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November 22 2024 résidant dans la province Quebec pour le détail des funérailles
Winston Acres Obituary
1943 – 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Winston Foster Acres of Shawville, Quebec on November 22, 2024, of Green Acres Farms (Ag.) Ltd. Beloved husband of Erma Mee for 52 years. Cherished father of Roxanne (Joe Paré) and Steven (Jenn Sauriol). Adored Poppa of Jacob, Madeleine, Gabrielle and Matthew Paré and Owen, Calvin, Weston and Hailey Acres. Son of the late Gordon Acres and Wilda Lemay. Dear brother of Helen (late George Murdock) and Gordon and predeceased by Ruth (late Jim Crawford), Mabel (late Wilber Horner), Mary (late Keith Draper), Lawrence and Brent (late Heather McDonald). He will be missed by sister-in-law Lois (Dale Lyons). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours.
Winston entered the work force as a young boy at Jack Argue’s saw mill. He completed a welding program, received his welding license, and worked as a welder building bridges in Ontario and surrounding areas. For a time he drove trucks hauling pulp for area mills.
He had many stories to tell of his time working at Crawford’s machine shop in Campbell’s Bay.
Winston enjoyed hunting and ski-dooing, and this is where he met the love of his life…out on the trails! The two were married October 14, 1972.
Winston then worked as a saw filer for Ben Hokum’s saw mill, while also helping his father-in-law, Russell on the farm. He had plans to open his own welding shop, but farming was in his blood. He worked day and night to bring life to a dream, and the couple were able to purchase their farm on the 7th line.
He loved farming, but he loved his family more! With the birth of two children, he instilled valuable lessons through his actions, demonstrating the value of hard work.
His pride and joy were his eight grandchildren, who all took turns in the tractor, learning how to drive on his knee. During these moments he shared many stories, some true, others make-believe. He was never too busy for them, never missing an opportunity to play on the living room floor or go for gator drives and to the hunt camp. His legacy will continue through the generations.
Friends may call at Hayes Funeral Home, 134 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Funeral service to follow in New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, Shawville, Quebec at 11 a.m. Interment Maple Grove Cemetery. Donations to New Hope Christian Fellowship Church would be appreciated.
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August 19 1943
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Décès pour la Ville: Shawville, Province: Quebec
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