Suddenly at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston on Friday December 23, 2011. Arthur George Ackley in his 86th year, beloved husband of the late Norma Powis. Loving father of Mark (Debbie), Bob (Jeannie), Lynn (Jack Wiseman), Chris Therrien (Paul Steele). Grandfather to Jay (deceased), Scott, Lauren, Marc, Christopher, Robbie, Dale, Lee, Christopher, and Taylor. Dad lived life to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. BYE, BYE.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 7-9pm, and also on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 12:30 until time of memorial service in the chapel at 1:30pm. Donations to the Spina Bifida Association of Toronto, 555 Richmond Street West, P.O. Box 103, Suite 1006, Toronto, M5V 3B1 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 112 Commerce Park Drive, Unit 1, Barrie, L4N 8W8 would be appreciated by the family.
Ruth McCann says
Chris,
Sorry about your dad. I have a lot of great memories at the cottage and our teen years. It would be nice to here from you. My mom still lives on Ambleside. I’m in St. Catharines now.
Love to here from you. Ruth
Joe Carrier says
Mark,
I was sorry to hear your Dad had passed on . He must have still been a vital guy at the time and , therefore ,a shock to pass so suddenly.Especially tough on you and the family that way.
My Sympathies,
Joe Carrier
Linda Huizenga says
Chris, Paul & Taylor,
So terribly sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing – we only met him once but we knew instantly what a wonderful person he was. He welcomed us into his home (& pool) with open arms and was very entertaining on that hot summer day to say the least.
Thinking of you,
Linda & Grant
Denise Capstick says
Dear Lynn,
We were so sorry to hear of your Father passing. Our thoughts and prayers go to you, Jack, Dale, Lee and Chris.
Love Jim, Denise & Dave
Noelle Smith says
I believe I only met your father once, Lynn, but I still feel I knew him through your loving descriptions of his zest for life…I know he will be dearly missed by you, Jack, Dale, Lee, and Christopher. Love always,
Noelle, Meg, Bronwyn, and Sarah xo
Debbie Sebesta says
Dear Lynn, Jack, Dale, Lee & Christopher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Dad/Grampa truely was a great guy. Now he will be watching over you from above.
Wayne & Debbie Sebesta
Michele Tomlinson says
Taylor and family our deepest condolences on the passing of your grandpa.
The Tomlinson Family
Sherry Stoneman says
We loved having George as a favourite neighbour in South Bay. He was always happy and energetic; making campfires, fishing, landscaping, golfing and fixing just about everything. I once traded him a bass for a melon, as he was much better at cleaning fish! Always an optimist, George was as pleasant as a summer sunset. He cherished his family and friends and always kept in touch. Deepest sympathy to Chris and Taylor and family. We are thinking of you.
Hugs,
Sherry Stoneman and family
Jenny(Donaghy) Leduc says
I had the privillege of living with George, Chris and Taylor for two years. This wonderful family took me into their home when I was new in town and began my teaching career. Grandpa George would always start my car for me in the winter and could always be counted on to assist in any project or adventure we decided to take on. Whether it was sawing logs to make a snowman for Christmas craft night, baking cookies for school, trick or treating or playing cards, Grandpa George was up for anything. A true friend with a kind heart, he was always doing whatever he could to make the lives of other people better. Chris, Taylor, and Paul my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Grandpa George was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Love “Old” Jenny.
Garry Nott says
I remember a wonderful man and friend who helped young guys work at his Shell station in Etobicoke ; he trained us and guided us to work hard be honest and enjoy every day.I have vey fond memories of time spent at that place – he was one of the Good Guys!
Garry Nott B.A. M.Ed. (Retired)
Barb Chapman & Family says
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your father, grandfather and dearest friend. Our hearts and prayers are being sent to you Lynn, Jack, Dale, Lee and Christopher at this time. All our love, Barb, Jim and Bob Chapman. XO
Shane Coleman says
George was the greatest neighbour .Our conversations at the back fence will be missed & always remembered.
Wendy kriegizas says
I will miss your great smile and little giggle. I used to love it when it snowed. George was always the first one out shoveling when he lived in Tottenham. He had the cleanest driveway in town. Such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Wendy
Reception Tottenham Med Centre
Gilbert Deveaux says
George you will be missed by the maney lives you have touched.Your sence of humor will stay with me forever.Bye for now
Gilbert&Colette Deveaux
cindy marr says
Our thoughts and prayers our with your
family at this difficult time.George was a wonderful friend to my mother Pat and always remembered to stay in touch with
my family.My girls could always count on George to fill there cards with stickers.He
will be dearly missed.
The Marr family,Cindy,Dave,Erika and Emily.
RICK COLEMAN says
George,
You were one of the best,We will miss you at the bean bag games.Our prayers go out to the family at this time.