Death Notices

SHOFF, George Ernest “Ernie” (1933 - 2016) – surrounded by his loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday, December 26th, 2016 in his 84th year.  Cherished husband of 60+ years to Evelyn (nee Smith) of Simcoe.  Loving father & grandfather of Bruce Shoff (Shelley) of Port Dover, their children Adam & Emily (Scott McRae);  and Heather King (Miles) of Simcoe, their children Krista & Amber (Josh Harding).  Ernie will be sadly missed by his sisters Jean Jackson (late Gordon), Elizabeth Barath (late Joe), both of Simcoe;  and by his brother-in-law Doug Souilliere (Marilyn) of Port Dover.  Sadly missed by Evelyn’s siblings Gordon Smith (Rosann) of Langton & Audrey Smith of Simcoe as well as by nieces, nephews & many extended family.  Predeceased by his parents, the late David (1987) & Wilhelmina (1990) Shoff and by his sister Anne Souilliere (2008).  Ernie owned & operated Ernest Shoff Haulage and in his later years drove truck for the Region of Haldimand-Norfolk.  He was a long time member of Woodhouse United Church and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Ernie with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Friday, December 30th, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.  Ernie’s funeral service will be held at Woodhouse United Church, Hwy# 24 South at Hwy#6 on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating.  Private interment:  Langton Baptist Cemetery.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Ernie are asked to consider Woodhouse United Church.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com  (519) 426-0199