A man outstanding in his field, passed away peacefully with a rare condition, Multiple System Atrophy, on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the age of 85. In the last days, he was surrounded by his family at Laurie and Bruce’s home, as we all said goodbye to our soft spoken gentleman. Beloved husband of the late Doris (Levy) Westman. Cherished father of Barbara Westman, Laurie Westman and Bruce Zinger, and James and Dini Westman. Proud grandpa of Liam, and Hardy. Adored by his special friend, Florence Armstrong. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Jim Zelinski, Bernice Cooke, Ann Watson, Donna Westman, and Bob Steele. Eldon will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Edna (Kerslake) Westman, brothers Eric and Douglas, and his sister Laurel.
Eldon was a former board member for the Tri-County Heritage Club and Ontario Bean Board. He was a well respected member of the Kirkton Woodham Optimist Club, Mitchell Pioneer Club, the Masonic Tudor Lodge No. 141 A.F. & A.M. – G.R.C.- Mitchell, and Order of the Eastern Star. Eldon was the ultimate gentleman, and a true gentle man. Eldon had a passion for Allis Chalmers tractors…there was “no red in his shed”.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Sunday afternoon from 1 – 3 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
A private family funeral service will be held on Monday, March 8th at 11 AM. Interment Birr United Cemetery. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your own home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Tanya Thornton, all the staff of the Southwest LHIN for their care and compassion, Don at Better Ways for Seniors, and all of the specialists involved in Eldon’s care.
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Philip M Fortier
Our sincere condolences to the family of Eldon Westman.
May he be welcomed into Paradise.
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Deborah Ford
Dear Laurie and family,
So sorry to hear if your dad’s passing.
You were granted a wonderful opportunity to share his final days.
I did get acquainted with Eldon while serving on the Kirkton Fair board.
Gentle and kind he was! A true gentleman.
Sincerely,
Deb Ford
Kirkton United Church Congregation
Honouring Eldon’s contributions to our community and remembering his gentle and kind presence. He will be missed. Thinking of you.
Kirkton United Church Congregation
Deb Marshall
Barb ,Laurie and James and families, sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandfather. May your cherished memories live in your heart’s .
Debbie Hartman
Barbara, Laurie, James and family,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your father. I have many fond memories of your dad and his generous spirit. I will always be thankful for your mom and dad’s support assisting my grandmother over many years. My deepest sympathy to you.
Dale & Debra Neff
The service for uncle Eldon was very beautiful and truly spoke of a very loved
man loved by everyone.
Barb, Laurie, Bruce, James, Dini, Liam and Hardy,
Keep your memories close and your hearts will heal.
Brenda Roth
We are so sorry to hear about Eldon. He was such a kind and wonderful man. Such a hard worker. Thank you so much for the phone call Laurie, I really appreciate you taking the time to call.
May memories comfort you all. Thinking of you all.
Take care; Othmar & Brenda Roth (Bundscho)
Harold and Ann Switzer
Condolences to all of Eldon’s family. He contributed in so many ways to the community as a whole but in particular to 3rd line neighbours. Always at the ready to offer a helping hand.
Carolynn and David Off
Your service this morning was wonderful, the stories, attributes and music reflective of the great yet quiet man he was. Another family member whom will be truly missed. I loved the comment at the end of how much has been said for a man who said so little. Rest In Peace Uncle Eldon.
Rosemary Swindells (nee Kerslake)
A truly wonderful and heartfelt service so deserving for my cousin Eldon – a respected and gentle-man, an exceptional man in so many ways. My thoughts and love are with Laurie, Bruce, Barbara and James and family and with all the Westman family – many memories to cherish always. Love from Rosemary Swindells (Kerslake)
Paul Taylor
Dear Laurie and Bruce, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. The world has lost a gentle soul. Cindy and I extend our sympathy to you both. The love we saw in your eyes whenever you spoke of your father shows us just how much he will be missed. Cherish the many Eldon memories he has left behind forever. These memories will give you strength in the future. Our love to you both.
PAUL WESTMAN
Barb ,Laurie and James i am very sorry that your Father and my Uncle Eldon has gone and we will miss him .He was very kind and intelligent, traits he inhereted from grandma and grandpa. When i was a teenager he was the person that taught me how to drive a truck and a combine in the field and with all the kindness and patience you could ask . As i got older i listen to his wisdom and i thank him for that.May he Rest in Peace , we will truly miss him. Paul and Connie Westman
Ruth And Evan Heywood
Those we love never leave us for their beautiful memories are imprinted on our hearts——forever.
Thinking of you all in your loss.. R.I.P. Eldon
Janet Arnold
Our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. Eldon will be greatly missed. Keep your memories close.
Janet, Hank, Jessica & Hannah Arnold
Donald Darling
Thinking of the Westman family at this time.So wonderful that Eldon was surrounded by love at home.Goodbye to my good friend & cousin.
Byron and Jean Morris
Eldon and family . We had many enjoyable home visits with Eldon and Doris as church elders and at Hobby Club meetings. Nancy and Laurie were in Jobs Daughters together . We remember James singing in Church when he was younger and met him at the Farm !
