Suddenly as the result of an accident on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 of RR 1 Kirkton in his 87th year. Loving husband of Gertrude (Packham) for over 59 years. Proud father of Steve Willis and Karen Greaves of Bayfield, Ed and Karen Willis of Exeter, Patti Willis-Leake and Rob Leake of Exeter, Diane Willis and Rebecca Stevens of London, and Carol Willis of London. Dear grandfather of Jake, Sean, and Katie; Nicole, and Brandan; and Ben. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Mary Wagler of Stratford, Ida Anne Harris of St. Marys, Eleanor Ball of Lakeside, Jane and Wallace Miller of Embro, and Dave and Nancy Packham of Stratford. Predeceased by his parents James and Myrtle Willis, sister and brother-in-law Leola and Mike Freeman, and brothers-in-law Dan Wagler, Bob Harris, and Stuart Ball.
Marwood enjoyed 60 years of both a family and farming partnership with his wife Gertrude. He embodied a driven can-do attitude that was evident in his day to day life, whether it was farming, spending time with his family, hockey, or even playing cards.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Monday evening from 5-8 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
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Donations to Jessica’s House, the Kirkton Agricultural Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Bob and Helen Coates
Gertrude and family. We have had you in our thoughts and prayers. We offer our sincere sympathy in the loss of a dear husband, father, and grandfather. We did not come to the visitation due to concerns about the virus. Bob has fond memories of the days when Marwood and he along with the other guys enjoyed their hockey games. He will be missed.
Lori Baker
Ed and Karen and family
So very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your Dad; our sincere sympathies to you and your entire family at this difficult time.
Brad and Lori Baker and Family
Joe O'Rourke
Karen, Ed and family; Very sorry to hear of recent passing of your father, Ed. From pictures it is easy to see he was a great grandpa as well.
Our sympathy, Joe and Betty O’Rourke
Toni den Ottter
Gertrude and all your Children
Because of the social distance we are expected to follow we would like to express our sincere condolence this way. With the unexpected loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather our heartfelt thoughts are with you.
Sincerely Toni, Marianne & Jeff
Carol Ann Keys
Patti and Rob and Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your father and grandfather.
Daryl and Carol Ann Keys
Scott Ball
Dear Aunt Gertie and Family
We were saddened to hear of the loss of dear Uncle Marwood. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Scott, Janice, Evan and Jessi
Scott Bogart
To the entire Willis Family,
Sorry to hear of Marwood’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy.
Scott, Lynda, Luke & Heath Bogart
Harold & Aileen Burgin
It was with great shock and dismay we learned of Marwood’s passing. Even though Harold was five years younger, they both played together on the same hockey team and on the same line. They were playing together in St. Marys when Marwood broke his jaw. There were many cold car rides to hockey games in Mitchell and St. Marys. That changed when the Willis family purchased a brand new two-toned blue 1952 or maybe 1953 Plymouth with a heater! What a treat that was. We will always remember Marwood’s smile and his generous brotherly treatment of the little Burgin boy.
Jeff john Borland
Gertrude and Family please accept our condolence on the passing of Marwood,he will be missed.
The Borland’s
Kelly Ward
Our deepest sympathies for you and your family Gertrude!
Love from Kelly and Crystal Ward
Bonita Wagler
Uncle Marwood was a wonderful man and it was always a pleasure to spend time with him and Aunt Gertrude. No one could ask for a better Aunt and Uncle. My condolences to the whole family. We really wanted to be with you today.
Reg & Dorothy Morrison
To Gertie and famil.y. Our sincere sympathy to all at this terrible time. Our plans were to be there for the funeral but in self isolation. This was not good timing for anyone. Reg always talked about Marwood when he played hockey. Reg has many memories of school days. He would liked to have seen Mary. We know Gertie that this will take a long time to adjust but it will come. Our hearts go out to you and families.
Marg Miller
Sorry we could not be there with you all today. We were there in spirit and watching from home. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you need anything call
Love and Hugs
Marg and Shelly
Paul & Sheila McNaughton
Gertrude; We are so sorry to hear of Marwood’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family at this time of loss. He was a good man and Agriculture will be better because of the expertise he gave to all around him.
Steve, Marg, Alissa, Nolan and Tye
Gertrude,Ed,Karen, Nicole, Brandon, Nicole and the Willis family
We are saddened to hear about Marwood’s passing.
