ILLMAN, Earl
May 20, 1936 - October 21, 2022
Thomas Earl Illman, age 86, of Stratford formerly of Monkton, passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital after many health issues on Friday, October 21, 2022.
Born in Listowel, son of the late Dick and Rita (nee Capling) Illman. Earl will be missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Marg (Smith). Loved father of Shelley Smith (Dan Curl) of Mount Forest and Shannon Schweitzer (Tim) of Stratford. Also survived by grandchildren Brittany Clune (Wes), Brandon Smith (Cassandra), Christine Penney (Wes), Maggie Frey (Scott), Paige Mcleod (Scott), and seven great- grandchildren. Fondly remembered by Jake Curl (Trevor), Josh Curl (Sarah) and family. Sadly missed by brother-in-law Gary Smith, Ken Smith (Deb), and sister-in-law Orma Mackay. His presence at family gatherings will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father and mother-in-law, Layton and Evelyn Smith, his sister Carol Schultz (Ron), brothers-in-law Jack Milne (Elenor), Peewee Milne (Joyce) and Bill Mackay, sister-in-law Barb Smith.
He retired after many years working at Cooper Standard Products, Mitchell Plant. Earl and Marg had lots of good years with their Monkton friends and also enjoyed camping at Family Paradise and travelling. Earl was a proud member of Monkton Lions Club. His greatest love was spending time with his children, grandchildren and the snapchats of his great- grandchildren. Since moving to Stratford in 2005, Earl enjoyed playing Cribbage, Crokinole, and Pepper, He loved baking and was famous for his carrot cake and shortbread cookies. His treats will be missed by many.
We wish to thank Dr. Steele, who supported Earl these last difficult years. A special thanks to Kathy from Paramed, the nurses and staff at HPHA and Dr. Chang who cared for him during his last days.
A celebration of Earl's life will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E., Stratford from 1-4 p.m. with Words of Remembrance at 3 p.m. By family request, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth or the Monkton Lions Club may be made through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford. 519.271.7411
www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com