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Stanley POLLEY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 25, 2020.

William Stanley Polley of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Freeport Hospital, Kitchener, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in his 88th year. Husband of Joan (Scott) Polley for 64 years. Father of Lorraine and Blair Burns of Listowel, Glenn and Diane Polley of Pickering, Bryan and Fiona Polley of Brampton, and Dean and Diane Polley of Ajax. Grandfather of Erin and Dave Westra, Kevin and Miranda Burns, Julie and Kevin Van Andel, Scott and Amy Polley, Andrew Polley and friend Natasha, Brendon Polley and friend Amy, Grant Polley, Katlyn Polley and fiancé Josh, Steven Polley and friend Stefani, and Neil Polley and friend Brynn. Great-grandfather of Sullivan and Harrison Westra; Sawyer, Brynn and Thatcher Burns; Hailey and Mason Van Andel; and Zachary Polley. Brother of Margaret Quinn. Predeceased by parents Willie and Mary (Lowry) Polley, sister Anne and brother in-law Robert Little, and brother-in-law George Quinn. A celebration of life and interment event will be planned in the future when family and friends will be able to attend. Memorial donations to Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel, or to a charity of your choice, would be appreciated, and may be made through the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca

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