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Wednesday
27
September
Funeral Mass
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church
42 Dawson Rd
Orangeville , Ontario, Canada
519-941-2424
Wednesday
27
September
Reception
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc.
28 Main Street North
Grand Valley, Ontario, Canada
519-415-4687
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Dear Frank,
I always loved being around you. You were always so nice, a loving family man. The family was blessed to have you as a lovely husband, father, and grandpa. I will miss talking to you, one of my best friends. When we would go camping Frank was always helpful and I would always ask him so many questions. He was a smart man and would know the answer or just what to say. It is impossible to say all the things that will be missed about you. The last time I saw you Frank I said, "I love you," and you said you knew. Good bye my friend and brother.
Love Nell
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42 years ago God blessed me by placing me into the Casey home. To this day I have never met my real father but I was definitely given one better. Thank you for all you have done for me. The endless drives the sports games, where I could always look out into the crowd and there you were always cheering me on. Thank you for all the great memories up at the cottage going for bike rides to the candy store, where you always led the way, and going to the beach where we jump through the waves and built sand castles. My favorite memory is cocktail hour because it brought our family together where we laughed, cried, told jokes and stories, and talked about our day. Thank you for the support you gave to me and my kids Tyrell and Aliyah whom you also became their father figure. Thank you for teaching us by example the value of hard work, good judgment, courage and integrity. Dad was a gentle man who loved his family deeply, and I felt that love everyday growing up. Dad worked hard and made sacrifice for all of us so we could have the very best, and we did! Thank you for your unconditional love that was shown to me everyday.
You're gone from this world, but I know you are with your heavenly father in the next.
Love you dad, Rest in Peace Dad!
He Only Takes The Best
God saw that you were getting tired,
The cure was not to be
So he put his arms around him
And whispered, "come with me."
With tearful eyes, we watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly,
We could not make him stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest.
God broke her heart to prove to us
He only takes"the best."
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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As a child i never had a proper home. Until I was brought into a home in which I was loved unconditionally by Mom, Dad, Nan and Gramps. Gramps helped raise me. He took me on tractor rides. He built a car seat on his tractor just so i could sit with him for hours mowing the lawn. He taught me how to garden. He never stopped working. He was always building and helping Nan with dishes. He was always providing for someone in some way or another. He was a light i never thought would ever go out. I'm deeply saddened that I will never get to hug my grampa again or tell him how thankful I am for being able to be apart of his family. All i can say is thank you for being apart of my life. Thank you for being an inspiration, a loving father, Grandpa, husband. May god give you the love and rest you deserve. Until we meet again. You will forever have a place in my heart. I Love You
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Ashlee Bhachu posted a condolence
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Gramps,
I know I haven't been around in the last decade, but your kindness and sense of humour have never been forgotten. I will never forget the love and care you showed me whether driving me all over for girl guides or spending hours with you in the car on piano nights listening to Celine Dion. Thank you for always being an amazing grandpa and always making me feel like family.
Love,
Ashlee
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Mignonette posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Dad
As I look back over time
I find myself wondering… Did I remember to thank you enough for all you've done for me? All the time you drove me in and out of town. The drives to visit with my other family and the pop and chip you would get me after my many therapy sessions. For all the help and support and for teaching me the value of hard work. I will Cherish one of the many memories of what's on your shirt, and I will smile forever. Thank you for becoming the dad I needed. I'm very fortunate to have had the world's greatest foster father.
I love you and miss you.
Love Mignonette
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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My dad was born in Armadale, Scotland, on October 17, 1938, to Annie and John Casey. He was named Francis De Sales Casey after the Saint however when he came to Canada it got dropped somehow on his paperwork and he went by Francis Sales Casey after that, to most of you he was just Frank. He was the 6th born of 10 kids, he always said he was 5th from the top and 5th from the bottom. He is survived by his sister’s Alice, Helen, and his wee brother Michael, who just visited Canada in May, a visit my dad cherished. He always told us he was his mother’s favourite for a lot of reasons but mostly because he thought he was the best looking and had the most hair. His mom would always mail Dad the Scottish newspaper with a huge chocolate bar inside. Even so he felt the need to write a letter to Roy Rogers, a famous Country and Western singer and actor, asking Roy if he would adopt him because he heard Roy like to adopt children.
He came to Canada by accident in 1959. He followed a couple of friends to Edinburgh and applied to go to Australia. He was shocked when his two friends, the painters, got denied and he was approved to go to Canada because he listed farming as his trade. He was a proud Scot but loved being a Canadian. He cheered for Scotland first and love the bag pipes and tartan.
