February 5 1925 - June 1, 2018
Peacefully with family at his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre, at the age of 93.
Frank was a man who loved the simple pleasures. Tending his beautiful flowers and organic vegetable gardens in Richmond Hill, backyard picnic table gatherings with good friends, and always-his wife's home cooking. He often had a schnapps or wine-making project on the go; notably blueberry wine from hand-picked berries, at some peril, with his family in the Soo. He had a great reverence for nature, and enjoyed the seasons of planting and harvesting reflective of his farming roots in Burgenland, Austria.
Upon immigrating to Canada in 1954 Frank took on a trade and was a proud Carpenter's Union Local 27 member for over 50 years; known for his work ethic and perfectionism.
He was a very logical and knowledgeable man, who enjoyed numbers, often with a Sudoku in hand, always to be done in ink only; no mistakes allowed!
He leaves behind Bibiana, his dedicated wife of 64 years, his children Ernest, Edith Burch (the late Randy), Gertrude Paraskevin (Ken) and Edward. His grandchildren who simply made him beam; Madeline, Emily, Julia and Michael. And his favorite dog, Betty White. Decidedly old-school stern, he mellowed with age and in the end he leaves us these gifts: the love he had for his family, a legacy of honest and determined work, the value of simplicity vs materialism, thinking for oneself, staying aware of global events yet acting locally, and putting away for the future. Thanks Dad!
A small, happy ("crying doesn't help") private celebration of life will be held on Saturday July 7 at Thompson Funeral Home in Aurora 12:00-3:00; with planned spoken words about 12:30.
In lieu of flowers, Frank would have said "save your money". So if you wish, tend to a plant in his honour, or enjoy a simple pleasure with those you love. Please bring your fond memories to share and be prepared to raise a glass. Prosit!
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ThompsonFH-Aurora.com for the Simitz family.
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