Obituary

Jon Vickers (Cottage 41) Jonathan Stewart Vickers was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on October 29 1926, the sixth of eight children, to a family that was musical but poor. So impoverished were his parents that at one time the future Canadian prime minister, John Diefenbaker, a long-standing friend of the family, offered to care for young Jon. As a child he and his siblings sang with his lay-preacher father, a former teacher, at churches near their home. Summers were spent labouring on a neighbour’s farm, where he developed his barrel chest.

Susan  lost her battle against cancer and passed away July 11, 2015 in Attleboro, Massachusetts surrounded by her loving family.  Sue is survived by her husband David Mochi and her three sons Jason, Christopher and Ben and her extended Yates families.

Passed away at Hampton Terrace on Saturday May 23rd, 2015. Loving wife of John for 56 years. She will be dearly missed by her sister Louise, brother Gilles and her children Chuck (Lisa), Dave (Julie) and Louise (Scott). Devoted grandmother to Corinna, Darryl, Alex and Jack and great-grandmother to Sophie.

William "Bill" Lichtenberg, age 88, July 3, 2015. Beloved husband to Jean. Loving father of Julie (Joel) Stern, Betsy (Mark) Lebeis, M.D., and John (Anne) Lichtenberg. Dear grandfather of Sascha and Marissa Stern, Christopher (Carolyn) Lebeis, M.D., Taylor (Jessica) Lebeis, M.D., Mackenzie Lebeis, J.P., Eric, and Clara Lichtenberg.

KELLAND, Ronald Freeman – Passed away peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in his 90th year. Loved husband of Marjory for 60 years. Dear Dad of Catherine Kelland (Ken Stewart) of Surrey BC, Chris of Sheffield, England, Scott (Laura) of St. Catharines and Stephen (Elaine McArdle) of Ottawa and their families. Brother of Florence Lester (late Clayton) and Ken, predeceased by Jack (late Marge), Joan Skanes (late Les) and Gordon (Margaret). Brother-in-law of Elizabeth McBurney, Warren McBurney (June) and the late Jim McBurney (late Grace). Remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Dr. Benjamin Robertson Walker died peacefully on April 29, 2015 in Freeport Palliative Care, Kitchener, Ontario, at the age of 83.

Marion Helen Dyer was born on March 8th, 1925 in Greenbank, Ontario, the youngest child of Carmen Ephriam Dyer and Maude McWaters. She joined her older siblings, in order, Jeanette, J. C., (as he was always known), and Clark, all of whom are now sadly gone. Her father became a minister of the new United Church of Canada in June of that same year, and had an important role in its formation.

Ruth passed away peacefully at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Ont. Predeceased by her husband John and son Peter. Loving Mother to Jennifer (Al) and loving Grandmother to Emily (Paddy), Matthew (Rachel) and Clayton (son of Leah Wright).

Robert C. Warren of Bingham Farms died December 26, 2014, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was 84 years old. Robert was born June 2, 1930, in Flint, to Frances (nee Taylor) and Charles Warren. He was raised in Detroit and graduated from Cooley High School. Robert attended Albion College and received his Bachelors Degree from Wayne State University.

Passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2014 in her 92nd year. Loving wife of Jim for 67 years. Survived by Jim, her son Russell and his wife Susan, of London, ON, and her two grandsons, Blair and Craig Scorgie of Toronto, ON. Predeceased by her son, Dr. Scott Scorgie, sister, Beatrice Ollett, and brothers, Bob and Huntley Farrow. She will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre (519-252-5711).

Thomas J. Age 84. December 11, 2014. Beloved husband of Mary Lou. Loving father of Tom (Beth), Anne (John) Lichtenberg, Mark (Jennifer) and Chris (Pam). Papa of Matt, J.P., Nick, Eric, Clara, Katie, Will, Jessica, Alayna and Leah. Brother of Dorothy, Chuck (Nancy, the late Marie Ellen Tisko and Joan Roberts.