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Earle Wesley Kaake

Posted By Egan Funeral Home On February 5, 2011 @ 9:38 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 47 Comments

Earle

Chartered member of Nobleton Lions Club with 49 years of service. Recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for the Lions Club and the Helen Keller Friendship Award for Lionism. More than 30 years with the Nobleton Curling Club Men’s and Mixed Leagues. Retired owner of Earle Kaake Sand and Gravel.

Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 5, 2011, Earle Wesley Kaake, Bolton, formerly of Nobleton, in his 76th year, beloved husband and best friend of Valerie Lee. Cherished father of Kim and Ron Gillies, Holly and Alex von Svoboda, Melody and Gerry Duggan. Loving step-dad of Tracey McLean and Donnie Foster, Jodi and Ian McArthur. Dearest Papa (Pops) of Aimee, Brennen, Maria (Mia), Claire, Kaitlyn, Kristyn, Liam, Renee, Alexander Jr., Lauren, Grady, Lindsey and Great Grandpa of Maddison and Kaiden. Predeceased by his parents Leonard and Lillian Kaake and his step-mother Verna Kaake. Devoted brother of Jeanne and Walter (deceased) Bradley, Beverly and Jack (deceased) Andrews, Lawrie (deceased) and Shirley (deceased) Kaake. Earle will be so greatly missed and remembered by many family members and friends whom he has cherished for many years.

The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Sunday afternoon 1-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in Holy Family Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Monday, February 7 at 2 o’clock, officiated by The Reverend Brian Nicholson, Nobleton United Church. Interment Nobleton Community Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Headwaters Health Care Centre Foundation, Oncology Department, 100 Rolling Hills Drive, Orangeville L9W 4X9. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com


Condolences for the family of “Earle Wesley Kaake”

Condolence from Karen and Steve Hollingshead on February 5th, 2011 10:11 pm

You could never meet a more kind, generous and caring man. We will miss his sense of humour and his mischievous laugh.

Condolence from George & Pat Sinclair on February 6th, 2011 12:42 am

We were saddened today to learn of Earle’s passing. We met many years ago at the Lion’s Club meetings. He will be missed by fellow Lion’s, friends and neighbours alike. We extend our sincerest sympathies to the Kaake Family. Pat & George

Condolence from Roddy and Diane (Olsen) Bridges on February 6th, 2011 12:51 am

Earle was a wonderful man. He was special to all of us and will be missed. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Lots of love and hugs from Roddy, Diane, Andrea and Nathan.

Condolence from John Christine Bainbridge on February 6th, 2011 2:16 am

Jodi, Ian and family, we are sharing in your sorrow.
Your good friends, John and Christine Bainbridge
May God be with your family.

Condolence from Dianne Schmidt – San Clemente, California on February 6th, 2011 2:29 am

Over the years of knowing Holly I have heard numerous wonderful stories about her dear beloved father. May your memories give you strength and may you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
Your friend, Dianne

Condolence from John & Jenn Petersen on February 6th, 2011 2:30 am

As a kid, my dad used to send me to work with Earle because he’d keep me safe and out of mischief for the day. Those were in the old Treeland Nursery years. I’ve lots of fond memories of Earle in and around Nobleton from when I was growing up. Always interested in how you were and what you were up to, always willing to lend a hand, always looking out for the other person.

Earle enriched the lives of all he came into contact with, he was a good man and he will be sadly missed. My deepest, sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Condolence from Lynda Kaake & Family on February 6th, 2011 3:05 am

Words cannot express how we feel about the loss of your loved one and one of the dearest men we have ever met. He is truly going to be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace knowing how much he was loved. Memories last forever.

Condolence from Mary Lou Vass (Schaefer) on February 6th, 2011 2:45 pm

To the family, my deepest sympathy in your loss. May your memories comfort you.

Mary Lou Vass (Schaefer) and family

Condolence from Carolyn and Robert Millsop on February 6th, 2011 3:39 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Condolence from Shelly Churchill-Baines on February 6th, 2011 5:04 pm

Val, Tracey & Jodi
Just read about Earle the Pearl in the paper. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great guy and it was always a pleasure to see him either at your house or at the ball diamond. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

Shelly Churchill-Baines

Condolence from Earl and Margaret Grommbridge on February 6th, 2011 5:46 pm

Val and all of your family

We have known Earle for many years and he always greeted everyone with a smile…It was always a laugh when you chatted with him….
He will be greatly missed by a lot of people in the community.

Keep the faith and all your special memories…they will help in the coming months.

Earl, Marg and family

Condolence from Faye & Gary Broad on February 6th, 2011 6:13 pm

We have known Earle for many years & he never changed. He always came over to speak to us wherever we saw him with that wonderful smile & a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed by so many old friends & new friends also. Please accept our sympathies.

Condolence from Roy & Edna Wright on February 6th, 2011 6:26 pm

Our sincere condolances to Valerie: Kim & Ron: Holly & Alex;
Melody & Gerry. Roy, met Earle through the Nobelton Curling Club,and grass cutting, this past summer, at Roy and Edna’s.
A mighty fine man.

