It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dwayne Garvin Tinney of Exeter, Ontario, who passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023, at South Huron Hospital, following a short illness.
Dwayne was the best friend and loving husband of Donna Tinney (Kerslake), with whom they shared their love of gardening, travel, family and friends. He was the proud father of Darren and Nathalie Tinney (Noel) of Marathon and Harlen and Rene Tinney (Redhead) of Mississauga, and loving Papa to Cole, Trent (Claire Frake), Ben and Meagyn. He is fondly remembered by the Kerslake Family and many nieces and nephews. He was the son of Lolus (McClinchey) (D) and Jack Tinney (D) and the beloved brother of Linda Tinney (D), Karen (D) and Doug Shirray of Tavistock, Joan Tinney of Victoria BC, Carol and Quentin Laws of Nanaimo BC, and Heather Tinney of London. Remembered by his step-mother Peggy (Iles) Tinney and her family. Predeceased by his wife Marian (May). Dwayne was born in 1938 and raised on the family farm in Hay Township. In school, he learned to sing and play piano and drums which started a musical career that included the Crescendos, Woody and the Main Street Jug Band and Whiskey Jack. He worked at General Coach in Hensall, Northlander in Exeter and eventually moved into real estate in the 1980s from which he retired in 2022. He loved to fish and vacation with his friends and family in Northern Ontario, with each week filled with food, games and laughter. He was a strong man with a soft-heart and lives forever in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Tuesday evening from 6 – 9 PM.
Dwayne’s funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, May 3rd at 11 AM. Dwayne would want everyone to come dressed casually to both the visitation and the funeral.
Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations in memory of Dwayne may be made to Ronald McDonald House or the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation.
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).
Tim McAllister
My condolences to the Tinney family.
Anmarie (Kraft) Hoffman
Our ‘Deepest Sympathy’ to all of Dwayne’s family……Anmarie (Kraft) Hoffman & David Desjardine 🦋
Danny & Nancy Smith
Darren, Harlen and families,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.
Got me thinking if times long past of us being next door neighbours on Andrew st. with that big cherry tree separating our properties.
As kids we that our parents would be there forever.
Keep the memories strong and remember the good times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Danny and Nancy Smith
Diane Stephen
A family friend who truly enjoyed his life.
Dwayne always took the time to say hello, talk a while and never missed a beat.
Thinking of your family at this sad and difficult time.
Dave and Diane (McCarter) Stephen
Doug and Cathy Ellison
Our condolences to Donna and all the family
Dave Mack
Donna
Darren, Harlen and family,
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Dwayne. Let the Creator guide Dwayne through his next journey and give strength to you all, during this difficult time.
Dave, Stacey, Connor & Lily Mack
Cosimo & Adelia Balice
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our deepest condolences .
Trevor and Brenda Blue
Dear Tinney Family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Dwayne. Our thoughts are with you at this this difficult time.
Trevor and Brenda Blue
Brenda Palsa
Donna – my sincerest condolences on the loss of Dwayne – I knew Dwayne for many years and babysat Darren and Harlen so many years ago
My thoughts are with you
Victoria Balice
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. We wish you and your families peace, comfort and courage at your time of sorrow. Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Jake Morrice
Harlen, Rene, Trent and Cole, Darren and Nathalie, and family, I am very sorry to hear about the unexpected passing of Dwayne. He had a great sense of humour that he passed on to his sons. I know that he will be missed. My sincere condolences.
Dave Dalrymple
Thinking of you guys through these difficult times. Dwayne will be missed in our community. I will miss his humour and voice when he shared a story.
Mary Ellen Finlayson
Donna and the Kerslake Families,
So sorry to hear about Dwayne. He always had time to chat and always had a smile. Thinking of you all.
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack and Sam Finlayson
Angela Chipchase
Darren, Harlen and families, I am so sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. I have fond memories of going past the house and him always having a kind smile and word for me.
My deepest condolences to all of you.
Angela
Bob and Janet Hulley
All our sympathies to the whole family. Dwayne will be sorely missed by all. I never heard any but good words about him.
Julia Van Der Aa
My Deepest sympathy Donna to you and your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Remember: it will be the little things that you will remember about Dwayne… the quite moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it seem hard right now, it will be the memories of those little things, that will help you to push away the pain in time.
It’s hard to turn the pages when you know someone you love won’t in the next chapter, but you will make his story live on, with your thoughts and memories of him.
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Donna, so sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and all of his family.
Jody Kovacs
Darren, Harlen and families,
Dwayne holds a place in my childhood memories, when our families spent time together, swapping kids for the weekends. He holds a place in my memories of my dad and hearing many stories from him and Jamie on your fishing trips. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die, and I know your dad lives on in many people’s hearts.
Sincerely,
Jody Kovacs
Kim Brinovec
Harlen, Rene, Cole and Trent, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa. We hope the wonderful memories you have will comfort you in the days ahead. Sending hugs. Kim and Tony ❤️
Todd Hunking
My sincere condolences, Harlen and Darren and Donna.
