The Windsor Star (Windsor, Ontario, Canada)
December 11, 1968Chatham - Roy David Haskell, 42, who died early Tuesday morning with his wife, five young children and his father-in-law in a roaring farmhouse blaze near West Lorne, was a big man.
Not only was he big physically - six foot, one, 220 pounds - but big in other ways.
His sister, Mrs. Hector Lozon, 75 Lorne4 Ave., Chatham, remembered "Roy" Tuesday night as she sat on her sofa with her husband in their comfortable home, surrounded by her children.
She said the realization of what happened early that morning in eight-degree-below-zero weather had not fully sunk in.
Killed in the fire were Mr. Haskell. his wife, the former Sylvia Bebensee, 27; their children, Patrick, 7; Carol. 6; Judy, 5; David Jr., 4, and Shirley 1, and Mrs. Haskell's foster father, Jodhua Bebensee.
Mr. Haskell is survived by his mother, the former Rose Pepper of of Chatham; sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Grace) Plumb. of Raleigh Township; Mrs. Hector (Florence) Lozon of Chatham; Mrs. Lester Mifflin of Thamesville; brothers, Harold of Glencoe and Clinton of Chatham.
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Mr. Haskell was who worked hard and enjoyed himself when he had time off.
Eight years ago, while working in a nursing home near Dresden which was run by another sister, Mrs. Gordon Plumb of Raleigh Township, Mr. Haskell met Sylvia Bebensee, a practical nurse who had who had just been hired to work at the home.
They fell in love and married.
It wasn't an easy life. He had two Sundays off every month and the rest of the time he worked.,
The money wasn't good. "He worked for what he made," Mrs. Ozon said, "but he never complained about life."
But Christmas was coming and the Haskells had planned to spend the holidays in their frame home by a snowy country road in in rural Elgin County.
They had invited Mr. Haskell's mother, Mrs. Rose Haskell of Chatham to join them.
Mrs. Lozon said she thought they had started buying Christmas gifts for the five children.
The Haskells used their family allowance cheques to purchase the gifts, then stored them away until the 25th.
Sometimes the various families would get together for Christmas, but usually family gatherings took place during the summer months in the form of picnics.
The tree oldest children attended public school in Glencoe.
According to all reports the family didn't have a chance to get out of their home Tuesday.
At least one of the family, Joshua Bebensee, Mrs. Haskell's foster father, was found by fireman in his bed. He had been an invalid.
Constable Robert Squire, of the Dutton Ontario Provincial Police detachment, who was first on the scene, said all that was left standing when he arrived on the scene were three pieces of timber at the front of the house which collapsed moments later.
"Absolutely nothing could be done by the time I got there," he said Tuesday night from his home.
All the bodies were found by 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, he said, and the three adults were sent to Toronto for identification purposes.
Constable Squire said it was difficult to say whether any of the children had been in their beds when found in the rubble.
He felt that there would likely be an inquest into the tragedy, which was termed the worst in the history of Elgin County.
Robert Kaufman, an Ontario fire marshal from London is investigating.
The home was heated by a wood stove in the dining. room.
U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
Name: Norman A Haskell
Death Age: 84
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1918
Death Date: 28 Dec 2002
Cemetery: Jerome Township Cem
Notes: US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Midland Daily News (MI)
June 1, 2004Marion Haskell, 78, of Sanford, June 1, 2004, Wilson MILLER.
Midland Daily News
November 14, 2012Dolores L. Watts, 89, of Midland, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at MidMichigan Medical Center. The daughter of the late Douglas and Lillian (McLelland) Haskell was born in Royal Oak, on March 21, 1923. Dolores enjoyed dancing and loved animals, especially dogs and cats.
On Nov. 28, 1940, in Midland, Dolores married Robert Watts. He died Dec. 26, 2001
Surviving are her sons, Robert J. (Lois) Watts, Jr., Floyd L. (Karen) Watts all of Midland, and Carl A. Watts of Birch Run; daughter, Suzanne Watts of Midland; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Clipper of Midland and Lillian Wright of Sanford; many nieces and nephews; and friends, Oral Mikols and Sandy Turk. In addition to her parents and husband,
Dolores was preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Watts; and brothers, Norman and Allen Haskell.
