Reg’s Obituary
Peacefully, at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound, on Monday, September 5th, 2022. Reginald Robert Ries, formerly of Markdale, in his 103rd year.
Beloved husband of Vera (deceased) for 73 years. Dear father of Steven (Teresa), Craig (Michael) and Carolyn (Linnae). Cherished grandfather of Benjamin (Naomi), Fiona (Austin), Holly (Jesse), Aaron (Michelle) and Laura (Ryan). Predeceased by his parents Aaron and Barbara, brother Lorne, and sisters Elizabeth and Margaret.
Reg served in WW2 as an RCAF Sgt. with a Mobile Signals Unit in support of the Liberation of France. After the war, he married Vera and settled with his young family in the village of Markdale, where they founded Reg Ries Pharmacy (1952-84). Reg was a charter member of the Markdale Kinsman, a Town Councillor, a member of the Markdale Public School Board and an elder in Annesley United; Vera was a 40-year charter member of the United Church Women and a member of the Centre Grey Hospital Auxiliary. Together they were very passionate about supporting and strengthening their community.
A private interment will be held at the Markdale Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Chapman House Residential Hospice of Grey Bruce would be appreciated. www.greybrucehospice.com/give.
Condolences for the family may be arranged through May Funeral Home, 63 Main St. East, P.O. Box 423, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 (519-986-3310) www.mayfh.ca.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Reg Ries 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Markdale, Province: Ontario