He had to work for a couple of years as a farm hand on second line, until his fare to Canada was paid back. He met the Pouw family across the road who took him to mass every week. There he met the woman he would marry. Trouble was she was engaged to someone else. It didn’t take long for her to see the faithful, hardworking great Catholic boy who would make a wonderful life for her and their future kids! They married on August 31, 1963, and just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in August on their 4th family Disney Cruise. Even after 60 years he always said he loved her more every day.
Family was everything to my dad, but having three biological kids, A, B and C wasn’t enough, so they added 3 more and then raised countless others, he included you in that Carol, along with sister Helen’s four kids. He always made room to squeeze in another chair at his table for whoever needed it.
Five years ago, I spoke at my Dad’s 80th Birthday party, my mom asked to recreate what I said.
Here goes…
If you knew my dad, chances are, you liked his Scottish accent and at times tried to imitate it, especially that one special word!
If you knew my dad and visited him at 3pm chances, are he would make you a cocktail and chat with you for hours. But if you wanted a real shot of alcohol you would have to ask cause he only made drinks the way mom liked them.
If you knew my dad, chances are you admired his beautiful gardens and realized how much effort and pride he put into Denison Avenue, Heart Lake Nurseries, Millview Court and Stoneybrae.
You would know that he rarely missed a Leafs game, loved football (soccer that is, the real football game) and know that he loved to play any kind of game at all especially cards, was super competitive and hated to lose.
If you knew my dad you would know that his favourite meal was fish and chips and if it wasn’t on the menu, his second favourite thing was: well, he would simply say to my mom, “I’ll just have what you are having ma!”
If you knew my dad you know he loved his children and grandchildren deeply and carried them all over the house when they were little, built them playhouses and props for the plays, coached their teams. fixed their toys, bikes and cars and picked them up from the bus, drove them to work, sports, guides, scouts, to friends’ houses and cherished vacationing with them.
If you knew my dad, chances are he would tell you a good story or good joke and he would laugh harder than you did after he told it.
If you knew my dad, he may have helped you with your garden, plowed your driveway, or help fix up your house.
If you knew my dad, chances are you borrowed a tool from him, one that he probably borrowed from Conservation and never returned. He shared everything, even if it wasn’t his!
If you knew my dad you know he loved to drive, but it had to be Ford. He drove across Scotland, England, Holland, America, and across Canada and back. You would know he loved to drive his foster kids to their visits. He loved driving the tree spade, machines, and trucks at Conservation Services where he worked for. 30 years.
You would know that he loved driving his Cub Cadet tractor at Stoneybrae and taking care of his property with the Stoneybrae sign where people would see kids of all kinds of kids playing and pull up and ask him, “What is this place?” and “Are you the gardener?” You would know that he welded a car seat to his tractor seat so he could take the grandkids and foster kids to cut the grass with him.
If you ever worked with my dad, you know he used a million nails or screws.
You would know he always had to wear a watch and have his knife and his wallet on him and there had to be cash in that wallet.
If you knew my dad, you would know that he could never admit running into anything, especially with our new Kubota, even if the tree branches were still stuck in the cab or he wouldn’t admit banging the car with the dent staring us in the face.
If you knew my dad you know he preferred unity instead of division, he never said a hurtful word to your face or ever sent an insult your way and he always had a way to make you feel safe and supported.
If you traveled with my dad chances, are you would see him talking to some stranger and guess what…. small world, they lived around the corner, or they grew up in Scotland together or had they some connection somehow.
If you knew my dad, chances are he gave you what you needed and asked for nothing in return.
If you knew my dad, chances are you loved him, and he loved you in return.
If you knew my dad, chances are you miss him already.
What you might not know about my dad was that he loved country music and loved watching tennis and darts. He only ever used a five wood and putter on the golf course, and he could not ski or skate. He would say he hated CNN but secretly watched in his TV room when we were not looking so, he could keep up with Mom.
You might not know that he was a bottomless pit of knowledge and facts, and we would have to fact check him on google every day because he floored us, and yes, he was mostly always correct.
You may not know he couldn’t really eat if my mom wasn’t with him, but he sure could eat when she was around. He just never wanted to do anything or be without her.
What you may not know about my dad is that he prayed the Rosary every day. He trusted that God had a plan and always said he had a blessed life.
He didn’t care what you wore, how much money you had or what you did or didn’t do. He cared about who you were as a person.
