Obituary of Earl Raymond Beirnes

At his residence Friday morning June 20, 2008. Earl Beirnes of Sauble Beach in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the former Iola Virtue. Loving father of Sandra Hutchinson of Owen Sound, Brian and his wife Kim of Sauble Beach and Paul and his wife Carrie of Malvern, Pa. Lovingly remembered by his eight grandchildren; Pam, Greg and Andrea Hutchinson, Katie Thompson and her husband Brad, Kevin, Kara Beirnes and Sarah and Billy Beirnes. Dear brother-in-law of Alma Virtue of Port Elgin. Dear nephew of Dorothy Loucks of Chesley. Also survived by several nephews and nieces. Predeceased by a sister Doris Brant and her husband Lloyd and his parents William and Theresa Beirnes. Friends may call at the ZION AMABEL UNITED CHURCH, Sauble Beach Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from ZION AMABEL UNITED CHURCH, Sauble Beach Tuesday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Gerry Hofstetter officiating. Interment Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Earl by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME.