Obituary of Albert Gordon Beardwood

Beardwood, Albert Gordon “Bert” Member of Twin Lakes Masonic Lodge and Orillia Shriners, 32nd degree mason with Scottish Rite Former Proprietor of Berts Service Centres Toronto/Orillia B&J Datsun Orillia/ Last call Restaurant and Tavern/ Second Last Call Restaurant and Tavern Passed away peacefully at his home in Ramara after a long battle with cancer on Sunday May 1st, 2016 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Elisabeth Brand. Loving father of Sheila (Joe McAllister), William Beardwood (Ellen Silver), Nancy Sim, Tracey (Jeff Poland), Hazel (Cory Cooksley). Loving stepather of Julie Bennett, Terry Johnston, Bob Howe (predeceased), and Sam McKinnon. Cherished grandfather of Sharon, Amy, Erin, Ashley, Amber, Cory, Taylor, Samantha, Noah, Grace, Abbey, Josh, Carson, and Carter; great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Carol (Ross Moss), Margaret Beardwood (Del Dixon), Joan Nelson, Linda (Frank Negenman), Susan White, Betty (Bill Thompson), Patricia McEwan, and William Beardwood (predeceased). Bert will be lovingly remembered by many family and friends. A special thankyou to Dr. Lobsinger, CCAC, Bayshore nurses (Tessa and Rachel), PSW’s (Lee and Michelle) for their compassionate care. Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street E. Orillia on Friday May 6th, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 7-9:00 p.m. Services under the auspices of the Twin Lakes Masonic Lodge #718 will be held in the Chapel on Saturday May 7th 2016 at 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will be will follow at 1:30 p.m. Interment Atherley Cemetery, Atherley. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Orillia Shrine Club or to a Charity of your choice. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca