At LHSC – University Hospital, London on Friday, August 24th, 2018 of Lucan in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Mae (Cobleigh) Paton for 56 years. Loving dad of Jim and Donna Paton of Lucan and Darlene and Dave Howald of Ilderton. Loved grandpa of Anita, Adam, Andrew, Jack and Alicia, and Caitlin. Dear brother-in-law of Arthur and Maryon Cobleigh and Peter Manders all of Grand Bend, Patricia and Robert Porter of Lambeth, and Wayne McCarty of Shediac, NB. Clare will also by missed by his several nieces and nephews and by his many friends at the upcoming plowing matches. Predeceased by his sister Ila Logan, brother-in-law Wilfred Logan, and sisters-in-law of Margaret Manders and Daisy McCarty.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral will be held on Thursday, August 30th at 11 AM. Interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
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Carol and Glen Francis.
Dear Mae and family. Sorry to hear of Clare’s passing. Remember all of the good
visits we had with both of you.
DIANNE FINKBEINER
Dave, Darlene and Family…May God be with your family in this sad time….He must have been a rose….God only takes roses for his garden
Malcolm Robinson
Sincere condolences to the Paton family.
Clare will be sadly missed in the Massey-Harris Collecting family, whenever there was a major M-H event in Ontario, Clare was always there, helping and sharing a smile with everyone.
Rest In Peace Clare.
Malcolm Robinson
The Eastern Massey-Harris Museum
England
Glenn -Sharleen Phillips
Dave Darlene and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad Darlene cherish the memories
Jason & Muriel Mawdsley
We are all so very sorry for the your loss. We all have many fond memories of Clare throughout the years. He was a great role model for myself, my children, and many others throughout the year.
I have many great memories of staying up late watch you all play cards into the wee hours of the night. And I will always remember his two finger drink measurement, I still use his joke to this day.
Jason, Muriel, and the children.
Don and Diane Williams
Mae. We are so sorry to hear of Clare’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family at this sad time
Ton and Gail Lunn
Our deepest sympathy. Tom and Gail Lunn
Doug& Noreen Smith
On behalf of our family we would like to send heartfelt condolences yo the entire Paton family. May all your fond memories help you through this sad time
Lori Taylor
Our love and sympathies at such a difficult time……thinking of you
Doig..Lori..Kelly and Mandy Taylor xo
Bruce Dykeman & Caren Johnston
Dave and Donna & Paton family: We were just notified of the passing of your father. Know that our love and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Brian McGavin
I will always remember Clare’s smile and willingness to give me pointers about plowing in my younger years at the matches.
Thinking of all of you.
Brian McGavin
Jean Deluce
To Mae Patton & family,
I am very sorry to hear of Clare’s passing. Sending my condolence to you & family & friends.
Ken Young
To Mae, Jim & families. So sorry to hear of the loss Clare. Such a great guy.
I will miss seeing him whenI go to the yearly tractor show in Ilderton.
My deepest sympathy.
Ken Young
in Goderich
Darlene Woodfinden
So sorry for your loss
What great fun all those years of showing cattle together hence what a life long friendship with Darlene and Dave
Heartfelt sympathy
Darlene Woodfinden
Roy Woodburn
Sorry for your loss- co worker at London Transit
Wayne Mccarty
I am so very sorry to hear of your lose. May your family and friends be there for at this time.
Clarke & Grace Rollings
Clarke & Grace Rollings
Mae and family. we were sorry to see where you had lost Clare. Our friendship goes back to Junior Farmer days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clarke & Grace Rollings
ron and joy paton
Sorry to hear about Clare. Are sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. Ron and Joy Paton
Jackie Arnold and Ken Whiting
To the Paton family.Sorry to hear the passing of Clare. Our thoughts and prayers are with u all during this difficult time. Cherish his memories.
Wayne & Julie Pryce
Deepest Sympathy to the Paton Family. Will miss our visits and Massey Talks in the Shop.
