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William (Bill) James Parsons

October 20, 2010 By Haskett Funeral Homes 29 Condolences

William (Bill) James Parsons

At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 of Exeter in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Helen (Latta) Parsons. Dear father of Bob and Theresa Parsons and Allan Parsons all of Exeter and Barb and Ross Millar of Orangeville. Dear grandfather of Darryl, Ann Marie, Sarah; Scott and Leanne, Mark, Ryan; Shawn and great-grandfather of Cole, Isabelle, Eric and Logan. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Olive Parsons of Exeter, Bob and Delores Parsons of Montreal, Alice Parsons of Hensall and Ruby Latta of London. Predeceased by his sister Margaret and his brother Frayne.

Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 23rd at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.

Donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #167 Exeter would be appreciated by the family. There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30 PM.



William (Bill) James Parsons

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  1. Joanne Weir

    October 28, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Dear Allan and family:

    I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you all.

    I have been where you are … memories are a wonderful thing.

  2. Bruce Delbridge

    October 22, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Deepest Sympathy in your time of loss.

    Bruce Delbridge

  3. Kathy Thompson

    October 22, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Barb & Family

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time .

    Kathy ( Desjardine ) Thompson

  4. Travis & Terri Robertson and girls

    October 22, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    We are thinking of you guys and wishing we were closer to offer our help. We’re sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.

  5. Bill and Gail Baker

    October 22, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    To Helen and Families

    Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
    Bill and Gail

  6. Dale Grant

    October 22, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Allan,,

    Dale Grant

  7. Frances St. Laurent

    October 21, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, remember all the special moments and the stories will carry forward for many years as will his memories. Frances

  8. Tim Culbert

    October 21, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Never forget to celebrate his life while you are grieving his loss. Tim

  9. Frances St. Laurent

    October 21, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    I knew your dad through your stories, and they were great. Barb you are my friend and I feel you loss and would like you to know that you are in my prayers.

  10. Cindy (Parsons) and Colin Hick

    October 21, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Aunt Helen and family,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Uncle Bill will be missed.

    Cindy and Colin

  11. Philippe & Janet Maes

    October 21, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    Bob and Theresa And Family express our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you at this time.

  12. Craig & Carol Davidson

    October 21, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Our deepest & most sincerest sympathy is extended to you in your
    time of sorrow. May fond memories keep him close at heart.

    Craig & Carol

  13. The Lindenfield Family

    October 21, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Helen,Bob, Alan,Barb and Families

    Our deepest sincere sympathy, remember all the good memories.

    Ron, Glenda, Rob and Ryan
    Verlyn and Arn

  14. Ross and Marlene Mathers

    October 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Dear Helen and Family: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of a dear husband and father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time

  15. Barb and Joe Dewetering

    October 21, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Al, you have our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
    Barb and Joe

  16. Greg & Brenda Dayman

    October 21, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Bob, Theresa & Family
    Sorry to hear of your loss of Father & Grandfather. Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Sincerely, Greg, Brenda & Family

  17. Nina Knee and Family

    October 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Bob, Theresa and Family

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of sorrow.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Nina and Family

  18. steve and kathy zalvin

    October 21, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    To Barb, Ross, Shawn and the Parsons family, we wish to express our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with you at this time.

  19. brenda palsa

    October 21, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Teresa and Bob and family- my deepest sympathy in the passing of Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  20. Connie Elliott (masnica)

    October 21, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    My deepest sympathy to the family at this time. Bill will be sadly missed at the horse shows and the Exeter rodeo. My thoughts are with you all.
    Connie

  21. Janice Davey

    October 21, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    My condolences to the Bill Parsons family. May your memories give you strength.

  22. Don & Alice Masse

    October 21, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
    We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family
    Don & Alice Masse

  23. Patty Masnica

    October 20, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    My deepest sympathy to the whole family, Pop will be missed by a lot of people. Remember the good times.
    Patty

  24. Rick and Beth Webber

    October 20, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Bob and family. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your family at this sad time.
    Rick and Beth

  25. Larry and Carla Bailey

    October 20, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    Bill will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
    We Will Remember Them.

  26. Marion and John Astle

    October 20, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Our deepest condolence, Bill will be missed by all his comrades at Branch 167 Royal Canadian Legion. He was a true gentleman.
    Marion and John

  27. Heather(Bilyea) and Don Benner

    October 20, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Dear Helen and Family: Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Bill. Life brings many changes but not ones that we want or expect. I have very fond memories of my horse show days and the Exeter group that rode at that time…your family being a part of that great group. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts at this challenging time. In sympathy The Benner Family

  28. Eugene & Linda Webber

    October 20, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather Bill,,,,,,,,,Whenever we saw him, he always had a wonderful smile on his face and was always ready to talk………….He will be missed….”One Day At A Time”
    Eugene & Linda

  29. George and Helen Pratt

    October 20, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Thinking of you all at this sad time. Bill was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be missed. George and Helen

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