If you didn’t know all these things about my dad don’t worry because he lives on in those here today. You can still get to know the best of him in those he left behind, especially his grandkids. Look closely and you will see that we also love to laugh, build, and garden. We love to eat, speak Scottish, and love deeply. Thank you, Dad.
When asked recently, what does your dad like to do, we didn’t know how to answer because most of all, if you knew my dad, he spent his life serving his family. That’s what he liked to do. We knew that when he could no longer do that it was time for him to move on.
To all of you,
Thank you for the outpouring of wishes and memories and condolences. Thank you for coming to honour my dad and to support our family. Thank you to Randy and the In Memoriam Staff for the grace, dignity and respect you gave my mom and especially my Dad throughout this very difficult process.
It is true that the end of my dad’s life will more clearly reveal the gifts he gave us, and he will continue to give us. It is probably best summed up in my mom’s favourite line, “It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it’s what you leave behind you when you go.” Well done Dad.
We are overwhelmed by the reach and impact that my father, a simple man, had on so many and the legacy he leaves behind.
May his light shine down on us every day and may we always strive to be like the very best of him.
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Poppy, you didn’t tell me how to live, you lived. And let me watch you do it. Teaching me patience, kindness, determination, hard work, and an immense love for family. You taught me to take the trip, and make the memories. You taught me that nothing is more important than family.
I can still hear you singing to me. “Amanda, light of my life”. I remember the first time I sang to Aubrey. I couldn’t get her to fall back asleep, so I rocked her and sang the first song that came to my head, a song that would come to calm her and her brothers countless nights and days. A song that calmed me my whole life.
On the wings of a snow-white dove
He sends His pure sweet love
A sign from above
On the wings of a dove.
Listening to the lineup with you in your truck on the way home from church. Amanda, Ring of fire, Wings of a Dove. Followed by a breakfast cooked by you. Farm fresh eggs from right down the road, bacon, and buttered toast with homemade strawberry jam. I can still see you standing at the end of the counter in front of the griddle with a smile on your face as we all waited. Seeing you puttering around in the garden every time we would pull in the driveway. Bringing in baskets of veggies and fruits for us. Strawberry picking at the cottage. (Or in my case pick one, eat two). A coffee crisp chocolate bar meant for Mia and I but ending up being just a whole one for me. The smiles and laughs we had on the cruise when the boys were whooping my butt in a game of rock, paper, scissors, extras. Having you at my wedding. Seeing you hold each one of my babies for the first time.
You’ve given me so much to remember, so much to look back on and smile. I am so immensely honored to be your granddaughter. I love you Poppy.
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Ashley Krosse posted a condolence
Monday, October 2, 2023
Poppy always had a way of making each one of us feel like we were the most important person in the room. He was always interested in what was going on in your life even if nothing had really changed. He welcomed many people into his life and could always make an instant connection with them, somehow he knew just a little bit about everything. I remember when Nanny and Poppy came to North Carolina for Amanda’s wedding and I walked outside one morning to the porch where Poppy and my husband Mike were sitting. I could hear laughing and arguing before I could see them. As I got closer I realized that it was about English soccer. Mike is passionate about his favorite team, Tottenham and Poppy was disagreeing, telling him how Manchester United was better. They laughed and talked for a long time about it and every time Mike would see him they would talk more about it. Mike still loves Tottenham but watches the Man U games now too.
One of my favorite memories with Poppy was eating carrots with him straight out of the garden. He had pulled one up and offered it to me. I was immediately put off by the amount of dirt on it. He laughed and wiped some of the dirt off two carrots and then ate one and handed me the other. He told me that’s when carrots taste the best, fresh out of the garden. He was, of course, right.
Poppy taught us all countless things but the one that sticks with me is that the more ice you put in your cup, the less pop you get. He told me this when I was a kid, during one of our pop and chip movie nights and needless to say I was flabbergasted. I still chuckle sometimes when I’m filling my cup up with ice and think about him saying that to me.
It’s hard to believe that he’s gone but I know that no matter how far I am from Stoney Brae, he’s with me always.