Midland Daily News (MI)
February 28, 2021Virginia M. (Haskell) Clipper, age 93 of Midland, passed away Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 at Brittany Manor. The daughter of the late Allen D. and Lillian (McCullen) Haskell was born in Midland on September 1, 1927 where she was raised and educated. Virginia was a member of Memorial Presbyterian, enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her family. On December 24, 1942 in Midland, Virginia married Robert B. Clipper and after 76 years of marriage, he died on October 9, 2019.
Surviving is her son, Robert (June) Clipper; daughters, Kathy (Jerry) Freeman, Debra (Brian) Rodgers; grandchildren, Richard (April), Robert (Angie) Clipper, Robin (Tom) Haley, Matthew (Jessica), Todd (Vanessa), Brad (Sarah) Rodgers, Krystal (Paul) Williams, Amber Freeman, Bandy Mason; 23 great grandchildren; sister, Lillian Wright; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband,
Virginia was preceded in death by a great grandchild; brothers, Normand and Allen Haskell; sister, Delores Watts.
Midland Daily News (MI)
October 11, 2019Robert B. Clipper, 94, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at his residence surround by his family.
The son of the late Carl and Alma (McDonald) Clipper was born in Midland, Oct. 13, 1924 where he was raised and educated and a 1942 graduate of Midland High School. Bob served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed by The Dow Chemical Co., retiring in 1985 after 43 years of service. Bob was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church, enjoyed playing golf and received a hole in one in 1982 at Currie Golf Course, loved to play the guitar, travel, shot pool and play basketball. He also taught Sunday school.
Surviving is his wife of 76 years, the former Virginia M. Haskell, whom he married on Dec. 24, 1942 in Midland; son, Robert (June) Clipper; daughter, Kathy (Jerry) Freeman, Debra (Brian) Rodgers; grandchildren, Richard (April) Clipper, Robert (Angie) Clipper, Robin (Tom) Haley, Matthew (Jessica) Rodgers, Todd (Vanessa) Rodgers, Brad (Sarah) Rodgers, Krystal (Paul) Williams, Amber Freeman, Bandy Mason; 20 great-gradnchildren.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a great-grandchild; brother, Carl Clipper; sister, Betty Harper.
Midland Daily News (MI)
November 19, 2008Allen D. "Uncle Al" Haskell Jr., 74, of Sanford, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2008 at MidMichigan Medical Center.
The son of the late Allen D. and Lillian (McLelland) Haskell Sr. was born in Midland on Feb. 21, 1934. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Al was the owner of Haskell's Body Shop in Sanford. On Aug. 7, 1954, in Midland, Al married the former Arlene Morse. She died on June 30, 1994.
In his younger years, Al enjoyed racing dirt bikes and snowmobiles. He and his wife Arlene, raced standard bred horses for a few years. He also enjoyed going to Morgan horse shows with his daughter, Brenda, and wife, Arlene. Mostly he socialized and the girls showed the horses!
Al enjoyed hunting, fishing off his pontoon with Linda; living by the adage: "work hard and play hard." He was a very social person, with friends too numerous to keep track of by anyone but him. Al was a fun dad, and very indulgent as well, spoiling his daughter endlessly in many ways.
Surviving is his daughter, Brenda Aloff of Midland; his granddaughter, Abbey Palmer of Iowa City, Iowa; his sisters, Dolores Watts and Virginia Clipper ,both of Midland and Dolly Wright of Sanford; many nieces and nephews; and his good friend and companion, Linda VanBuskirk of Sanford. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Haskell.
We will all miss Al, all his many friends and family, all of us who loved him so very much.
The Windsor Star
November 12, 1977Gawne - Leaon P. at Chatham on Thursday Nov. 10 in his 69th year, Leaon Pearson Gawne.
Beloved husband of the former Mildred S. Wright. Dear father of Pat (Mrs. Ed Beattie of Detroit); Millie (Mrs. Len Hutchinson) and James both of Windsor. Step father of Robin McCue of Chatham; Donald McCue of Halifax, Nova Scotia; Glen McCue of Newmarket. Brother of Mrs. Norman Vogler (Marion), RR4 Bleneim; Mrs. Reg Gilham (Jean) and George both of Brantford.
