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Passed away, surrounded by family, on October 28, 2024, at Grand River Hospital, in Kitchener, ON at the age of 79.
Loving husband of 56 years to Miriam McAuley (nee Peet). Cherished father of Jason (Molly) McAuley and Andrea (Josh) McAuley-Ancich. Proud papa of Jacob and Carson Ancich, and Madison Simpkins. Dear brother of Patricia (late Jim) Tristram and John (Carol) McAuley. Brother-in-law of Yvonne (late Han) Verdonkschot-Peet. Predeceased by his parents John McAuley and Catherine (nee Higgins), his sister Stella McCoy (Frank), his brother Tom McAuley (Glenda), and his step-mother Mary McCarney.
Luke will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.
Luke was a lifelong, dedicated employee of Mutual Life, where he spent over 40 years working. In his spare time and retirement, he was heavily involved with his community through the KW Kinsmen Club, and his church. Luke was devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church for 35 years, where he ushered for 20 of those years. Luke enjoyed singing with the Fireside Voices and the church’s Funeral Choir. When at home, Luke enjoyed tending to his garden and loved driving through the country on his motorcycle – he loved that bike. He and Miriam cherished spending time at friends’ cottages with their children and grandchildren, and they loved to travel. Luke, a proud Papa, will be fondly remembered for his fishing trips and time on the golf course.
Special thank you to the staff at Grand River Hospital for their compassion and care towards Luke.
Luke’s family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM & 6:00 – 8:00 PM, on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Those unable to attend, may join the family via live stream at www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the KW Habilitation Services or the Grand River Hospital Foundation-Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Luke’s memorial.
December 10 1944
October 28 2024
Death notice for the town of: Kitchener, Province: Ontario
death notice Luke Anthony McAuley December 10 1944
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October 28 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
