Obituary of John House

John H. House (Jack) A Proud Canadian Passed away at Toronto on Monday, April 16, 2012 in his 88th year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Dawna (2009), as well as the mother of his children and first wife Gladys M. Fike. Survived by his three children Tim (Rosemary), Patti (the late Charlie) and Jenni (Andy). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren David (Lisa), Marie, James, Andrew (Joy), Jessica (Jono), Emily (Brian), Gillian (Steve) and Katy. Also by his great-grandchild Kingston and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Brother of June E. McCallum of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Jack was the son of the late Grace Cort Day and Harry Hamilton House. He spent his early years in St. Catharines, Ontario prior to joining the Royal Canadian Navy and serving on the HMCS Bradford during the Second World War. After the war, Jack was at various times a swimming instructor, an electrician, a teacher and vice-principal. Upon graduating from the University of Alberta with a PhD in Educational Administration, Jack moved to Toronto to start a long and successful career at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Jack retired from OISE-UT on July 1, 1990 after 24 distinguished years in which he was Acting Director, Assistant Director for Planning and Resources, and a professor of Educational Administration. Jack's enduring passions included his eight grandchildren, politics and politicians and the stock market. Jack's family extends sincere thanks for the excellent care he received from St. Michael's Hospital and West Park 3EC. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, followed by a reception in the Rosedale Room of the funeral home. If desired, in memorium donations may be made to the National Ballet of Canada. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.