Gregory “Greg” Lewis Dale

Gregory Lewis Dale, known to most as Greg, but known by many other names such as Dad, Pops, Papa, Uncle Greg, Hun, Baby and Greg-a-roni, passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital on March 11th, 2026 at age 72 after complications during a battle with cancer.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lori, his children, Aaron(Jacqui), Amber, Brenda(Adam), Nathan(Amanda), Reuben(Hannah), and Olivia(Louis), 11 grandchildren(number 12 on the way), 3 bonus grandchildren, and his 3 siblings, John, Sharon and Kirk.

Born to James Lewis Dale and Velma Edyth Dale on July 6th, 1953, the youngest of 4 children, Greg grew up in Scarborough, or ‘Scarberia’ as it was so called. He had fond memories of growing up at 44 Larkhall, where he would wrestle with his brothers, play hockey with the neighborhood kids, and sing and play piano with his sister. His favourite pastime in his youth was spending time in nature.

Greg met the love of his life, Lori, in 1971, and the two were married in 1975. In their 51 years together they lived in several places, including Toronto, Bradford and Barrie among others. They raised 6 children together, and were active church members at Bradford Baptist, where they made many life-long friends.

Greg worked as a printer for 35 years and a fire alarm technician for 9 years, though his work title was never part of the description of who he was. Greg was a people person who loved every opportunity to talk to others and form relationships. He was always quick with a joke or a story, a piece of wisdom or advice, or just an ear to listen for those that needed it. He loved serving others.

Greg loved golf in the summer and darts in the winter, and was a member of the Big Cedar community. He loved a good book, a good conversation, and he loved Jesus.

Thank you to the tremendous staff at RVH for their hard work in making Greg and his family as comfortable as possible during this difficult time. Your compassion does not go unnoticed.

Service details will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Impact Nations  1-877-736-0803 or to Operation Smile Canada 1-844-376-4530

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