Ernest Alexander George Gaw “Ernie”  

Peacefully in the Almonte Country Haven long term care facility on Sunday December 21st, 2014 in his 78th year.  Survived by his two sons, Scott (Lisa), and Cory, brother Eldon (Carol), sister Phyllis (Garry), cousin Coidlyn (Gord), grandchildren Steven Rigter, Graham Gaw and Megan Gaw, Great grandchildren Christopher Pye and Daxon Rigter, 

Predeceased by his mother Edith Gaw his father Alex Gaw and great granddaughter Callie Rigter. 

Fondly remembered by Marge Gaw (Garth), Cathy Gaw, Bob Allen, Dick Coleman, Bracken Bagely, all of his dear cousin's, niece's, nephew's and lifelong friends.   Ernie was a dedicated family man was happiest when outdoors, walking in the woods with his dog by his side, observing nature, and particularly when he was at the Hunt Camp with his father, brother, son, grandson, granddaughter extended family and Lifelong friends.

Long term employee of RL Crain Printers, Ernie started Family Life in Ottawa, moving to Pakenham in 1972 to complete his passion of raising a family. ‎Later retiring in Hopetown at his dream home on the little Clyde.  Ernie was a Scout Leader in Lanark County for 10 years and a ‎tireless volunteer for the Lanark Food bank. 

‎Family and friends may join a celebration of his Life to be held at the Almonte Civitan hall on Sunday January 11th from 3 pm to 5pm.

Ernie's Family would like to say a special THANK YOU to the many people and organizations that Ernie was close to over the years. Especially to the Doctors and staff at the Lanark Community Health Centre in Lanark, On., The team of people from the Almonte Alzheimers Society and the Day-Away program, Drs. and Staff at Perth Great War Memorial Hospital, and Almonte  General Hospital, Caregivers from CCAC, and the Caregivers and Staff at Almonte Country Haven, a loving and caring facility that was Ernies last residence.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.