Obituary of Norman William Ballantyne

BALLANTYNE, NORMAN: At Norfolk General Hospital on Saturday, November 12, 2016, Norman William Ballantyne of Simcoe and previously of Caistor passed away in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Shirley Marie Ballantyne (nee Nauman) for over 62 years. Loving father of Shelley Ballantyne (Ron Murphy), and Brenda Campbell (Gord). Cherished grandfather of Jessica Vanderschee, and Lee Campbell (Ashley Donaldson), and great grandfather of Brooklyn. Dear brother of Gladys Krick (the late Harold), Ina Dodson (Edward), the late Alfred (the late Leta), the late Mabel (McPherson) Pearce, and brother-in-law of Desmond Pearce, and the late Douglas McPherson. Norm will also be dearly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Tuesday, November 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Smithville United Church, 116 West Street (Regional Road 20), Smithville on Wednesday, November 16 at 12 Noon. Interment at Rainham White Church Cemetery in Fisherville will precede the service. If desired, memorial donations to Smithville United Church would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.