WRIGHT, Herbert

WRIGHT, Herbert Wilson - In loving memory of Herbert Wright, 81 years, who passed away at Extendicare York with his loving family at his side on December 20th 2011. Beloved husband of 58 years to Betty (nee Turnbull). Dear father of Wendy (Don) Longarini, Debbie (Jacques) Collin, Randy (Shelley) and Sharon (Randy) Colwell. Loving grandfather of Peter, Annie (Kevin Shawanda), Steven, Dean, Leanne, Carli (Scott ) Bowles, Sarah, Heather (Thomas) Johnston and John and great grandfather of Logan. Herbert is predeceased by his parents Walter and Sarah (nee Bowser). Dear brother of Fannie Woods, Mary Long, Joan Stewart. Predeceased by Jesse, Ellen Sheppard and Maude Beck. Herb will be greatly missed by his feline friend Jack. Retiring in 1985 after 35 years at the Copper Refinery, Herb divided his free time between his home in Lively and his cottage at Lake Mindemoya. He was a community- minded man who coached baseball and ringuette, was always building hockey rinks, was a volunteer at the Walden Fire Department and also a Waters Township councillor. Herb was an excellent gardener and an accomplished woodworker but more importantly he was a great husband, a great father and father in law and a great grandfather. Special thanks to the caring staff of the 5th floor at Extendicare York. Funeral service will be held Friday December 23rd 2011 at 11am at the Providence Bay United Church. with burial in the Providence Bay Cemetery. Visitation will be at the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent Street at Hazel Street Thursday December 22nd 2011 from 6pm to 9 pm. Donations to Providence Bay United Church or the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated. To light a memorial candle, flowers, donations or messages of condolences available on-line at www.lougheed.org