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Visitation will be held at the Lucknow United Church on Wednesday October 9, 2019 from 6-9 PM, and on Thursday October 10, from 12:00 noon until the Funeral service at 1:00 PM. (one hour prior to the service)
Allan Edwin Hackett of Lucknow passed away on October 5, 2019 in Wingham at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Phillipson) and the special friend of Gladys Hamilton. Allan was born December 15, 1931 in Ashfield Township to the late Matilda and Thomas Hackett Jr. Dear father of Steven & Marjorie Hackett of Lucknow, Larry Hackett & Kim Colling of Huron-Kinloss, Cheryl & Pat Beasley of ACW, Gail & Steve McPherson of Huron-Kinloss and Janice Hackett & Jim Diebel of Ayton. Missed by his 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, and all of Gladys' family. Survived by his sisters Lois Cunningham of Goderich, Joyce Elphick of Lucknow, Kathleen Ackworth of St. Thomas, Freda Langton of BC and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter in law Katie Hackett, brother Don, sister Donalda Jamieson, and brother Barry. Allan was the long-time business owner of Hackett Farm equipment which spanned 4 generations of ownership in the Hackett Family. Community-minded he was a 30 year member of the Lucknow Lion's Club, sat on the Community Centre Board for 25 years and coached minor hockey for many years. He was still able to find time to volunteer as a firefighter on the LFD. Above all he loved his family.
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Allan. Over the years of doing business with your family, Allan was a true gentleman and always showed our family his character of being an honest and fair businessman. Our sincere condolences during this sad time. Rita and Leo, Kevin and Alicia, Tyler and Jessica Deitner.
I was very sorry to hear about Allan's passing; he will be missed by his Hackett and Hamilton families, his community and especially the Lions. Rest In Peace, Allan, you've earned it.
To the Hackett and Hamilton families, our deepest sympathy on Allan's passing,,,,,he was such a great guy and always enjoyed a good time,,,,,another dedicated lion gone for sure,,,so sorry we are away for a few weeks but thinking of you all at this time.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Allan. May God comfort you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May memories help you heal and bring comfort in the days ahead.
,Our sincere condolences to all of Allan's family. He was a valued community member in many different areas, and will certainly be missed. He always had a ready smile and greeting whenever we met him.
To Gladys, and family and the Hackett family, our deepest sympathies in the passing of Allan. May the sharing of your many good memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time.
Sympathy from our house to the Hackett family.Many memories of getting combine parts at the old shop.Remember the good times your family had growing up.