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Our world feels like a smaller place without you in it Dad. Your chair is empty but you don't feel gone. I've probably said enough about you, for you, to you and because of you in the last three weeks. I've probably talked too much, you liked to talk too! I loved sports, like you. Every night when I was little we played mini sticks or ping pong, or Aggravation, or watched hockey. I do that with my kids, like you. You were my first coach and now I coach, like you. I carry a pocket knife with me, like you. I can't stand having an empty wallet, like you. I gaze at the beauty of Stoneybrae everyday in its grounds and at the people who live there, like you. I take time to do my jobs right the way you did everyday. I will lend a hand when asked, like you. I will try to unite not divide, like you. I will help your whole family will stay together and love together, the way you liked it. I will continue to "drop" scraps for Marvie everyday, like you. I will remember and honour you in every tree, flower an blade of grass at Stoneybrae as I attend to them. We talked daily and there are so many things I still need to ask you... I will help take care of the love of your life, like you, and help her everyday adjust to earthly life without your laugh, wit, stories and arguments. I am so blessed to be like you! Thank you for holding my hand even at the end and giving me permission to be always like you.
Love, your #2.
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Brandon Casey posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Dear Dad I would like to write you this letter as away of remembering and thanking you for our time together. Dad thank you so much for that day that you and mom decided to adopt me as that moment was the moment thant would offer me a chance to have a life that many will never get,dad thank you for that first trip we went on to British Columbia when i sat beside you the whole way saying chuga chuga chew chew lol,Dad thank you for working so hard your whole life to provide the beautiful life we had.Dad thank you for taking me all over the country side to play hockey in snow storms and getting up early in the morning and barring the cold arenas as I know you really loved that haha ,Dad thank you for teaching me how to drive a tractor back up a trailer weed a garden properly haha aswell as teaching me your strong work ethic along the way, like you once said "Brandon if your going to do a job do it right" as you dragged me back to the garden that i claimed to be done, lesson learned. Dad thank you for coming home from work everyday and giving me the wrestling picture out of the Toronto sun and then Wrestling with us after dinner till mom said "Frank your being to rough " but that taught me to have strength and be strong,Dad thank you for teaching me to never look back and make an honest living. Dad thank you for those super stiff hand shakes that almost broke our hands that also taught me strength,thank you dad for the vacations and the endless beautiful childhood memories,Dad I could write my own book on the honest to God beautiful strong hard working faithful true definition of a man you were but! I have to have this written today haha they tell me. So in closing Dad you are the true definition of a man and a hard act to follow now as you proudly prepare the gardens of heaven for us as I know you will because god has gained the best worker ever i will do my very best to work so very hard down here and carrying on your good name with all the great teachings you provided us, thank you so much Dad for everything and im sorry I didn't squeeze in Some more moments with you hanging in the shed or at the house I guess I took for granted and just thought you would always be there at Stoney brea but also I know you understand because your just that beautiful. Now I patiently await the day we meet again.
May you please still watch over me because lord knows I will still need your advise.
Thankyou Dad
Love Brandon Casey (your wee jook)
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Lucas Bowyer posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, October 1, 2023
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Every day when I would see gramps we would have the same interaction, “how’s Lucas doing today”? “Good Gramps, “How are you”? “I’m good lad”. Sometimes when we were busy that was probably the only thing we said to each other in a week. That was all the was needed for me. My Grandfather was a constant in all his children’s/ grandchildren’s life. He was always there for people that needed him and source of stability in everyone’s life, we always knew we could count on him. I Miss you Gramps but I know you’re still with us, your memory and the way you lived your life will always be a source of stability to fall back on when we are unsure of our next step forward.
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Terry Whitford posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
It is said “that you can count on one hand five people that made an impact on your life”. Frank you were one of them.
You gave away the most beautiful woman in the world to me. You helped me when I needed it without question and even asked my advice one day when you were deciding whether to retire at age 55. I was just a young man and had no idea what advise I could offer you, 30 years later you left a legacy behind that any man could be proud of. Your devotion to family, your faith and friends is inspiring and something we should all strive to live up to. You have impacted me in ways you didn’t even realize.
I will never forget you.
Your loving son in law Terry.
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84 years ago, a man was born who would someday be my dad. You were an amazing man, kind, simple, loving and hard working. You would lend a hand to anyone who needed it. You always gave advice whether they took it or not, it was up to them. You stood proud. I watched how hard you worked to provide for your family. Three girls was not enough, you and mom added 3 more. Family was the most important thing to you. You built a clan. You taught me many things that will live in me forever. A special memory is I took a summer job working for the Metro-Toronto Conservation Authority. You said, “don’t let the Casey/Pouw name go in vane”. Because of you, I am who I am today. I held your hand like you held mine. I stood by you like you stood by me. I am blessed that you were my father. Your A, of your ABC.
