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WILDS: Mavis (Bennewies) of Exeter and formerly of Crediton

April 17, 2016 By Haskett Funeral Homes 70 Condolences

WILDS: Mavis (Bennewies) of Exeter and formerly of Crediton

Peacefully with family by her side, on Saturday, April 16th, 2016 of Exeter and formerly of Crediton in her 78th year.  Cherished wife of Bill Wilds for 59 years.  Dear mother of Mark and Janice Wilds of Strathroy, Brian and Lynda Wilds of Calgary, Dianne and Skweeze Gaiser of Crediton, Brenda and the late Grant (2015) Jones of Hensall, Peggy and Andre Ducharme of Exeter, and Janet Wilds and Ken Webb of Port Franks.  Loving grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 14. Mavis is survived by 5 brothers and 3 sisters and predeceased by 1 brother.  Fondly remembered by Bill’s siblings and many nieces and nephews.  Mavis loved flowers, her gardens, but most of all enjoyed playing bingo with her neighbourhood friends.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Thursday, April 21st from 9:30-10:30AM where the memorial service will be held at 11AM with Pastor John E. Trembulak III officiating. Cremation with interment Crediton Cemetery.

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  1. Marlene Ingram

    April 27, 2016 at 5:03 PM

    Bill and family ,my sincere symphathy to you . Mavis will be missed by all.

  2. Kim McKay

    April 26, 2016 at 9:58 PM

    Brenda, Dianne and Family:
    I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your Mom, she was a very special lady. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

  3. Heather Evans

    April 21, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    Janet & Family
    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. We are keeping you in our thoughts and our prayers during this most difficult time.
    Marilyn Rader, Heather & Kyle Evans

  4. Norm and Kay Tripp

    April 21, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Bill and your families…Please accept our condolences…May all the wonderful memories of Mavis help you and your family find peace and comfort at this time….in our prayers..Norm and Kay

  5. Colleen Ferris

    April 21, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My thoughts are with you.

  6. Marion McCurdy

    April 20, 2016 at 10:16 PM

    My deepest condolences to Bill and family. Wishing you Peace to bring comfort, Courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold forever in your heart.

  7. Darren & Christine McCarter

    April 20, 2016 at 9:13 PM

    Mark, Janice & family,
    So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Cherish your memories.

  8. Frank & Dorothy Cleary

    April 20, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    So, so sorry to read of Mavis’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you Bill and your family. Mavis will be missed by her many friends here at Riverview Estates. She was such a lovely lady and we have been blessed having known her.

  9. Doug and Fran Ritchie

    April 20, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    So sorry for your loss. Our prays for the Wilds family. She was a fun lady.

  10. Jim & LInda Dietrich

    April 20, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    We are so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to all the Wilds family.

  11. Dave and Carissa Desjardine

    April 19, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    We are saddened to hear of your loss of your Wife, Mother and Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

  12. Kurtis Finkbeiner

    April 19, 2016 at 5:49 PM

    Dianne&Brian and family

    I’m very sorry for your loss of an mother Mavis love planted some flower think of you at this difficult time

  13. Delores Prest and family

    April 19, 2016 at 4:54 PM

    We are so sorry to hear that news. My mom (Marie Kenney) was grateful for such a kind roommate while they were in hospital together. Our sympathy is extended to the whole family. It was wonderful that Brian made it home from Calgary for a good visit with his mom. Please reach out to friends and family if you need to chat about your happy memories of an amazing mother and friend.

  14. Brenda Feeney

    April 19, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family
    Brenda Feeney and Mary Smyth

  15. Ron and Anne Helm

    April 19, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Bill and Family,
    Anne and I were so sorry to hear the news about Mavis. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Mavis was such a sweet lady and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you.

    Ron and Anne Helm

  16. Judy Palsa & Ron Pickering

    April 18, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family

  17. Judy Palsa & Ron Pickering

    April 18, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

  18. Judy Palsa & Ron Pickering

    April 18, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    We are sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing , our thoughts and prayers are with you .

  19. Cathy and Bruce Cornish

    April 18, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    Dear Bill, Dianne and Skweeze and family

    We were saddened to hear of the passing of a wonderful wife, mother and mother-Inlaw, and grandma
    May you keep your treasured memories of her close to your heart. We will be thinking of all of you during this
    difficult time. please except our condolences.

  20. Caroline Colley

    April 18, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    To all of the wilds family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all – I have lovely memories to cherish of Mavis – heartfelt thoughts are with Bill and the family at this time.

  21. Alvin/ Marilyn Taylor

    April 18, 2016 at 8:06 PM

    . Brenda So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May happy memories help you and your Family through this difficult time.

  22. Cheryl ( Wein ) Kennedy

    April 18, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    Bill and family , my condolence in the passing of Mavis she was a fantastic wife ,mother friend and neighbour may she rest in peace.

