H.C. (Sam) McGee of Elmvale passed away peacefully, after a short hospital stay, on December 1, 2020; he was 82. Survived by wife Elaine (McGhee) who was by his side for more than sixty years. Together they raised a family built with love and made a positive impact everywhere they lived. Born in Flesherton, Ontario he started work with Bell Canada at age 17 and that led to a successful career in middle management with moves to Belleville, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Sudbury and Barrie; he retired in 1992. He nurtured relationships and developed friendships that lasted decades. He enjoyed playing baseball, hockey, downhill and cross-country skiing as well as curling. Time at “Camp” on McQuaby Lake built with the help of many friends, was a special summer retreat with family and the many friends that lived in the area. It is legacy representing his generosity, hard work and skill.
He felt blessed by his five children Lorie (Brian), Ruth (Brent), Kristal (Arunas), Mark (Peggy), Jim (Fiona) and his eleven grandchildren Gord (Emily), Jenna (Pat), Paige (Andrew), Brittany, Kaitlin, Audrey, Sander, Sydney, Connor, Harris, Gregor. Also left to mourn are his brother Tom (Joan) and sister Jean (Carl). Predeceased by his parents Howard and Ethel and his brother Dave. He was a faithful servant and we know he is with God.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral service will be family only.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations in his memory to St John’s United Church, 27 Yonge St. S., Elmvale, ON L0L1P0 or Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation, Barrie https: //www. canadahelps. org/en/dn/12144
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of MCGEE ‘SAM’ HARVEY CLARKE 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Elmvale, Province: Ontario
Sincere condolences to the McGee family at this time of loss. My memories of Sam, though distant, are of a kind and gentle family man surrounded by his loving wife and energetic and playful children at their cottage on McQuaby Lake. A wonderful man has left this mortal coil.
My deepest sympathy on the passing of the sweetest, kindest and most loving gentleman I have been blessed to know. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to share a long conversation with him this fall, after he closed up the cottage just before he left lake, about our abundant wonderful family memories at McQuaby Lake, my Mother’s recent crossing at age 100, and these crazy times. He commented that it was a good time to leave, regarding my Mother. As I said goodbye, I had a feeling it was the last time I would see him on Earth, just like the last time I saw my father, the day before he died. We will all miss Sam’s physical presence at Lake McQuaby, although his Spirit will be ever present in our Hearts and Minds.