Linda Epplett Haviland
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Eldon was truly a soft spoken guy. It’s never easy to lose a parent but the memories we always cherish of lost loved ones remain in our hearts. Linda & Bev Haviland.
Patricia Lewis-Taylor
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ann Armstrong and Jayl Langub
Jayl and I would like to extend our greatest sympathy to all of Eldon’s family. He will be greatly missed by everyone – children, grandchildren and all family members and by his special friend, my mother.
Ann & Jayl
Fred. Dave Dee Laurel & Cody Maddock
Our deepest condolences to you Barb,Laurie and James and families. We always enjoyed talking with Eldon at the antique shows and helping at the tractor pulls💕💕
Bob & Keary Wallace
Our community will sorely miss this ‘gentle giant’ for a long, long time. His kind words and warm smile made every activity we shared memorable. The third line will not be same without him.
Thank you to Laurie and Bruce for surrounding him with love and dignity in his last days.
Our condolences go out to the entire Westman family. May you find peace in your cherished memories.
Our thoughts are with you.
Edythe McPherson
Sorry to hear about your loss. Eldon was such a kind man with a generous and kind heart. Treasure your memories and keep them close to your heart.
Blessings, Edythe Mcpherson
mary jane osborne
Barbara, Laurie and James and families: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Mary Jane and Bill Osborne
Tillman & Muriel Hartman
Barb, Laurie & Bruce, Jamie & Dini, Liam & Hardy,& Florence
Deepest Sympathy. Covid prevented us from visiting ,however , we had several ”trips down memory lane” by phone
Rest in Peace
Heather Blowes
Dear James, Dini, Liam and Hardy, our deepest condolences for the loss of your father and grandfather. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Heather, Rob, Alexa and Ava Blowes
Doris Richardson
Sincere condolences to all the Westman family on your loss journey.
Dave and Kelly Westman
Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the Westman family.
Chuck Westman
To all members of Eldon’s family, we wish to send our condolences. Eldon was a very clever and a true gentleman. You are all in our thoughts.
Chuck and Paula Westman
Joan Stiltz
Barb, Laurie, Jamie and Family so sorry for the loss of your Dad/Grandpa he was a friend to all who knew him. Keep his memories close to your heart. May he rest in peace. Our thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Lila Foster and Joan & Ken
Rene and Bianca Paquin
We are sending you our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rik Watson
I miss Uncle Eldon. I loved him very much.
My heart goes out to my cousins Barb, Laurie, and James and Hardy and Liam.
karen manners
So sorry Barb, Laurie and family. I will always remember our neighbor as a nice tall gentle man. He will be terribly missed. Big Hugs to you all.
Earl and Jean Foster
To the Westman family and Florence our deepest sympathy He will be missed
Earl and Jean Foster
Harold & Aileen Burgin
Our condolences. Eldon, such a quiet and unassuming man, always had time to chat.
He will be missed.
His maple syrup arch (evaporator), currently installed in our sugar shanty, is almost ready to fire up for the new season.
Wayne and Joyce kirkby
Our deepest condolences, to all your family. Our last few visits with eldon were at purple hill , enjoying the music . A truly lovely gentleman
Ed Holland
Sorry to hear of Eldon ‘s passing. Have really good memories of so many occasion and trips together over the years.
Our condolences Ed & Sandra
Elaine Stephen and Fred Miller
Deepest sympathy to all the Westman family. Eldon will be missed by many who knew him. Remember the happy times . Rest In Peace…🦋
Ruth Cook
My deepest condolences and sympathy to all the Westman Family
Ruth Cook
Ted & Chris Bibby
Sending our sincere sympathy to the Westman families.
Mike & Patty Brine
We are so very sorry to hear about Eldon. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Westman family.
Grace and Chris Black
Barb, Laurie , Jamie & Dini: So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Always had the highest regard for Eldon as he was one of the most caring people I know. I will always remember all the wonderful things he and your Mom did for my mother when she lived on the Third Line. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. My Mother always said “Eldon is a real Gem” Prayers of comfort for all of you.
Ken Irwin
Eldon was a great friend, an Allis Chalmers man and a proud member of the Tri-County and Mitchell hobby clubs. He will be greatly missed by the heritage clubs.
Karl and Nancy Armstrong
So sorry to hear of Eldon’s passing. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Terry WALKOM (MacLean)
Laurie and family We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a wonderful man
Ben, Jane and family
James,
Deepest condolences to you, Dini, Liam, Hardy and the whole Westman family. Very sorry for your loss.
Peter Piche
Always loved visiting the Westmans in Kirkton, and knowing Eldon, his soft spoken self, and his wide grin. He was a fine man and his presence was quietness and confidence.
Linda Mills
Barb, Laurie and Bruce, James and Dini and Florence. Sending everyone my heartfelt sympathy Eldon was such a soft spoken man but a true man. His love for his antique tractors was always evident at the show in Ilderton. He was a family man and was very well respected in his community as a farmer and a friend. Something to be proud of. Hold your memories close to your hearts. Thinking of everyone Linda
Reg & Dorothy Morrison
Our deepest condolences & sympathy to all concerned. R.I.P Eldon.
