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ZAWALSKY: Bonnie (McChesney) of Exeter

July 11, 2018 By Haskett Funeral Homes 59 Condolences

ZAWALSKY: Bonnie (McChesney) of Exeter

Suddenly at her home on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 of Exeter in her 71st year. Loving mother of Dan Zawalsky of Lucan and Jessica Keller and Chris Fedorko of Exeter. Dear grandmother of Paige and Emma Keller. Dear sister-in-law of Phyllis and Robert Foulds of Waterloo. Predeceased by her brother Donald McChesney. Bonnie loved and appreciated all of her friends.  Her kindness and generosity will be greatly missed.  Please honour her memory by paying it forward, being kind to a stranger, or simply smiling at people as you pass by, because people are fighting battles that you can’t always see.   

Bonnie’s body has been donated to medical science at Western University, London. A private family service will be held at a later date. 

Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association or any addiction or mental health program would be appreciated by the family. 

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  1. Linda

    July 16, 2018 at 6:07 AM

    Jessica
    What a lovely lady your mom was. She always a smile and a kind word as well as a joke.
    She will be missed.
    The world needs more smles these days.
    Prayers to you and your family.
    Linda Post

  2. Randy and Vicki Geoffrey

    July 15, 2018 at 2:45 PM

    Dear Jess,Emma and Paige, we send our deepest sympathy to you all! We personally did not know your mother and grandma but by all the condolences she sounds like she touched a lot of hearts . Jess you know your family at SHH will be there for you for the difficult days ahead! Be strong know that you are thought about daily. Hugs

  3. Deb Gehan

    July 13, 2018 at 10:55 PM

    Dear Jess Paige ans Emma
    My condolences to you for the loss of you Mom and Gramma. I just saw her sporting a new haircut.
    I said to her that I loved her new hair do I told her it mad her look young. She laughed and told me I was too kind, but thanks….. Hugs
    Deb Gehan

  4. Judy Dougall

    July 13, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. I worked with her at the ReStore and learned of her kind, caring and generous heart She felt strongly for those that were experiencing challenges and truly wished to help them all… cats and humans alike. Be at peace knowing Bonnie has found hers and she is in good caring hands.

  5. Joann Piper

    July 13, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Bonnie was a wonderful kind hearted lady! I will miss her coming into the store and sharing her stories and jokes with me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  6. JoAnne Hodgins

    July 13, 2018 at 9:51 AM

    Bonnie and I had several things in common.
    We both loved people, walking,nature and cats!
    But our greatest similarity was our over the moon love for our children and grandchildren.
    We would be so excited to hear of each other’s news as we shared our stories. Bonnie’s love for family was like no other. She beamed and glowed as she shared what each one had done.
    Exeter has lost one of its finest.
    Remember her love and smile and pass it on. The world is a better place because of Bonnie and her gift of love.

    With love, JoAnne Dinney Hodgins

  7. Cheryl

    July 13, 2018 at 9:10 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you Jessica Paige Emma and Dan. Bonnie was a wonderful lady and she loved you all to the moon and back and do not ever doubt that. I worked with her many years ago and had many road trip adventures with her.

  8. Ev and Jim Gaunt

    July 13, 2018 at 7:20 AM

    We are sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. We shared many laughs and stories over the last few years. We will miss her. Our sympathy is extended to her family.

  9. Al Taylor, Bonnie Ratz

    July 13, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    Dan and Jessica

    So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
    She will be truly missed

  10. Rachel Gilchrist

    July 13, 2018 at 6:34 AM

    Dan and Jess, I am sorry for your loss. Bonnie was a beautiful soul. I will forever remember how she called me sunshine and to always walk with my head high! My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.

  11. Mickie Struyke-Laurin

    July 13, 2018 at 12:13 AM

    Jessica,Dan and family. I would shocked to hear of your Mom passing. Have wonderful memories chatting with her when I would give her a ride here and there. Always happy and a kind and dear person she was. The world will not be the same without her.
    Keep your memories safe in your hearts. Lots of hugs from Mickie and Oma Struyke.

  12. Tracey Stanlake

    July 12, 2018 at 7:50 PM

    I want to express my deepest condolences on the passing of a dear friend. As a co-worker at the ReStore I always found her to be always friendly, always smiling, always had a joke for the day, or a funny story, a loving person of animals and people. You could count on Bonnie to speak her mind because she always wore her heart on her sleeve. I hope her jar of “things to be thankful for” helps bring peace in the knowledge that she lived a full life!… always trying to look at things from the bright side.

    RIP dear friend <3

  13. Shane and Connie Lesperance

    July 12, 2018 at 7:12 PM

    Thinking of all of Bonnie’s family at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers too all. She was a great lady, always had a joke to share and a story about her cats to tell. I Will miss you Bonnie. I have great memories of you. May you rest in peace. An angel on Earth, and now in Heaven. ????????

