Bernie Twolan
Friday May 24, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Bernie Twolan
May 25th, 1944 - May 21st, 2013

Place of Death

At his residence- Ripley

Obituary

Bernie Twolan beloved husband of Shirley Twolan, of Ripley passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at age 68. Father of Mitch (Brittney) Twolan of Point Clark, Clint (Shaena) Twolan of Princeton and Steve (Julie) Twolan of Point Clark. Also greatly missed by grandchildren Brandon, Kyler, Emma, Bronwyn, Amelia, Slade and Sophie, brother Jack (Madge) Twolan of Barrie, nieces Sharla and Tricia and the Juby family. Visitation at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service from the chapel on Saturday at 1 PM.

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Message from Marzio Apolloni2013-07-12 07:39:07
My profound and deep condolences. Mitch, it pains me to learn of your loss. Your father still lives in you, in your heart. Even as we grow older, it is still ok to say "I want to be like my Dad when I grow up". Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Message from Joe Charbonneau2013-06-27 21:35:19
My deepest sympathy for the loss of "Berty". I just heard the news today, and understand the total devastation, that you must be feeling. May time help ease the pain.
Message from Joan Harrison2013-05-30 03:27:11
Mitch my thoughts are with you thru this hard time.... it is always had to lose a parent and especially hard for a son to loose a Dad. big hug
Message from Bunny Randall2013-05-29 10:33:38
We are thinking of you and your family Love Joe, Bunny, Robert, David and families
Message from Jane Peachman2013-05-28 10:28:07
Mitch and family. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You will miss him greatly. Sincerely Jane
Message from Todd Thompson2013-05-28 07:41:56
Our condolences to the family, may your memories help you through this difficult time. Todd and Tammy Thompson and family
Message from Rod and Corrie LeRoy2013-05-27 23:27:51
So sorry for your loss. He was a great man!
Message from Caleb Howald2013-05-27 19:18:57
The Twolan family - So sorry to hear about Bernie. I have fond memories of your dad and husband as a caring gentleman who would do anything to help someone. Thinking of you all in your time of mourning.
Message from Eric and Judy MacLeod2013-05-27 12:01:32
Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve and families, so very sorry to hear of Bernies passing, we all have so good memories of our years together in Ripley, many good times and a lot of laughs. We will all miss him as will eveyone who knew him. Ripley lost a good one. Our deepest sympathy from the MacLeods.
Message from Mark & Cathie Kraemer2013-05-27 11:00:51
Mitch & Family: We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Message from Stephen and Julie Keelan2013-05-27 07:25:37
Clint, Shirley, Mitch and Steve, so sorry to hear of Bernie's sudden passing. So many great memories from hockey and Ripley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.
Message from Roland Anstett2013-05-26 23:05:47
Mitch and family: Please accept my sincerest sympathy of the passing of your father. Life is so delicate no one ever knows when their time is to go go. My thoughts and prayers are with your and your family at this time. Kindest Sympathy: Roland Anstett Brockton
Message from Michael Reaume and Family2013-05-26 19:37:32
Shirley, Mitch, Clint and Steve. So sorry to hear of Bernie's sudden passing. I have very fond memories of Bernie from the years we played on the Wolves together and from any time I ran into him afterwards. Such a nice, friendly and welcoming man. He will be missed.
Message from Taun Frosst2013-05-26 09:40:23
Mitch and family. I was very sorry to hear the news of the passing of your Father. I lost mine 18 years ago and still look up for advice. No matter when it happens, it is always to soon. It is comforting to know that you have good family and friends close at hand to help you through all the many emotions that have come and will continue for a little while yet. Taun and Dawn Frosst
Message from Wayne & Judy Murray2013-05-25 21:00:11
Shirley and family, Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Doug & Anne Eadie2013-05-25 18:25:30
Dear Mitch and family, We were sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your Dad. We are unable to be in Ripley this weekend but our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Sincerely, Doug & Anne Eadie
Message from Murray & Sarah Lotton , and family2013-05-25 13:49:27
Shirley, Mitch, Clint Steve and families, our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you today and in the days to come. Bernie was a great character, will miss our little chats and seeing him on the street. He will be greatly missed.
