Obituary of Orval Cairns

CAIRNS, Orvalof Wiarton passed away suddenly at Wiarton Hospital on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 in his 78th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Carol and dear Dad of Tom of Wiarton, Debra (Peter) Burnham of Peterborough and Colleen Cairns (Ron Wiseman) of Kingston. He was the very proud grandfather of Matthew, Timothy and Stephen Burnham who will miss him dearly and he will never be forgotten. He will be sadly missed by his best bud 'Duff' who was his shadow. Orval was predeceased by his parents Nellie (Huff) and Norman Cairns and his brother Nelson.Orval was a very proud Canadian serving in the Royal Canadian Navy for 25 years. He was a long standing member of the Ramoca Shrine Club, Masonic Cedar Lodge #396, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 208, Wiarton Rotary Club and St. John's United Church. He was also foreman for the Town of Wiarton for 12 years.The family will receive friends at the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton on Friday, October 13, 2006 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. There will be a Legion Service at the funeral home on October 13, 2006 at 1:45 p.m. There will be a Masonic Service at the funeral home at 6:45 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Orval's life will be held at St. John's United Church on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ed Laksmanis officiating. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgefuneralhome.com. I would like to Send Condolences Back to Notices Home | History | Services | Our Facilities | Notices | Contact Us | Links