Love you always, Angela
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Robert Bowyer posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Frank,
It is difficult for me to describe to people outside this family what you have meant to all of us but most of all to me. You are more that a mere father-in-law to me. I have lived with you and Mary for over 30 years, more than half my life. You always welcomed everyone but the commitment and opportunities you gave me were beyond words. When you passed I lost my father. You taught me everything meaningful in life, the importance of family, hard work and dedication. I had you as my role model but will never be able to reach the example you set. You were always there for me and my family. Building things around the house will always remind me of you. You truly taught me everything I know. Later in years you would just come watch me and the projects I was working on, and sometimes interfere, but I will miss those times. You can rest that your legacy will live on in the lives of everyone whose life you touched. I will miss the coffee breaks and time spent with you. I know you are trying to start a game of cards where you are now. I love you Frank
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Gramps loved family more than anything else. Amongst many good memories with Gramps, one holds a very special place in my heart- I was having a conversation with him before one of our Disney cruise vacations. I said “Gramps, what are you most excited for about this trip?” His response, “Right Lad, I’m excited to see all my ‘babies’ have fun!”. “Babies”, referring to us grandkids. Gramps taught us to love everybody for who they are, and not for what they have or where they came from. Gramps, thank you for teaching me how to be a true family man. You are forever loved.
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Jacob Whitford posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Poppy,
A man that always there when you needed him. A man dedicated to his family and making sure that anyone and everyone he met felt included. I remember running into your wood shop and watching you work, watching you mow your yard or plow the driveway with your tractor. I wish we could’ve had more time together, to just talk and learn from you. I can only hope to be half the man that you were and I will try and make you proud. It is never goodbye but I will see you later, because I know one day we will be together again. I love you
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Jared Whitford posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Gramps,
I could sit here and write wonderful memories about you all day. From the camping trip, I went on with you one summer to you always being at important family events when I was growing up. The memory that sticks out the most is riding in your truck, listening to old country music. Specifically, Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash. I'm so grateful that you were able to see me get married and grow into the man I am today. Though you never got to meet my son, Thomas, I will be able to tell him all the great stories about you. I also hope I can raise him too be as good of a man as you were.
Love,
Jared
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Thanks pops for always being there for me. You took on the role as my father with out any second thoughts and I’m lucky that I was raised by someone that I could rely on and teach me to be a man. I love u so much pops you’ll always my hero
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Cathy Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
No words can describe how sad I am to lose our beloved dad and gramps. He was one of the greatest men in my life. He used to call me his “Pal”. When my older sisters went to guitar lessons every Tuesday he would spoil me with a chocolate bar and a coke and we would watch our favourite tv show “The Six Million Dollar Man”. I used to jump on his back when I saw a snake and he would scare it away to protect me. He was my hero!! I will miss debriefing and talking about Tennis. But mostly I will miss cocktail Fridays. Pa, you knew exactly how to make the perfect cocktail!! I looked forward to every Friday as it was really not about the cocktail but just getting together in Nans round room where we would share how the week went. The highs and lows. Sometimes we would laugh and sometimes cry as we just talked and talked about life. Pops you were a great listener and story teller. Im so thankful for all those Fridays. They will be different without you but we will continue to keep you and our memories of you alive in Nans round room at Stoney Brae. Thank you for being the best dad and Grandpa and always putting your family first. You were a living example of what love is. Especially in how you loved and honoured Nan. I know my children have grown up to be loving and faithful adults because of your influence. I will cherish all of our memories forever. Pops the only regret is that our time together was not long enough. Our lives will never be the same without you. Love you forever. Your Pal Cath
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Bill Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Thank you Frank for being a great father in law. You welcomed me into the family from day one (the way you always welcomed everyone).
You taught me many things in my early days of a being a new home owner. You were always willing to help us around the house. Always willing to help with our business in any way you could even going so far as building us a storage garage at Stoney Brae.
But most importantly you taught me how to cherish family and be a better person so I could be the best example to my children.
I will miss our conversations about soccer amongst other topics.
Rest in peace.
