Willard Arnold Sloss

SLOSS - Willard Arnold, of Spring Bay, passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side on Monday June 6, 2016, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Marie and dear father of Irving (Debbie) of North Bay and Diane (Gerry) Lalonde of Spring Bay. Willard will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Todd (Jenny), Jason (Maigan), Andrew (Dana), Bob and 2 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 great step grandchildren, brother Marvin of Gore Bay, sister Orpha (Irwin) Duxbury of Espanola, sister in laws Bernice Sloss of Little Current and Leona Sloss of Espanola. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Mamie (Stacks) Sloss, daughter Beverley in infancy, grandson Brian, brothers Stewart, Verdun, Chester and sisters Kathleen, Marjorie and Elva, sister in laws Irene, Lillian and Grace, brother in laws Bill and George.
Willard's life was devoted to spending time with family, friends, farming and hunting.
Visitation will be held at the Spring Bay Pentecostal Church on Thursday June 9, 2016 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm., where the funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:00 am. with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Dan Thompson officiating. Pallbearers are grandsons, Todd Shaw, Jason Shaw, Andrew Sloss, Bob Sloss and nephews Ken Sloss and Richard Briscoe. Honourary pallbearers are Marvin Sloss, John Lewis, Larry McAllister, Brian Bene, Ervin MacIntyre, Fred Scott, Ken Lewis and Robbie Breathat. Interment Gordon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Spring Bay Pentecostal Church, Gideon Bible Society or charity of choice as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be made through www.simpsonfuneralhome.ca

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