  23. Marion McCarter

    April 18, 2016 at 7:53 PM

    Bill and families
    This is a sad and difficult time losing Mavis. She volunteered faithfully in the kitchen for the Hospital Rummage Sale helping to ready the bread for other volunteers enjoyment. We will miss her greatly. May you be consoled
    as you remember her good deeds and treasure her memories as life moves on. Deepest Sympathy

  24. Allan & Patty Case and family

    April 18, 2016 at 7:47 PM

    Our sincere condolences to the family. Treasure the memories.

  25. Jeff& Shellie Hockey

    April 18, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    So sorry for your loss,she will be forever in your hearts

  26. Nancy McKenzie

    April 18, 2016 at 4:54 PM

    To the Wilds Family So sorry to hear of Mavis Passing She will be greatly missed Treasure all the great memories RIP

  27. Bill and Grace Gilfillan

    April 18, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    Dear Bill and Family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of a Wife ,Mother ,Grandmother and Great-Grandmother .
    Mavis was a wonderful neighbor and friend, she will be greatly missed.
    May she rest in peace.
    Bill and Grace Gilfillan.

  28. Louise And Dennis MacDonald

    April 18, 2016 at 1:36 PM

    Bill and Family
    Dennis and I are very sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing .Remember having coffee with her when you lived down the street in Crediton. She will be sadly missed by many. Our condolences to all

  29. Kathy Mann

    April 18, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    Mavis was a wonderful mother and wife, a true friend and will be so missed. Always so pleasant and easy to please and so proud of her family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  30. Liz Wilds

    April 18, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    What a loss for all. I ‘m sure there is a large group of Corrie watchers in heaven including some of the best actors!She will be missed.

  31. Yvonne and Howard Hendrick

    April 18, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    Sincere sympathy to Bill and family in the passing of Mavis. Cherish the memories.

    Howard and Yvonne Hendrick.

  32. Lake Smith Conservationists

    April 18, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    Members of the Lake Smith Conservationists would like to express our sympathies to the Wilds family. Mavis will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  33. Sandra and Tom Whiting

    April 18, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    We met Mavis through the Lake Smith Conservationists and she was a wonderful person. Always a smile and pleasant hello. Our condolences to Bill, Mark and the rest of the family. Mavis will live on in the hearts of your family with family times together recounting favourite memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  34. Ron & Donna Neabel

    April 18, 2016 at 11:34 AM

    So sorry to hear of Mavis’s passing. Our condolences to all her family.

  35. Margaret Brintnell

    April 18, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    Bill & All Your Family
    We extend our sympathy to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Mavis will certainly be missed by family,
    friends and many others who will remember her from different functions. Everyone of you will have so many
    wonderful memories. May God be with you.

    Margaret Brintnell , Marion & Bill Armstrong

  36. June & Bill McDill

    April 18, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    To Bill and family….so sorry for your loss. Mavis was a wonderful person. June and I well miss her very much. When I was living in Crediton Mavis was like a second mother to me.

  37. Vera Armstrong

    April 18, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    Bill and family; Thinking of you at this time , Mavis was a good friend and will be missed by many

    May all your special memories bring comfort during this difficult time

    V era

  38. Kari Hearn / Bill Gratton

    April 18, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    To the entire Wilds families
    We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mother . We will light a candle in her honor for her next journey . Never fear for she will always be there for you in a time of need like a mother would ,May she rest in peace .

  39. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    April 18, 2016 at 6:55 AM

    To Bill and family: Sorry to learn that Mavis passed away. She will be missed and our thoughts are with you.

  40. Jason Bourne

    April 18, 2016 at 12:17 AM

    Bill, Dianne, Peggy, Brenda and family.

    I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Mavis was a great lady and I always enjoyed my conversations with her. She will be missed.

  41. June & Brian Lather

    April 17, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    We are sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful lady and know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her!! Our condolences to the entire family!! R.I.P. Mavis….

  42. Karmen Pellitteri

    April 17, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    Our sincere condolences to the whole family, She was a lovely and kind person and we will miss her dearly.

    Karmen, Enzo and family.

  43. Pam and Paul Allen

    April 17, 2016 at 10:07 PM

    Janet and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Take care during this difficult time.

  44. Jamie & Laura McDonald

    April 17, 2016 at 9:45 PM

    My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. May she rest in peace.

  45. Barb & Pat Tulpin and Kay Browe

    April 17, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    Deepest sympathy to Mark, Janice and family for loss. May the memories you share help you through this difficult time.

  46. Doug & Noreen Smith

    April 17, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    So sorry to hear your lose. May your fond memories guide you this difficult time.

