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Obituary of Earl James Huestis
Huestis, Earl James
(Veteran WWII)
Earl passed away peacefully, surrounded by his daughter and granddaughters, at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Opal (Ward) Huestis who predeceased him on April 18, 2015. Loving and respected father of Eileen (Ross) Ramsay of Smiths Falls, Ontario. Lovingly remembered by his 4 granddaughters Julie (Kevin) Ingleby, Melanie (Derek) Miedema, Nicole (Darren) Salmond, Gloria (Josh) Foster and 10 beautiful great-grandchildren; Austin and Andrew Ingleby, Samuel and Jane Miedema, Jacob and Daniella Salmond, Celia, Jedidiah, Joel and Jordan Foster. Predeceased by his parents Murray and Edna (Donnelly) Huestis and brother Donald Huestis. Fondly remembered by his extended family and friends in Summerside, PEI and here in the Smiths Falls area. Earl faithfully served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1942-1971 and retired a Warrant Officer having received many awards and accolades. He continued to work as an accountant up until the age of 90. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery on Monday, September 14, 2015. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Smiths Falls Free Methodist Church or the Legion Branch # 95 Smiths Falls.