Campbell, R. Wallace

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday October 26th, 2016 at the Veterans Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He was predeceased by his wife Alberta Jane (2011), his parents Milton and Hazel Campbell, and his brothers Doug and George. Dear father of Elaine Campbell and Barbara (Rick Anderson) and cherished grandfather of Haley & Braden. He is survived by his sister Donnie McGeachy and will be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews, family & friends.

Wallace's lengthy career in education took him to Temagami, Copper Cliff, Wentworth County, Mitchell, Southampton, Levack, Alliston, and Bradford. He served in the Canadian Army from 1942 to 1946 in Labrador, England and Continental Europe.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Veterans Centre, particularly those on K2C, for their care of Wallace and their many kindnesses.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to The Veterans Comfort Fund, Sunnybrook or The Campbell Memorial Bursary at Queen’s University would be appreciated by the family. Visitation will take place on Friday November 4th, 2016 from 12 pm until time of service at 12:30 pm in Collier Street United Church 112 Collier Street Barrie, Ontario. Interment will be held in the Barrie Union Cemetery.