  47. Barbara

    April 17, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    Awww I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, may u find comfort in those around u and her life she had and many ppl she touched

  48. pat ungarian

    April 17, 2016 at 9:09 PM

    my condolence Dianne and Skeeze sorry for your lost

  49. Ted and Chris Bibby

    April 17, 2016 at 8:54 PM

    Dianne, Skweeze & Family

    Our deepest sympathy to you on your loss.
    We will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
    Sincerely,
    Ted & Chris Bibby

  50. Helen Ryan

    April 17, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    Bill and family:
    I am shocked and saddened to learn of Mavis’s passing I remember Mavis being a quiet, fun-loving person. I’m sure she will be missed. Family, faith, and friends are available to help you through your grieving. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

  51. Brenda Morgan

    April 17, 2016 at 8:24 PM

    I am so sorry to read about your wife and Mom’s passing. Mavis was such a wonderful person,, with a huge smile for all she knew,, and even ones she didn’t. Her departure from this earth is going to leave such a void in so many lives. It really is a treasure for the family to remember that she touched so many people during her time her with us all. Hugs to you all.

  52. Claire and Winona Hoffman

    April 17, 2016 at 8:21 PM

    Bill and all the. Wilds Family
    Sorry to hear about the loss of you wife and family’s mother.My heart and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    Claire & Winona

  53. Barbi

    April 17, 2016 at 8:17 PM

    Sorry for your loss. Best wishes to the family.

  54. Maurice &Ruth Ann Haist

    April 17, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Bill and family, our sincere condolences in the loss of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, Our thoughts are with you at this time. Remember the good times. Maurice and Ruth Ann Haist

  55. Eugene and Linda Webber

    April 17, 2016 at 7:53 PM

    Bill and family:
    Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of a wife, mother , grandmother and great grand mother.

  56. John and Marnie Hill

    April 17, 2016 at 7:45 PM

    Deepest sympathy on the loss of Mavis, a wonderful soul who will be missed terribly.

  57. Marcie Lather Marziali

    April 17, 2016 at 7:30 PM

    So sorry to hear of this great loss! She was a dear, sweet lady and friend to me! I will miss her. Much love to the family!!!

  58. Marilyn + Allan Riley

    April 17, 2016 at 7:12 PM

    Our condolences to Bill and family

  59. Mel and Glenda Lather

    April 17, 2016 at 7:11 PM

    Our sincere condolences to Bill and all of the family. Mavis was a lovely lady.

  60. Karen snell

    April 17, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    Mavis will be missed greatly! I have fond memories of her especially when I was a child! Mom and her will be together now!

  61. Darlene Leybourne

    April 17, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    Bill Mark Brian Dianne Brenda Peggy and Janet and families. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time with the passing of your wife and mother. Remember all the memories your family has made and remember you now have another angel watching your family from above. Mavis was a wonderful woman and her smile was contagious RIP Mavis

  62. Brenda Farr

    April 17, 2016 at 6:44 PM

    so sorry for your loss had many many great memories with Mavis over the many years I have known the family. you will be missed by your family and friends old and new aquantinces. hugs and prayers to all members of the family

  63. Donna & Rob Middelkamp

    April 17, 2016 at 6:37 PM

    Our Deepest Sympathy to Mavis ‘s family and Brothers and Sister and other family on her passing . It’s never easy losing someone so close . We will keep you all in our thoughts over the next few days . Sending hugs to you all . RIP MAVIS !! You will be missed .

  64. Laurie Stanley-Viar

    April 17, 2016 at 6:27 PM

    So sorry for the loss of your loved family member. Mavis was a beautiful lady with a kind and caring soul. She will be missed by those who lives she touched. I used to live down the street from Mavis and would visit with her when she was outside tending to her flower beds. She is now a beautiful angel watching over you. Saying prayers for her family and friends.

  65. Dan , Penney and Kyle Eastabrook

    April 17, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    We are sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. Thinking of you’s during this time. Cherish your memories of her. She will be missed greatly

  66. Archbishop Dr. Michael Foreman

    April 17, 2016 at 5:55 PM

    My deepest heart felt condolences to the Wilds family for your loss!

  67. Al and Vickie Harvey

    April 17, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Mavis was such a sweetheart of a woman. I will miss seeing her as we do our activities around Huron County. Bill and Mavis were always there with a Hello and a Smile.
    God Bless You Mavis
    Be strong Wilds family, Dad needs you.
    And you need each other

    Al Jr and Vickie Harvey
    Exeter

  68. Don and Jean Floto

    April 17, 2016 at 4:50 PM

    Dear Bill and Family We are going to miss Mavis. She was a good friend and a wonderful mother grandmother and great grandmother. We will miss her at coffee and of course our annual Fish Fry, It was the best. Your family put on a wonderful meal for all at Riverview Estates. More Tea ” B” you know Bill . Donald Jean Floto

  69. chuck and phyllis collett and family

    April 17, 2016 at 4:45 PM

    We are so sorry to hear that Mavis has passed. May she rest in peace. She is with God now and free from pain.Bless the family that is left to mourn the loss of a loved one.

  70. Marjie &Tom Westerveld

    April 17, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    To Bill and the entire family,,,so sorry to hear of Mavis s passing ,,,,cherish your memories as she cherished her family ,,,I am thankful I was able to see and visit with her last Tuesday,,,she was a great lady!

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