At his late residence in Oakville on Thursday, August 7, 2008 Dr. Robert Wallace (Wally) Read M.D. formerly Exeter in his 81st year. Predeceased by wife Bev (Jennings) Read (1979) and his son Bob Read (2001). Beloved husband of Anne-Marie (Wade) Read. Dear father of Dave Read of Calgary, Steve Read of Oakville, Cathy and Rob Laye of Woodstock, Betty Read of Georgetown and step-father of Wade Bingle of Vancouver and Colin and Catherine Bingle of Austin, Texas. Loving grandfather of Brian, Dennis, Aaron, Chris, Shawn, Jeremy and Katie the cat. Wally was a family physician (graduated from the University of Western Ontario, Meds ‘52) in Exeter for 38 years. He moved to Oakville in 1987, working part-time at the Rebecca Walk-In Clinic. Wally was a handy man and could arrive at your house with either his medical bag or his tool box. His passions were his family, camping at Salmon Point, computers and his rose garden. He will be sadly missed. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Sunday afternoon 2-4 PM where the funeral service will be held on Monday, August 11th at 1:30 PM. Interment Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Oakville Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.
Dr. Robert Wallace (Wally) Read M.D.
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