Message from Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd2013-05-25 11:15:15
Mitch Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Message from John, Scott, Tim McKay and family2013-05-25 10:49:33
Shirley, Clint, Mitch and Steve . We send our sincere sympathy on Bernie's sudden passing. It helps to share your memories and support each other. Thinking of you all.
Message from Bob and Judy Pringle2013-05-25 09:38:26
Mitch and family: Very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father. Thinking of you all. Bob and Judy Pringle
Message from Diane and Bev Bryant2013-05-25 09:32:21
Mitch,Jack and the Twolan family. Our family sends to all our sincere condolences at this very sad time with the loss of your Dad and Brother
Message from Tony & Adrienne Pollock2013-05-25 07:31:15
Please accept our most sincere condolences, we were very saddened to hear of Bernie's sudden passing. Ripley has lost a great person, and he will be dearly missed. Thinking of you all Tony & Adrienne
Message from Hamilton Police Emergency Response Unit2013-05-25 03:20:52
Clint, we are all very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Message from Jeff & Maryellen Pollard2013-05-24 22:16:31
Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve and families, Jeff and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Bernie's sudden death. We could always count on him for a good laugh. We're sorry we won't be there to help send him off. Thinking of you all, Jeff, Maryellen, Taylor and Ty
Message from Ron and Gail Lotton2013-05-24 22:07:16
Our condolences to you and your family Shirley, he will be missed
Message from Fred and Ann Marie Schildroth2013-05-24 20:44:16
Mitch : To you and your family our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father
Message from Bill, Heather, Mitch and Alayna Card2013-05-24 19:13:44
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, Grandpa and husband our thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Message from Ainslie Martyn, Gary, Dawson & Brett McDonell2013-05-24 18:33:49
Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve...you and Bernie created some of my first and favorite memories growing up. We will miss him dearly. Our deepest condolences to you... Ainslie
Message from Paul, Heather, Amberly, Jean Ann Keelan2013-05-24 18:32:27
Sorry to hear of Bernie's passing, I have many memories of Bernie ( and gang ) in the stands always cheering on Ripley's many hockey teams. Or the bus rides, who could forget the bus rides in play-offs, always lots of laughs. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Message from JAMES & DOREEN PLATTEN2013-05-24 18:05:35
our deapest sympathy on your loss & condolences , will miss bernie as we work on our gardens, & winter snow shoveling, chewing the gab at each other a cross the street over the years.
Message from Rod and Karen Shanks2013-05-24 16:34:58
Bernie was always and well be a big part of Ripley and in heaven. I am also a Twolan desendant as Bernies dad and my Grampa were cousins.... were Bristol Mines Twolans Strenght and support for you all... God Bless
Message from Liz and Dave Andrew2013-05-24 15:18:14
To Shirley and the Boys and family, and to Jack, Madge and the Girls and family. We send you our sincere condolences at this very sad time and please know that our thoughts are with you. Bernie was a truly wonderful, funny, and loved individual whom you will all feel blessed to have had in your life. Cherish the many memories you have of Bernie and all of the joy he brought to everyone he met. God bless.............
Message from Cindy (McNair) Davey2013-05-24 09:05:43
Mitch, and the entire Twolan families: Know that many are thinking of you at this difficult time. May many wonderful memories wrap around all of you to comfort you. In Peace, with Peace, at Peace. A former Co-worker of Bernie and Mitch.
Message from Ben Beishuizen2013-05-24 09:03:00
Shirley and Families Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Bernie. Ben and Linda
Message from Les Nichols2013-05-24 08:58:09
Mitch & Family Very sorry to hear of your father's sudden passing. Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family. Les & Mary Nichols
Message from Gloria Bond2013-05-24 08:46:46
My condolences - Bernie was one of the "good guys". We worked together in the late 70's and Bernie was very much a great person to deal with workwise and a true gentleman. Please accept my sympathies.
