At peace, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, surrounded by her children on Sunday, January 9, 2011 Mary Fran (Costello) Gaiser formerly of Exeter, Grand Bend and London in her 87th year passed into eternal life. Devoted wife to the late Mel Gaiser (1998). Beloved mother of Jo-Anne and Mike Henderson of Ottawa, Jon and Brenda Gaiser of Exeter and Kelly Olsen of Elmira. Treasured Grandma to Kate and Beth Henderson, Meghan and Mike McLellan, Jodi and Michelle Gaiser and Adam Kerr. Sister-in-law of Ada Dinney of Exeter, Dinty Gaiser of London and Elsie Tuckey-Hermann and Ken Hermann of Exeter. Predeceased by her brother Walter Costello and his wife Madge, son-in-law Ray Olsen and brothers-in-law Ross Tuckey, Bob Dinney and Art Gaiser. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the kind and professional care of Dr. Lam and staff at the Bluewater Rest Home.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Thursday, January 13th at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend.
Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or Blue Water Rest Home would be appreciated by the family.
Parish prayers will be said in the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 PM.
Mary Fran (Costello) Gaiser
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Tania & Dennis Crawford
Jon, Brenda and family,
Mary Fran was a beautiful lady, our condolences to you all.
Tania & Dennis
Dolores Tighe
To the family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mary Fran.
She was a long time parishioner of Immculate Heart of Mary Church in Grand Bend, where I was the choir director for many years.She was always a delight to speak to , always smiling and positive.
I visited her as a VON palliative volunteer recently at Bluewater
and as recently as a few weeks ago.
She will be missed.
Dolores Tighe VON volunteer
Mark and Patty Relouw
Jon & Brenda and family
So sorry to hear of your great loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Mark and Patty Relouw
Victor Fulcher, London ON
I am very sorry to learn of Mary Fran’s death. She was a wonderful lady; kind, considerate, generous and possessed a wonderful sense of humour. All qualities I know she passed on to her children.
David & Kathy Ternes
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We Terneses will always have Mary Fran in our hearts and memories with all those great summers at the bend growing up. We will miss the sounds of her calling Walt or my dad’s bluff at liars dice.
Love,
Kathy & Dave Ternes
Fran Ternes
Dear cousins
My thoughts and prayers are with you this week and my memories are full of fun times at the Bend and Mary Fran’s laughter around the table during a liars dice game.
Fran
Gary, Jo-Ann & Marshall Middleton
Jon, Brenda and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping your memories alive will also keep your mom alive in your hearts forever. ***hugs***
The Middletons
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Jon, Brenda & family – we were so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. Please accept our most sincere sympathy and know that we are thinking of you during this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Doug, Betty Lynn & family
Doug & Karen Courtney
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Fran. To Jon, Brenda,and all the family our deepest sympathy.
Brion and Sherry Penhale
Jon ,Brenda and girls and family
thinking of you at this time of loss of your Mom and Grandma.
Brion and Sherry Penhale
Pete and Wendy Case and family
Dear Jon and Brenda and family:
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and Grama. I hope that the wonderful memories you have will help to ease the pain at this difficult time.
Pete and Wendy, Adam and Theresa, and Kyle
The Costello Family
Many of my best memories in life involve the gathering of the clans. Gaiser’s, Ternes’ and Costello’s – on the beach, at the weenie roast, or Christmas’ in Toronto or Exeter were times that have stayed with me all my life and Mary Fran always made them better! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care and God bless.
Paul, Deb, Sarah, and Alex Costello
Fran Thompson
To Jo-Anne and family:
We are all so sorry here (at Masonville Manor) to learn of Mary Fran’s death. She was a lovely person, always with a smile even when life became more difficult for her. May your many happy memories of her, your faith, and the love of friends sustain you at this sad time. With love, Fran
Claire & Winona Hoffman
The Gaiser Families,
So Sorry to hear about the passing of Mary Fran. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God Bless.
The Dow Family
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful lady. We always enjoyed her company and found her to be very compassionate person who always took the time to listen. May your fond memories comfort you in the days to come. Due to health reasons we are unable to attend the service, however, you are all in our thoughts.
We will be making a donation to the South Huron Hospital Foundation in her memory.
Gib and Barbara Dow
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mother.
Randy Denning
John & Brenda, Joanne & Kelly – I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. What a wonderful lady and such a great Mom to you all. I will always have fond memories of Mary Fran and am certain that although you will miss her very much, you will have nothing but the greatest of memories and are no doubt thankful for all those wonderful years.
