Optimist Club of Orangeville

Life Member of the Orangeville Optimist Club, which he served as president for 2 separate terms and was Lt. Governor of zone 6.

Peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 in his 64th year; loving husband of Toosje; cherished father of Jeremy (Tammy) and Jeff; proud gramps of Tyler, Brandon and Steven; missed by all his brothers, sisters, their spouses and their children.

How can we describe this extraordinary man’s life with a few words. He has been a guiding light, an example to us all. His tenacity in fighting cancer, taught us how precious life is. He had the ability to laugh and joke and to see the world through optimistic eyes. He finished his “bucket list” and enjoyed every second of it. Gerry was a Life Member of the Orangeville Optimist Club, which he served as president for 2 separate terms and was Lt. Governor of zone 6.
Thanks to Dr. Donna Reece at PMH, the many doctors and nurses at Headwaters Health Care Centre for their loving care. Thanks to all of our family and friends for their support and prayers throughout the years. We will miss him terribly.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Gerry may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital (Haematology Department).

SPROULE, Don

(Pharmacist/Owner for over 30 years of Sproule’s Drug Store, Orangeville)

Acknowledging an exemplary life of love, laughter and service to others, the family announces that Don, age 73, left this life on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville surrounded by his family. Don was the love and presence of his wife Phyllis (Mounter) for 52 years and also leaves his children, Jill Sproule; Patricia Sproule Ward, her husband Kent and children Dillon and Aaron; Beth Sproule and her partner Donald Jackson; and son Todd Sproule, his son Jaxon and Jaxon’s mother Deborah Murtagh. Predeceased by his mother and father, Verna (Reburn) and William Sproule, and older brother Murray, he is survived by his brother Glenn Sproule and his wife Marilyn of California. A witness to life on Orangeville’s Broadway, a caring pharmacist, a concerned citizen, a marvellous joke-teller and a passionate husband, father, grandfather and friend - Don will be missed and fondly remembered. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Dufferin, The Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County or St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Orangeville would be appreciated.

A tree will be planted in memory of Don in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. A dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 13th, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

HAW, Robert Bruce

Charter and Life Member Optimist Club of Orangeville, Lt. Governor, Governor, Central Ontario District, Member Sydenham & District Optimist Club, Educator, Exceptional individual

In Meaford on Thursday January 17, 2008. Bruce Haw of Meaford, and formerly of Orangeville, in his 62nd year. Past Governor of the Optimist Clubs in the Eastern Ontario District and former principal with the Dufferin School Board. Son of the late Gordon and Sylvia (née Stewart) Haw of Dundalk. Beloved husband of the former Doris Eccles and much loved father of Mark Haw and his wife Sharon, Scott Haw and his wife Jennifer and Joanne and her husband Peter Schulz all of Barrie. Sadly missed Papa of Taylor and Jonathan Haw, Jacob Haw, and Kavan, Rori and Rowan Schulz. Dear brother of Fred Snell (Ardiste) of Lethbridge, Alberta, Audrey Northey (late Les) of Minden, Wanda Vander Kraan (late Herb) of Fort Erie, Lois Schistad (late Eric) of London, David Snell (Mary Lou) of Waterloo, Evelyn Harrington of Fergus, and Brian Snell of Font Hills, Alberta. Brother-in-law of Ross and Joan Johnson of Meaford and Robert and Marie Eccles of Waterloo and fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families. Bruce's family will receive friends at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 48 Boucher St. E., in Meaford on Saturday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services, officiated by Reverend Steve Webb, will be conducted at Knox Presbyterian Church in Meaford on Monday January 21, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. with interment and committal to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation, Children's Health Foundation (Computers for Kids Program), Cross Country Canada (Highlands Trail Blazers), or Canadian Cancer Society (Relay for Life) or a charity of choice would be appreciated

STEEL, Russell Harold

Suddenly on Monday, January 5, 2004, Russell Steel of Alton, in his 53rd year, beloved husband of Gini. 'Dad' to Quinn and Dawson. Dear son of Laverne. Dear brother of Gord, Vicki, Amy, Stephie and Jay. Also remembered by his nieces and nephews. Memorial service was held in St. Mark's Anglican Church, 5 First Avenue, Orangeville on Friday, January 9 at 3:30 o'clock. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Orangeville Minor Softball Association, P.O. Box 21150, Orangeville Mall, 150 First Street, Orangeville L9W 4S7; St. Mark's Anglican Church, 5 First Avenue, Orangeville L9W 1H7 or Nunavut Dogsledding Association, P.O. Box 1167, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0.

Member Dundurn Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 475 G.R.C., Hamilton; charter and life member Orangeville Optimist Club; former employee with Westinghouse, Hamilton for 49 years

Suddenly at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Thursday, October 16, 2003, George Cousins, Orangeville, in his 87^th year, beloved husband of the late Edna Gosling. Loving father of Laurel and Nicholas Dougherty. Fondly remembered by his granddaughters Hart and Laine Dougherty. Dear brother of Dorothy and Walt Coombes. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Monday, October 20 at 3 o’clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 204 – 21 Surrey Street W., Guelph N1H 3R3.