Parcourez la nécrologie de John William Gorrell Wednesday August 27 2025 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
GORRELL, John William – Passed away peacefully at Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Verna (née Powers), with whom he shared nearly 65 wonderful years of marriage. Loving father to Cathy (Gerry), Kevin (Margaret), Carol-Ann (Bill), and the late Bradley. Proud “Grandpa” to Shannon (Jason) and Ryan (Jennifer); and cherished “Papa” to Kyle, Mackayla, Austin, Kaitlynn (Jase), Owen, Mallorie, and Kurtice (Stephanie).
John is survived by his dear sister Beverley Bailey (Murray), and sister-in-law Betty Jordan (the late Ray). He is predeceased by his sister-in-law Marion Thurston (the late Earl). John will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Born and raised in Sunderland, John was a dedicated dairy farmer for many years. Later, he drove a dairy truck for Greenbank Cartage. In his leisure time, John enjoyed competing in local plowing matches and took part in the International Plowing Match in the Antique class. A passionate collector of model trains, he dedicated an entire room to his layouts and delighted in sharing his collection with his grandchildren.
John and Verna shared a love of camping and made three memorable trips to the East Coast with close friends, visiting their homes along the way. John also enjoyed giving tractor rides to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and proudly supported their lawn tractor pulls at the Steam Show in Fenelon. He even participated in tractor pulls himself at the event.
Visitation will be held at the Mackey Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Masonic Service beginning at 8:00 p.m. (members are asked to assemble at 7:30 p.m.). A funeral service will be held following a visitation from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, Sunderland, on Wednesday September 2nd followed by interment at Sunderland Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a local charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Wednesday August 27 2025
Décès pour la Ville:Lindsay, Province: Ontario
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