Pringle, Robert 'Grant'
Grant Pringle passed away peacefully in Collingwood on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 92.
Born in Toronto on May 15, 1933, he was a son of the late Stanley Grant Pringle and Marjorie (nee Poulton) Pringle.
Grant was raised in Markham, attended Franklin St. Markham Public School and Markham District High School. He spent a great deal of time on his great uncle’s farm until taking a job in Toronto with a small wholesale company. He then worked at Miles Laboratories a pharmaceutical company from 1959-1990 when he retired.
Grant met Helen Isobel ‘Nellie’ Templeton in 1953 and they married on July 16, 1955. Nellie passed away on July 26, 1983 after a battle with cancer.
Grant met Esther May (nee Harrison) and they married on August 8, 1987. In 1999 Esther and Grant purchased a home in Kimberley, ON where they resided until December of 2007. They moved into Meaford where they enjoyed their home at Maple Meadow, where Esther is still residing. Grant moved into Chartwell Balmoral in Collingwood where he could receive a little extra support after some health challenges. Grant and Esther, and sometimes Bruno the puppy, were able to visit many times a week and often able to get out for walks. The support staff were wonderful at Balmoral, and Grant was quite comfortable and content there.
He was kindhearted, knowledgeable and always willing to listen and offer advice or support. Grant will certainly be missed but never be forgotten.
He will be missed dearly by his wife Esther (nee Harrison) Pringle. He was the step-father of Bonnie Gottschling and grandfather of Matthew, Jillian and Jesse.
A funeral service will be conducted at the Gentle Shepherd Community Church in Eugenia on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11 o’clock, with a reception following. A service of committal and interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Markham on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11 o’clock.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Gentle Shepherd Community Church (cheques only or e-transfer church directly) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
I will never forget your lovely smile & great sense of humour Grant. I have enjoyed getting to know you and Esther over the years, along with Bruno. My thoughts are with you Esther
Janelle, Pat, Lilly & Ethan Shakell
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Esther are thoughts and prayers are with you. Grant was such a nice gentleman. Is greatly missed in Maple Meadows.
Wayne and Penny Fligg
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Dear Esther,
We are so sorry that Grant has passed away. It is wonderful that you had many happy years together to cherish and remember.
Our deepest condolences.
Campbell and Cathy
Thursday, January 15, 2026
i enjoyed seeing him when he came to moncton on visits
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Hi Esther: We would like to convey our condolences for your loss of Grant. We got to know him while living at Maple Meadow Homes and it was always a pleasure to meet with him and enjoy a conversation. A vert soft spoken, kind hearted gentleman who always took the time to talk. You will have many fond memories to bring you comfort as time goes on.
Bev and Marion Genoe.
Friday, January 16, 2026
Thinking of Esther and Bonnie today with love and heartfelt sympathy. While it has been a long time since we’ve seen one another, please know you are in our prayers as you mourn the passing of Grant. May support of family and friends along with positive memories bring you some comfort.
Dan and Nancy Harrison
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Bonnie and Ester.
Sorry to hear of the loss of Grant. He was a very kind soft spoken man. He kept his Rougecrest home and yard pristine. The back yard should have been a site for wedding pictures through the summer. He always welcomed me into his home….. even tho at a much younger age growing up on the street I think myself and a few others may have caused him to loose a few hairs as we toboganned down the Richard’s hill onto his back yard. I recall him always being by there for his uncle on the corner of George St and caring for his mom at the top of Peter St. This world needs more men like Grant Pringles in them.
Thinking of you both.
Don Clarke.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Thank you, Don, for your lovely memories! Grant always liked you and said what a good guy you are. I hope to see you on Monday, weather allowing. Blessings, Esther
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Sending condolences and praying for extra strength for you Ester. Fr Ken & Bernice Stewart (your Gentle Shepherd Family)