Obituary for Glenn Runions
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Glenn passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home in Brockville. Loving husband of Margaret Venema. Dear father of Sharon Runions and grandfather of Stephanie and Nathan. He was the brother of Edward Runions (deceased at birth), Lyle Runions (deceased) his wife Marion of Iroquois survives, Lee Kinsella (Don) of Kingston, Daryl Runions of Iroquois, Muriel Hamilton (Carl deceased) of Iroquois and Albert Runions (Kathleen) of Morrisburg. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Roy Runions and Florence Gallinger and by two nephews.
Donations to the Heart Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. If you are making a donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note… “Please notify the family”. Online condolences may be made at www.irvinememorial.com.
Private interment at Oakland Cemetery, Brockville. Private family arrangements entrusted to the Irvine Funeral Home, Brockville.
I’m Free
Don’t cry for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of the day
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah, yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life has been full, I’ve savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free!
Glenn passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home in Brockville. Loving husband of Margaret Venema. Dear father of Sharon Runions and grandfather of Stephanie and Nathan. He was the brother of Edward Runions (deceased at birth), Lyle Runions (deceased) his wife Marion of Iroquois survives, Lee Kinsella (Don) of Kingston, Daryl Runions of Iroquois, Muriel Hamilton (Carl deceased) of Iroquois and Albert Runions (Kathleen) of Morrisburg. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Roy Runions and Florence Gallinger and by two nephews.
Donations to the Heart Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. If you are making a donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note… “Please notify the family”. Online condolences may be made at www.irvinememorial.com.
Private interment at Oakland Cemetery, Brockville. Private family arrangements entrusted to the Irvine Funeral Home, Brockville.
I’m Free
Don’t cry for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of the day
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah, yes, these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life has been full, I’ve savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free!