"I've lived a Life that's full, 
I've travelled each and every highway, 
and more, much more than this, 
I did it my way". 

We learned many, many, lessons from grandpa. Such as, knowing exactly how to fix up a steak, knowing how to butter a piece of bread to perfection, and learning that if you gave a dog a treat, you would always have a “friend for life”. 

	Grandpa, you truly shaped the life of each and every one of your grandchildren, and helped us become the people we are today. 
	As many of you know this, my grandpa’s favourite person, favourite name, and really just his favourite word was “Carrrrolll”. The love you two had for each other was inspiring. You showed us that for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, truly does exist. 

	Grandma, he was the luckiest man to have you, and these past couple years you have went above and beyond for him. I know that he is looking down on you so proud of the strength you have showed us all over the past few days, and I know that he will continue to provide you with strength and guidance from up above. 

	Grandpa, you will live on in the endless memories we have of you, and we will forever sing loud and proud whenever a Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra song comes on. 
We love you dearly. Until we meet again Grandpa

Love your Grandkids

Grandpas Speech (Part 2) 



Hi everyone. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Melissa Theriault, granddaughter of Gordie – or as h would say his favourite mulliment
 
	I want to first of all extend my gratitude to all the relatives, friends, and attendees who have come today to honour this great man, Gordie Delabbio. Who Frank, Jenna, Chloe, Ryan, and myself were privileged to call “Grandpa”. The man who always took us on many adventures, taught us the ultimate life lessons, and most importantly, loved us with all his heart. 

Although grandpa was the strongest man we knew, he was always worried about his grandkids safety and wellbeing. For example, never allowing us to go past our knees when we went for a swim in the lake, never telling him when one of us was  going on a trip– because he would lose sleep over it, or reminding us to lock the car doors while were driving cause, you know, “There’s a lot of crazy people out there”. 
	We were never bored at grandma and grandpas because of all the crazy adventures he took us on – Riding to Batchawana in the cap of the truck to pick rocks for his garden, going to the canal to walk rocks - with a walking stick and an exceptional lunch packed by grandma of course, or going for a hike which almost every time involved a “shortcut” back to the car that usually ended up setting us back at least 3 hours covered in mud. 
Grandpas Speech Part 1. 
	


On July 20,2019  we said goodbye to a true legend. The man who taught me everything I knew. Grandpa, thank you for raising and shaping me into the person that I am today.  We were never bored when we came to your house because you always had an adventure for us to go on. Until the end I always had a smile on my face when I was in your presence. We love you, and you will be truly missed. ❤️that’s amore❤️ keep on singing grandpa.

Yesterday I said goodbye to the greatest man I’ve ever come to know. 
Grandpa, thank you for being a second father to me, for being my best pal, and always showing me the “shortcuts” in life, all while reminding me to always stop and smell the roses. Up until your last day on this earth, you could always make everyone around you smile. I know you are singing up there louder than ever. I will forever hold you and all the life lessons you taught me close to my heart. Thank you for helping me become the women I am today. Everything I’ll do; I’ll do for you. I love you forever. 
Your pal, Jenna. ♥️

Dear Carol, Tracey and Carolyn,

May we offer our heartfelt sympathies to you and your families at this time of loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this time, and as a gesture of condolence we were happy to make a donation to ARCH in memory of Gordie. May you all find strength in the love of family and friends to help you with the burden of your grief.

Cathy, Richard and Ryerson Porter

So sorry to hear about Gord's passing.
He worked with my father in law Doug at the PUC who spoke often about him.  May your memories carry you through this difficult time.

OBITUARY

Gordie Delabbio

April 30, 1935 – July 20, 2019

Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel

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