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William Robert
IRWIN
In loving memory of William Robert
IRWIN,
February 2, 1907-May 10, 2002.
William IRWIN, a resident of the Manitoulin Lodge, and formerly of Barrie
Island, died at the Lodge on Friday, May 10, 2002 at the age of 95 years.
He was born at Magnetawan,
son of the late William Robert and Georganna
{STEWARD/STEWART/STUART}
IRWIN.
Will had farmed all his life, and in 1971 he and Selena
moved to Barrie Island, where they continued farming. Will had been a
member of the Agricultural Society, the Parry Sound Potato Club and was a
faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a member of the United Church. Many
will remember seeing Will out on the water, fishing or ice fishing in the
early morning, and indeed much of the day. He truly enjoyed fishing, and
was very knowledgeable in the sport. He will also be remembered by many for
giving his catches to people around town and Barrie Island.
He will also be remembered as a quiet, but loving and caring husband,
father, grandfather and friend. Will helped family and Friends whenever
he could and will be remembered as truly, a gentle man.Beloved husband
of Selena Esther
{MILLER}
IRWIN.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law
of Donnabelle (husband Walter predeceased)
SMYTH of Silver Water,
Reverend Helen and Reverend Donald
REID of Medicine Hat, Alta, and Esther and
Wally STILLER of Sudbury. Proud grandfather of Shirley Anne (husband
Robin), Colleen (husband Eric), Karen (husband Charles), Heather (husband
Jason), Tony, Angela and Eric, and great grandchildren Samuel (predeceased),
Myriam, Jonathon, Leona, Micah and Sarah. Dear brother of Grace (husband
Rev. Al ROBLIN predeceased) of Beaverton, Edith (predeceased by husbands Ted
HALL and Stewart
ALDERSON) of Huntsville and Jessie, husband Harvey
HOGAN of
Peterborough and sister-in-law Vera
IRWIN of Sundridge and Marion
IRWIN of
Milton. Predeceased by brothers Elmer and his wife Mary, Victor, Reverend Roy
and infant brother Kenneth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Culgin Funeral Home on Wednesday after 7: 00 p.m.
The funeral service will be conducted at Lyons Memorial United Church on
Thursday,
May 16, 2002 at 11: 00 a.m. with Reverend Geraldine
BOULD officiating.
Then to Trinity United Church, Magnetawan for visitation 10-11 a.m. on
Saturday, followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. with Reverend Linda
SAFFREY
officiating. Interment in Chapman Cemetery.
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