April 5, 1917 – February 2, 2011
Passed away peacefully at the Willows Estate Nursing Home, Aurora, William Edward Groombridge, Schomberg, in his 94th year, beloved husband of Helen for 66 years. Dear father of Grace and John Canning, Douglas Groombridge, Earl and Margaret Groombridge, Lois and Ray Cooper, Murray and Lisa Groombridge. Dear grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Friend of Monica. Predeceased by his sisters Sarah Wilder, Alice Evans, and baby Lilly.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Friday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in York Pines United Church, 3150 Lloydtown-Aurora Road, Kettleby on Saturday morning, February 5 at 10 o’clock. Interment King City Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the War Amps of Ontario, One Maybrook Drive, Scarborough M1V 5K9 or York Pines United Church, 3150 Lloydtown-Aurora Road, Kettleby L0G 1J0.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Jim and Pat Derbyshire
Helen, We are sorry to hear about Bill and just want to let you know that our thoughts are with you and the family.
Jim and Pat
Edna & Roy Wright
Sorry to hear of your father’s passing, Doug and Monica.
Rick & Helen Salway
We wish to offer our condolences to all of Bill’s family. Bill was the
type of man who everyone thought would go on forever. He always
had a way to bounce back from everthing that happened to him.
Even though we haven’t seen Bill for a couple of years he will always
be in our thoughts. We wish that we could be with you at this time but we are in Florida but we will be with you in spirit.
Joe and Angela Piovesan
To the Groombridge families:
Sorry we cannot be with you at this time. Our love and prayers are with you. We hope they allow euchre in heaven. Joe and Angela.
Norm & Mary Lipsett
Grace, we are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Norm and Mary (Courtney)
Gerry & Tricia Reid
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts are with you.
Gerry & Tricia Reid
Diana & Rick Russo
Dear Doug & Lois
so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing – our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
R & D.
Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.
Colleen Jennings
Hi Lois;Just wanted to let you know that I noticed your dad’s death notice in the Toronto Star and wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take Care
Sylvia Irwin
Helen & family
Although, at such a time as this there is little one can say or do.
You’re warmly thought about with sympathy and understanding Sincerely,
Sylvia
Don & Lorna Simpson (Dove)
Helen and Family, Thinking of you in your sorrow and to let you know that others share your sorrow and hope that time will somehow bring a brighter day tomorrow. Due to circumstances we cannot be with you tomorrow but you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Brian and Sue Cameron
Earl, Marg and the Groombridge Family:
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Father and Husband. May he rest in Peace and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Cameron and Florence McPhaden
We were saddened upon hearing of the loss of your father.
Our hearts go out to you and your family and we believe that he will always shine down upon you.
He will be missed.
Steven Mezzone
To Ryan and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Mezzone
Lynda Kaake & Family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. I know he will be missed by many friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. His memories will last forever.
John and Deb Anderson
Dear Earl and Marg
May the fond memories of your dad often bring a smile to your face. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
John and Deb
Donna Scott
Helen, Grace, Doug, Earl, Murray and families,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
I am sure that Bill has found the big Euchre party in the sky, and all is good.
Remember all the good times. That is what gives us the strength to go on.