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William Hairsine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2009.

HAIRSINE, William "Bill" Russell 82 years on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of Leamington. Loving husband of 57 years to Mary (Dundas). Dear father of Douglas and his wife Chris of London, Timothy and his wife Lynne of Belmont, and Tom of Leamington. Beloved grandfather of Steven and Shana of Ottawa, Justin and Erin of Scarborough, and step-grandfather to Paula, Shannon, Daniel, Terry, and 9 step-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Betty Lynn of Leamington and the late Shirley MacTavish. Brother-in-law to Elaine, Sharon, Linda and Bev, Nancy and Bob, Harold and Rosalind, Joyce, Dick, and Larry. Visiting at the Hammond Funeral Home, 318 Erie Street South, Leamington (519-326-8423) on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service from the funeral home on Monday, March 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Philip Hernandez officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Leamington. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington District Hospital Foundation.

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March 30, 2009

Eric and Linda Waddilove posted to the memorial.

March 15, 2009

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March 14, 2009

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Eric and Linda Waddilove

March 30, 2009

Hi Mary, sorry for your loss but the comfort of friends is such a warm blessing. We will miss Bill at the card games.

Heather Harris

March 15, 2009

I'm not sure what to do, I'm not sure what to say, but one things for sure, I promise to pray. You are all in my thouhgts and prayers at this trying time.

Karin Thomas

March 14, 2009

A quiet, gentle man with a great smile and a fine sense of humour, we were all lucky to have him for so long. I'll miss you Uncle Bill.

Ken & Ann Phibbs

March 14, 2009

Mary and Family:
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Heather DesRoches

March 14, 2009

Mary -I am very sorry about Uncle Bill. I know that you will find comfort from your family.

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