Peacefully, in Newmarket, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Herbert Workman, at the age of 99, beloved husband of the late Ruth Workman. Remembered by his children John, Lynda Price, and Joe. Father-in-law of Linda Sanderson, James Price, and Maria Simpson. Loving grandfather of Melissa (Kris), Michelle (Tom), Amy (Artie), Kevin, Austin. Proud great-grandfather of John, Sadie, Stella, and Barrett.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday from 5 – 8 o’clock.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday morning, January 29 at 11 o’clock.
Interment Nobleton Community Cemetery.
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Kerry Curtis-McCabe
Another wonderful Elizabeth Drive neighbour has left us. What a wonderfully long life he had but, I am sure, it is never long enough for those left behind Sending hugs to all of you.
Barb McIntyre
Herb was an amazing and smart man. We loved hearing his stories. He did all those puzzles in our activity room … we don’t know how. They were difficult. When he had enough he would say “fooy” and go home. He appreciated any treat we would give him. He loved his family. Herb would tell us about his trips. We were lucky to have him in our lives as a good friend.
Betty Ewin
Linda, John and Joe. My brother Stan just let me know that Uncle Herb has passed away. He had a long life and a great family around him. The last of the four Workman boys!
Take care. Betty
Sue/ Chris Deighan
Sad to hear of Herb’s passing! I’ll always remember joining the Workman camping fest where Grampi’s campfire could last for days!
He was a great steward of Nobleton and loved his family dearly! Thinking of all his family! Unfortunately we are out of town for Herb’s celebration of life!
emlyn mcallister
John, Linda, Joe, Melissa,Michelle,Maria and Austin;
I have great memories of your Dad – Grandpa. One of which is playing Euchre with Herb. He would always win or come in a close second in every tournament with lots of great strategy advice along the way. His love of cutting and splitting firewood with his standard comment “It warms you twice.”
Emlyn and Lynn
Tracey Murray
The world has just lost and had the pleasure of a wonderful kind and friendly man. Many fond memories of Herb, hearing about his gardening, enjoying his homemade fudge, playing euchre (he was an amazing euchre player) between him and my Nan I never had a chance – my deepest condolences to his family and friends
Tracey Murray
Marg Patterson
Sorry for your loss.
Marg Patterson
Barbara P Downey
Sorry to hear of your loss He was a great gardener
Robert and Barbara
Lorna and Larry Hundt, Great Canadian Holidays
We have such fond memories of Herb on many of our tours – and especially the Reunion Mystery Tours. He was so likeable, so friendly and kind, and was always a bright light in any room. We speak for many, many travellers, and of course our drivers and tour directors who had the privilege of travelling with Herb. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Jonny Salerno
That is sad news. Herb was a great guy, although I barely knew him. I had the pleasure of being his Tour Director for two separate trips, and he was an absolute pleasure to have on both of them. (As was his son, Joe). He just had an incredible memory and thirst for knowledge. His recollection for political and civic details was second to none, even into his 90s! I guess those word searches kept his mind sharp…A very funny man, too. I can say this with certainty: he was always very popular on the trips. He just had that effect on people. Just a charming and interesting human being. He’ll be missed. My condolences to the family.
Barb Douglas
Another name from my early years growing up in Nobleton.
I remember Mr. Workman so very well as he was practically a neighbour.
My sympathy to his family.
Barbara (Brown) Douglas
Lisa & Russell Price
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your father to whom you were so close. Our thoughts are with you.
Karen and John Sproxton
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Great Uncle Herb was a kind thoughtful man with a beautiful smile. So sorry for your loss and ours.
Carol Kidd
I have many fond memories of Herb when he was a volunteer with Caledon Meals on Wheels. A true gentleman and a caring, dedicated volunteer. Everyone, clients, staff and other volunteers always enjoyed our interactions and conversations with Herb. He made a difference in so many lives and we are sad to hear of his passing.
Marti & David Cross
David and I send our sincere condolences to you Linda, and your entire family. His kind and gentle way will be missed.
Kathryn Mifsud, Caledon Meals on Wheels
Herb will always be remembered by those of us at the Stationview Caledon Meals on Wheels Wellness Program as a kind and very funny man. For many years we saw Herb every week and although he loved his puzzles, he loved people more.
Herb was a pleasure to know. He will be missed.
Linda Schwartz
Lynda John and Joe
What a wonderful long life. Sounds like he was a pleasure to be around. Our sympathies to you and your families.
Don and Linda Schwartz
Muriel Cairns
I remember that I always looked forward to times when I would go in to the post office and have a chat to Herb…..just a nice visit,,,synpathy to Lynda and family members,,,,special times for me with Nobleton friends….great memories
Bob and Peggy Belcher
The Belchers and the Workmans have had their lives intertwined since the late seventies. Herb and Ruth provided daycare in their home for both of our children Katie and Jamie. Lynda was our “go to” babysitter in the evenings. All provided loving care. Through the years we regularly celebrated birthdays, weddings, Christmas and of course Canada Day with the Workmans. One such occasion was recently on Dec 29 at Herb’s care home. He was in fine spirits and shared stories, as usual, of his life of almost 100 years!!! We share the grief of the family and hope they will find comfort in the memories of Herb and his full, adventurous life well-lived.
Nancy Hopkinson
We were reflecting on the enjoyable Pasta Dinner held yesterday at Nobleton United Church when suddenly my husband remarked Herb Workman was not there. We realized that he would be about 100 so I googled and found that Herb had passed away this year. Herb was the Nobleton Postmaster for many years when the post office was on the King Rd. I heard that he was quite the stickler for the rules! He was an enthusiast for burning wood, so when we had some trees removed and left the big trunks available, Herb would come and pick them up and use them for firewood. We found him to be a very friendly guy who never wanted anything to go to waste. An environmentalist at heart!