D.A. (David Andrew) Hackett


Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
D.A. (David Andrew) Hackett
April 23rd, 1930 - April 27th, 2021

Place of Death

Grand River Hospital, Kitchener

Obituary

D.A. (David Andrew) Hackett, beloved husband of Evelyn for 66 years passed away, April 27, 2021, age 91 years, formerly of Lucknow. Proud father of Joan & Terry Hays, Lori & Gary Melitzer, Paul & Ellen Hackett. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Richard Hays, Dennis & Amber Hays, Sara & Josh Pond, Amie & Michael Gray, Alyssa & Shane Burke, Dylan Hackett and 4 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister-in-law Zita Hackett. Predeceased by his parents Harry & Loretta, sister Lavonne (infancy), brothers George and Alvin and grandson Alexander Hackett. Following present restrictions, a private funeral service will be held from the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow.

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Message from Patricia and Murray Hunter2021-05-12 07:00:03

Dear Evelyn, Joan, Lori, Paul and Families,

We extend our deepest sympathy to you on the death of D.A. May the  memories of the time you all shared with him be a comfort and a reminder of a life well lived.

Murray and Patricia Hunter

Message from Patricia and Murray Hunter2021-05-10 07:23:54

Dear Evelyn, Joan, Lori, Paul and Families,

We extend our deepest sympathy to you on the death of D.A. May the  memories of the time you all shared with him be a comfort and a reminder of a life well lived.

Murray and Patricia Hunter

Message from Ann Holman2021-05-06 14:18:43

Dear Evelyn and Family,                                                                          We will alway,s cherish the beautifil memories of ''DA'' and your          family.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family          at this time.                                                                                            Ann and Arnold Tyler and Jason Holman

Message from Mary Anne (Alton) Lemm2021-05-04 13:47:38

Dear Evelyn, Joan, Lori, Paul, Terry, Gary and Ellen and family,

Our deepest sympathies to your entire family.  DA always had a smile and a chuckle.  So many memories from when we were growing up.  Sending big hugs to everyone.

Mary Anne and Sandy Lemm

Message from Cecilia Miltenburg2021-05-04 12:00:13

Dear Evelyn,

My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am thinking of you.

Message from Steve and Anne Andrew2021-05-03 20:27:48

We were saddened to hear of DA's passing away. We have fond memories of him sitting in "their" church pew behind us. He was always interested in what was going on in our family and on the farm. Our sincere condolence's to you, Evelyn and family.

Message from Don Ross2021-05-03 20:25:46

Evelyn and Family

So sorry to hear about the loss of D.A.

Wonderful memories of our get togethers with great food and playing cards.

Deepest Sympathay.

Don Ross

Message from Dave and Kim Ross2021-05-03 20:15:45

Evelyn and Family

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of D.A.  He was such a wonderful person to talk to when our paths happened to cross.

Deepest Sympathy to you Evelyn and your family.

Message from Donna Janzen2021-05-02 20:43:30

Evelyn and family,

Sorry to hear about the passing of DA.  Sending you virtual hugs and thinking of you this week.  Such fond memories from the gang on the side road, and the many get togethers over the years!

Donna Janzen (Raynard) & family

Message from Lorene and Doug Casemore2021-05-02 20:07:04

Evelyn and family please accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Hold tight to the memories, and each other.

Message from Kevin & Susan Hackett2021-05-02 14:44:55

Evelyn,Joan,Lori,Paul and family.
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of DA. He was a wonderful  man. May the happy memories help you thought this very difficult time. 
 

Message from Rod and Joanne McDonagh2021-05-01 15:59:43

Evelyn and Family, please accept our sympathies on D.A.'s passing.  He was a great community person with many volunteer hours given, first in Zion and then Lucknow in his retirement.  You will all have many fond memories of this kind and sharing man.  May he rest in peace.

 

Message from Margot Messenger2021-05-01 12:34:41

My deepest condolences Evelyn & Family on the passing of D.A.  I have many memories of Dad and DA working for the L.A.S.   They were first to volunteer and always there working until the end and everything was cleaned up!  
Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd

Pt. Clark

Message from Les and Vicky Hammell2021-05-01 12:16:42

Our sincere condolences. 

Message from Laurie Hackett2021-05-01 10:02:10

Evelyn and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Brian spoke of great times growing up across the side road. May your memories and love help you through this difficult time . Rest In Peace DA 

Message from Brenda Melong2021-05-01 09:52:19

My sincere sympathy to you all; my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Message from Susan & Harvey Handsor2021-04-30 18:19:55

Dear Evelyn, Joan & Terry, Lori & Gary, Paul & Ellen.I'm so sorry for the loss of D.A. my condolences go out to you all. I have many great memories of the times our families spend together in the farming communities. 

Message from elva hickey2021-04-30 16:10:53

Dear Evelyn, Joan, Lori and Paul and family. D.A. was always a great neighbour, friend and Zion community supporter. May your sorrow felt today become pleasant memories to cherish  Our sympathy Donna, Elva and Mel and all  the Ritchie family

Message from Diane and Ron Ferguson 2021-04-30 13:35:52

Deepest Sympathy to you, Evelyn and your family.  May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.

Message from Liz and David Dadson2021-04-30 13:10:02

Dear Evelyn, Joan, Lori and Paul and family, Our sincere condolences in the loss of your husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. May God bless you as you remember a great man and a life well-lived. Liz (Wilkins) and David Dadson

Message from Marybelle Cranston2021-04-30 12:28:35

Dear Evelyn and family, What a great life to celebrate.Fond memories of Zion church, concerts on the corner and the Hunter connection. D.A. Will be missed by so many. Marybelle

Message from Cheryl, Don, Solena & Paulie Warkentin2021-04-30 11:33:49

So sorry for your loss.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

May GOD comfort you through this time...

