Born in Sydney Mines on March 10, 1929, he was the son of the late William and Florence (MacPhee) Stubbert. Orville served in the Korean War in the 1950’s and was a member of the Korean Veteran Association. He was also an employee of Devco.
For many years Orville enjoyed his walks with his dog Bear, and also loved his fur baby Molly. He found joy in walking and combing the beaches for sea glass, and had quite a few finds he was quite proud of.
Orville will be forever missed by his loving wife of 69 years Helen Florence (MacGregor) Stubbert, 3 daughters; Diane (Ricky) Gerrow, Sydney Mines, Barbara (Alex) Devoe, Alder Point, Paula (Michael) Johnston, North Sydney, 3 sons; David, Winnipeg, MB, Craig (Rita) Stubbert, Lincoln NB, Bruce (Joyce) Stubbert, Hamilton ON, son-in-law; Jerry Puzigaca, Hamilton ON, one sister; Yvonne Johnston, North Sydney and one brother, George, Kitchener ON. He will be missed by his 13 grandchildren; Maria, Tanya, David, Rodney, Robert, Jason, Amanda, Bradley, Christopher, Nicole, Melanie, Sarah and Joshua and also by several great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Orville was predeceased by daughter Valerie Puzigaca, one daughter in infancy, Patricia, and son in infancy Orville, daughter-in-law Annette, brother William and sisters, Louise Gouthro, Isabel Canavan, Marcella Bethune, Gloria Stagg, Elaine Blagdon, Sylvia Clarke, Bernadette Glover as well as infant sisters June and Joan.
At this time the family would like to thank Dr. Kohlsmith, the VON nurses, homecare workers, palliative care and his special sitters, Pat, Paula and Lisa.
Visitation will be from 7-9pm on Thurs Aug 22, 2019 at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, 8 Clyde Ave. Sydney Mines. Funeral Service will be at 11am on Fri the 23rd at Carman United Church, Clyde Ave, with Rev. Nick Phillips officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences can be forwarded to Orville’s family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
