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William ‘Earl’ Preston

April 4, 2015

Unexpectedly at University Hospital on Saturday, April 4th, 2015, surrounded by his family, in his 83rd year.  Beloved husband of Elise for 51 years.  Predeceased by his first wife, Lois (née Irish), in 1963.  Loving Dad of Charmaine Preston, Melonie Clancy and Pam Peter.  Proud Grandpa of Andrea (Sean), Mark (Tanya), Ryan (Nicole), Katie (Tim), Charlene (Jeff) and Rebecca (Nicole), and great-Grandpa of Samantha, Faith, Hope, Ethan, Harrison, Elizabeth, Aiden, Alexis, Andrew, Gregory, Callum and Ashlynn.  Dear brother of Betty Morreau, and will be missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.  Earl was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Margret, and by brothers Charles and Cecil. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral will be conducted on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., commencing with a Veteran’s Service.  Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Earl are asked to consider Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario or The Sunshine Foundation.

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(Donated to Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario)

~ Doug and Linda Howe

(Donated to The Sunshine Foundation)

~ fensel

(Donated to The Sunshine Foundation)

~ Christine Taylor

We are so sad to hear the news of our friend Earl's passing. His presence will be greatly missed every Tuesday and Thursday here at Oxbow. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.

~ Staff at Oxbow Glen Golf Course

So sad to hear about Earl's passing. He will be greatly missed at the branch where he could always be counted on for some friendly batter, especially when joking about the Navy and the Air Force. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We will remember him.

~ Wayne Thompson, 1st Vice Pres Br 533

So sorry to hear of uncle Earls passing and wishing we could be with you in your time of grief.Our deepest condolences to all of Earl and Lisas entire family.

~ Cousins Corinne&Ken

Sincere Sympathy to Elise and all of Earl's Family.

~ Bonnie Manders

My sincere Sympathy to Elise and to all the Family.

~ Bonnie Quesnel

Elise, Pam, Rebecca and family, I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. Dianne (Peter) from PEI

~ Dianne (Peter) Delodder

Thinking of Earl and all his loved ones with a heavy heart at this sad time.He and I were very close and I will miss his vibrant personality and pleasant visits to my home in Penetanguishene.All my love to Lisa,Charmayne, Mel ,Pam and their extended families.Betty

~ Aunt Betty Moreau

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