Warkentins

Message from Karen and David Griffiths2021-04-30 08:56:57

Lori, Gary and Family. So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Heartfelt condolences at this very sad time.

Message from Carol & Bruce MacIntyre2021-04-29 20:49:59

We will always remember DA as a kind and caring man, so very proud of his family. We have had some lovely visits . We extend our deepest sympathies to you Evelyn, Lori , Joan and Paul and families. What a gift to have so many wonderful memories of DA /Dad to treasure forever. May you find comfort in the joy your family shared together.

Message from Jay and Wendy Sutherland2021-04-29 20:38:13

Sending our deepest sympathy to Evelyn and all the family.  Even though we will not be able to be there for the funeral, you will be in our thoughts and prayers...sending hugs and much love, Wendy and Jay

Message from Ruth Buchmeier2021-04-29 20:28:21

My deepest sympathies to you Evelyn and your dear Family. Ray and I shared many special times together with DA and you and  I will always treasure those memories . My cousin was a wonderful man.   Love Ruth 

Message from John Dobson and Liz Mcallister2021-04-29 20:20:58

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts to Joan, Terry and family. Cherish the memories.

Message from Christie Messenger-MacGregor2021-04-29 19:58:54

My deepest condolences to the D.A. Hackett Family. D.A was such a good friend of my dad's (Norris Messenger). They shared many a laugh together.  Lucknow has lost a community icon...

Christie Messenger-MacGregor and Scott MacGregor

Message from Joanne Brown 2021-04-29 19:27:40

Evelyn and family

My deepest smpathy of the passing of D.A.  I remember DA always with a smile on his face.  

Joanne (Ritchie) Brown

 

Message from Lori Anne Jamieson2021-04-29 16:30:30

Sincere condolences to Lori and all your family. May the love and support of your friends carry you through this difficult time.

Message from Bill and Suzanne Andrew2021-04-29 15:26:11

Dear Evelyn and family,

   We are so sorry to hear about the loss of DA. He was a wonderful community minded and helpful man, who did much for the Lucknow area. Eric reminded me that he used to help him with the haying, and then Paul also helped us for a summer. We have many fond memories revolving around church, ag society, and the general community. Please accept our sincere condolences to all. 

Message from Joan (Anderson) Cresswell2021-04-29 15:25:56

Evelyn and family, I was so sorry to receive the news of DA's passing from Charlene.  I have such fond memories of Zion days.  My sympathies to all.  

Message from Charlene Anderson McEwan2021-04-29 15:15:44

My sincere sympathy to Evelyn and her Family. I remember DA always with a smile. Good neighbors!

Message from Henry & Pam Van Dyke & family2021-04-29 15:06:57

So very sorry to hear of DA's sudden passing. We always loved seeing & chatting with him over the years. He will surely be missed by you all! Thinking of you during this difficult time. 

Pam, Henry, Chris, Jayme, Joel, Nicole & Matt

Message from Pat and Harvey Livingston2021-04-29 15:04:23

Please accept our sympathy on the passing of D.A. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.

Pat and Harvey Livingston

Message from Peter & Lisa Van Dyke2021-04-29 13:55:20

Sorry for your loss.                                                                                        

Peter &Lisa

Message from Ross&Elaine Errington2021-04-29 13:08:29

Our deepest sympathy to Evelyn and family . We miss DA. We still have the  clock  made from a log by D A & Norris  Ross&Elaine

Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison2021-04-29 12:44:57

So sorry to hear of the passing of D.A.   You will have lots of great memories of him.    He was always there when something needed to be done.

Message from Walter and Lorraine Arnold2021-04-29 12:44:38

Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Message from Debbie Raynard 2021-04-29 12:11:01

Doug,Marylou and the girls all sending out  our deepest condolances to Evelyn, Joan, Lori and Paul and their families. DA was a good man and hard worker. DA and the whole family were truly great neighbours. We wish we would be there to be with you...know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. 

Message from Annette Ritchie2021-04-29 12:02:44

Evelyn and Family

Our condolences to you on DA's passing.  

Jim and Annette

Message from Don and Nancy Jackson and Family2021-04-29 11:31:09

We are extending our deepest sympathy's to all of D.A.s Family and Friends with his passing,he will certainly be missed every day.We are very thankful that you have wonderful memories and photos to ad to his memory.We are sending a memorial to the Trinity United Church,Lucknow.Virtual hugs,Don and Nancy Jackson and Family.

Message from Chris and Dave Litt Family 2021-04-29 11:24:24

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Remember all the good times with your Dad.

Message from Bob & June Gilchrist2021-04-29 10:48:30

We send our sincere sympathy to Evelyn and all of D.A.'s family  in the loss of a great friend of ours - so many memories .Cherish yours and hold them close in this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you -  Bob & June

Message from Karl and Joan Melitzer2021-04-29 10:47:23

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Message from Dawn Sellars2021-04-29 10:14:38

My heartfelt Condolences to your family. 

I will always remember this lovely gentleman. 

He was a pleasant and likeable person. 

Dawn Sellars

Message from Irma Henderson 2021-04-29 09:57:05

Our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time.  D A was a wonderful neighbor and enjoyed all our visits.  With deepest sympathy may you find comfort and strength in your memories.

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear dad and grandpa. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Let your wonderful memories of him carry you through this sad time. 

Message from Debbie and Marvin Morrison2021-04-28 19:02:29

Joan Terry and family

Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad.

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Message from Leonard and Wilma Clark2021-04-28 18:56:13

Thinking of you at this sad time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.