It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Earl James Hepburn, on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, while surrounded by his family, from complications from surgery. A long time resident of Caledon, Earl recently celebrated his 82nd birthday. Loving husband to his wife of 61 years, Sonia, and devoted father to, Deborah, Diane and her husband Walter, and grandsons, Dustin, and Greg and his wife Ashley. Although retired from his landscaping business, he never stopped being outdoors.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Wednesday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, November 12 at 12 noon, with reception to follow in the reception room.
Donations to a charitable organization of your choice in his memory are appreciated.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Keith and Pat Franks AND Lena Wasylnchuk
We would like to extend our very deepest condolences to Aunt Sonia, Deborah, Diane, Walter, Dustin, Greg and Ashley. Earl was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and Uncle……such a kind, gentle soul and truly will be missed by all!! Love, Lena, Keith and Pat XXX OOO
Pat and Ron Moody
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father/grandfather.
Stephen & Dorothy Waslynchuk
Our prayers go out to the entire Hepburn family. Earl was an absolute wonderful man with a great sense of humour.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time. RIP Earl
Janee
Dear Aunt Sonia, Debbie and Diane
I was very saddened to hear about Uncle Earl, please accept my heartfelt sorrow for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
Jane (Norm/Jane)
Alice and Chris Greeen
We send our love and condolences to Aunt Sonia, Deborah, Dianne, Walter, Dustin, Greg, and Ashley. Uncle Earl was awesome, and was a great family man, he will be missed….. Love and hugs Alice, Chris and family.
Barbara Campbell
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Earls death. I have wonderful memories of growing up and visiting our family in Toronto. Do know that I am thinking of all of you at this time. Barb and family in Ottawa.
Patrick Connolly
Diane and Family – I am sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Your UTR Family
Donna and Frank Duck
Sorry for your loss. We have lots of great memories.
Jill Wasylnchuk
Dear Sonia, Deborah, Diane, Walter, Dustin, Greg and Ashley:
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly
wonderful person that meant so much to so many. Earl was one-of-a-kind and will be missed. Love, Jill and family xxx
Robbie
I’m sorry for your loss, earl was the number one shooter in Boston mills trap club where I met him and someone I looked up to I will miss his advice! And his company! Thanx for everything earl! You are and always will be man!
Kathy Moorcraft
Dear Aunt Sonia, Diane and Debbie, I am so sorry to about Uncle Earl. I have great memories of visits with you all, both in Toronto and New Brunswick. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Kathy and family
Frans and Vita Peters
We are saddened to hear of Earl’s passing. He was the #1 Trap Shooter in the Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kat Schafer
Aunt Sonia,
I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. I have wonderful memories of visiting you and Earl. My thoughts are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Love Kat
(Stephen & Dorothy)
Norm Patten
Deepest sympathies! I’ll miss our talks. He was a good man.
Dorothy and Ron Crawford
Our condolences to your family in the loss of Mr. Hepburn. Cynthia spoke so highly of him and enjoyed the times when she was at your home with Deb.. It is so hard to lose a loved one we know. May God be very close to all of you at this difficult time and in the days ahead.
We will be thinking of you tomorrow
Regards,
Ron and Dorothy Crawford.
Janice Macaulay
Dear Aunt Sonia, Diane and Debbie and families We were shocked and saddened when we heard of Uncle Earls death. I had just looked at Moms birthday calendar and saw it was his birthday so he had been on my mind. We are thinking of you at this difficult time and offer our heartfelt sympathy. Lots of love is going your way.
Janice and Darrell and family.
Joanne Hughes
Deb: My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. God Bless.
Nancy Fournier
Dear Aunt Sonia, Diane and Debbie….So saddened to hear the news of Uncle Earl, sending our love and condolences to all the family. Nancy, John and family
Stephanie Ficker & Luis Martins
Luis and I are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Father. He was a very special man, who will live on in your heart forever. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jacqueline Brakel
I send my thoughts and condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May being surrounded by family and friends and the cherished memories bring to you some comfort through the loss of your father.
Sincere sympathies,
Jacqueline Brakel
Wendy Reilly
Dear Deborah, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. I know how close you were and how much you loved him. They say time heals but it’s very hard for me to believe that’s true. Memories are all we have.
Please offer my heartfelt condolences to your family. If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me.