The Windsor Star
April 8, 2009LARSH, Thelma LeNora (nee Haskell) 85 years, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital on April 6, 2009.
Beloved wife of the late Philip Larsh Jr., and dear mother of Robert Larsh and wife Joyce, Susan MacKay, the late Dr. Ronald Larsh and wife Lorraine, and the late Pamela Geary.
Thelma was a loving sister to the late Charles Haskell, late Flloyd Haskell, late Marsella Gawne, Meredith "Whitey" Haskell and wife Leana, late Vernon Haskell, and late Alan Haskell and wife Doris. Thelma was a loving sister in-law to late Dorothy King, late Jack Larsh and wife Jean, and Marguerite Grenier and husband Lee.Thelma will be sadly missed by her five grandchildren, Thomas MacKay and husband Darren Stanley, Nicole Larsh-Yalcin and husband Danny Yalcin, Michael Larsh and fiance Sue Ruthven, Daniele Larsh and Ryan Geary, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Thelma will be gravely missed by her homemaker Gabriella and was ever so grateful for the compassionate care from all of the nurses, doctors and staff at the Kidney Dialysis and Emergency Units at the Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital.
69487. Allan Roy Dafoe Haskell Sr.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Allan Haskell
Birth Date: 29 May 1935
Death Date: 31 May 1989
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 377369881
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 20 May 1954
Release Date 1: 28 Aug 1958
Skradski Funeral Home
Doris G. Haskell, age 79, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
Doris was born on December 24, 1936 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of George E. and Edna B. (Jessup) Pardon. She was raised in Mt. Clemens and graduated from the Mt. Clemens High School. Doris was united in marriage to Allan Haskell, who preceded her in death in 1988. She was employed by the Mead Paper Corporation for many years and enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, crafts and painting.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Rose Williamson of Gladstone; two sons, Jamie Haskell of Zoe, Kentucky and Allan Haskell II of Florida; four grandchildren, Shawn (Amy) Williamson, Chad Williamson, Doug (Marnie) Williamson and Allan Haskel III; four great grandchildren, Jason Moiser, Jade Williamson, Kaitlyn Williamson and Liam Williamson; one great great granddaughter, Catherine Moiser; four brothers, James (Ann) Bryer of Jackson, MI, Harry Pardon of Rochester Hills, MI, Tom (Chris) Pardon of Harrison Twp., MI and Richard (Pamela) Pardon of Chesterfield Twp., MI and numerous nieces and nephews.
Including her husband, Doris is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Maxine Moore, Betty Bright and Susan Pardon.
The Windsor Star
June 30, 1949Chatham - Don Haskell, former member of the Navy Show and master of ceremonies for practically every charity show sponsored in Chatham over the past two years, died at his home on Prince Arthur avenue early this morning. He was 38 yesterday.
Don, who was employed by Libby, McNeill and Libby Limited as personnel manager, was also a noted doug fancier, his breed of Alstatians being known known over the North American continent.
Glencoe Transcript
April 24, 1952Death of Walter Cucksey
The death occurred at his home, R.R. 2, Newbury, on Monday, April 21, of Walter Cucksey, aged 70 years.
Surving are hus wife, the former Myrtle Moorehouse. and one son Wilbert, at home; also two sisters, Mrs. Alfred George and Mrs. Oley Depew, og Glencoe, and three brothers, Wm. Cucksey, of Newbury; albert of Welland, and George of Pontiac, Mich.
Lougheed Funeral Homes
In Loving Memory of Archie Cucksey, 92 Years. who passed away at Health Sciences North on Thursday, October 23, 2014 with his loving wife by his side.
Beloved and loving husband to Ghislaine Cucksey (nee Rocheleau) for over 52 years. Cherished father of Richard Cucksey (Mary), Betty-Anne Fred (Tom), Dennis Cucksey (Mary) and Judy Ross (Will). Will be deeply missed by 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Dear son of Albert Cucksey and Catherine McIntyre (both predeceased). Archie came from a family with 6 brothers and 7 sisters.
Archie and Ghislaine loved travelling together to Florida where they went for 20 years. He loved to play golf and spend the day on the golf course. He was a hardworking man who worked for INCO for 36 years as a Miner and has been retired for 38 years.