Obituary of Stanley John Sheldrake
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SHELDRAKE, STANLEY: At McNally House in Grimsby on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, Stanley John Sheldrake of Smithville in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Diane Carol Sheldrake (nee Springstead) for 31 years. Dear son of May Sheldrake and the late Jack Sheldrake. Loving father of Mark and Shelley, Kimberley and Tom Sopher, Scott and Denise, Todd and Karen, and Glenn and Karen Kay. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Rebecca, Benjamin, Marissa, Samantha, Jacob and Heather. Dear brother of Jim and Joyce Sheldrake, Lois and Paul Chapman, and Linda Kobylt. Predeceased by his brother Irvine. Stan was the first licensed hot air balloonist in Canada and built many hot air balloons with his pastime. He was the owner and operator of J. W. Sheldrick Sanitation until he retired. Friends may call at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A private family funeral service will be held. Interment Merritt Settlement Cemetery, Smithville. If desired, memorial contributions to McNally House or CAP (Cancer Assistance Program) of Hamilton would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