Condolence from Kerry Lynn Kaake Gettins on February 6th, 2011 7:27 pm

Dearest Melody, Holly, Kim and Val. Please accept my most heartfelt condolence to you all in this moment of grief. I have been remembering Uncle Earle’s lilting voice that made him always sound happy. He will be greatly missed.

Kerry, Jason and Shaun

Condolence from Elaine & Randy Belore on February 6th, 2011 7:51 pm

Dear Kim, Holly, Melody,

So very sorry to hear of Uncle Earle’s passing. May the fond memories of your Dad bring a smile to your face. Our hearts are with you and your families.

Elaine & Randy

Condolence from Larry Chapman on February 6th, 2011 9:34 pm

I have many good memories of Earl. He was a good friend of my brother Jim, a neighbour when he lived on Highway 27, a fellow curler and a devoted member of the Lion’s Club. But what I remember most is his infectious laugh. Once he started to laugh everyone around him was drawn into the mood of levity. Earl was one of the “Nobleton nobility”. In so many ways in 1960’s 1970’s and 1980’s he contributed to the sense of community that made Nobleton a special to live. He will be missed.

Valerie, Kim, Holly and Melody, I am sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Leslie, Mark and Family on February 6th, 2011 10:17 pm

Dear Valerie and Family:

We are so very saddened by the passing of your beloved husband Earle.

He has touched so very many lives and he was an extraordinary person to have known and a true hero to his family and many friends. He lived and loved life to the fullest.

I know we will miss him very much but will treasure the memories that he has left with us.

Earle, thank you for being a part of our memories that we will hold dear in our hearts forever.

May you rest in peace.

Much love,

Leslie, Mark and family.

Condolence from Joan and Clive Chamberlain on February 6th, 2011 11:53 pm

We are so very saddened by the passing of Earle.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,s.in your time of grief.

Please accept our sympathies and may Earle Rest in Peace.

God Bless

Love Clive and Joan

Condolence from Graham and Betty Ward on February 7th, 2011 12:18 am

To Val and family:
We were very sorry to hear of Earle’s passing. Our earliest memory of Earl was with the Young People’s organization of Central, Kleinburg and Nobleton United Churches. In later years we often saw Earl at church dinners. He will be missed but we will trreasure the memories.

Condolence from Rod and Lori Archdekin on February 7th, 2011 12:31 am

So sorry to hear the sad news. Earle will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family.

Rod and Lori

Condolence from Holly Tait on February 7th, 2011 1:49 am

I’m sure that anyone who reads this will know that Earle was indeed a very special person. He touched so many people in so many ways and there is no way to describe how big a space he has left behind. I wish to send my condolences to his family and everyone who knew him. Heaven has gained one incredible angel! Farewell Earle.

Condolence from Mike and Sherrie Adam on February 7th, 2011 2:15 am

Dear Val, Kim, Holly, & Melody:
To know Earle was to love him. His boyish, mischievous smile was one of a kind. We have so many fun memories of our times together in Nobleton and at Lions’ functions, at their cottage, and building Nobleton’s first baseball diamond. The years parted us, but we did share coffee together at Tim’s not too long ago and we found him to be just as we remembered him – a happy, fun loving guy. We are so sad.
Love,
Mike and Sherrie

Condolence from Muriel (DALZIEL) SMITH on February 7th, 2011 2:21 am

On behalf of myself & my mother Mary DALZIEL, I wish to express our deepest sympathies to your family.

The last time I saw Earle was at my father’s funeral. I had not seen him in many years and he was rather amused that I remembered him without having to be prompted. His kindness to our family while we lived in Nobleton made him memorable to us. He will truly be missed by our family.

“Those who have lived in our hearts are never really gone.”

Condolence from Paul and Mary Kavanagh on February 7th, 2011 3:30 am

Dear Mel and Jerry

Sorry to hear of the loss of the your father, Mel, and your father-in-law, Jerry. May he Rest in Peace.

Condolence from Glenn & Debbie Sheardown on February 7th, 2011 1:11 pm

I’m so sorry for you loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry we were not able to attend the services

Condolence from Amy Downer on February 7th, 2011 2:27 pm

Dear Tracey and Family—-please accept my deepest condolences during the loss of your step-dad.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and trying time.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Earle however Tracey always spoke very highly of him and with much love. May your memories bring you comfort and now that he is now at peace.

Love your friend,
Amy Downer and Family

Condolence from Jennifer Knight and Family on February 7th, 2011 2:29 pm

Tracey and family,

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this diffucult time. Sorry to hear of your loss.

Condolence from Sonya von Svoboda on February 7th, 2011 2:47 pm

Sincere condolences to Holly and family. Mom, Dad, David and I are thinking of you. Regards, Sonya von Svoboda.

Condolence from Debbie Brennan & family on February 7th, 2011 2:54 pm

Tracey and family,
May your wonderful memories of Earle help you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, take care.

Condolence from Amy McMillan on February 7th, 2011 3:09 pm

To Tracey and Family…

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and all your Family at this time.

