Obituary of John Laughton

LAUGHTON, John Samuel, MD, FRCS(C), FACS Peacefully with his family at his side at The Scarborough Hospital - Grace Division, on Monday, April 23, 2012. John Laughton in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Matheson). Loved father of Gary Laughton, Karen and her husband Todd Armstrong. Cherished grandfather of Jack. Brother of the late Frances Drexel. John was born in Niagara-on-the-Lake and attended St. Catharines Collegiate. He received his undergraduate degree in medicine from the University of Toronto and did his postgraduate surgical training at McGill University in Montreal. He was a fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons (Canada) and The American College of Surgeons. He began his surgical practice briefly in St. Catharines, followed at Scarborough General Hospital. In 1967 he moved to Scarborough Centenary Hospital and in 1993 joined the Rudd Clinic, retiring completely in 2007. His personal interests included classical music, Chinese ceramics, computers and English Springer Spaniels. The family will receive friends for a reception to honour Dr. John Laughton at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A. W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29. A private interment will be held in Niagara-on-the-Lake at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.