I will always remember the time I spent with Marjorie when she played the organ at Hopper Hockey. I was always amazed that no matter what the special request hymn was– she knew how to play it! Marjorie would share stories with me of the house that I owned at the time, that once belonged to her sister Mary Kerslake.
She will be missed….
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers,
Marianne Eagleson
Jayne Rowcliffe
Our deepest condolences to all of Marjorie’s family. As a previous piano student of Marjorie’s, I believe she taught us more than just piano. She loved to teach us about nature and often sent home sprigs of this and that to try to grow at home. The white lilac bush sent home many years ago still smells so beautiful every spring.
She taught us how to be good to our community with generosity and much kindness. She enjoyed showing everyone her talent from artwork to sewing. Sidney and Mitchell quite enjoyed her apple people creations.
She had a knack for children and took time to make each child feel special in their own way. I remember a cookie or two before and after lessons. She would take time to listen to Mitchell play the toy guitar and told him someday he would be a star! One time Sidney said ” I like to play piano but really like most to visit with Marjorie”. We will play on Marjorie and remember all the wonderful things you have taught us.
Jayne, Chris, Sidney and Mitchell Rowcliffe
Sidney Rowcliffe
I am one of Marjorie’s piano students. I liked going to Marjorie’s because she always made me feel welcome. I liked playing duets together with Marjorie at the end of every lesson. I remember the time Marjorie showed me the Kill Deere in the laneway and another time a groundhog under the front porch. I will continue to learn piano and know that Marjorie is playing along with me in heaven.
I will miss you Marjorie
Sidney Rowcliffe
SIDNEY J. ROWCLIFFE
I am one of Marjorie’s piano students. I liked going to her house because she always made me feel welcome. My favorite thing about piano was after lessons we would play fun duets together. I remember the time Marjorie showed me the Killdeere on the laneway and the groundhog under the front porch. I will continue to learn piano and know that Marjorie will be playing along with me in heaven.
I will remember you Marjorie,
Sidney Rowcliffe
Craig, Melissa and Avery Skinner
We’re so sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. I knew her from the time I was five and began taking piano lessons from her which I continued until I was about 18. She certainly was a very talented musician and taught me, and I’m sure many others, much about music. We were honoured to have her play at our wedding a few years ago. I’ll never forget her ability to play the piano ‘backwards’! Marjorie, you will be dearly missed by many! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Craig, Melissa and Avery Skinner
Andrea Winter & Elizabeth French
We would like to pass on our sympathy to the family. We still remember our piano lessons as children and have some of our books here to look back through. We were not able to master the instrument 1/100th as good as Marjorie despite her trying to teach us each week. Her happy spirit and ability to laugh and smile will be missed in the community along with her ability to play the piano backwards. We will miss seeing her out and about at church and throughout the community.
Love
Andrea & Elizabeth
Carol DeJonge
So sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. It has been many years but she left a special mark in my life. She will be missed, my deepest sympathy.
Carol
Marg Dale
What a gift it was for me to have known Marjory. I only got to know her in later years at Presbytery events. Then I found out she was Elsie Keyes Aunt. LeRoy is my cousin. We shared special chats whenever we met and she always made me feel alive and special just to share her smiles. God bless you all and I hope a little of her has rubbed of on you. I only know Marg, so I know that is already true.
Ken and Robyn de Weerd
Dearest Catherine,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I will be there tomorrow. Thinking of you all at this time.
Ken and Robyn de Weerd
Londesborough
Ross and Marlene Mathers
To the Johns Family: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of a dear mother and grandmother. Marjorie was a wonderful person who gave of her musical talent so willingly. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Vera Armstrong
Deepest sympathy to Marjorie’s family, I am thinking of you
Vera Armstrong
Don and Edith Lewis
Marjorie will be sadly missed for her great talent of music and also for her volunteering. I had the pleasure of working with Marjorie when she volunteered in the physiotheraphy dept at S. H. Hospital. She was a caring , loving person to all. Our condolences.
Kathy Butson
My deepest sympathies to all the family of Marjorie. I met Marjorie through Presbytery, and one of my earliest memories was her playing during the worship services. I assumed she was just part of the executive and this was her ‘position’ as a Presbyter.
She will always be missed at Presbytery, and, always part of my memories as a fellow Presbyter……she’s playing with the angels now.
Marilyn Waldeck
It saddens me to hear of the loss of Marjorie and trust that all your family will find a sense of peace remembering the great times you enjoyed with her. She was a special lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Joe and Vicki Gower
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.Majorie will be missed. We all at Crediton Church enjoyed listening to her music every Sunday.
Joe , Vicki , Ashlynn and Wyatt Gower
Martin & Madelyn De Jonge & family
To all the family of Marjorie Johns May the quiet places of your hart be filled with sweet echoes of your mothers love With deepest sympathy Martin & Madelyn De Jonge and family
Trish (Rimmer) MacGregor
My sincere sympathy to your family at this time. May good memories, and the loving support of friends & family be of comfort to you in the days and weeks ahead.
