Peacefully, at North Lambton Lodge, Forest, on Monday, December 10, 2012, Allan Eugene Gascho, formerly of Zurich, passed away in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Isabel (Purcell) Gascho of Grand Bend. Dear father of Linda Moran of Toronto, Marilyn and John Geiger of Delaware, Carol and Brian Belchamber of Ottawa and Maura and Paul Perna of Grand Bend. Loving grandfather of Kirsten and Ed Gillespie, Michael Moran; Andrew Geiger and Kelly Burgess, Steven and Jackie Geiger; Eric and Sabrina Belchamber, Adam Belchamber; Julie and Cameron Ross, Daniel Perna and great-grandfather of Isabel Gillespie, Madison and MacKenzie Geiger, Talbot and Charlie Geiger and Mason Belchamber. Dear brother-in-law of Margaret Storey and Edith Purcell. Predeceased by his parents John and Erma (Geiger) Gascho and his sister Marjorie Witmer and her husband Orville, brothers-in-law Elmer Storey and Arthur Purcell and sister-in-law Mildred Giles and her husband Bob. Allan was known for his great baking at the Tasty-Nu Bake shop in Zurich for many years and was a pilot with RCAF during WWll.
Cremation. Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich Ontario on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. where a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. Pastor Nadine Schroeder-Kranz officiating. Interment Emmanuel United Cemetery, Zurich.
Donations may be made to The Lung Association, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or a charity of one’s choice.
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Condolence From: Glenn & Missy Pfaff
Our sincere condolences on Allan’s passing. It was always a great pleasure to chat with Allan at your Zurich home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Condolence From: Maureen Greff
Deepest sympathies from Rosemary St. Pierre and family.Rosemary and Gerald shared a friendship since their days in Zurich in the 1950’s. Gerald died in March of this year and we can all relate to your loss.Our condolences to Isabel and family. Most sincerely Maureen Greff
Condolence From: Dianne Ducharme
To Isabel and Family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Allan sure loved to play shuffle board and he was good at it.
He will sure be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with
all of you at this very sad time
Condolence From: Angela(Morrissey) and Michael Boyle
So sorry to hear of your loss but it does sound like your Dad did live a long and rewarding life. I’m sure you will miss him. Our deepest sympathy.
Condolence From: Garnet Leitch
In my eyes, Allan, in his quiet unassuming way was a true citizen, family man and neighbour. It was a pleasure to have known him. To you, Isabel and family, I wish to extend my sincere condolence, Garnet
Condolence From: Sharon and Ted Sanders
Isabel and family,
So sorry to read about Allan’s death while we are away. May loving family memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Condolence From: Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Marilyn, John and family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. I remember Allan as very kind, gentle and an excellent baker. May God grant peace and comfort.
Miss you in Zurich.
Condolence From: Rhonda Long
Thinking of you Isabel at this time of loss. From your cousin, Rhonda Long
Condolence: Sending condolences for the family of Allan from Art and Louise Long.
Condolence From: DON & ELAINE BEAUCHAMP
SO SORRY TO HEAR THE SAD NEWS OF ALLAN, HE WAS A KIND & GENTLE MAN. WE LOVES OUR HOME & THINK OF YOU OFTEN. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS SAD TIME. ALL THE BEST TO ISABEL & FAMILY. DON, ELAINE & FAMILY
Condolence From: Dianne and Bill Dietrich
Thoughts are with you and your family at the passing of your father and husband. I have very fond memories of your dad. Sorry for your loss.