Todd, Sara, Ella and Ava
Karen Brock
Donna and Family
I am sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you all. May fond memories of Dwayne bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Donna and family. Our condolences at this very sad time. Please know we are thinking of you.
Terry and Colleen
Donna and Family;
Thinking of you at this sad time! Remember all the good times that you had.
Terry and Colleen Lang
Gerald and Janet Weido
Donna and families,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Thinking of you at this time.
Margaret Brintnell
My sympathy to all of Dwayne’s family.
Margaret Brintnell
Peter and Sharron Snell
Dwayne and I had so many great times in Whiskey Jack Music Company I lost count. They are some of the best memories I have in my life. They say that the drummer in a band and the bass player must be in sync to create a solid foundation for the rest of the band members. Dwayne and I were in sync not only musically but in so many ways. When Dwayne was your friend it was for life. I will miss his quirky smile when he would deliberately mispronounce a lyric to get a reaction from me. Dwayne’s commitment to family, neighbours and friends was unparalleled. Our thoughts will be with Donna , Darren, Harlan and their families.
Alan Blommaert
Darren & Natalie, Harlen & Rene and Families
Sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. I have many fond memories growing up over the years, seeing Dwayne at hockey, baseball and hanging out at the house. Thinking of you all during this sad time. My deepest condolences to you and your families.
Al
Tom & Ruth Richardson
The first time I saw Dwayne Tinney he was playing drums in a band, and my cousin Glenn Knott was playing the base. I cant remember now the name of the band or who else played in it, but they sure sounded good in those days during the 50s and 60s. Dwayne was always an old bear cat to go but no matter how busy he was, Dwayne would always take a few minutes to talk. Our condolences go out to Dwayne’s wife and family.
Tom & Ruth Richardson
Jim Chapman
Donna,
Darren and Harlen and families;
My deepest sympathy to all of you !!
He was so proud of his family and I’m sure you will
really miss him !!
Tena McKay
Dear Donna and Family
So very sorry for your loss. I will always think of Dwayne with fondness for the friendship we had through real estate. He was always available to chat about a question I had or vent on a topic of the news. He was a vibrant, kind, knowledgeable friend.
Kelly Livingstone
Donna, Darren and Harlen.
I am so sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. I have wonderful memories of singing with Whiskey Jack where Dwayne was a great mentor or just enjoying the dances where they were playing. May your loving memories of him help you through this difficult time.
Thinking of you and your families.
Larry and Sharon Lynn
Donna and the Tinney family:
We extend our sincere sympathy on your loss of Dwayne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days, weeks, and months ahead as you travel this journey.
Gerry Kading
To Dwaynes family. So sorry to hear of Dwaynes passing Remember great times together in our teens. Gerry and Pat Kading
Stacey Snow
Donna & Families
I am so very sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. This makes me sad. He was a great guy and neighbour. I will always remember his neighbourly waves, hello’s and chats. I always enjoyed hearing him tell me about his trips and seeing him always so active outdoors. Thinking of you all during the heartfelt time. Hugs!
arlene and scott thomson family
Dear Donna and Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Dwayne, thinking of you and your family at this time
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Donna, Darren, Harlen and families
So sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. May cherished memories be with you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Deanne Glavin
Donna, Darren, Harlen and Families.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Dwayne. May you hold on to all the great memories of him to help you through this most difficult time.
Hugs to you all💕
Deanne and Darryl Glavin
Joan Finkbeiner
Donna and family. Sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of you. Cherish the memories you have from your travels. He always took time for a visit when you ran into him.
Joan Finkbeiner
Carol Coleman
Dear Donna and family,
Sending out our heartfelt sympathies at this sorrowful time. Such a shock for you all. He was such a wonderful man with many talents. He will be missed.
John & Carol
Janice
Dear Donna & Family
We were so sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. From photos & memories shared he will be missed by family & community.
Our sincere sympathy
Janice & Craig
Merv and Evelyn Durnin
To Donna and family. So sorry for your loss. Merv and Evelyn
Michelle Mouratidis
The Mouratidis family is so deeply sorry for this profound and sudden loss. We are sending condolences to Harlen, Rene, Cole, Trent and extend our sadness to your entire family. It doesn’t feel like it now but time will make it easier …with deep grief came deep love. 💔
Matt Den Hollander
I offer my condolences to the family. I enjoyed working with and getting to know Dwayne. He will be missed.
Matt Den Hollander
Roselle Piccininni
Our deepest condolences to Donna, the Tinney families, Rene, Harlen, Trent and Cole.
From the obituary and pictures it looks like Dwayne lived his best left.
May he rest well.
James, Roselle, Jon and Carter Brown.
Margaret Prout
Donna and family….
Sincere condolences to you and all your family. Cherish all your
wonderful memories.
Phyllis Mommersteeg
Donna,Darren and Harlem and families,deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your Husband,Father and Grandfather,we are so sorry to hear of his sudden passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days.Keep your wonderful memories close.
Phyllis,Fred Mommersteeg & The Humphreys Families.
Ron & Pam Brand
Thinking of the Tinney Family at this difficult time. Dwayne was a good neighbor for a lot of years.
