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Dale McWade, 73, passed peacefully on June 12, 2015 at Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville.

He was born October 25 1941 in Gravenhurst ON to the late Hazel and Melville (Lorne) McWade.  

Dale’s selflessness, generosity, dedication to his job, and genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others will be greatly missed in his absence. He touched the lives of many people with his kind heart and trademark sense of humour which he carried through until the end.

Dale is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vera McWade; daughter, Cindy; grandchildren, Stephanie, Michael, and Danielle; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Glen, and his sister Myrna.

The family would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of both the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and Hospice Huntsville for their dedication and excellent care provided in Dale’s time of need.

 

Visitation will be held at the Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 High Street on Monday, June 15th, 2015 from 6-8 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Addison Chapel of the Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 16th at 11 a.m.

Reception to follow at Trinity United Church hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Huntsville District Memorial  Hospital Auxiliary or Algonquin Grace Hospice, would be appreciated by the family.

 

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  1. Dear Mrs. McWade and family….please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of a wonderful and generous and kind man. Dale was always a sunny part of the day when he came in to Canadian Tire and talked with me when I worked there, as I’m sure all of us felt the same. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  2. Forever loved and remembered. We can not think of Dale without a smile.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  3. Dear Vera,Our thoughts and prayers are with you & Cindy. I will miss Dale’s dry wit, his knowledge and wisdom concerning cars. He was always friendly, self sacrificing and reaching out to those in need. Ivan & Kathryn

  4. Dear VeraOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your and your family. Dale will always be remembered and our memories of him kept in our hearts. We will never forget his great sense of humour, warm heart, and care for others. He meant so much to so many. You will be missed Dale. Love Martin, Elaine, Sharon & Simon

  6. Cindy and family,You are in my thoughts. I am very saddened by the news of your dads’ passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

  7. Vera and Cindy,
    We were sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. We are not able to be with you on Tuesday to celebrate his memory but our thoughts and prayers are definitely with you at this time of loss. We have many good memories of our times together and are blessed for having known him. Remembering you in prayer, Bryan and Judy.

  8. Dear Vera, Cindy and family. Please accept my deepest condolences. Dale always had a smile, and a hug to share and a great sense of humor. Dale will be greatly missed.
    Much love,
    Ellie

  10. To Vera and family,Please accept our deepest sympathy. We feel truly blessed to have known Dale and he will be missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mitchell & Cathy

  12. My Deepest Sympathy to Vera, Family & Friends. I feel truly blessed to have known this wonderful man, you will be missed Dale. May you Rest In Peace

  13. Vera and Cindy, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Will miss his jokes at Tim Horton’s. From all of us the Tim Horton’s gang! RIP Dale.

  14. To Vera and family,Please accept our heart felt condolences. We loved Dale very much as did countless others! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love Ted and Debbie Magee

  15. Out deepest sympathies to you and your family.God Bless you and keep you in this time of sadness.
    From your cousin,
    Gail Pedwell & family

  16. Dear Vera,
    It is with great sadness, and care and concern for you and your family, that I have learned about Dale’s passing. I will always cherish my memories of you both, working with you at Edmonds, you both welcomed me, and were kind and supportive of my efforts there.

    I know that you will take comfort from all of the wonderful memories you shared with Dale, and also expressions of love and friendship from all that will contact you in the coming weeks.

    Thinking of you, with love and sympathy, Jane xo

  17. we will miss you Brother Dale, your kindness and laughter and being there for your family and friends.

  18. My deepest heart-felt condolences go out to my dear friend Vera, and all their dear family and Dale’s & her friends…. Vera God saw him getting tired, and the sickness did not pass. So God put his arms around your dear Dale and whispered “come to me””. A golden heart stopped beating

  19. We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayer’s. He was a very kind and wonderful man.

  20. Vera & Family my thoughts are with you all,will miss you Grumpy you were a very good man XOXO

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