LOUNSBURY, VICTOR:  With great sadness, the family of
Victor (Vic) Orland Lounsbury of Smithville announces his
passing at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, on
Monday, December 12, 2005, in his 87th year.  After
celebrating 60 years of marriage October 6th of this year,
his beloved wife Nettie (nee Davis) passed away November
16, 2005.  Vic was the loving father of June and Harold
Beamer, Barb and Gary DeGrow and Marilyn and Benny
D'Alessio.  Cherished by his grandchildren Doug Beamer,
Chris and Tammy Beamer, Brad Beamer, Lindsay DeGrow,
Laura DeGrow, Jaime D'Alessio and Carly D'Alessio.  Dear
brother of Margaret Krick, Keith and Marion Lounsbury and
brother-in-law of Erma Lounsbury.  Vic will also be missed
by his many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his
brother Wray Lounsbury, sister Roma Cryderman and her
husband Allan, and brother-in-law Roy Krick.  The funeral
service was held Friday, December 16, 2005 at 11 am at
Smithville United Church with Rev. Dale Massender
officiating.  His daughters June, Barb and Marilyn read the
poem "Christmas in Heaven" and son-in-law Gary spoke of
family memories.  Eunice Lung was the organist.  
Pallbearers were Doug, Chris and Brad Beamer, Tom
Packham, Clifford Travis, Jason Allen and Larry Johnson
with the interment at the church's adjoining cemetery.  
Memorial contributions to the West Lincoln Memorial
Auxiliary, Smithville United Church or the Canadian
Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
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Victor Orland Lounsbury
1919 - 2005