Cathy Batten
Donna & Family
My condolences to you and the Family at this sad time. Dwayne was a great man & always took the time to say hello and visit. He sold me my first home in 1983 and later sold it for me in 1992.
Cherish the memories that each of you have of him. Thinking of you all & sending hugs.
Cathy
Brett Borden
Dear Harlen, Rene and Family: Sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. His sharp-witted humour put a smile on my face as a teenager. I use many of his sayings to this day. My condolences and may he rest in peace.
Brett Borden
Lori Devlaeminck
Donna and family. My sincere condolences on the loss of Dwayne. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bill and Rosemary Redhead
Donna and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Dwayne will be missed by many especially you.
Hugs,
Rosemary and Bill
Donna ( Heywood, Bell, Regier
So sorry for your loss Donna, Darren, Harlen & entire family.
Cherish your many lovely memories
Cy and Eleanor Blommaert
Donna Darren and Harlen and family
Our deepest condolences
Thinking of you at this sad time
Cy Eleanor and family
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
Donna,Darren,Harlen and family,
Our sincere condolences to everyone.Thinking of all of you at sad this time .
Doug and Judy
Steve Riddell
So sorry to hear of Dwayne’s sudden passing. The Realtor gang will miss him dearly. I always looked forward to our conversations. He loved to talk about his most recent travel. RIP my friend.
Maggie Jinks
Donna and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending light and love as you navigate the difficult days ahead.
Maggie
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Our Sincere condolences Donna and family. Thinking of you as you going through this very sad time
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences to Dwayne’s family.
Susan Moore
Donna and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Cheryl
Donna, Darren, Harlen and families
So sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. I have many fond memories growing up with your family. He never missed a beat always waved, spoke, he was a great man. Treasure all the memories you have, he will be truly missed.
Cheryl (McCarter) Warden
Don and Penny Harvey
Dear Donna, Darren, Harlen, and your families. Penny and I are so sorry to hear about Dwayne’s passing. We met in the 80s when he invited me to join his band. He has been my friend ever since and I will miss all his humor and wit on our W.J.M.C. bus rides, practice nights, and just being around him.
Our deepest condolences in this very sad time.
Jason Bourne
Donna and Tinney Family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Dwayne’s passing. We lost a true gentleman. He was more than a client, he was a friend. I will miss him. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Melonie Miller
Donna & family
Our thoughts & prayers are with you now.. Barry & Melonie Miller
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Donna we were so sorry to hear of Dwayne’s passing. You will miss him greatly. Try to find comfort in your memories.
George and Sue Wilson
Donna, Darren, Harlen and families, sincere sympathy on your loss of your husband and Dad. Dwayne was our real estate agent when we bought our house. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dalton Ford
Donna; Darren, Harlan, and Families. My condolences on Dwayne’s passing. He was a good friend, and I enjoyed working with him many times over the years. An old school straight shooter, always appreciated that about him. He’ll be missed. So sorry for your loss, wishing you comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely, Dalt
Darren Boyle
Donna, Daren & Nathalie, Harlen & Rene and families,
Denise and I are so very sad to hear of Dwayne’s passing. Always a great chat when we would see him out and about in the community.
Our most warm and kind condolences for this loss.
Jack Rutkowski
Sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tracey Stanlake
My condolences to all. Working beside Dwayne on Main Street led to a few smiles, chuckles and even a few laughs. I will miss him.
Linda &Jerry Traquair
Sincere Condolences to all who knew and loved Dwayne.
Jim & Marilyn Skinner
So sorry to hear of Dwayne passing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time!
Jim and Marilyn Skinner
Kendra &Gord Craig
So many memories of the entire Tinney family! From spending time as a kid growing up with Darren and Harlen, multiple Whiskey Jack parties both at dances and around the piano at our house after, helping Gord and I purchase our first home, and many years of fishing trips. Gords favourite memory of Dwayne is “knocking while playing 31 and then his deep laugh because he knew someone was going to lose that nickel”! May all of your wonderful memories get you through this tough time.💕💕
Don Lewis
Our condolence to you All.
Thinking of you All at this sad and difficult time.
Don and Edith Lewis, Jim, Larry and family
Evelyn Vincent
Donna
So sorry to read of your great loss. Wishing you peace and comfort as you recall the good memories.
Love and Prayers
Shelly Hay
Donna, Darren and Harlen my deepest condolences the loss of a great talented man. I will miss our family conversations every Tuesday at Hansen’s . All my love Shelly
Lee and sandra Vandongen
Sorry for your loss
jack triebner
SORRY DONNA ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND DWAYNE
WE WET TO SCHOOL TOGETHER MANY YEARS AGO
MY BEST FRIEND BETTY HAS LIVED NEXT DOOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS .
OUR CONDOLANCES GO TO THE TINNEY FAMILY
FROM JACK TRIEBNER AND BETTY BLUE .
James Kovacs
Dwayne was like a second father to me. I always looked up to him with so much respect and admiration.
He raised two great boys that replicate their dad in many ways. I loved him and will miss him dearly.
God bless you Darren and Harlen along with your families.
With much love, Jamie and Angela Kovacs your forever brother.