Suddenly after a brief illness, at home with his spouse Lucy by his side, Friday, January 4, 2019 of Bayfield at the age of 57. Predeceased by his parents Edwin (1995) and Margaret (December, 2018). Survived by his sister Beverly Kropac (David) of Niagara Falls, and brothers Robert (Bernadette) of Cambridge and Michael of Bayfield. Fondly remembered by his four nieces, one nephew, many extended family members, friends and neighbours. Born in Toronto, he moved to Bayfield in 1976. He attended Central Huron Secondary School and Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Science, achieving his automotive, truck, trailer and coach technical certificates. Employed by area firms Herb eventually achieved the status of self employment. Herb will be remembered for his varied community volunteerism, and event taking on the role of Santa Claus during Christmas celebrations.
Cremation has taken place. Haskett Funeral Home, ZURICH entrusted with arrangements (519-236-4365). A private family interment to follow at Smithville United Church Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Herb’s favourite charity – Alzheimer Society of Huron County would be appreciated by the family. At the family’s request, you may also make a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/lucy-orr-assistance-fund-herb-gale-funeral.
Lucy and Herb’s family extend heartfelt thanks to Huron County’s EMS/OPP personal and the Haskett family for all of their compassionate assistance.
“God bless you all”
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Ruthann and Steven O'Connell
To Herb’s Wife and Family…We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Herb was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed!!
Bev Kropac
Well little brother…hard to belive it has been two weeks. You died where you lived…where you wanted to live and die. Selfishly I want you here ….but I am so grateful you are at peace. Flags up Niagara…XO. Bev and Family.
Gord Keller & family
Very sorry for your loss. He was a good man and friend.
Sherry Southwell
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working for Ed and Marg Gale many years ago alongside Herb and Mike at the Tank and Tummy Fill Up – great memories RIP Herbie
Dean Bullen
I will miss you Herbie, you all ways knew what was what. Learned much from you mechanically, mentally, and just plain good laughs. Keep To Loud McLeod company till we all meet again. Still use the double nut bolt trick all the time.
Brent Mills
great friend sorry to hear of his passing he will be greatly missed
Anne Marie Powell
Miss you already my friend!
Donelda Sturgeon & Family
Our Deepest Sympathy Lucy & all the Gale Family Your in our Thoughts & Prayers Herb always had a smile for everyone Take care
Brian Densmore
So sorry to hear of the passing of Herbie was a great friend .My condolence to Mike and family.
Don and Sue
We were shocked to hear of your loss.
Herb will be greatly missed and was a kind heart.
Joanne
So sorry for the loss of Herb. He was a great friend and he will be missed horribly. Thinking of Lucy and Herb’s family. Rest In Peace Herbie.
Kathy and Maurice
So sorry for your loss Lucy and the Gale family .Our thoughts and prayers are with you
John,Dawn &Nic Brown
Lucy and family we are in complete shock of the news of Herby. He was a great guy to our family. He will truly be missed by many. Our sincere condolences.
Winnie Darnbrough
Lucy,Mike and Gale family
Thinking of you in your time of sadness.
Gary and Winnie Darnbrough
John and Diana Kropac
Our love and sympathy goes out to you. How very sad.
We will miss Herbie, but his memory lives on.
Tracy Saunders
On behalf of my parents Phil &Ilse Gemeinhardt, Tim and myself our deepest condolences, Herbie will certainly be missed, gone far far to soon.
Marilyn Haw
So sorry to hear of Herb’s passing. Deepest condolences to Lucy and the rest of the family.
My thoughts and prayers are there with you.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Haw.
Hwy 4 Auto
Our condolences he was a great guy gone to soon
Margaret Bourgeois
My deepest condolences on the loss of Herbie he will be missed by many
Brian and Anne Johnston
Our deepest sympathies to Lucy and the Gail Family.
May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories shared with Herb.
Sincerely,
Brian and Anne Johnston
Karen Phillips(Diemert)
So sorry to hear of herbs passing he was a great guy. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go to family and friends. Take Care.
Bob
So sorry to hear about herb he always gave my boys advise on life and we always called him uncle herb always good times bob jake and Jared
Brenda Watmore
Sorry for your loss,Herb was good friend to my late husband and my sons and daughter,Herb was a man with a big heart and would go out of his way for his friends.You will be sadly missed by the Watmore family,may u rest in peace Herb.
Tracy
Herb was a great mechanic and had an awesome love for his family
He will be greatly missed by many
thomas fehr
rip my friend you sure will be missed . our condolence to the Gail family and Lucy
mike bernard
sorry to hear this my condolences to his family he was a great guy always on the go doing something he’s gonna be missed by lots
Dave macdonald
We will always remember you and remember all the things you have done for me your friend Dave
Randy and Carol Redmond
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS
Tracy Smith
Lucy and all family I am so very sorry for your loss, Herb was a great friend and I will always remember him fondly, my deepest condolences to you all
Bob
The beer store called, they’re missing you already little brother (insert smiley face ). I can’t imagine what going to the farm without you being there will be like now.
Betty Lippert
To the family of HERBIE,bless you all and to Lucy the most sincere blessings ,,a truly compassionate person was he,good heart and a fine man.Herbie will be missed,
Joseph Chadwick
He was a great man and good friend to all around him. I will miss you Herb and my thoughts and prayers will always be with you all.
Penny, Gerald Robinson . Sarah glousher
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of herb, he was a good guy a friend a man of his word.
Spud & Suzie Dale
Sending hugs and condolences to all of Herbs family . We had the pleasure of knowing Herb and shared ups and downs with him but always enjoyed his humour you will be missed????!
Lea Ann Veysey
So sorry for your sudden loss. Such a sock.Thinking of you and your families at this time.
Amy Giles
So sorry for your loss my he rest in pace he was a great friend and thinking of Lucy and his family too