STALKIE, Elmer John – Peacefully and surrounded by family at his residence on Monday, November 8, 2021 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn Stalkie (née Smith) for 64 years. Loving father of Sue Stalkie, Mark Stalkie, and Jeff Stalkie (Bailing Gu). Cherished grandfather of Heidi Dosch, Holly Dosch, Whitney Taves (Patrick Murphy), and Dustin Taves and great-grandfather of Nicholas, Alicia, Dehvin, Sophia, Bree-Anna, James and Cheyenne. Elmer is remembered by his brother-in-law Douglas Smith and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by siblings: Mervin Stalkie, Orrin Stalkie, Doris Kanold, Robert Stalkie, and Norma Zigler. Elmer was a talented musician, who played with his brother as the evening show in the Ali Baba Steakhouse in Waterloo for many years. He loved to cross stitch and gifted many creations to his children and grandchildren. Elmer and Marilyn enjoyed life in retirement, travelling and spending 17 Canadian winters, warm in Texas.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. where the memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. To attend the visitation and/or service, you must make a reservation by visiting www.englandfuneralhome.com or by calling the funeral home at (519) 323-2631. Masks are mandatory and Covid protocols are in place. If you are unable to attend in person, you are invited to view the service livestream by visiting: www.facebook.com/England-Funeral-Home-1863283503935858. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elmer may be made to Cancer Patient Services of Mount Forest.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Elmer John Stalkie 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Mount-Forest, Province: Ontario