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to all of you our heartfelt condolences. Although we are unable to attend, we are sending out our prayers and thoughts. Thinking of all of you!
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Ed & Family
So sorry to hear of the tragic Loss of your Dad…thinking of you! May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje
Sending our sympathy to your family.
Sherry Snell
Gertie and Family I am so sorry to hear about Marwood. We have shared many special times and memories at the family reunion and other celebrations. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Thinking of you always.
Jennifer and David Hastings
Sorry for your loss Steve and the whole Willis Family our condolences.
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathies
Robin Prout
Ed, Karen and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Marwood’s passing . Our thoughts are with you.
Dave , Robin, Emma and Darci Prout
Bob and Donna Jeffrey
So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Bob and Donna Jeffrey
Brenda Pincombe
To Ed, Karen and the entire Willis Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I thought of your family, every time I drove by the farm, on my way to South Perth. Hugs and prayers to your families. I am thinking of you. Please take care of yourselves and each other.
Kelly Livingstone
Diane,
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your father. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Kelly and Jeff
Mary and Jim MacGregor
Ed, Karen, Nicole and Brandon
So sorry to hear of your loss. We remember your Dad/Grandpa and Grandma from hockey games when Ben and our son Shane played together on the same team many years ago. They were avid fans and attended games here and away.
He will be missed by all.
Mary and Jim MacGregor
Rejeanne Fortin
Dear Carol,
So saddened to hear of the tragic accident and passing of your dad, may his memories stay in your heart forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Rejeanne Fortin
Corinne Weernink
Gertrude and family:
Our deepest sympathies are with you all. Marwood will be deeply missed and remembered by so many. He had possibly the best, most easy-going smile of anyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Weernink Family
Joan Smith
Dear Gertrude and Family, my deepest sympathy. The tragic death of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather is certainly hard to bear. May the days and weeks ahead be of comfort knowing your old friends are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely Joan (Monteith) Smith
Cheryl and Bill
Cheryl and Bill
We are so sorry to hear the sad news and wish to send our love to Gertie and family. Marwood and Gertie hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Ron & Joanne McLean
Gertrude & Family
So very sorry to hear about Marwood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shannon & Janet Snow
Ed, Karen and family
So sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your father. Thinking about you at this difficult time.
Shannon & Janet
Tim & Maria Hamather
Dear Ed, Karen, Nicole, Brandan; Gertrude & the Willis family:
We are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you all at this tragic time.
Sincerely,
Tim, Maria, Nicole & Kyle Hamather
Janet Slater
Dear Carol,
So sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your father. Keep on with the “can do” work ethic. With my sincere condolences.
Janet Slater, Lakeside and former Bell Canada co-worker for a few years.
The Lord Family
To the Willis Family
Praying for your healing, comfort, strength and peace during this painful time.
Deb and Dick Lord and Family
Peter Stevens
To all the family. I am very sorry and sad to hear what happened to Marwood. I will miss seeing him when I come to visit Diane and Becky. Sending my love and thinking of you all. Peter Stevens
Janice Wright
To the Willis family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Janice Wright (Burgin)
Carolynn and Paul Hodgins
Karen Ed and family
Our sincere sympathy on passing of your father and grandfather
Paul and Carolynn Hodgins
Grant and Val
Dearest Aunt Gertrude and Willis family, Val and I are so shocked and saddened to hear of Uncle Marwood’s passing. Our hearts and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Marwood was a very kind and gentle man and will certainly be missed. Our deepest condolences.
Grant and Val
Kirsten and Lisa Rysyk-Munro
Please accept our deep condolences about the sudden loss of a wonderful husband and father. His generous contributions to family members and friends will, we’re certain, be greatly missed. And his agricultural devotion—quiet, yet heroic—will also inspire great sadness. We’re certain the extended family inherited such strengths, yet we express our sympathy at this highly difficult time.
Larry & Janice Bertens
Gertrude and family.Our sincere condolences with the passing of Marwood.I first got to know Marwood and Gertrude when they were our farm project hosts through Centralia College back in the 80’s.Their hard work,sound management and dedication to farming,community and family was always an inspiration to us.Over the years I would run into Marwood at a Knight’s game,The Hitching Post or somewhere around town and he always had that big bright smile and a good story.Cherish your fond memories.