Trish
Bill and Audrey Rowe
Sincere sympathy to each one of you. Marjorie enjoyed life and lived life to the fullest. I am sure she will be greatly missed
Tony Beggs
With much sympathy for the families of Lorne and Margaret Hern, and Gerald and Carolyn Johns. I am very sorry to hear the loss of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Take Care,
Tony
Jack & Marilyn Howlett
Margaret, Lorne and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
God Bless
Jack & Marilyn
Mel & Glenda Lather
Marjorie was such a special lady who touched the lives of so many. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and community. Our deepest sympathy.
Jeff Sue and Jake Johnson
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you all. May Marjorie continue to play her beautiful music in heaven for all to hear !
Larry and Joyce Black
Eleanor, Peter and the entire Johns family –
We were very sorry to read in the paper this morning that your Mother had passed away, and you and the whole family are in our thoughts at this sad time.
She will be missed by her family and the entire community.
Sincere sympathy to everyone.
Lloyd & Isabel Mardlin
Lloyd and Isabel Mardlin extend their deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear Mother.
We remember so well my mom “Minnie Millson Mardlin” visiting with her cousin “Elsie Gunning Earl”.
She had so many talents and has richly passed them on to her family.
She will be missed by her family and many friends.
Lloyd & Isabel.
Alan & Donalda Fisher
Marg, Lorne & Family
Our thoughts are with you in your loss of a mother, grandmother and by the sounds of it a wonderful musician. A loss this time of year is even more difficult.
Alan & Donalda Fisher
Alan, Denean, Eric & Adam Renning
Gerald, Carolyn & family, we were sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing. She was a great lady and it was pleasure to hear her play. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Gary & Jo-Ann Middleton
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you that are left to pick up the pieces. Marjorie was a truly special individual that will be sorrowly missed. ***hugs***
Ken and Lois Ottewell
We send deepest sympathy to all members of the Johns’ family as you mourn the loss of your mother. We remember all of you from our associations in Usborne and Exeter and certainly remember well the music that Marjorie played . She will be missed by so many! Special thoughts to Pete and Eleanor!
Kate Monk
So sorry to hear about Marjorie. She was the salt of the earth and has left a wonderful legacy in her family and her community. She was so giving of her time and always had a twinkle in her eye. It will take many people to fill her shoes.
Take good care,
Kate
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
We are very saddened to hear of Marjorie’s passing. She was truly an amazing person, and will be missed by all. Deepest condolences to your entire family.
Gary and Tammy
Sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing, she was truly gifted with her music and had such a zest for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
Gary and Tammy Foster
Helen & Lloyd Hodgins
Our sincere condolences on Marjorie’s passing. She will be greatly missed by all those who loved to listen to her play.
Doug & Dorothy Stephen
To the family of Marjorie Johns:
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
May God’s grace comfort you.
“He healeth the broken in heart” Psalm 147:3
Doug and Dorothy Stephen
Faith Campbell
I am so sorry to hear of Marjories passing. Marjorie has touched the lives of a lot of people and will be missed by all. A wonderful women and musician has been called home but her song will play in our hearts forever.
To all of Marjorie’s family my sincerest sympathy.
Faith
Jean Hern
Marjorie will be missed by everyone. The last time I saw her was when she played the organ at my husband, John’s funeral. She was an amazing woman, truly appreciated by all who knew her.
Donna Perry
So sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing she will be long remembered for her music. Our condolences and sympathy to the entire family. Bill and Donna
Anne Gallant (nee Delbridge)
My deepest condolences to all of you. My Marjorie keep the music playing in heaven as she always done here. She was always so happy and a great spirit. Marjorie will be missed by all who knew her.
Tanya Sales
It’s with joy to have been able to share a small part of Marjories life and a heavy heart that I am offering my deepest sympathies to your family at this time. Marjorie always said thank you for coming when we’d have a visit but as for her life I’d like to say thank you Marjorie for letting me come. Much love to all the family. It’s comforting to know that all the best parts of Marjorie live on in all of you, her family.
Love
Tanya Sales
Kim Gibson (nee Prance)
Hey Guys:
I am so sorry to hear about Marj. She was like a mom to all of us. I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do let me know, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love each of you, you are like my family. I have many fond memories of growing up in the Johns household. I will try to make the funeral but am on nights. Know I am thinking of you.
Love Always
Kim , Earl , Emma and Mackenzie Gibson
Jim Ballantyne
We are very sad to hear about your loss. We will always remember your Mom playing at our wedding, music and laughter; she was a special person.
Jim, Robin and family
Andy Brown/ Janet Weir
Gerald , Carolyn and family,
We are sending our condolences at the passing of your Mom.
Heaven will have the sound of music now. May she rest in peace.
Karen Cudmore
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Karen Cudmore and family
Brian,Lori and Bevan Bearss
On behalf of my family and the Kirkton Woodham Optimist Club
We are very sorry for your loss
With sincere sympathy and condolences
Brian Bearss .
Stan & Betty Johns
We are very sorry to hear of Marjorie’s passing,she was such a wonderful person and piano/organ player.Our sincere condolances.
Sylvia (Johns) Bullas
To all of Marjorie’s family my sincerest sympathy. When you hear Marjorie’s name, automatically you think of music. She played so easily and so beautifully and added that magic touch to so many occasions and enjoyed every minute of it. I hope her gift has passed down to her own children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all of you and many more in her extended world.
Sylvia
Doug Cudmore
So sorry to hear about your loss. I’ll always remember Marjorie as such a caring woman. Our condolences,
Doug Cudmore and family