Love Bill
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Braeden Wilson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
I think what will always stick with me the most about Gramps was his patience and deep love for his family. We are so blessed to have such a big family, and no matter how busy or far apart from each other we are, we know that there is always a place for us around Nan and Gramps table for dinner. When I think of my childhood, I think of our numerous camping trips where Gramps would teach us how to whittle, going over to Stoney Brae where Gramps would keep an eye on us while we swam in the pool, and all of our amazing Disney cruise trips. I’ll never forget the time we were all expressing what we were most excited about before one of our Disney trips, and Gramps said that he was just excited for the drive. Sitting in the sun on a cruise probably wasn’t his ideal vacation, but spending time with all his kids and grandkids was all that he ever needed. Gramps always knew what was going on in my life even if I hadn’t seen him for a while, and whenever I saw him he made sure to ask me about my work and school, because I knew that he genuinely cared. Growing up, we knew that Gramps would do anything for us without second thought, whether it be driving us to basketball practices, or building little wooden chairs for our stuffed animals. On our most recent cruise, Gramps randomly gave me what he called “the wood cutters handshake” one day, and every morning after that he greeted me with the handshake. I got so much joy seeing how happy it made him, and his little chuckle while he shook my hand will be in my memory forever. Another funny memory I have of Gramps was when we were kids, he was always chewing gum. We would beg Gramps for a piece and he would assure us that he was chewing on his tongue, and we believed him. All those years I thought Gramps must have a tongue as tough as leather.
No Christmas dinner, cocktail hour, or game of bug your neighbour will be the same without you Poppy. You have shown us what it truly means to be a man, and what it means to love and serve your family. You have taught us that at the end of the day, nothing is more important in this world than family, and you live on in each one of us. Thank you for always showing me so much love and kindness, for always being attentive to me and my life, and for the many great laughs. I love you Gramps.
-Brady
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Aliyah Griffiths posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Gramps was the most patient and loving man I've ever had the privilege to know and love, and be loved by. Gramps was always the first to offer his help, no matter the task. A few summers ago, I asked him to help me build a vegetable garden in the yard "just because I was bored". Even in is 80s, he gladly helped me build a box and shovel dirt for the garden. Helping me build my garden is only a tiny portion of how much Grandpa has done for me in my life. He drove me to every choir practice and performance, every sports practice and game, every friend's house, and 'all over God's creation', but i'm sure he would not have it every other way, as he loved spending time with us kids and learning all about what was going on in our lives. Everyday, I would come downstairs to be greeted by Grandpa eating his toast with half of a banana, and he would ask me if I was working that day, or in general what I was up to. Grandpa showed me so many things, but most of all a father's love which is the best thing I could have asked for. I'll forever miss him dearly, and remember him fondly.
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Simon Bowyer posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Gramps was one of the best men I have ever known. he was kind and generous and he loved his family more than anything. Gramps was always willing to help with whatever was asked of him. He had endless stories and he was able to recount them all perfectly whenever anyones asked about them Our lives are truly less without gramps in it and i miss him already. Goodbye gramps I love you.
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Grampy was truly the most amazing man. He was the most patient, kind-hearted, and loving man I’ve ever met. And I feel so lucky that I am able to call him my grandpa. Whenever I think of Gramps I immediately think of the love he had for all of us. We are so Incredibly lucky to have such a close-knit family, which all started because of Nan and Gramps. Gramps always knew everything and anything about all of us grandkids, no matter what was going on in our lives or how long in between visits. And that is pretty damn impressive considering there is a lot of us! Even when it was something I did not expect him to know he would ask me about it. Whenever I would go over to Stoney Brae I knew as soon as I’d go into the ‘round room’ Gramps would be sitting there in his chair waiting to ask me about my day and how things are going with school and work. Gramps cared and always took time to chat to me which made me feel like I was the most important person in the room. He always supported all of us in whatever we did and told us we could achieve anything we wanted. All my life I knew I could depend on Gramps for anything. He would be there no matter what. Whether that was driving me to basketball practice or protecting me from the scary snakes hiding in the pool shed, I knew he always had my back. Gramps was a courageous man who taught us all the importance of discipline and hard work. The life he and Nanny created for themselves is so inspiring. Growing up I always knew I wanted to be just like them. Gramps was truly one of a kind.
I have so many memories of Grampy over the years. I have such great memories of our numerous pool days, sleep overs, cocktail hours, camping trips, and Disney cruises.
One of my favourite memories I have of Gramps was actually one of the last times I got to spend with him. It was from our most recent Disney cruise. When we were at Disney World and Gramps was driving his scooter around. Crashing into chairs and tables and almost hitting people, and constantly turning the speed up after BB would turn it down! The look on his face is one that will stay with me forever. He had the biggest smile and the most contagious little chuckle! I just knew he was having the time of his life driving that scooter. One of my favourite and last pictures I took of Gramps was from this day. He had the look of pure happiness and ever time I look at it I can’t stop smiling. I will cherish this memory forever.