Randy & Becky Denning
Terri & Michael Reid
Jon & Brenda and family..Mike and I were sadden to hear of your loss, our thought are with you at this difficult time..May all your wonderful memories and comfort of your family and friends make this time a little easier for you.
Michael & Terri
Don and Shirley Mousseau
Jon,Brenda, Jo-Anne and Kelly; We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing away. Mary Fran was such a wonderful person. We all have great memories of her. She and Mel were so good to my mother when they all lived in the apartments on Senior Street, Please accept our sincere sympathy at this sad time.
Jim and Donna Hoffman
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother .. thinking of you and your family Brenda and Jon during this difficult time.
Glenda Lather
My sincere sympathy to all the family. I have fond memories of Mary Fran from the years we worked together at Centralia College. She was a very special lady.
Turkheim Family
Jon, Brenda & Family: We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May you always feel that your Mom is near to you in your hearts and in your many treasured memories.
With heartfelt condolences,
Julie, Dan, Scott & Amy Turkheim
Bill and Jennie Huntley
Our sincere regrets to hear of Mary Fran’s passing.
We are finding it unlikely it will be possible for
us to attend the funeral memorial services.
However we are sending a donation to the
Zurich rest home in her name.
Bill and Jennie
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie- Grand Bend
Jon and Brenda and Joanne and families – so sorry for the loss of a great lady, your mother. I will never forget her smile and laugh…we have so many good memories of her. I am so sorry I didn’t make it to the Rest Home to see your mom during the Christmas break like I had planned but I hurt my back on Christmas Day and was in bed that week. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Kim Winbow
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Mary Fran. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program
Jacqui and Charlie Regier
Dear Jon , Brenda and Family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Mother , she was a “Great Lady’ , it was always a pleasure to see her , She will be greatly missed by all.. with Love Jacqui and Charlie
Lois & Irv. Armstrong
To Mary Fran’s Family. We ar sorryto hear of the death of your mother. We wll always remeber the good times on Pryde Blvd. All the best. Lois & Irv.
Tom and Carol Arthur
We wish to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. We will always remember her cheery personality and great smile.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Tony & Fran Relouw
We are sorry to hear that Mary Fran has passed away and we extend our deepest sympathy to all her family. May she rest in peace.
Honora (Loughlin) Dosdourian
Dear Family,
I will always remember with fond memories how kind your mother and father were with me after the passing of my mother inviting me to come to visit with them at their place in Hobe Sound, Florida. It was there that I bought a place and meet and married my husband John. Your mother, Mary Fran, always called me Nonie, which was a nickname I had when I was a kid. She always thought of me as Nonie whenever I meet here—she never called me Honora. I know you will miss her greatly. She was always so full of life and love to be with people and have a good time.
I live in Florida and can not leave my husband so I will not be able to attend the funderal. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Her cousin, Honora (Loughlin) Dosdourian
Harv & Evelyn VIncent
Jon and family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. I have fond memories of Mary Fran and her love of life. May you find comfort in the good memories of happier times.
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Joanne and Family
We are so sorry to hear the sad news, keep all those good memories in your heart, we wish we could take the pain away…..
Jane & John Musser
Jon, Brenda, Jo-anne, Kelly & families,
We have great memories of a great lady, mother, wife and grandmother. May you find comfort that she is now back with so many of her friends and family and Mel. Sincere sympathy to you all. Jane & John
Michelle and Perry Sereda
Jon, Brenda and family. Please accept Perry and my own deepest condolences on the loss of a lovely soul. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything at all we can do, please let us know. God bless you and yours.
Michelle and Perry
xxoo
Sherrie Broderick
Jon, Brenda, and Gaiser Families
May the sorrow you feel in your heart be lightened by the love that surrounds you. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Glenn & Joan Kells
We would to offer your family our sincere condolences at this sad time.
Glenn & Joan
Brad, Lori, Marley, Jenalyn and Matt
Our sincere sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Pam and Gary Beatty and Family
We will miss the wonderful smile and laugh Mary Fran always had. Thinking of you all,
Gary and Pam
Jane McArthur
Jo- Anne, John and Kelly, and all of your families, my heartfelt sympathies to you all. When I think of Mary Fran I smile. I see her laughing, talking for sure!! Enjoying herself and the company around her. Know that you are all in my thoughts, Jane
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Jon,Brenda and family
On behalf of my family ,please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Try to find comfort in knowing that your mom will be missed by so many in the community.
Tom Hartai