Suddenly at the Brantford General Hospital, surrounded by his family on Friday February 23, 2018 at the age of 92. Predeceased by his dear wife Mary (2002). Loving father of Bernadette, Joseph (Annette), Anne and predeceased by his son Patrick. Cherished Poppy of Mary, Julian, Nina, Bradley, Colin, Sophie, Rosie, Brenden, Laura, Pyper, Noah, Emmett and Georgia. Predeceased by his brother Joseph, survived by his sister-in-law Maureen and uncle to Tom (Lynn) and Margaret. Ernie was a veteran of the Second World War, a retired employee of Massey Ferguson and a life-long member of St. Mary’s Parish.
The family will receive friends at the “Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home and Chapel”, 96 West Street on Tuesday February 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, 133 Murray Street on Wednesday February 28th at 10:30 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolence may be offered at thorpebrothersfh.com