Thank you gramps for showing me what unconditional love is, for always being there for me, and for always taking the time to chat with me. You have shown me exactly the person I want to be today. You will live through every single one of us. No visit to Stoney Brae will ever be the same without you. I will miss and love you forever Poppy.
- Abbey
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My Gramps was one of the best people I’ve ever been blessed to know. He never expected anything or needed anything from you, but he always made you feel like giving him even a moment of your time was the greatest gift he could receive. He had a way of making you feel wanted. He loved me unconditionally and he showed it in so many ways. Every year he let me pick the first and biggest pumpkin from his little patch. He hoisted me up and sang “On the Wings of a Dove” while we walked around the kitchen. He never complained when I ate the cherry tomatoes from his garden faster than they could make it into the basket. I’ll cherish all the coffee breaks, the tractor rides, the cruises and road trips listening to Willie’s Roadhouse. I’ll never forget his laugh, I can hear it echoing through our house even now whenever I hear something he would have found funny. He picked me up from countless appointments and school days and piano lessons. What he gave to me was immesurable. I got to live with him longer than almost anyone and it would never have been enough. I could never thank him enough for what he gave. I’ll carry his name with utmost pride every day until the end of time. Gramps knew how much I loved him, but I wish I could tell him just one more time.
I’ll adore him and miss him and think of him every day for the rest of my life. Thank you Gramps for giving me more than I can ever express. I love you.
Love, Frances
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Maureen and Charlie send our condolences to aunt Mary and all the family on the passing of our dear uncle Frank.
He loved family including all the many extended branches of the Casey family. He and aunt Mary and their families made us so welcome when we visited Canada with 3 of our young family. And we loved when they stayed with us on visits to Scotland. We treasure those memories. God bless you all. You will be in our prayers. From Maureen, Charlie, Moyra, Ruth (& her family) and Daniel (& Kirstyn)
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Mary and Maurice's family were all saddened to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He always made mum and dad
( his oldest sister) so welcome on their visits to Canada. And we enjoyed it when they visited Scotland. Frank had a warm, open hearted welcoming personality. He was a good listener and an amusing raconteur. The photo recalls when Frank, Mary, and their brother Michael made a pilgrimage to Lourdes with mum and dad. God bless all the family in the coming weeks and months.
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Jennie Antonides posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Mary and family in the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
May the Lord, and the love of family and friends bring comfort in your time of grief and loss.
Sincerely,
Jim and Jennie Antonides
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June Bot posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
My heart goes out to the Casey Clan. Many memories filled with laughter, joy and love and so grateful to have called Frank a friend these past 60 years.
Sending love to all,
June Bot
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Dear Mary and family, we were all saddened by the passing of our Uncle Frank.
I will always remember his kindness and generosity to our family. He took time to be with us and welcomed us into his home.
He laughed easily and it always good to spend time with someone who laughs.
All of our memories of him are happy ones.
May he rest in peace.
With love from Pauline, Andrew and family.
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Dear Mary and family, I was so sad when I learn my brother Frank had passed. I am glad I was able to visit and spend time with you all earlier this year.
Love from Michael
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r.i.p Uncle Frank were grateful for our happy memories of you, Aunt Mary and family you lifted our spirits when you were with us❤️❤️❤️❤️Michael,Fiona,louis and matthew xxxx
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Carl Williams posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The remembrance of the good done by those we have loved is the only consolation when we have lost them. My condolences to Mary, Bernie, Rob and the entire family. My the God of love and peace be with you all at this time of loss!
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Margaret Vandenhoek lit a candle
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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Dear Mary and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Frank’s passing.
He will be welcomed in heaven by Corry, Janny and Nell Vandenhoek.
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Karen Cooper posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
To Mary, Bernie and the entire family,
I am so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. I truly enjoyed all of my interactions with him in your home and know he significantly changed the lives of so many children and professionals who have been through your homes. Hold tight to the memories.
Hugs,
Karen Cooper
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Frances Gallagher posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Sincere condolences to all the family. Uncle Frank will be remembered dearly in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Frances and Paul Gallagher, Lesley Casey and family.
Thinking of Mary and family at this sad time xxx
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Rosemarie Sutherland posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
My deepest condolence to the Casey R.I.P.
Rosemarie Sutherland
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We have fond memories with Frank and Mary when we joined a pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Medjugorie, in 2008 and in 2010 to Oberammergau Germany, Petra Jordan and Jerusalem Israel. We admire Frank’s kindness to everyone and his love and devotion to his family.