  14. Margaret Brintnell

    July 12, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    Jessica and all your family
    I extend my sympathy to all of you at this sad and difficult time. May God provide each of you with added strength now and in days to come. As evidenced by her love for pets your Mom at a very kind heart. She will be missed by many.
    Margaret Brintnell

  15. Lu Keelan

    July 12, 2018 at 3:27 PM

    Jess,Paige and Emma. Sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and I will pass on a smile or a joke in her memory. Take Care.

  16. Alysum Lytle

    July 12, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family Dan. XX

  17. Larry Dumont, (Frenchie)

    July 12, 2018 at 2:45 PM

    TO: FAMILY & FRIENDS,
    SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND ALWAYS JOKING AND LAUGHING,
    BUT SHE MADE IT TO HEAVEN, WHERE NO MORE PAIN AND LONELINESS,
    SHE WILL BE MISSED, SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON, GOD BLESS.

  18. Jen McNeilly-Denys

    July 12, 2018 at 12:56 PM

    Jess, Dan and family,

    So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending lots of love your way at this time.

  19. George and Sue Wilson

    July 12, 2018 at 11:17 AM

    Jessica and family, Dan, we are very sorry to hear of your Mom and Grandma Bonnie’s passing away. She was a friendly woman. May you remember your wonderful memories of her. Smile. Hugs and prayers George and Sue Wilson and family

  20. Trevor Edwards, Cathy Glavin and family

    July 12, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    Jessica, Dan and family,
    Our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Mom and Grandma. She was always so friendly when the children and I went in to the Triangle Discount years ago, always had a smile on her face. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    Kind regards,
    Trevor, Cathy and family

  21. Mike and Beatie Rau

    July 12, 2018 at 11:07 AM

    Jessica, Paige, Emma and Dan : so sorry for your loss , our prayers and thoughts are with you .

  22. Susan Mac Gregor

    July 12, 2018 at 11:05 AM

    As a fellow volunteer at the ReStore, I enjoyed Bonnie’s laughter and her frankness.
    So sorry for your loss.

  23. Nancy

    July 12, 2018 at 10:09 AM

    Deepest sympathies Jess and family we are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you ???? hugs
    Cherish the good memories
    Nancy and Warren

  24. Cheryl Talbot

    July 12, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    Jessica Paige Emma and Dan so sorry to hear about your Moms passing .We kept in touch but had not seen her in awhile. we worked together for many years and had many outside of work adventures. my thoughts and prayers are with you all .

  25. Eugene and Linda Webber

    July 12, 2018 at 9:29 AM

    With Deepest sympathy …RIP Bonnie

  26. Don & Edith Lewis

    July 12, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    Jessica, Paige and Emma

    Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
    Cherish her memories and she will always be near.

  27. Judy & Gerard Grenier

    July 12, 2018 at 8:47 AM

    Jessica, Paige & Emma
    Our thoughts & Prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
    Love Aunt Judy & Uncle Gerard

  28. Carol Somerville

    July 12, 2018 at 8:17 AM

    Jessica and family:
    So sorry to read of your Mom’s passing.
    My sympathy to everyone at this sad and difficult time.

  29. Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade

    July 12, 2018 at 7:45 AM

    To Dan, Jessica and family:
    Sorry to learn of the passing of Bonnie, have known your family for many years.
    We are thinking of you during this difficult time.

  30. Keith & Dianne Ahrens

    July 12, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    Jessica and Family: So very sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. She always had a story to tell and a SMILE to give. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad and difficult time. May God bless all

    Hugs Ernie & Dianne Ahrens xo

  31. Vanessa Laye

    July 12, 2018 at 12:47 AM

    Jessica, Dan, Paige, Emma and family,

    Sending my love your way as you say your goodbyes to a wonderful woman, mother and grandmother. May her spirit be with you and get you through the difficult days ahead.

    Vanessa, Cam, and family

  32. Paul Anstett

    July 11, 2018 at 11:11 PM

    Dan, Jessica, Paige & Emma,
    Our condolences to you all on the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. We have many memories of the friendliness, kindness and compassion that was Bonnie. May she rest easy in the arms of her Lord.
    Paul & Beth Anstett & Family

  33. Cheryl (Rau) Tong

    July 11, 2018 at 10:03 PM

    So sorry to hear about your mom, thinking of all of you and sending prayers and hugs

  34. Annette Denomme

    July 11, 2018 at 9:35 PM

    Jessica, Paige and Emma so sorry for your loss.

