Bill, I have to tell you that I respected your father very much.I enjoyed talking with him and your mother over the years. Athol Street was a better place to grow up because they were there. Garney

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear Father, Grandtather & Great-Grandfather.  I used to deliver Meals on Wheels to Earl while he was living on Athol St.  It was the highlight of my day to have a little visit with him every week around noon time. I enjoyed it so much I continued to visit him at other times & also when he moved to Bowmanville. He shared his incredible war stories & his family history. It turns out we were both members of Kingsview United Church too. I am hoping someone in his wonderful family adopted his cats he loved so much. I was truly blessed to have known this sweet, dear man & I know he is resting in peace with his beloved Vivian.  My thoughts & prayers are with all of his family at this time.

Please accept our condolences during this tough time. I remember 'Uncle Earl' from times visiting my Gramma's house (Avalean) with my Dad and Mom (Wayne and Marilyn).  We hope you can find comfort in your memories of your dad, grampa and great-grampa at this difficult time. 
With sympathy
Carly (nee King), Nathan, Wesleigh and Benjamin Thomas

Very sorry to hear about his passing. I grew up on Athol St and haven't seen Mr. Wakely since I was around 10. I'm now 38 but remember him well and recognized his photo right away. He would always ask me (and I'm sure many other kids) if I'd found his finger. Take comfort in knowing that the 1970's / 80's kids on Athol really enjoyed his and Mrs. Wakely's company.

Sorry to read of Mr. Wakely's passing he was a gentleman. I looked forward to seeing him at Strathaven while visiting mother. May he rest in peace.

Bill, Glenda,

You are fortunate to have had your dad as long as you did, he lived to quite an age.  My dad died in 1998 in his 87th year.  Your dad certainly was a milestone and familiar face on Athol Street throughout all those years when we were younger.

John & Justeene Harris, Oshawa Ontario

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.  
                                                        Dan and Lynda Dus

THINK OF YOUR DAD OFTEN....NEIL & LINDA (SHARPE) FICKLING FROM ATHOL ST...SO SORRY

Very sorry to hear of your father's death Bill, he lived quite a lengthy life, most of it before he had to move to nursing home, which is a blessing. I remember him as a gentle man when he and your mum came to the cottage in Haliburton, on occasion.  Our thoughts are with you and family and unfortunately we are unable to come for the wake, but wanted you to know that we were thinking of you, it is always hard to lose a parent.  God Bless.

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William Earl Wakely

July 30, 1916 – July 10, 2015

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