Eternal rest grant unto Francis Casey O’ Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in Eternal Peace. Amen
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Marifa MacMullen posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Frank was an amazing loving faithful man. We were blessed to witness the love he had for his family and many many children they cared for. May his soul rest in peace . Please accept our deepest sincere condolences Mary, Bernie, Cathy and family.
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Paul Anthony posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
Dear Mary and family, I was deeply saddened when Cousin Paulie called me to inform me of Uncle Franks passing. Frank was always so kind and warm when he came back over to Scotland, our Mum Franks Sister Margaret Casey (Anthony) was so fond of her little brother Frank, and she would look forward to receiving Franks handwritten Christmas letter every year, we are so sorry for your loss.
All our Love from Paul & Sybil Anthony, our daughter Claire and husband David, grandson Josh and Jamie and all the Anthony family here in Armadale Scotland.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
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To Mary Bernie and family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Frank is hanging out with the angels now. Rest in peace.
Sandra W.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Mary and Berny our condolence to you and the entire family, May Frank RIP, our prays and strength goes out to you all
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Gary Wilkins posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
To the Casey Family:
Amongst the many acquaintances we have in life only a few standout, and for good reason.
Frank was my first supervisor when hired at the Conservation Authority back in 1977.
I was told it would be he that decides if I make it past the probationary months. Then I learned how important it was to be able to play euchre. Oh no, I had to learn real fast. And then horeshoes and then hand ball in the old Boyd garage. Frank was a competitive spirit.
Frank showed me the ropes. We planted trees together and cut some some down too. Frank introduced me to plant propagation and we delivered specimens trees and shrubs to developing Toronto waterfront parks. We did erosion control together and even demolished a few buildings. Frank taught me to operate the tree spade and turned me loose.
Frank was a mentor; he educated me, he tested me and he helped launch my life-long career for which I have been forever grateful.
R.I.P
Gary Wilkins
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Eileen Laing posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
Dear Mary, Bernie, and Family, please accept our deep condolences on the passing of your beloved husband and father, Frank. Great memories of him will live on in the minds of all those who knew him over the years. May he rest in eternal peace!
Eileen Laing
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Andrea Kret posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
Dear Casey family.
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our Uncle Frank. He was a wonderful man who was always supportive to the Kret family. We spent every Christmas together, went on camping trips to Sauble Beach Provincial park and my parents went on many trips to Scotland, England and the Netherlands together.
He was really more than just an uncle to us. We were so lucky to have had him in our lives. We will miss him dearly and we are sorry for your loss.
Love,
Andrea , Alain , Gabriella , Daniel, Olivia and Nico
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Theresa lit a candle
Sunday, September 24, 2023
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Bernie and Mary, I was so sad to hear the news of Frank's passing. He was always so kind and sweet to the kids in his home, and I'm sure he will be remembered fondly by so many of them! My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family during this difficult time.
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Jeanette Marchant posted a condolence
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Mary, Bernie and family, please accept my most heartfelt sentiments.
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David and Sonia Breen posted a condolence
Saturday, September 23, 2023
On behalf of David & Sonia Breen and all of the Bre-Mar family we send our deepest condolences to the Casey family and all of the Kret family who loved him dearly.
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Greg Verner posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2023
On behalf of the Orangeville Hawks and myself, we offer our deepest condolences to the Casey family. Francis was always a great supporter of the boys and our club. Always positive in his interactions with the coaches and players. He will be missed but not forgotten. Rest in peace Francis.
Greg Verner
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Paula Romano posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2023
Bernie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of your dad. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula
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Joanne, Richard, Chris & Andrea Janusz posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2023
Francis always wore a friendly smile. We will miss seeing him next to his family in their pew at St. Timothy. Francis will live on in your hearts. Our deepest condolences. Our thougts and payers are with you.
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Mary Lake posted a condolence
Friday, September 22, 2023
My deepest condolence to Mary, Frank's wife, who I went to school with 65 years ago. I'm so sorry to hear about Frank, Mary. I didn't know him very well but he sounds like he was a wonderful man.
Sincerely,
Mary (Bot) Lake
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We grew up with the Casey’s and Frank was my “Uncle Frank”, He was my dads BFF and boy did those 2 talk! They talked a lot in the water cause my mom and Mary told them they had to watch the kids and there were many kids between our families. I am comforted in knowing that they are together again chatting about the economy, the weather, politics and work and all the generations of Casey’s and Bot’s they created. We will miss you Uncle Frank, God Bless!
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