  35. Elaine Clarke

    July 11, 2018 at 9:23 PM

    Jessica and Family
    My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Hugs
    Elaine Elaine

  36. Jessie Brown

    July 11, 2018 at 9:08 PM

    Jess & Family,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. Bonnie was always so kind to me & I certainly have several fun memories of sitting at her dining room table years ago having many a laugh.
    Hugs,
    Jessie B

  37. Lynne Lewis

    July 11, 2018 at 9:05 PM

    Thinking of you all.
    Love to you ,
    Lynne , Larry, Morgan and Brooke Lewis

  38. Bill and Marion Armstrong

    July 11, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    Jessica,Dan and family,

    I was so shocked to hear about Bonnie’s passing .Just talked to Jessica a few days ago to see how she was doing. Bonnie s love for all gods creatures was great. She always stopped in to see us until her eyes were bad. Loved our little pug Maggie and Maggie her. They will be in Heaven together again. We will miss her. My prayers are with you at such a sad time.

  39. Ed & Marie Nethercott

    July 11, 2018 at 8:44 PM

    To Jess and Dan
    So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  40. Ellen Hodgins

    July 11, 2018 at 8:38 PM

    So sorry to hear of Bonnie ‘s passing. She was an avid volunteer at Habitat Restore. We have missed her there. She always had a good joke to tell us. She was also a loving cat girl and we shared stories about our furry 4 legged friends ???? Rest in peace my friend!

  41. Paul & Kathy Noble

    July 11, 2018 at 8:28 PM

    We are very sorry and saddened by your loss

  42. ANGELA VANDEWORP

    July 11, 2018 at 8:24 PM

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. BONNIE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE WHEN I LIVED IN EXETER. UPON MOVING THREE YEARS AGO SHE PHONED ME THREE TIMES A WEEK. I WILL MISS HER CALLS AND OUR LAUGHS

  43. Lisa wilton

    July 11, 2018 at 8:20 PM

    My deepest condolences to you all. Bonnie was a very unique kind lady that will never be forgotten by many. My heart goes out to you all and so sorry for your loss. Big hugs!!

  44. Debbie and Larry

    July 11, 2018 at 7:44 PM

    Oh Jessica, Paige and Emma we are so sorry to hear this very sad news ! Thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time xxxx

  45. Alison Wedlake and family

    July 11, 2018 at 7:31 PM

    So very sorry to hear of your loss Jessica and family

  46. Diane McCarter

    July 11, 2018 at 7:03 PM

    We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She always had a smile on her face and was so friendly.
    Thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
    Dave Stephen and Diane McCarter

  47. Rochelle & Lee

    July 11, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    Thinking of all of you during this sad time. Thoughts and prayers,
    Rochelle & Lee Gibbings and family

  48. Linda Millar

    July 11, 2018 at 6:40 PM

    Jess, Paige, Emma and family
    Sending you my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom and Grandma. Keeping your family in my prayers.
    Sincerely
    Linda

  49. George and Elaine Keller

    July 11, 2018 at 6:29 PM

    Jess, Dan, Paige and Emma, thinking of you and sending our love.

  50. Jackie Ferris

    July 11, 2018 at 5:38 PM

    I am so sorry to here of Bonita’s passing she was troubled but she had a good heart. To know her was to like her. Sorry to Jessica and her family and her siblings. RIP Bon

  51. Wendy

    July 11, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    My prayers to all.

  52. Marie Marshall

    July 11, 2018 at 5:27 PM

    I loved Bonnie for the short time I got to know her. She was about the truth. And cared more than most. Now she can see. God

  53. Lesley Jeffrey

    July 11, 2018 at 5:27 PM

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
    With deepest sympathy.

    Lesley and John jeffrey

  54. Cy and Eleanor Blommaert

    July 11, 2018 at 5:12 PM

    Our deepest sympathy Jessica Chris and girls .
    I have known your Mom for a long …had lots of laughs with your .
    She had her struggles,but always had time for a story.
    Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers

  55. Kelly Holtzmann

    July 11, 2018 at 4:44 PM

    So sorry to hear about Bonnie. We will miss her spirit and daily visits at Foodland.
    Kelly and Dave Holtzmann and staff

  56. Michelle Jeffrey

    July 11, 2018 at 4:07 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time.

    With Sympathy and Love,
    Michelle, Jarrett and Dominic Jeffrey

  57. Joe Bright

    July 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM

    Sorry about your loss. My Condolences.

  58. Brenda and Dave Palsa

    July 11, 2018 at 3:30 PM

    Jessica, Dan, and family- our thoughts are with you at this time and always- Bonnie I will remember as kind happy and always smiling – she has found peace now cherish the good memories

  59. Joan Cleave

    July 11, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Jessica, Paige and Emma :
    …. *I am saddened to hear of Bonnies passing….I just had a nice chat with her before I left on holidays…this is a shock…..Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives…X0X0

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