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Calvin William Henry Frook, of Brant Township, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was 85.
Born in Brant Township on October 4, 1937 to the late Carl and Mabel (Leifso) Frook. Calvin farmed for his whole life and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed the life that farming provided and worked hard all his life with Elsie by his side. He was a devoted lifetime member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Brant and was very active with various boards, even making the last annual meeting this past Sunday.
Survived by his wife Elsie (nee Lang) of Brant Township. Dear father of Sherry Lynn (Keith) Bruder, John Frook both of Brant Township, Steven Frook of Didsbury, Alberta, Donna (Steve) Yates of Walkerton, Fred Frook of Didsbury, Alberta, Kelly Ann (Barry) Heaney of Walkerton, Carl (Marcia) Frook of Brant Township and Alec Woodward of Port Elgin. Dearly loved grandpa of Ben Bruder, Cody (Jocelyn) Bruder, Laura Richardson (Tommy), Allison Frook (Michael), John Jr. Frook (Emily), Jessica Frook (Brody), Austin Frook, Sierra Frook, Christian Yates, Kellyn Yates (Hunter), Claire Yates, Kieran Yates, Sydney Frook (Kyle), Darcy Frook (Wesley), Connor Heaney, Neil Heaney, Ray Heaney, Finn Heaney, Amelia Frook (Josh), Olivia Frook, Eric Frook, and by his great grandchildren Ethan (Jagoda), Eli, Wesley, Hudson, Davis, Brady, Jase, Luke, Ryder, Reece, Rayna and Ava. Fondly remembered by his siblings Bev (Dorothy) Frook , Ken (Nancy) Frook, Merla Cook, Marilyn Mighton (John Mighton), Marianne Jacklin and Karen (Don) Wilson. He will be remembered by his sisters in law Nancy Frook and Shirley Lang, brothers in law Victor Bell and Bill Tramer as well as many close friends, nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his brother Harry, sisters Grace (Robert) Osterndorff, Linda Tramer, Dorothy Bell and brothers in law Neil Cook, Fred Jacklin, and Alfred Lang.
Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Monday, February 20, 2023 from 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm. Due to seating capacity limitations, a Private Family Funeral Service and Interment will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Brant Township – the funeral will be recorded and available for viewing on the funeral home obituary page following the service. All are welcome to attend a casual Memorial Come-and-Go on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 from 1:30-4:30 pm at the Elmwood Community Centre to celebrate Calvin’s life.
Memorial donations to St. Peters Lutheran Church - Brant Township or to the Saugeen Hospice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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Sending love and deepest sympathies. <3
- Alicia BeckerTo Elsie and family my deepest condolences to you and the whole Frook family may Calvin RIP. ⁹
- Charlie SeimCondolences to the family
- Ed ERMELOur deepest sympathies to all of you, Calvin will be deeply missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marianne Rhody , Patrick and family.
Our Sincere Sympathies to your Whole Family from Ang & Marv Freiburger
- Marvin & Angela FreiburgerSherry Lynn and Keith
So sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
My sincere condolences to Elsie and all of the Frook family . Such a great guy, he will be missed by all.
- Graham TaylorMy sympathy goes out to all of the Frook family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.
- Heather PletschDear Elsie and family. Our heartfelt sympathies to your whole family on the loss of a great man. We both cherish our time at the Brant church when we got to know Carl and a big part of your family. Treasured memories. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Gary and Cathy
- Cathy and Gary LundTo Elsie and all your family. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family on the loss of Calvin.
My deepest most heartfelt condolences to all of the Frook families on the loss of Carl, a husband a father and grandfather and a friend.
Carl and Elsie and the family have been extended family to me since my teenage years with Sherry Lynn as my bestest friend. My thoughts are with you all during this most saddest time.
I will hold Carl and his happy smile and chuckle forever in my heart.
Carl and Marcia,
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your families at this time of the loss of your Dad.
Doug and Karen.
