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Winston "Wince" Vokey

Winston "Wince" Vokey

Born: September 27th, 1939

Passed on: July 3rd, 2015

Wince went to his heavenly home on Friday July 3rd 2015 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Wince was born and raised on Bell Island, Newfoundland. He served in the Canadian Armed Forces and then married his first wife Sandra (Hiscott) and they raised their family in Mt. Pearl, NL. Wince worked with Pitney Bowes for the better part of his working career and spent many hours supporting minor hockey (The Blades). Wince and Sandra followed their children to Ontario in 2001 and shortly after the family experienced the loss of wife and mother, Sandra. Wince later rekindled a relationship with his childhood Sweetheart Inez Skanes (Bennett). They married in 2006 and settled in Barrie and more recently Orillia. The Legacy he leaves with his family is of hard work, love and practical help for his family, enduring friendships, faith in God and Capturing the joy of each day. Wince leaves behind his sweetheart Inez, his children Sherry Hendry (Darren), Lori Brown (Wayne) and Scott Vokey (Julie). His grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Amy, Mark, Peter, Daniel, Noah, Finn, Claire, Maria, Emily, Maeve, Edward, Logan and Winston. As well as Inez's sons; Dale (Denise) and Mark and his siblings: Doris, Daisy, Marie, Dot (Jim) and Wallace (Norma). A funeral service was held at the JENNETT FUNERAL & CREMATION CENTRE, 152 Bradford St. in Barrie, ON L4N 3B5 (705-722-6656) on Wednesday July 8th at 11 a.m. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.funeralhome.on.ca.

 

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