Frank Bahula Jr. passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Brantford General Hospital at the age of 81. Born in St. Williams, Frank was a long-time resident of Norfolk County and most recently a resident of Seasons Retirement Community, Brantford.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 wonderful years, Laura (Newmann) Bahula, of Brantford. Frank was a devoted father to Tammy (Tom Haines), Tim (late Jane) Bahula, Amanda (Isaac Leonard), and J.B. He was a caring grandfather and great-grandfather to Sara & Mike Racinsky (Hope & Theo), Melissa & Shawn Stuart (Tobias & Charles), Kathryn & Travis Dyk (Emelyn, Riley, Rowan), Caleb & Juanita Haines (Isabella & Sofia), and many more grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought him joy.

Frank was lovingly remembered by his siblings Margaret McArthur (late David), Ed (Dianna) Bahula, Ellen Shephard (late Larry), and his in-laws Margaret (Roger) Colman, Norma (Glenn) Foster, and Sharon Newman (late Leo). He was predeceased by his sister Mary-Ann (late Angelo Deserrano) and sisters-in-law Dorothy (late Rupert Hambleton) and Charlotte Newman.

Frank was a dedicated employee, having worked at Livingston Industries in Tillsonburg, McArthur Sports in Simcoe, and retiring from Nexans Canada. He was a faithful member of Emmanuel Bible Church, Simcoe, and formerly of Fellowship Baptist Church, Courtland.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date on Frank’s online tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com, where friends and family can leave messages of condolence, share memories, or make memorial donations to Emmanuel Bible Church or a charity of their choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes – Burial and Cremation Services Inc., 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519) 842-4238.