Sending you our sincere sympathy to all of Carl's family during this difficult time.
- Rick & Sandy ErmelCarl, Marica and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to all family members. Treasure your memories and times spent with Calvin as I know he was a big part of your lives. Thinking of you all during this sad time. Take Care
My deepest of sympathies for the Frook family. Sending you all hugs and love.
- Michele FrookOur deepest sympathies in the loss of your father and grandfather. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jaron and Krista Kerr
Mason, Maddux O'Leary
Trent, Kirsten Kerr
Elsie and Family:
So sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. You have my deepest sympathy.
Lynda Bross
Our deepest sympathies goes out to your family. We always had a great talk with Calvin.The boys always liked that he asked them how they were doing when we saw him
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Our deepest Sympathy to the Frook family
fromBob and Linda McCreary
We are sorry to hear about Calvin. We always had a good talk anytime we saw one another, Sorry for your loss to the Frook family,
- Les & Carolyn AbellTo Elsie, Calvin's children and family, and all extended family
Sorry for your loss...I remember Calvin as always smiling and always welcoming. Sharon Musehl
So very sorry to hear the news of Calvin's passing.
Our condolences to Elsie and the Frook family.
He will be missed. RIP Calvin.
Bob & Kathy Davis
My condolences to Elsie and family. He will be missed.
- Dianne CunninghamOur deepest condolences. The beauty of your memories are you can take them anywhere. As you travel on with life, through happy times and sad; you can pull
those memories from your heart to reminisce and recall his voice, his laughter and his wisdom. Sincerest Sympathy from Brenda and Brian Blair and family
Our sincere condolences to the Frook Family.
Cherish all the memories you have of Carl. He will be truly missed.
John & Marilyn Keip
Our condolences. A life well lived for sure.
- Peter & Beverly HamblyDear Elsie and all the Frook family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Cherish the wonderful memories you have.
My Condolences to the entire Frook family
Dan Cramm
My deepest condolences to the whole Frook family.
- Scott ThomsonMy deepest condolences to all of you. Calvin will be missed by so many. Thoughts go out to you at this difficult time
- Deborah Grove-ZiglerKaren & i send our condolences to Kelly & family
- bob caesarElsie and Family:
Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.
Fran Edwards
Elsie and family
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May you hold the memories close and cherish the times you had.
Wendy Halk
Sending condolences to the entire Frook families.
- Annita RodyTo the entire Frook Family , I want to extend my deepest sympathy .
- charlie ashburyElsie & Family: So sorry to hear of Calvin's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. He will be missed, but treasure the memories.
Allan & Janet Ceaser
Calvin is an integral part of my childhood memories. We could be decorating the Christmas tree, attending a concert at the country school or just getting together on the weekend at his farm or ours, Calvin was always ready to have fun. He will be missed
- Karen Ellis (nee Dupuis)Dear Elsie and family,
Calvin was such a good fella, the world would be a better place if everyone was half as good as Pappy! I have great memories of being at Pappys Paradise with you guys, and working with Calvin and laughing at Carl lol.
Take care of each other,
Love Heather, Ian and Tessa
Calvin was family oriented, a pillar of his community, a hard worker, loved everyone.
When someone becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Elsie, and family may you treasure all your memories of Calvin and your father.
Charlie and I have fond memories spending a great deal of time at the Frook home. If you knew a Frook member, you were always greeted with open arms and love. RIP Calvin.
Please accept our condolences.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss, please accept our hearfelt condolences at this difficult time.
- Al & Cathy ReichSuch sad news!
Calvin will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and family. As well as his participation ay St Peter's Lutheran Church.
I have a feeling Dad and Calvin are having a cold one together! Love to All
Sending our sympathy to Elsie and the entire Frook family. He was a great man and will be missed by many!
Dawn and Alf Brenndorfer
Dear Elsie and Family
We wish to express our sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your dear Calvin. He was a great man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Al & Lorraine Morrow
