At the Orillia Champlain Manor on August 10, 2016, at the age of 85. Dear son of the late William and Verna Silk. Beloved husband of Marilyn Alica Jane (née Hunter) of 32 years. Much loved father of daughter Judy Gilbert (Richard) and sons Peter Silk (Patricia), Paul Silk (Kim) and Jason Silk (Belinda). Father-in-law of Anita Silk (predeceased). Step-father of Karen Grierson (Ron), Debbie Kennedy (Andrew). Loving grandfather of ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Dear brother of Lottie (Wray) Burke (both predeceased), Murray (Irene) (both predeceased), Laurie (Valerie), Wilfred (predeceased) (Helen), Aulden (Muriel) (predeceased), Donna (Robert) Balkwill. Dear nephew of Charlie (Pat) Laughlin. Brother-in-law of Betty (Robert) Fletcher and Glen Hunter (predeceased). Remembered by his many nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held at the Carson funeral home, 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia, Ontario, on Monday, August 15th, 2016. Visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11am. Donations may be made to the Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital or the Salvation Army. The family would like to thank the kind and caring staff of Champlain Manor, Dr.Ho and the friends and family who visited and sent cards and flowers.
Visitation
- August 15, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - L. Doolittle Chapel Directions
- August 15, 2016 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - L. Doolittle Chapel Directions
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