Obituary of Frank Reilly

Passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 01, 2011, just 10 days short of his 63rd birthday. Beloved husband of Eleanor for 42 years; loved father of Derek and his wife Sue, Allison and her husband Kyle, Gillian and her partner Phil, Kirsten and her husband Alex; loving grandfather of Mika, Taidg, and Julia; dear brother of James, John and Lorraine. Also will be greatly missed by his nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his mother Agnes and father John. Frank immigrated to Canada from Scotland as a butcher with his young family. From these humble beginnings, he became a passionate and devoted labour relations mediator, arbitrator, and fighter for worker's rights across Ontario. Many of his legal decisions have shaped labour relations law in the province, and he was highly regarded in the legal, labour, and business communities. Frank was a champion of the underdog in both his personal dealings and his charitable activities. He was the previous owner of the Duke of Wellington, Waterloo, and an avid boater. Friends are invited to share their memories of Frank with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8:30 p.m. Morning Prayers will be said on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes RC Church, 75 Bluevale St. N., Waterloo at 11 a.m. with Rev. Piotr Machnacki, S.A.C. as Celebrant. A reception will follow at the Duke of Wellington. Condolences for the family and donations to Covenant House, Toronto may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Flowers welcome.