Gemmill, Dale

Jul 30, 2015

Dale passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2015 surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Snow Road.  He was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Evelyn (Barrie) Gemmill and an infant son.  Dale was the beloved husband to Mary (Pretty) Gemmill for 47 years and the adored and respected father to Rodger (Kelly) Gemmill, Scott   (Alison) Gemmill and Cynthia (Joey) Ducharme   and cherished grandfather to Cole and Sierra Gemmill, Desiree and Deacon Ducharme and Devon Buxey. Dale will be greatly missed but always remembered by his sister Elaine (Bob) Delisle and his brothers Earl (Heather) Gemmill and Walter (Marie) Gemmill, his nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends and neighbours.  He was the founder of Gemmills Sand & Gravel, the founder of the Snow Road Volunteer Fire Department and the co-owner of D & M General Store in Snow Road. Dale was a cheesemaker by trade making cheese and butter for many years.  He was a dairy farmer, a bus driver, a logger and will be remembered for his expertise in making maple syrup.  He was also an active volunteer with the McDonald's Corners Agriculture Society (Past President) and the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Sunday, July 26th, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 P.M.  Funeral service will be held in the Snow Road Presbyterian Church in Snow Road on Monday at 1:00 P.M.  Interment  Crawford's Cemetery. In remembrance of Dale, contributions to the Snow Road Presbyterian Church or the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) would be appreciated. For condolences or more information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com