With great sadness, we announce Maurice’s passing, peacefully, with Jean by his side, at Edgewater Gardens in Dunnville. He was almost 87 when he passed on February 8, 2026. At age 15, Maurice started out as a commercial fisherman, where he worked for 11 years out of Port Maitland. Around the age of 26, Moe moved to Scarborough, where he was responsible for operating multimillion-dollar machines for 25 years at Atlantic Packaging Products Limited. After moving back to Dunnville, he became a volunteer firefighter based out of Lowbanks, where he was proud to serve for a number of years, which included attending the Hagersville tire fire in February 1990. His move back to his hometown also included performing other miscellaneous jobs until his retirement. He was always an extremely hard worker — with his hands, never in his pockets. He leaves behind his sons, Jason (Lausanne) and Bronson (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Talon and Larissa Vanslack; his special girl, Jean Garbas; his sisters, Patricia Crumb and Jeannie Coles; and his brother, Doug (Brenda) McIntee, along with many nieces and nephews. Moe was predeceased by his parents, Clara and Jack Elijah Vanslack; his sisters, Betty and Janet; and his brothers, Alfred, Arville, David, and Bill. A special thank you to all the staff at Edgewater for the great care shown to Maurice and his family. If you choose to honour Moe, please make a donation to the Salvation Army food bank, as he loved helping people. A special thanks to Linda, Dave, and Connie for their support and loving hearts, along with J.W. Hart Funeral Home for their expertise and care for Maurice and his family — very much appreciated.
As per Moe’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place on Saturday, March 28, followed by a celebration of life, with details to follow. Online condolences may be shared at www.jwhartfuneralhome.com.
