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 until 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 7, 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 Meadows, 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.

• First Name : Grant
• Last Name : Pringle
• Funeral Home : Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford
• URL : https://fergusonfuneralhomes.ca/obituary/robert-grant-pringle/

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