Obituary of Keith Vernon Toye

At Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, on Saturday, March 03, 2007, Mr. Keith Toye of Elmira, formerly of Wingham age 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean Willoughby. Friend and loving father of Karen and Larry Glofcheskie. Very special Poppa to Katie and Lindsay. Dear brother of Harry Toye of Sarnia. Also survived by his sisters-in-law Bonnie and her husband Lorne Hamilton of Kincardine and Josie and her husband Norm Anger of Wingham. Cherished friend of Bernice Higgins. Predeceased by his parents Eveard and Adelaide (Banford) Toye. Keith joined the Canadian Army (Regular) in 1948. He served continuously until 1977. He saw service in Japan, Korea, Germany, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Alaska and Jamaica. He served in both the Royal Canadian Regiment and the Royal Highlanders of Canada (The Black Watch). Keith retired from the Canadian Forces in 1977 to become manager of the Repair and Overhaul Department at Diemaco Inc., Kitchener until his retirement in 1990. He was a proud member of the RCR Association, Branch 180 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian Diabetes Association, Wingham United Church, Federal Superannuates Nation Association, Wingham Happy Gang, Museum Board of Wingham and District Heritage and Historical Society and a Volunteer for the CNIB and Wingham Town and Country Senior Suppers. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Wednesday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Royal Canadian Legion Service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:45 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario. Memorial donations to Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180 or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. To the staff and Dr. Haberstroh of Leisure World Care Giving Centre, heartfelt thanks for the tireless efforts and caring of Keith.