Surrounded by his family, Dale passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2017 in Kitchener, ON. Formerly of Prescott, ON., Dale was 4 days from his 82nd birthday on August 20.
He will be profoundly missed by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Barkley, daughter Kimberley Barkley (Mike Warren) of Brockville, ON., son Steven Barkley (Joan) of Prescott, ON., step-daughter Sherry Hewitt (Ryan Hoefler) of Kitchener, ON., and stepson Jeffrey Hewitt (Tracy) of Charlieville, ON. He was a much loved Grandpy and Papa to 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his brother, Edric Barkley (Janine) of Iroquois, ON., several nieces and nephews and many who called him their friend. Dale was predeceased by his first wife of 20 years, Sandra (McLatchie) and his parents Floyd and Lucy (McIntosh).
To honour Dale's wishes, a cremation has already taken place and no service will be held. If you wish, Dale can be fondly remembered by a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and by lifting a glass to remember his laugh and wish him a safe journey.