Message from Lou D'Alessandro & Paula D'Alessandro2013-05-24 08:41:40
Mitch, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mitch and family, our condolences are with you during this difficult time. From the Board and staff members of PREDC.
Message from Kaye Walter2013-05-24 07:37:09
Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve and families So very saddened to hear of Bernie's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
Message from Diane Brooks2013-05-24 02:31:42
So sorry...I think of all the good times.. And smile..we had a good times...
Message from Don and Sheila Huston 2013-05-23 23:05:44
Mitch Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time
Message from Glen, Peggy and Amanda2013-05-23 22:51:17
Shirley, Steve, Julie, Slade & Sophie. We are so sorry for your loss. You are always in our hearts and thoughts.
Message from Catherine Richard & David Smith2013-05-23 22:18:32
Mitch and family So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Message from Bill and Martina Johnson2013-05-23 20:03:30
Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve and families. Thoughts are with you. Bernie's dedication to minor sports will not go unforgotten. May your memories give you comfort.
Message from Andrew Juby2013-05-23 19:23:16
Aunt Shirley & Family I am deeply sorry for the passing of uncle "Birdie." I regret very much that we are unable to be with you in person, however, you are in our hearts and in my prayers right now. I have fond recollections of uncle Birdie, kind and humerous with me and always so proud of the boys' and their accomplishments. God bless Andrew Juby
Message from Ron and Mary Jane Rock2013-05-23 18:51:40
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Message from Bev Moran2013-05-23 17:45:00
My deepest sympathy to the Twolan family in the great loss of a husband, father, grandfather and uncle Birdie. He will be greatly missed.
Message from Reg and Carol Simon2013-05-23 17:36:26
Jack, Madge, Tricia, Sharla and the Twolan family. Our thoughts and prayers are you all at this very sad time.
Message from Bill clubb2013-05-23 17:27:21
Mitch and all the Twolan family, sorry for your loss and the sadness you are experiencing. May the thought thast others care and your togetherness help you through your grieving. take care Bill
Message from Tania Dickson2013-05-23 17:17:33
Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve and families: I am very sad to hear the news of Bernie's passing. I have many fond memories of Bernie and will always remember his contagious smile. My sincere condolences to all of you, Tania
Message from Gerry & Maureen Charette2013-05-23 16:24:35
Dear Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve , Jack and Families ~ our sincere condolences to each of you in your great loss. Bernie will remain with you in spirit and in your memories as you remember your family get togethers and continue them. There will be one more shining star in the sky looking down, watching over you. We know you willl have the strength and the peace to get through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our sincere sympathy ~ Gerry and Maureen
Message from Mike Thomas2013-05-23 15:11:14
Dear Shirley, Clint, Shaena and family: I am terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and all the members of the Hamilton Police Association please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely and with sympathy.
Message from Brian and Helen Van Osch and family2013-05-23 14:44:31
Shirley and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Message from Howard, Gwen, Sally and Kevin (Howie) Harrison2013-05-23 14:44:18
Bernie's beautiful smile and hearty laugh will be missed in the village, as will he be. So sorry to hear the sad news, Thinking of all of you, The Harrison's
Message from Mariane Heathers2013-05-23 14:29:49
Jack - We are sorry for the lose of your brother. I never knew your brother or his family, but you spoke highly of him over the years. He sounds like he was a free spirited man. I give you my strength to carry on.
Message from Janet & Doris Shaw2013-05-23 12:07:53
Dear Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve and Family Members. I am so sorry to hear about your (husband) & father, Bernie. Bernie has been around the Community for a long time....since I can remember. He was always very friendly and always went out of his way to say "hello". Just letting you all know I'm thinking of you all at this time.
Message from Denise McNeill (Preszcator)2013-05-23 11:42:12
Mitch & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you strength during this difficult time.
Message from Clarke & Colleen Eady2013-05-23 11:28:08
Dear Shirley & family, Jack, Madge & family: Our sincere sympathy in the loss of one so dear to all of you. Will always remember Birdie as that handsome young guy from Calabogie. Take care!
Message from Keith, Kerri, and Matt Pollock2013-05-23 11:13:42
Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Bernie will be missed by all who had the opportinity to know him.
