Walkem: Robert Kenneth “Stoney”.
Peacefully at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston on Monday May 12th, 2014. Stoney Walkem in his 84th year, beloved husband of 40 years to June (Grandy). Loving father of R.J. (Amanda), Todd (Karen), Brad (Barb), Juanita (Martin), Brent (Lori), the late Marty, and his step-children Patsy (Tom), Michial (Margaret), Kenny, Tim (Cathy) and the late Sharon. Sadly missed by his 26 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his parents Hazel and Mervin Walkem and his brothers Charles and Walter Walkem.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Thursday May 15th, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Memorial service will be held in the chapel, 11:00 am Friday May 16th, 2014. Donations in Stoney’s memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Sharon Wadel (Lisk) says
To June and families very sorry to hear of Stoney’s passing. My condolences. He was one of a kind..
Steve dungey says
Wished I had known about Stoney,s passing…remembering tequila shots in the yard behind the apt on main st. At seven in the morning he would say …Hummer you crazy weee boorstard. Love to both the the walkems and grandy’s. Steve dungey and family
Don King says
Our deepest sympathies to the walkem and Grandy families. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Kelly Stephens says
My deepest sympathy to the Walkem and Grandy families.
Cherish the memories. He was one of a kind.
Smelvin
Wayne and Donna knapp says
Our sincere sympathy to the Grandy and Walkem family’s in the passing of Stoney.i always looked forward to talking to Stoney about my Maple leafs. R.I.P.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Our sincere sympathy to all who loved Stoney. He was a very familiar face to us in the store & always had a word.
Bob & Pat Jackson
allen macneil says
sorry to hear about stone spent many of nights visiting him when he lived across from freda and louie coburn great guy loved to hear the good old music back in the day i always enjoyed his company and his smile r.i.p
David Pegg says
My thoughts are with you at this time of great loss. Both of you were there to support our family when Michael died and that was greatly appreciated. I will miss seeing the both of you together and that great laugh that Stoney had. Stoney was a very unique person.
Dave & Anne Platt says
We send our most sincere and heartfelt condolence’s to you all at this very sad time.
Stoney’s passing is a great loss to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be greatly missed. June, you and all your extensive family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are thinking of you.
Scott Coleman says
My heart goes out to both families for the loss of Stoney. Words can not express my feelings
Keith & Susan Barrie - Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia says
Dear sister: We are deeply saddened to hear about Stoney. We never really got the chance to know him that well but we do know that he was a kind person. Especially to you. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Love – Keith & Sue
Audra,Rob&kids says
Our condolences to all friends and family of Stoney.
First Kerry then Picky and now Stoney…..what a reunion that will be. 😉
God Bless
Shirley Ross says
Our sincere condolences to the entire family at this very difficult time. Always a smile and a kind word…you will be truly missed Stoney…..til we meet again.
The entire Ross Family….xo
Kathy Kamstra says
Our condolences to June, and the Walkem, and Grandy families.
I was always proud being one of Stoney’s “DOLLIES”!
Kathy &
Marilyn and John
Jim & Debi McGinty says
Our condolences to the Walkem & Grandy families.
Stoney will certainly be missed. He was a great friend to our family. Stoney was a great coach. I hope he gets to have a game of pool with my dad.
RIP UNCLE STONEY
Norm and Linda Harvey says
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Norm and Linda Harvey says
Our sincere sympathies to June and the Walkem and Grandy families. We’ll certainly miss Stoney.
Debbie Cox says
My sincere condolences to all of you in the loss of Stoney.
Bill Emigh says
Stoney
All those years ago we were
the bad boys of Tottenham,
but you broke more windows than I did, and you threw more
stones with greater accuracy!
The Walkem family were the
backbone of our village, and your grandparents were examples for all of us. Such
wonderful days, such happy
memories!Rest in peace, and if there are stones in Heaven,
wait till I get there before
you start to throw any…
Love and sympathy to all your
family and friends.
Bill Emigh
Anne, Lynne & John Morley says
My parents and I send our deepest condolences to you all at this time. My mom knew Stoney more than myself, but I certainly remember him from our years living in Beeton. He will be greatly missed.
Al and Maureen Gray says
Our sincere condolences to the Grandy and Walkem families. Stoney will certainly be missed.
jopee and bev verbeek joanne judy and jackie says
sorry to hear of stoneys passing ,years go pass to quickly ,and old friends pass on to soon,
John Boyce says
RIP Stoney! You were a great player’s coach and teacher and always a friend! You left a huge beautiful footprint!
Ken&Lynne Metke says
RIP Stoney,you will be missed
Ken,Lynne Metke says
RIP Stoney,you will be missed
Jimmie & Mae Aiken says
Condolences to the Walkem and
Grandy Families : Fond
Memories of Stoney.
Jimmie,Mae Aiken & Family
Ray Lisk says
Fond memories of Stoney as a coach, team-mate, and friend.
Stoney was a great sportsman and I was proud to have known him. He will be missed.
Mike Briscoe says
June & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Stoney’s passing. He was a great guy and always had a smile. Have a beer with Johnny Stoney.
Kelly (Curly) Lynch says
So saddened at Stoney’s passing. I’ve known Stoney my whole life and I’m so thankful for all of our chats, for all of his funny stories, for all of the black candies he saved for me, but most of all for him just being him! I will truely miss you my dear! Love Curly xo
ruth ann (susie)robinson says
To the Walkem & Brandy families.
Sorry to hear of Stoney’s passing.I will always remember Stoney umping my ball games.Say hi to everyone for me. R.I.P STONEY You will be missed.
Dianne Smith says
Stoney was always one of my favourite people. Always fun to talk to especially when teasing my mom about behaving herself. I always enjoys seeing Stoney come into the post office and hadn’t seen him for sometime. My condolences to June and family at this difficult time.
Jo-Anne McGee Thain says
The “McGee” clan wishes to pass on our condolences to the family. Growing up in Beeton where everyone knew everyone was special and Stoney will be greatly missed. Moving back to Beeton years ago it was so nice to see all the familiar faces and Stoney’s was always there. R.I.P Stoney. Say Hi to Bobby 🙂
Ron & Norma Radyk says
June &Family,
Our Thoughts Are With Each Of You In Your Many Hours Of Grief And Sorrow. He Was One Of Beeton,s Best.
Ron & Norma.
Betty Decaire(Robinson) says
Our deepest sympathy to the
Walkem & Grandy families….
we were so happy to have lunch & conversation with Stoney at Pinky’s funeral recently ,he has always been a good friend to the Robinson’s & to everyone ..he will be missed in Beeton …
Sincerely Bob & Betty Decaire
(Robinson)
BONNIE AND JIMMY ROBINSON says
JUNE AND FAMILY JIMMY AND BONNIE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR CODOLENCE HE SURE WILL BE MISSED BONNIE AND JIMMY ROBINSON
Barb Tooley and Bert Bye says
June and Family, please accept our condolences, and our prayers during this difficult time. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Gail Quintile says
To Stoney’s family so sorry to hear the sad news. Another of Beetons well knowen characters I’m sure there are lots of stories that will make you cry and make you laugh. He will be remembered with love. My prayers are with you all
Donna Stewart Schneider says
Dear June and family both Walkems and Grandys, I am so sorry for your loss. Stoney will be dearly missed.
Alice & Barry Kant says
Our condolences to June & family. Although we have not been in Tottenham for a number of years, I remember Stoney for his umpiring of our intermediate men’s baseball games. He always had a fair strike zone and took no guff from the players. R.I.P. Stoney.