Graeme Sharp
July 20, 1963 - January 13, 2025
Funeral Details: Per his wishes Graeme was cremated privately and a Celebration of Life will be planned in due course where friends and colleagues can remember the good times shared and not mourn his passing which was his wish.
Graeme passed peacefully with his loving wife Fiona of 38 years holding his hand. His brave fight with cancer and final journey was taken at Hospice Simcoe 13 January 2025.
Graeme touched the hearts of everyone he met through his short time on earth; be it his working career in Scotland and here in Ontario, the Barrie and District Pipe Band or through his avid love of golf.
Born in Scotland 20 July 1963 to Jim and Jeanette Sharp (deceased) Graeme has one brother Gordon still living in Scotland.
Graeme and Fiona met 1985 got married in 1986, then emigrated to Canada in 1991.
Graeme leaves behind his loving son Robert, now residing in London, England with his wife Laura and their son James. Graeme was a super proud Granda to “Little Man” and loved him so very much. He enjoyed his visits and Facetime with him; he face just lit up with joy seeing James.
Graeme’s extended family on his mother’s side reside in in Akron, Ohio where he has many loving cousins all of whom treated him like a brother and not a cousin.
He started his four-year electrical apprenticeship at age 16 and loved this line of work, enjoying the challenges and satisfaction it granted. This career spanned his working life. He was employed by British Leyland, where he served his apprenticeship, DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation) and Hewlett Packard UK. On coming to Ontario, he was employed at Magna working in Dortec Industries in Newmarket and latterly Bradford where he worked his way up the ranks.
Having decided to take early retirement at 55 Graeme was soon fed up as golfing season was over, so he took a part-time job at Coleman Care Centre. He loved his working role here making many great friends. They truly are a family and have been very supportive throughout the last 12 months since Graeme’s diagnosis.
Graeme and Fiona were fortunate to be able to travel extensively which always brought joy, created many wonderful memories and were always looking at exploring different countries, sometime having people asking, “You are going where”. Travel was a huge part of Graeme’s life.
Sincere gratitude is extended to the amazing staff at the Hudson Regional Cancer Centre at RVH in Barrie. giving special thanks to Dr. Isobel Li, Dr. Jacky Lai for their excellent care, compassion, understanding and support throughout this journey. A heartfelt thank you to wonderful nursing staff and volunteers at Hospice Simcoe and our family doctor Dr. Michael McConvey.
When I am gone, do not fear my memory.
Do not be afraid to speak my name or look through old photographs.
Do not be scared to play old videos so that you might hear my voice and see me laughing.
I know it will hurt. Those memories will remind you that I am gone.
They will stab at you like a knife in an open, gaping wound.
But after a while the knife will become less sharp, the wound will become less open and the pain will become less raw.
And those memories will remind you that I was here.
That I lived.
Do not reduce my life to my death.
Speak my name, hear my voice, sing my favourite songs and visit my favourite places.
Because that’s how I can stay alive a little.
Right here with you
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Marcy Desroches
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025A true champion. May God bless you. Rest in peace Graeme.
Margaret Cannon
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025Remembering Graeme for his courage and determination. He was an inspiration to us all. He loved life and lived it to the full. Remembering our days at Digital in Livingston. Rest in peace Graeme. You were taken too soon. Sending love and condolences to our lovely friend Fiona. Thinking of you and praying that you continue to keep your courage and strength in the months and years ahead. Love Margaret💙🏴💙🏴💙
Anne and Ian Calder and family
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025Coorie in Graeme you will be sairly missed but never forgotten.
Shelley & Peter Rakovalis
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025Fiona,
We are sending you our deepest sympathies on the loss of your loving Graeme.
May your cherished love & memories continue to bring you peace during this time of hardship.
Sending you all our positive thoughts your way .. ❤️
Dan and Christine Ternosky
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025Dear Fiona, What a beautiful life the two of you shared. Graeme was indeed more than “a cousin”. He will truly be missed in Akron and we will hold you close in thought and prayer. We love you so dearly.
Rob Brighton
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025This is a traditional Karakia.
With all our love and thoughts.
Rob Brighton
Vicky, Johnny.
and the kids.
From New Zealand
Sylvia Hartwell
Posted on: Thursday, January 16, 2025My deepest and sincere condolences to you Fiona, Family and Friends here and overseas. Graeme will be missed so much and by so many people. May he Rest in Peace Fiona. Sending huge hugs to you.
Janet Mackay
Posted on: Friday, January 17, 2025Sending lots of love and hugs as we all remember Graeme. Also sending so much love and condolences to Fiona and family, an amazing strong lady.
I remember the day you both tied the knot in Broxburn – beautiful couple who were made for each other. RIP Graeme
Love Janet xx
Milda Hoy
Posted on: Saturday, January 18, 2025Sending my love Fiona. i feel your pain, God Bless. xx
Ed Ongpauco
Posted on: Saturday, January 18, 2025Our sincerest sympathies for your loss, Fiona. Our hearts go out to you. You and Graeme have one of the strongest bond ever and will continue on, no matter. Celebrating him with fond memories, I’m sure, will warm the hearts of many, especially you. Love, Ed & Angela.
Lil family
Posted on: Wednesday, January 22, 2025A loving and fair father, compassionate brother and patient husband, along side an extremely funny grandparent are a fraction of expressives used to describe Greame. He being a quiet man who was there for you when were aware you needed and when you REALLY needed him but didnt know. Giving his candid advice and only asked for the drive to be cleaned in return. A lovingly simple, straight speaking and wonderful man whom proud to call father. His passing has left a large sized hole in the lives his touched. Life lessons learned, tough talks had and a mediator when others were falling apart.
No words can describe a person lost in their entireity, but their loved ones memories, stories and fondest recollections do.
This lil family in UK will always cherish the time spent together prior to his passing.
Love you Dad from Son and daughter-in-law .
Love you granda from James .
Ps. Thank you to all who post thier condolances, you do dad and mom proud while keeping his memory alive. Thank you for all the support given to mom in the matter. Love to all and my deepest gratitude.
Robert sharp
Colin Smith
Posted on: Wednesday, January 22, 2025My heartfelt condolences, Graeme & I went to primary, high school, Scouts, served my apprenticeship at British Leyland, played rugby at school, for West Lothian Schools and Livingston together my and Helens thoughts are with you all
Karen,Ian & Jade
Posted on: Thursday, January 23, 2025We met you through our love of Norwegian Forest Cats, we were lucky to meet up with you and Fiona in the UK, you loved my quiche so you got brownie points for that – we are all very blessed for meeting you, we loved your sense of humour, and your strength of character shine through with your strength and determination – we will miss you very much but you leave us with treasured memories xx
Brian Anderson
Posted on: Thursday, January 23, 2025Dear Fiona , thank you for reaching out to me this morning as I live in Thailand and I did not see your sad post a few days ago, I had the pleasure of sitting with you both having a cup of Coffee and Tea and cake in sunny Broxburn last year. I was so impressed with Graeme’s positive attitude and your strength for each other . You both had a great loving life full of great memories to cherish , look back on them often and smile . Till I meet you again in sunny Broxburn your old loving School friend Brian Anderson .
Nicholas Triola
Posted on: Monday, January 27, 2025It is with a heavy heart we offer our sincere condolences for your loss. Graeme was truly more than cousin, I looked at him as a younger brother, and a connection to my Scottish family.
May almighty God bless Fiona, and family at their time of loss.