Obituary for Orville R. Towns (Guest book)

Message from Larry & BrendaLee Towns

July 1, 2017 12:37 PM

Uncle Orville we rejoice knowing you are once again with Aunt Do, Aunt Bessie, cousin Linda, our Mom Pearl Towns and many others before you, in Heaven!! We can almost hear the beautiful music you are all enjoying together! We shall meet again when God calls us home. Your jokes made us all laugh and your hugs warmed our hearts!!
Love your neohew Larry and wife BrendaLee

Message from Helen Hole

June 30, 2017 12:34 PM

We always enjoyed dancing to his music, especially the " horn". He lived life to the fullest and has left a great legacy. Sincerely Barrie & Helen Hole.

Message from Dale and Brenda Lyons

June 29, 2017 9:05 PM

Our deepest sympathies and condolences on Orville's passing. He and his music will be missed by many. God's orchestra just got a little bit better. We are all blessed to have known and shared music with him.

Message from Jim and Susan Lamont

June 29, 2017 4:50 PM

Orville was a man with such a big heart, he gave so much to Killarney and Area, leaving a legacy of a life well lived. It was an honour to have been able to share some of his talent.
RIP Orville. Sincere condolences to the family.

Message from Marlene Perrin (Hysop)

June 29, 2017 2:09 PM

I will remember Orville for his enjoyable, lengthy visits to tune our piano. Orville loved to visit and chat as he tuned, and I think that must be a prerequisite for all piano tuners, as I've never met one who didn't! After doing a splendid job tuning our piano, with the aid of his excellent musical ear, Orville would sit down and start playing. Not content with that, he would usually cajole me, shy young girl that I was, into sitting down and playing something "fancy"ie classical, for him. Hours after he arrived, Orville would bid us a cheery goodbye. What a lovely soul he was.

Message from Brenda Stagg (Johnson)

June 28, 2017 10:00 PM

Dear Janice and the of the Towns family,

Many great memories over the years. The most recent at Bayside when I went to visit my mom. Orville, was always around visiting and knew me. I would take mom out to the TV room whenever Orville was playing the piano. She really enjoyed it. I appreciated it so much. God keep you and bless you!!

Message from Don and Bernice Kellett

June 28, 2017 11:26 AM

Sincere sympathy. Killarney has lost the great musical gentleman with always a joke to be shared. Cherish your memories as we all will our own. His music will be missed by many.

Message from Gloria Unrau

June 28, 2017 10:39 AM

Janice……So sorry to hear the passing of your Dad…loved to hear him play his music,,him and our dad were Great friends…We had lots of chats when they lived at Lakeview..he will be missed ..Blessings to your family sincerely The Rozander Family!!

Message from Joan Jones

June 28, 2017 10:21 AM

Dear Janice and family.
May it be of some comfort to you knowing how much we truly care and share in your loss of your dad and grandpa. He truly was one in a million!! What a wonderful man with his very special musical talents. He will be remembered by all who knew him . He was always entertaining. We all will miss his spectacular personality. He always had a big smile for everyone, and usually a joke or two. The Angels in Heaven will be receiving a very Special Person.
So sorry we are unable to attend his service. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Our Deepest, Sincere Sympathy.
Joan Jones and Jerry Fletcher

Message from Danette Van Cauwenberghe

June 28, 2017 8:32 AM

Delwynda Court personal care home expresses their deepest sympathy at the loss of Orville. We enjoyed his music over the years and always had a few chuckles. He is forever in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Danette Van Cauwenberghe

Message from D Sloane

June 28, 2017 1:12 AM

I knew Orville from when he used to play in the Belmont Hall at various dances. I believe he was well admired by many towns folk in Belmont, especially by Robert, Harvey and Jean Williamson. Orville was extremely gifted musically; will be missed.

Message from Gertie Martens Parker

June 27, 2017 5:11 PM

He will be missed.

Message from Brian and Elaine Sholdice

June 27, 2017 10:02 AM

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. He truly was a great guy, well liked and a friend to all. You will miss him but will have many memories to share. Our love goes out to you at this time of loss.

Message from Shirley Knight

June 26, 2017 7:37 PM

To Orville's Family:
We are never ready for this kind of news but it seems like we will all take our turn. Somehow, I guess we just thought "O. Towns" would always be here.
I first remember Orville and Doris singing at a concert (playing his guitar) when we moved to Holmfield in 1950. So much musical talent in one household! It was always a pleasure to hear them.

Kindest regards to Janice and Linda and families. Our prayers are with you.

Message from Murray and Marcia Rankin

June 26, 2017 6:48 PM

Killarney has lost one of its most iconic residents. A warm, humorous, talented , friendly, giving man who continued to make people happy almost until his passing. We will miss you Orville.

Message from Leona Randall

June 26, 2017 6:45 PM

Janice ...I am so sorry for your loss of your father ..also am very sorry that I cannot be there on Wednesday ... If you are in Brandon please give me a call ..hugs Janice
Leona...

Message from Kerrilea (Mabon) Wiebe

June 26, 2017 5:08 PM

The musical section in Heaven just went up several notches with the arrival of Orville on Saturday!! I was blessed to have known him my entire life. When I was young Orville would come to our home on the farm to tune the piano, and then of course give us a good ole 'hoe-down' afterwards! Orville and 'friends' entertained us at the 'Mabon 100 Farm Celebration',a great time. He always had a smile and a joke ready and I always walked away happier after having a chat with Orville. I send my sincere sympathy to you his family, knowing the hole he has left in your lives....but what a great life he lived!
Rest in peace dear Orville.

Message from Joyce MacGregor

June 26, 2017 4:05 PM

All of us, residents and staff, at the Wawanesa Personal Care Home were saddened to hear of the loss of Orville. Our condolences to his family and friends, especially those who at one time or another played with the Town's Orchestra.
He has been missed here since he could not come to entertain anymore.
May he play his banjo with the Orchestra of Angels with as much gusto as when he played for us.

Message from Roberta Johnson

June 26, 2017 2:52 PM

To Orvilles' Family:
Orville was a "one of a kind" person. He always had a smile on his face and was a little ray of sunshine whenever we met him. He had a special musical talent, but he also had the ability to make you feel good after having a visit with him. And he never went by without stopping to have a chat. He will be missed by so many people in so many ways. We were lucky to have know him, even in just a casual way.

Message from Doug & Karen Hicks

June 26, 2017 12:41 PM

Deepest Sympathy to the Towns Family
We have fond memories of Orville and his love of music.
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Doug & Karen

Message from Jim and Ethel Crawford, Qualicum Beach, BC

June 26, 2017 11:55 AM

To Orville's family:
Our sincere condolences to you all. We have wonderful memories of both Orville and Bessie when they visited with u s in our home after we moved here. They will be sadly missed in Killarney after giving so much of them selves to the community. God bless them both.
Jim and Ethel