Jack Ryan and Kids
Condolences to your Family during this difficult time, keep your memories close
The Ryan Family
Donna Bruckbauer
So sorry for your loss. Cherish all your memories.
Jennifer Waldroff
Dear Mae & family.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Clare. There are many great memories of Clare.
Our deepest sympathy.
Jennifer & Jeff Waldroff
L. Donna Fawcett
You have our condolences and our prayers.
Jim and Wendy Thomas
So sorry to hear of Clare’s passing…..such a lovely, kind man. I know “the shop” will never be the same……
Barry& Dee DeGeer
The Simcoe County Plowmens Association express there deepest sympathy to the Paton family, Clare will be missed at the Plowing Match’s.
Barry & Dee DeGeer
Max and Julie Appleman
Paton Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hugs.
Maryon Cobleigh
To The Paton Famiy
Our Sympathy goes out to Mae, Jim and Donna and family, and Darlene and Dave and their family .
You are in our prayers.
Clare will be greatly missed.
Maryon Cobleigh
Art and Maryon Cobleigh; It is with great sorrow that we have lost a true friend and brother-in-law . We will miss your smile and laughter. You are going to be greatly missed.
Neil and Marie McGavin
To all of Clare’s family,
The plowing match family in Huron County will miss him. We send our sincere sympathy
to all.
Hugs, Neil and Marie McGavin.
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
We are so sorry to hear of Clare’s passing. Deepest sympathies to Mae, Jim, Darlene and families.
George Gordon
Mae & Family :
We were very sorry to hear of Clare’s Passing.
He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our Condolences on his loss !
Sharon (Ridley) Mannering
So sorry for your family’s loss. Clare taught so many people, including me, to “keep your furrow straight”.
Heather Moffatt (Dawson)
Dear Mae and all the family. So very sorry to hear of Clare’s passing – he was an amazing plowing coach for the queen of the furrow competition back in the 82? maybe?. So very patient and kind – Clare will be remembered by many of us ‘former queens. Thanks for sharing him with us all…
Don & Donna Wilson
On behalf of the Oxford County Plowmen’s Association, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Clare. He will be greatly missed.
John & Mary Walls
Darlene, Dave & Family;
Clare was a “Master” in the Plowing World. Such a great talent. Thinking of your family at this sad time.
Dave and Joanne Walzack
Mae and family.
We are so sorry to hear of Clare’s passing. What a friendly man who will be greatly missed
Gary and Elaine
Dear Mae and Family We are very sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Many fond memories of Clare. May you find strength in the LOVE that embraces you and the memories that will always be with you .
Heather Bice
Dear Darlene and family
My sincere condolence of the loss of your Dad. I hope the memories that are in your heart will give you strength in the days ahead.
in my thoughts and prayers
Heather Bice
Bryan and Geraldine Bertrand
Sorry to hear the plowing community has lost another great individual.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Joyce Sovereign
Mae and family ,was sorry to read of Clare’s death this am,We were neighbours for many years on Langford Dr.My sincere sympathy to you all ,Jimmie ,Darlene and your families as well .Thinking of you all.
Leigh & Tracey Manders
Always and forever in our hearts. Our deepest condolences to Aunt Mae, Jim and Donna & family, and to Darlene and Dave & family. Uncle Clare will be truly missed. Peace and Live in the arms of Angel’s!! Xoxo
Greg Sumner
Andrew and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandfather. From how highly you spoke of him, we know how special he was to you and hoping that all of those great memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Greg and Katlin Sumner
Joe O'Neill
To Mae and family.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Jimmy Clare. We were members of Lucan Junior Farmers when he taught me how to judge cattle and run meetings. I have held you all in highest regard. Please accept my condolence.
Gary &Linda Hayter
Jim Donna &family. Gary and l are so sorry to hear of Clare’s passing. Our deepest sympathy.
Todd Manders
All my sympathies to family and friends. He will be missed dearly.
Paul Hodgson
Paton family
So sorry for your loss a great plowing friend
Paul and Shirley Hodgson