Amy

Condolence from Stan and Karen Danilko on February 7th, 2011 3:51 pm

Jodi, Ian and Family
Our heart felt sympathy is with you at this time with the loss of your Step Father. God Bless you

Condolence from Tanya (von Svoboda) Bull on February 7th, 2011 4:42 pm

Dear Holly and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Earl’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you always but more so during this difficult time. We send all of our love and hugs your way hoping it will ease a small portion of your sorrow. Keep your memories and photos close for comfort and remember the good days and laughter.
Tanya, Vince, Natasha and Jordan

Condolence from Lloyd Churchill on February 7th, 2011 5:10 pm

Val, Jodi, & Tracey
I was saddened when Shelly told me about Earle the Pearl. my deepest condolences to all of you . All the memories are good & he will be missed my prayers are with you all .
Lloyd Churchill

Condolence from Mike Nixon, Secretary, Sandhill Pipe Band on February 7th, 2011 5:29 pm

On behalf of myself and the Sandhill Pipe Band, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Earle’s family. It was a pleasure dealing with him, re – the Nobleton Fair parade and he will be very much missed! He was a fine man!

Regards – Mike & the Band.

Condolence from Mary Sheardown & Ted Troyer on February 7th, 2011 6:07 pm

Val & Family

Sorry to hear of Earl’s passing , he will be missed by many people. Always had a smile and a nice way with him.

We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

Take care.

Condolence from Bill & Judy Barron & Family on February 7th, 2011 7:36 pm

Kim,Ron and Girls and Melody, Gerry and Boys

We were so sorry to hear about your fathers passing
You are in our thoughts

Condolence from Sharon and Bill Mclean on February 7th, 2011 8:12 pm

Dear Val, Tracey, Jodi and familes,

We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Earle’s passing. He was a wonderful kind and caring man who will be missed by all who knew him. We are blessed to have had him as a dear friend and will remember him always. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Condolence from Ron & Russ on February 7th, 2011 8:41 pm

Val
Russ and I are thinking about you and the family on this day.

Sorry, we are not there.

He will be missed but good memories will never fade.

Condolence from Val & Gary Clevely on February 7th, 2011 9:14 pm

Dear Valerie, Kim, Holly and Melody

Val and I were saddened to hear of your loss. We just found out this afternoon. We both have fond memories of Earl and great times with your family through the Lions club, snowmobiling and weekends at the cottage.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all.

Condolence from Boughen Family on February 7th, 2011 9:25 pm

Val & Jodi,
So sorry to hear of Earle passing. Our deepest condolences to you and the family. He will truly be missed

Condolence from Darlene on February 7th, 2011 10:12 pm

Dear Valerie and Family,

I am so saddened by Earle’s passing. I loved hearing his stories about his family and friends and the Lions Club he loved them all.
I will miss him so much … my thoughts are with you.

Darlene

Condolence from Laura Morton on February 8th, 2011 4:01 am

To Valerie and family,

I’m so sorry to hear about Earle’s passing. He was such a great person who always put a smile on my face and on many others. He will be truly missed. My thoughts are with you.

Laura

Condolence from Diane Wilson on February 8th, 2011 5:27 am

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss — nothing could be sadder than losing a dear Father.
I’ve been down east for past 18 years but will always remember running into Mr. Kaake when I was back in fall, 2007. We had a nice chat and it was evident that he was very happy and content, which was good to see.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Diane Wilson

Condolence from Ron and Rose Jones on February 8th, 2011 4:49 pm

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of our old friend Earle. He was one of the first person we met on our arrival in Nobleton in the mid 60’s. He was a dear friend and neighbour and we had many great times with the Lions and all the social and fund raising functions.
You could always count on him in a time of need.The morning coffee get togethers won’t be the same.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.

Condolence from Georgina, Brian and all our family on February 9th, 2011 1:53 pm

Dear Val and all your wonderful family, We are very sadden to hear of our dear Uncle Earle’s too early passing and so regretful that we were unable to attend his service and share hugs with everyone. He was indeed a special Uncle and we will always treasure our sweet and happy memories of truly a happy, grateful and caring man. His infectious laugh and zest for life were qualities we will keep in our hearts forever. In your quiet moments may you always feel the love he generously gave to all of you.. Wishing you comfort, strength and healing. We will all miss Uncle Earle, he touched all our lives in a special way. Love and hugs, Georgina Brian and family

Condolence from Bruce and Penny Bishop on February 15th, 2011 1:00 am

We are truly sorry to hear of Earle’s passing, will miss seeing him around the time of the Lion’s draw in Nobleton, he would always stop at the house to sell us a ticket, but more importantly, to catch up with us on the past year. He always had a ready smile, a story or two, always a good visit. We will remember those times with great fondness. With sincere sympathy, Bruce and Penny Bishop

Condolence from Julie Montgomery on May 4th, 2011 8:16 am

To Valerie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Earle. I have many fond memories of him from years of working together at the Region of Peel in Caledon, and still have his picture hung in my office. We are sorry we did not know in time to attend any of the services. Deepest Sympathies.

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