Message from JIM DEMPSEY2013-05-23 10:46:01
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BIRDIE'S PASSING. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR ANYONE HE TALKED TO. I HADN'T SEEN BIRDIE IN YEARS, IT PROVES THAT YOU SHOULD KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR OLD FRIENDS. NEVER KNEW HIM TO BE MAD OR INCONSIDERATE, HE WAS A PRETTY GOOD HOCKEY PLAYER TOO.
Message from Mya Eccles2013-05-23 10:06:47
Mitch and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Chris and I are thinking of all of you.
Message from Jessie Allen (nee Paylor)2013-05-23 09:34:04
Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. Bernie was a great guy who always made me laugh and smile. Stay strong. I know you can, because you are one of the strongest women I have ever known. My love and prayers go out to you and the family during this time of grief.
Message from Rod and Sue Thompson2013-05-23 09:24:56
Mitch and Family, We are so very sorry for you the loss of your Father. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and from those around you. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Message from Nancy Paylor2013-05-23 08:37:44
Shirley, my heart goes out to you,the boys and their families. Bernie was always full of laughter and smiles. Never will there be a finer man. Bernie will be truly missed. Stay strong in your difficult times ahead and remember all the good times you had together. The Twolan's are the true meaning of family.
Message from Darryl MacKay2013-05-22 22:03:47
Mitch, Clint and Steve and Shirley. So sad to hear about your father passing. This is when being away is the hardest, want to be there to offer support. I will never forget his smile. Moose
Message from Margaret Thompson2013-05-22 19:35:06
To Shirley and family - my sincere sympathy to all of you at this very sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Marg.
Message from Rob & Donna Middelkamp ( Johnston) 2013-05-22 19:08:26
Our deepest sympathy to you Mitch and the rest of your family on the passing of your dad . You will all miss him dearly . We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts .
Message from Diane Gorra2013-05-22 18:42:08
I am so sorry for your loss.
Message from Julie Curneen2013-05-22 17:24:11
Mitch and Brittny, Brendan, Kyler and Emma So sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandpa. Hope you all are doing OK and can cherish the good times. Stick together Love from the Tom, Julie, Haley and Ronan Curneen
Message from Deb Shewfelt2013-05-22 16:34:51
My sympathy to you and your family Mitch. My thoughts are with you
Message from BRUCE COUNTY HIGHWAYS2013-05-22 15:49:21
Mitch and Family, We wish to express our sincerest sympathy on the recent loss of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and in the days to come.
Message from Tracey & Darren Howe2013-05-22 15:02:57
Mitch & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in fond memories and the joy you shared.
Message from Charlie Young 2013-05-22 14:15:58
Mitch please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult days.
Message from Kathy and Tom Barnett2013-05-22 14:15:56
Our wonderful brother-in-law will be sadly missed. Bertie always brightened the room with a good joke or two at our family gatherings. To Shirley and all of the family our sincerest condolences and we will see you soon.
Message from Bettyanne and Stephen Cobean2013-05-22 13:58:38
Thinking of you and your family Mitch and Brittany. I know that you have many wonderful memories that I trust will help you through this very difficult time. Hugs to you all. Bettyanne, Steve, Drew and Kinsley
Message from Mike and Donna Smith & Family2013-05-22 13:40:19
Thinking of you and your Families
Message from Donna Mitchell (Duvall)2013-05-22 13:37:30
Shirley, Mitch, Clint, Steve and families, I was so sad to hear of Bernie's passing. He was so special to me, even after all these years. He always had the biggest smile and an even bigger hug whenever I saw him. He will be truly missed. Please know my thoughts are with all of you. Donna
Message from Nancy/Ken Thomson2013-05-22 13:21:44
Shirley and families---- sincere sympathy on the loss of a special husband, father and grandfather. May your memories comfort you.
Message from Clarke & Helen Pollock2013-05-22 13:14:15
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Bernie ...over the years with the boys in Hockey, we had great times @ the Ripley arena. are thoughts are with you at this difficult time .. Clarke & Helen