Mark & Ann Scott
Ed, Karen, Nicole & Brandan:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Dad, and Grandpa. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
The woolston’s
Gertrude and Family . We are so very sorry for the awful news. You and Marwood always welcomed us to your home when we come over to see Diane and Rebecca. We will never forgot Marwoods constant contagious smile. Your all in our thoughts sending our love. Rachael Michael Preston Morgan and Tegan woolston
Hassan Ostadi
Dear Carol, I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss; please accept my most sincere condolences. During this very difficult time my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Peterson, Rob and Jason Essery
Ed and Karen,
Our deepest sympathy to you, your mother, and all your family on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Paul and Sue Robinson
Dear Gertie and Family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of Marwood. He will be deeply remembered by the whole community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and Sue Robinson
Scott, Jess, and Miles
Marwood always had a fantastic twinkle in his eye! He was a great uncle, who always tried to make people smile or laugh! We’ll miss him!
Sincerest condolences to Aunt Gert and the entire Willis family!
Scott, Jessica, and Miles!
Stan & Joan Francis
Gertrude,Steve Ed Patti Diane & Carol
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
We will miss our friend Marwood at our euchre games on Tuesday
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Gertrude and Family – so sorry to hear of Marwood’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Brintnell
Ed, Karen, Nicole and Brandan
So sorry to hear of your tragic loss.
Deepest sympathy
Karen, Bill, Zach and Caitlin Brintnell
Bob and Sally Johns
Deepest sympathy to all at this time of sorrow.
Carole Damen
Gertie keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure all those wonderful memories.
Tammy
Our condolences to all the Willis families. Sorry to hear of you loss.
Also to the Ball family.
Tammy and Barry Hawkins and family
Wayne and Debra Oke
Ed, Karen and all the Willis family, our deepest sympathy in the loss of
your father, Marwood. Cherish all the wonderful memories.. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
George and Sue Wilson
Ed and Karen and family, we are sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
RON AND GLENDA
Ed Karen & Family
Our Sincere Condolences, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
Ron and Glenda
John & Arlene Berendsen
Our deepest condolences to your family in this time of loss…
Sincerely,
Jim Mabee
Gertrude and Family:
Offering my deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deb
Gertie, Steve, Ed and Karen, Patti, Diane,Carol and families
Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, dad and grandpa
Sending you all hugs and strength at this very sad time.
Sincere condolences,
Deb Down
Bob & Ann Oke
OKE
Condolences to the Willis family We are very sorry for your sudden loss of our neighbour
Marwood will be missed at cards remember all the good times
Bob & Ann Oke
Kirk Blackler
Sincere sympathy to the whole Willis family. He was certainly a large part of the community. Thinking of you all at this time. Kirk
Shirley & Ross Rowe
Ed, Karen, Nicole, Brandan and Gertrude
We were saddened to learn of Marwood’s tragic passing.
Sorry we cannot be there with you in person but rest assured that,
in your grief may you find some comfort in knowing that many, many
relatives, friends are sharing your sudden loss of a dear Husband, Father & Grandfather.
Shirley & Ross
Laura Berry
My deepest condolences Karen. Your father looks like a strong, proud, kind and generous man. Sending you and your family my love and strength in this difficult time..
Laura Berry.
Paul Johns
Gertie and Family
So sorry to hear this news about Marwood. So enjoyed talking with him and you guys every Johns reunion. Also made us think about the time we met you guys by chance in Manitoulin. Sad time. God bless and thinking of you guys.
Paul and Marlene
Janet and David White
Diane and Rebecca
We are heartbroken to hear about your father’s sudden passing. We are thinking of you and your family and are here for you in this difficult time.
Marion McCarter
Ed and Karen and families:s
Sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. It always seems so much worse when it is so tragic. Treasure his
wonderful memories and carry them in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Hennie and Ken Farwell
Dear Ed, Karen , Brandon and Nicole,
Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your loving father and grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Sean Harding
I’m very sad to hear about the loss to your family. My sincere condolences.
Carl & Jean Mills
Our Sincere Sympathy to you Gertie & your family. What a shock & sad time for you all . I think back to going to Kirkton Public School with Marwood, Mary & Leola. from Carl & Jean Mills
Evelyn Vincent
Gertrude, Ed & Karen and families
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Marwood was such a pleasant, hard working man. May God grant peace and comfort
Yvonne /Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ed and Karen and family!
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Cheryl and Bob Strohm
My deepest sympathy to you Gertrude and the family in the sudden passing of Marwood. The pictures presented are wonderful, treasured memories. He was a very pleasant person, always smiling. We will miss him at our Kirkton Euchre Club, I always looked forward to seeing you Gertrude and Marwood there. He sure will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad, sad time. Cheryl and Bob Strohm
Larry taylor
Gert and family, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I have many memories over the years of talks with Marwood.
