Cremation has already taken place, so everyone is welcome to join Ernie's Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Thursday October 13th, from 7-8:30 p.m., at The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville ON.
Light refreshments and a chance to exchange memories will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Bethell Hospice (www.hospicecaledon.ca) or Servant's Heart Ministries DR (www.servantsheartdr.org)
I became a Christian in 1982. Started attending Calvary church soon after.
Pastor Ernie was instrumental in discipiling me,I can still hear his words about memorizing scriptures even keeping our minds on them when waiting in doctors offices .I was a evangelism explosion trainer because of his inspiration ,by the grace of God because of this I have been able to lead many people to the Lord,My husband of almost forty years remembers him fondly .I remember going to lunch in
your home in Toronto and I have never experienced such loving hospitality before or
since. We attend s little church in central Ontario,AlmaguinMissionary church
and our keeping the faith.I still go the verses from begining in Christ and the navigator memory verses.Thank you dear Ernie your spiritual legacy is like yeast
and more souls have been touched by your faithfulness than you could dreamed possible . now you know. Hope to see you soon love Laura and Andy Sims
I would like to post a song/video from some artists that I know Ernie would love - God bless him and his family - I was greatfull to know him....
Love and hope to all....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMLMj-SibU
please enjoy as it is a powerful Amazing Grace
love and peace
Ernie and I met at a Christian Men’s Group meeting in Georgetown in 2004. At that time we were both at a season of loss in our lives and that fellowship of brothers offered strength, direction and hope. Together we came to recognize the efforts, dreams and achievements we had experienced previously in our individual lives had not been destroyed or wasted by family break-down, though at the time it very much felt that way. That ordinary group of butch guys spoke truth and peace into our troubled times and helped us through. Ernie’s spirit recovered and he went forward to find love and fulfillment in his marriage to Carolyn while embracing happily the bonds of family with Jessica and Mikaela. He exemplified a Father with an ever expanding capacity to love others while always holding his children; Melissa, Melody and Marianne close to his heart and always on his mind.
Through all the difficulties, self-doubt and retrospection that was present when we met, Ernie was never willing to give up or remain in that place. He fought for what he was convinced was right. He knew there was more life to live and he reached-out to grasp it. Though our paths diverged in recent years and we were not close during his incessant battle with cancer, I know he and Carolyn engaged this threat with all the tenacity and resolve that kept Ernie going in the past. Humble, self-effacing, positive and spiritual, I will remember Ernie as out-going and friendly. He loved to be with a group of guys, watching hockey, laughing and eating. Fortunately for me, somewhere along this journey through life, our paths crossed and for a short distance we walked uphill together and shared encouraging words. He shall be missed.