Gordon Walter FRALICK

FRALICK, Gordon Walter - Died peacefully in the early afternoon of December 18, 2014, at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, in his 94th year. The second oldest son of the late David Walter Fralick and Mary Selena Ronald Orchard of Minesing, he was born July 8, 1921 (the same year the TTC was incorporated as a transit union) on the family farm on the 9th Line of Vespra Township. Predeceased by his loving wife, Lilian (November 25, 1999), baby daughter Gail (February, 1945), sister Anne Smith (Winston) and brothers, Ferguson, Rev. Canon John (Gwen) and Doug (Joan). Sadly missed by son Paul (Jennifer) and their children, Caitlin and Noah. Survived by Dr. Richard (Nancy), Dr. John, Dr. Michael and James. Also missed by sisters- in-law Gladys Hepburn, Betty Bedford and Edna Mae Longson (Murray) and countless relatives and friends, including the late Olive Warner. Gordon will also be missed by the congregation of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Painswick. Dad exemplified hard work throughout his life. He worked at Angus Robertson Construction, Pigott Construction and Commerce Court. After retirement he worked for the Simcoe County School Board and had a lawn cutting business. He was a volunteer Driver for the Cancer Society and for residents of Lakeside Retirement where he had lived since January, 2000. Gordon proudly served Canada from 1943 - 1945 with the Essex Scottish Regiment. He saw action in Holland, Belgium and Germany. Of all his accomplishments, he was most proud of his strength in becoming free of alcohol in April, 2000. He carried his pain quietly, lived simply and died peacefully. The family wishes to express special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Lakeside Retirement Home and the incredibly compassionate care team in the Respiratory Inpatient Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital. The funeral will be held Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Jennett Funeral and Cremation Centre, 152 Bradford St., Barrie, ON. Visitation is from noon - 2 p.m. with a Masonic service by Minerva Lodge No. 304, Stroud and an Eastern Star service by the Innisfil Chapter No. 162 followed by the funeral service. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the organization of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.funeralhome.on.ca