Cheryl and Bob Strohm
Gertrude and family I am so very saddened to hear of Marwood’s sudden passing. He was such a pleasant man, always smiling. The pictures presented are wonderful, treasured memories. I always looked so forward to seeing you, Gertrude and Marwood at out weekly Kirkton Euchre Club. We sure will miss him at cards. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this sad time.
Bill & Agnes Denham
Gertie and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Sonya Fletcher-Hicks
Gertie and family,
Offering my deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave & Karin Roger
Sincere sympathy to all. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. — Karin and Dave Roger.
Sherry Joyes
Diane, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Norah Purser
Patti, Carol and family,
My deepest sympathies at this difficult time. ????
Norah Purser
Ric and Nancy Benjamin and Family
To Gertrude and all that loved and lost Marwood, and there are so many. There are no words adequate to express the deep sadness at your horrific, tragic loss. Please know Ric and I and all our family are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. This isn’t something you get over this is something you get through. Be kind to yourselves and allow the grief to wash over you as it comes. Time will never take away the pain of your tragic loss but it will soften. With deepest sympathy and all our love, Ric, Nancy and Family.
Jim and Darlene Roger
My heart is just breaking for all of you. My deepest sympathies to Gertie and family. Please know that the whole community feels your loss and are praying for you.
Ben Hush
Diane, Rebecca and family – I am so saddened for your terrible loss.
I offer you my sincerest condolences.
Joanne Hodge
Gertrude & Family, Deepest sympathies to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Ken and Kim Pinder
Dear Ed, Karen and family
Ken and I are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Karen Johns
I was so sorry to hear this. I have such fond memories of your family, growing up on the farm and playing baseball…..
My thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time.
Ralph & Denise Batten
Gertrude and family, we are deeply sorry for your tragic loss of Marwood. I hope you feel the love that surrounds you. May the memories of Marwood give you strength in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathies are with you all.
Ralph & Denise Batten
Sandi Morrissey
Sincere sympathy to all. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Sandi and Dennis
Ruth Selves
What a shock to the community, thinking of you all!!
Sharon and Paul Ward
We are so sorry for the loss of Marwood. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gertrude and
the entire family. He was a very likeable, pleasant person and we considered him a
Friend. Our prayers are with you.
John Pryde
Ed, Karen & family: Our heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of your father and grandfather – losing a parent is never easy. You’re in our thoughts.
Sincerely, John Pryde & Marilyn Chappel
Lynne Beattie
Diane and Family,
I’m so saddened to hear of your father’s passing
Keeping you in my thoughts
Lynne
Bernie and Barb Martin
My sincerest condolences to your family.
Karen Dickins and Bill Heather
Gertie and family, our deepest condolences, we were so shocked and saddened to hear the sad news. Marwood was a good friend, to many, and will be truly missed by all. We will certainly miss him at cards. Our thoughts are with you all.
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Ed and Karen and family. Please know we are thinking of you at this very sad time.
Brian and Janet
Barb are Rigney & family
Sincere sympathy Gertrude to you and all your family. M y thoughts are with you at this difficult timetable
Gina (Thompson) Braida
Gertrude & family – we are so very sad to hear what happened to Marwood. You are both such wonderful, caring people & this is tragic. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Lots of love from The Thompson & Braida families.
Mel & Janet Moore
Gertrude & family. Words alone cannot express the full feelings of the loss of our dear friend Marwood. He will be greatly missed at all the future Tues. afternoon euchre games in Kirkton. A good friend for so many other activities as well. Thoughts and prayers for those he left behind.
Gayle and Pat Murphy
Most sincere condolences on the loss of Marwood. This is simply unbelievable. The Johns family reunion will never be the same. God bless.
Arlene and Scott Thomson and family
Our deepest sympathy to your family .
Rick & Natalie Lindenfield
Ed & Karen , Nicole , Brandon and the rest of the Willis family . So sorry to hear about Marwood ! Our deepest sympathy to everyone .
Keith and Liz Selves
Gertie and family: our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Our sympathy is extended to all of you.
Keith and Liz Selves
Earl &Laura Thomson
Gertrude and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Parke
Gertrude and Family, Bob and I are so sorry for your loss,we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
Bob and Darlene Parke