Howard Ernest George Baxter
August 3, 2014
Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Sunday, August 3, 2014 in his 88th year. Loving father of Maureen Baxter of St. Thomas, Karen Norley (Wayne) of London and John Baxter (Gloria) of St.Thomas. Proud grandfather of Tara Norley-Gagliardi (Stephen) of Stratford and Amanda Norley of London; and great-grampy to Madilyn Mickle. Born in Bell Ewart, Ontario, and formerly of Barrie, Ernie enlisted at the age of 18 in the army, serving his country proudly for 30 years in the 1st Battalion RCR. Ernie then worked as a Sheriff’s Officer, in London, for another 18 years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the RCR service and funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Darrell Shaule officiating. Interment at Woodland Cemetery. Special thanks to all the staff at Parkwood Hospital, 4th floor Veterans Wing, for all of their kindness and care. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ernie are asked to consider the Royal Canadian Regiment Association.
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Karen & Family Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Ernie was a tough old guy but always had a kind word to say about our kids. He served our country proud and lived a long life. We will always remember "Grampa B".
Karen and Wayne and Families. Our thoughts are with you at this time. We are grateful for Ernie's service to Canada and will always remember sharing time with Ernie especially at Christmas time with the Norley and Baxter Families. Our sincere condolences.
Ernie was always aa kind and gentleman. I worked with Ernie at the Sheriff's office and he always had time for the girls. When I went back to school he was very supportive. He would stop by the house over the holidays to visit and catch up. He would talk about Maureen and 'Karen and John and off course his grandchildren. I lived close to Flo and we talked when he lost Flo and Donna. I know Ernie will be missed by so many people he touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace Ernie
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So sorry for your loss, Ernie was a wonderful hard working man. He will be missed
~ Dawna Reid