Dear Eleanor,
Del and your family are in our prayers. It was such a pleasure knowing Del and sharing fun times together. He will be missed.
Claude will be in Kelowna for the celebration of Del’s life but I will certainly be there for you.
Love
Linda & Claude

I remember the good times – The Tennis with Del at Mayfield Inn, the Joke of the week from Del – and then we met up in Toronto and played at the Mayfair Courts – the social times with Del and Eleanor – sadly missed – Jack and Gail , St. Thomas, ON

Dear Eleanor, Lisa, Raymond, and Jacqueline,

In the short few months I have know Dell he has touched my heart, and the love he had for Eleanor and family was so beautiful to witness.
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal ……….
My deepest condolences to all at this difficult time.

Dear Eleanor:
I want to tell you how sorry I feel about Del. He was one of the nicest men I ever talked with and enjoyed the brief opportunities I had to converse with him. I hope we will still see you some of the Historical Society meetings but your life just won’t be the same.
God bless and comfort you.
Doris Porter

Eleanor and family,

Deepest sympathy from the cousins.

May you hold family memories dear to your heart.

Bob and Helen Symons

We are thinking of you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Mary Campbell(Kitchener)
Peter and Mary Campbell(Sault Saint Marie)

Eleanor, Lisa and Family:

I remember from my childhood years spending a lot of time with you all.. my deepest condolences to you all. Lots of fond memories.

Eleanor, Lisa, Raymond, and Jacqueline:

Alison and the kids and I wish you our most heartfelt condolences. Although distance separates us our prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless.

I am sure in the weeks, days and months to come the word gentleman will come up frequently. It is a word that described Del so completely. I played tennis with Del in the latter years of his life. As we got ready to go on the court he would always have a joke for me and then proceeded to annihilate me with his spin serve. His life had its trials and tribulations but he always was positive and spoke lovingly of his family.
He was in my life but for a season but I will remember him for a lifetime.

Jane Johnson

Eleanor, Lisa, Jacqueline, Raymond,

I will remember Del as gentleman who could strike up a conversation with anyone, and listen at the same time. A true gentleman. We’ll miss him. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Del was a model that we all should follow – kind, gentle, positive & acceptance. Playing tennis with Del, he was always encouraging me & quietly gave me suggestions to improve my shots. What a gentleman & what a beautiful smile that I will always remember.

What a delightful guy….I remember him helping to run the most successful Studebaker franchise in Canada..and as the genial host at that motel in Barrie. Also remember our super cruise on the family yacht on the Rideau Canal drinking “Ewings” whatever the hell they were. Did he still mix them?
Regrets
Bill….

Del was mentor and friend to many in commercial real estate, widely respected for his knowlege and professionalism. On a personal note, he was an absolute gentleman.

I am so sorry to hear of Del’s passing. He was such a nice man and a gentleman.

The memories of my knowing of Del are warm, friendly and caring.

Eleanor, my thoughts are with you at this time

Diane Reid

Auntie Eleanor, Cousins Lisa, Raymond & darling Jacqueline,
Our favourite uncle, Del, was a most kind, thoughtful, and encouraging man. A true gentleman. Our chats were always inspiring and humorous.
Brian treasures the good times at the boathouse, and the Continental Inn. Swimming, water & snow skiing, tennis and snowmobiling; good times!
We trust he is loving being reunited with David in heaven.
We pray the Lord brings you comfort in this time.
All our love,
Brian, Sue, Reilly & Royce

Dear Eleanor and Family, Don and I wish to send our sincere Condolences on the passing of Del. You both were such a wonderful part of the Central United Church family and along with your extended family have a significant part in the history of the church and indeed of Barrie. Your friendship will always be cherished by us. God Bless you, each one. Love, Chris and Don Jay

Dear Eleanor, Lisa , Raymond and Jacqueline,

We feel so blessed to have had the priviledge of knowing Del. He was such a wonderfully kind and caring person. Eleanor you and your family have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love from Myrna and Kent

Dear Eleanor:

Wishing you peace in this time of loss. I remember you so well from our time many years ago at Georgian College and know of the love you had for Del.

You are in my thoughts.

Barb

Warmest wishes in celebrating a life well-lived.
Many fond memories, Matt

Eleanor & family,
We will truly miss Del and the wonderful chats we had. He was hardly without a smile or a listening ear. He always took such great interest in our lives and was very found of our young children. Will miss our Wishbone restaurant dinners.

Love Sarah & Ron

Dear Mrs. Jackson and Lisa,

I was so sorry to hear and read about the loss of your husband and father. I have may fond memories of you all during the years you lived in Barrie. He was such a nice and kind man.
With sympathy, Genia and family.

I had the pleasure of working with Delbert in the latter part of his career, as well as seeing him socially at Mayfair. He possessed a unique combination of gentle wisdom and kindness with very astute commercial instincts, a rarity in today’s business world.

He also helped me during a personal loss and his guidance and solace supported me through a difficult time.

I am honoured to have known Delbert, and my kindest wishes go to his family.

Chris