Peacefully at Riverwood Senior Living in Alliston on Friday, January 28th, 2022, in his 98th year. Walter was born on Hwy 50 in the Village of Tormore in 1924. He and his wife Marguerite (deceased 2016) farmed south of Bolton until moving to Thornton in 1970. Devoted father of Ross McCabe and his wife Barbara of Palgrave and Steve and his wife Margaret of Thornton. Dearly loved Grandfather to Mason and his wife Jessica of Thornton, Kyle McCabe and his wife Lauren of Grimsby. Great-Grandfather of Thomas, Liam, Reese, and Avery McCabe. Walter was predeceased by his parents Norman and Lottie and his brothers Roy and Garnet. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Walter spent the majority of his time outside of farming serving on various public school and high school boards, various local fair boards, planning boards and Plowman’s Association and was a Lions Club member.
A private funeral service will be held at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S., Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday morning, February 1 at 11 o’clock. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to Essa Public Library Thornton Branch, 34 Robert Street, Thornton L0L 2N0 or Stevenson Memorial Hospital, 200 Fletcher Crescent, P.O. Box 4000, Alliston L9R 1W7
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Brenda Matson Jackson
Sincere condolences to the McCabe family and friends of Walter.
Treasure the memories
Ted Davis
I have many memories of going to Christmas dinners at Walter and Marguerite’s farm at Thornton. They were always so welcoming to us. Walter always had a smile and a kind word. Karen and I always enjoyed their company during gatherings at Ross and Barb’s home near Palgrave Rest easy Walter.
Murray Stewart
Dear Ross ,Steve and Families
Sorry for your loss, your Father’s Passing brings back many memories of your Dad and your Late Mom , as well as your Uncles Roy and Garnet. May the history of Tormore ,Albion and Bolton continue to leave positive memories for your Family to cherish .
Murray
Paul & Betty Johnston
Dear Ross, Steve and Families
So sorry to hear about the passing of Walter. He was a great guy. We enjoyed his company and conversations at the O.P.A conventions. My mom and dad, Jim & Edna Johnston, stood up with them at their wedding. Our parents visited quite a lot back and forth when we were kids and there are a lot of great memories. He will be truly missed.
Our deepest sympathies.
Paul & Betty
Duck
Donna and Frank Duck send our sympathy to the family. Many good year at Proplan and Cookstown Steam Show. The pancakes were great.
Sharon and Howard Venning
Dear Ross, Steve and families
Our deepest condolences to all. Your memories will always be with you.
RIP
John King
Ross, Steve and families
Our condolences on the passing of a fine gentleman and good neighbour.
John and Wanda King
Ruth Gray
My condolence to the family,
Apart of the family tree has moved on to be with his wife and family.
Laurie Davis Foster
Walter had a wonderful sense of humor. I remember the rehearsal dinner, the evening before Ross and Barb were to be married at the Terra Cotta Inn. We were sitting at the table, waiting for Walter and Marguerite to join us. We waited, waited and waited. When they finally arrived, Walter explained that he had had a zipper failure and Marguerite had to sew him into his pants. Everyone laughed heartily! We all felt sympathy for Walter that evening as he could not enjoy any cocktails given his special situation. It is a rare person who can carry off such a happening with the aplomb that Walter did. The Davis family felt that Walter was indeed a part of our gang. So sorry for your loss.
linda brown
Marg and Steve
Thinking of you in this difficult time
Gord and Linda
Cathy Gasparini
Our condolences go out to the McCabe family. We will remember Walter with the fondest of memories. Walter was a true gentleman and always interested in how you were doing. My Mom and Dad (Ken and Marg Hodgson) were life long best friends with Walter and Marguerite. They did a lot of travelling together. One of those was a tent trailer road trip to the West Coast back in the late 70’s. They came to visit us on their way. We will always remember touring Lake Louise with the 4 of them and going back to the campsite enjoying Walter’s company and a rye and water. Mom and Dad always told us girls, we don’t bicker we just always get along. That kind of friendship is special and to be cherished.
RIP Walter
It is 5 o’clock somewhere with Marguerite and your dear old friends
Cathy and Dan Gasparini
Ken and Jean Meher
Our deepest condolences , you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Meher Families
Alan Belcher
Our condolences to Ross and Steve. My memories of Walter, Marguerite, Ross and Steve go back to 1955. Memories of a team of horses pulling a binder and hay wagon with no one on the reins, just a gee and a haw from Walter’s calm voice was all they needed. He was an outstanding example of a good father, husband and neighbor. We hope he passed in peace.
Kay Pozniak
Dear Ross,
Thinking of you at this time.
I met your Dad once, at a Davis dinner at your place.
Barry and Diane Livingston
Ross, Steve and families
So sorry to hear of the passing of Walter. Barry’s family (Russell and Jean) spent many happy times with Walter and Marguerite . We also have fond memories. Hoping all your families are doing well.
Barry and Diane Livingston
Alan Livingston
My sincere condolences to Ross, Stephen and families.
Lloyd and Libby Campbell
Our heartfelt condolences to Ross and Steve and their families on the loss of their dear Father, Father-in-Law, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather!! Walter and Marguerite were such kind and well respected members of our Thornton Community. We feel fortunate to have known both of them!
Lloyd and Libby Campbell
Carl and Linda Tiveron
Our condolences Ross and family for the loss of your Father. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Carl and Linda
Beth Moffatt Creighton
Ross, Steve & Families
My sincere condolence in the passing of your Dad, a fine gentleman & relative of the Moffatt family. Memories of your Mom & Dad as a very fine family. Cherish their memories. RI P Mr. McCabe, you are now with your loved one.