Larry William Stanley of Vittoria, Ontario
June 26, 1945 – July 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Stanley announce his sudden passing at Norfolk General Hospital on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Larry was born June 26, 1945 to Carl Stanley (1984) and Helen May Veit (1993) and was the brother of Linda Joan (Stanley) Vancso. Larry is survived by his son Kirk (Kim), daughter Jill (Jason), grandchildren Tyler (Shay), Logan (Haley), Stanley, Oliver and Charlotte Grace and great grandfather Haven Mae Stanley. He is survived by nieces Shelley, Cassie, Sara and nephews Tony and Charles (Bo) Sault. Larry leaves his special friend and partner Linda Lane. He is predeceased by his wife Ginger May (Austin) (2019), their beloved son Alan (1990), sister-in-law Sandra Gail Austin, nephews Randy, Robbie and Delmer Misener, Steven Vancso and Ginger’s mom and dad Lily and Alvin Austin. Larry is survived by several special cousins, great nieces and nephews in Canada and North Carolina. Larry enjoyed playing ball as a youngster and went on to become an umpire. He enjoyed the game very much especially when his team, the Simcoe Shamrocks won the OBA Midget B Championship in 1962. He was also a huge Blue Jay fan and was able to attend many of their games. Trap shooting at the old Hit and Miss Gun Club was a favourite hobby and then the lure of Paradise Hunt Club near McArthur’s Mills won him over to snowmobiling, partridge and dear hunts and fishing. In later years the cottage attracted him to quadding, pontooning, puttering and socializing with so many dear friends on Limestone and Wannamaker Lakes and the area. While at home Larry was a successful tobacco farmer and was an active long time and dedicated member of the Vittoria Lions Club.. He also enjoyed his Koi pond. For many years he was an inspector for Norfolk Mutual Insurance and took great pride in his achievements and friendships made there. Larry enjoyed his dogs and was often accompanied by Max or Benson who rode proudly in his truck. Larry and Bennie could be found volunteering in the St. John’s Ambulance Pet Therapy Program at many venues including his favourite, the Port Dover Nursing Home. Larry did many kind deeds over the years, always ready to help a friend in need and always with a grin on his face. Friends are invited to call at The Ferris Funeral Home, 214 Norfolk St., S., Simcoe on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Vittoria Baptist Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions masks must be worn, numbers in the building are restricted and there will no luncheon after the committal. Those wishing to remember Larry may donate to Purrfect Paws, ALS Society, the Simcoe and District Humane Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at ferrisfuneral.com. “One of Vittoria’s finest is gone.”
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Larry William Stanley of Vittoria Ontario June 26 1945 July 31 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Simcoe, Province: Ontario