Bev and Carol Thibodeau
So sorry for your loss Laurie , Bruce and Florence . Our sincere condolences to the family
Theresa Hansman
My deepest condolences. Eldon was such a gentle man. I enjoyed our day trip to the Alberta Reynolds Museum and seeing his face light up when he saw the hundreds of tractors. Much like watching a kid in a candy store! I feel truly blessed to have met the man. His quiet dignity and strength was refreshing to see. And a memory I shall treasure. Rest In Peace Eldon.
Ria Gowan
My condolences to the family and friend!
Glenna Day Hicks
Sending our deepest condolences. It was always a true pleasure to have a visit with Eldon. Eldon was such a gentlemen. He will be missed.
Glenna, Christopher, Emma and Evan
Reg and Lucille McCurdy
WE extend our deepest sympathy to all the Westman family. Eldon was a very kind gentleman a good neighbour to the Watson family. May you find comfort in your may memories.
The Benners
Dear Westman Family…Our sympathy on the passing of your Dad / Grandpa….We were able to witness Eldons great devotion and gentle ways when Doris was in the nursing home at the same time as our Dad….very much a calm gentleman, loving partner and proud Father….Sending healing prayers as you face these difficult days of grief…In sympathy…Don and Heather Benner
David and Anne Levy
We are so sorry to hear of eldons passing.He will truly be missed by a lot of people friends neighbours and family Love David and Anne
David and Anne Levy
Sorry to hear about Eldons passing all our love David and Anne Levy
Jackie (Strain) Wilkinson
Laurie and Bruce,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I’m sure you will miss him. Thinking of you and your family.
Jackie, Rebecca, and Kate
Bernice Coulson
Deepest sympathy Jamie,Dini and to all the Westman family
Valerie Denham Haley
Deepest sympathies to Barb, Laurie and Jamie.
I’ll always remember your dad with great affection.
He was a wonderful man.
Valerie
Lynda Denham
Deepest sympathies
Kim Blanchard Souch
Barb, Laurie & family
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you and wishing you comfort in many wonderful, shared memories.
George & Ann Spearin
Barb, Laurie, James and Families:
We were saddened to hear that Eldon has passed away. May the many
wonderful memories help to ease the pain in your hearts today and days
ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Rest In Peace Eldon you will be missed.
Bob and Anne Pincombe
Dear Westman Family,
Sending our condolences and thinking of Eldon’s family at this time.
Suzanne Steele
Dear James and Family. Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your dear one. Your Pa sounds like one heck of a character (‘no red in the shed’!!) and I’m sure you will greatly miss him.
Deb Marier
So so sorry to hear of the passing of Eldon . He was such a gentleman and a soft spoken gentle man . My condolences go out to all the family and friends .He will be greatly missed ❤
Greg Gardner
Sorry for your loss Westman family.
Greg Gardner and family
Doris and Bruce Ross
Laurie, Bruce, Barb, Jamie and the rest of Westman family; may you find peace in cherished memories of your Dad, at this difficult time.
Paul and Sue Robinson
Dear Barb, Laurie & Bruce, James & Dini, Liam and Hardy. So very sorry to hear of the passing of Eldon. He was a wonderful farming neighbour and friend. With his kind words and soft voice and helping hands, he was always there to lend his help to anybody in need. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Paul and Sue
Robinson.
John& Marie Brookshaw
Sorry to hear about the loss of Elden. He was a kind , patient gentleman
Alex and Donna Westman
Sending much love and sincere condolences to Laurie, Bruce and Barb .
I will always treasure fond memories of Uncle Eldon .
Elizabeth Ferenc
Dearest Laurie and Bruce,
Our deepest condolences.
Elizabeth and Matthew
Vicki Bakker
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Dale Cook
Laurie, Bruce and Westman family
So very sorry to read of Eldon’s passing,,,I always enjoyed getting the chance to chat and catch up on things with him at the Ilderton antique days.
My sincere condolences to you all
Dave and Betty Versteegh
To Laurie and Bruce, please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your sweet Dad. We enjoyed our visits with him, that twinkle in his eyes and his smile. He was a very gentle person. This private and personal time will be very hard for you . We do know many Kms were put on in coming to spend quality time with him at the farm. Thinking of you all.
Isaac & Margaret Langford Newcastle west
Our deepest sympathy to Eldons family & friends on the passing of Eldon. He was one of natures gentlemen.
We were glad he was able to visit Ireland & the home place .Rest in peace Eldon.
Ann
Jayl and I send you our deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
Sylvester and Geraldine Grimminck
Sylvester and I are so sorry for the loss of a kind, soft spoken gentleman. We always enjoyed talking to him when he brought something over to be repaired. He always wanted his tractors in tip top shape for all the heritage shows and fairs he liked to attend. He will be missed in the community but we know he is reunited with his beloved Doris. Rest in Peace Eldon.
Arlene and Scott Thomson
Dear Laurie and Bruce
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Arlene and Scott Thomson
Sorry for your loss ,thinking of you and your family at this time .