Obituary of Lyman Henderson

Lyman George Henderson CM August 12, 1920 - June 22, 2012 Bonvivant, Humourist, Philanthropist, Patron of the Arts, Author, Mentor to many, Hero to all. Facing death as he faced life - the man in charge, and the one you wanted there for you - Lyman passed away at his Bradgate Arms home after a brief battle with colon cancer. Son of Marian Joy Henderson (nee Ryan) and Lyman Abraham Henderson, he was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Ann, on August 14th, 2009. Lyman will leave a void in the hearts of his children: Buchanan (Kathleen), Victoria (John Radosevic), Antonia (Frank Cox), Marion Quednau; his grandchildren Zarin Frigault (Sean), Emma Henderson, Nikolas & Kira Radosevic, Alexis Quednau, Amy Gilmore (Darren) and his great-grandsons, Logan Frigault and Sullivan Gilmore. Uncle to Linden Von Eichel, Cynthia Armour, Tim Armour, Greg Armour (deceased 1979), Patrick Armour, Stephen Armour, Francis Cochrane, and Sabrina Wheetman. Lyman was President of D+H (Davis + Henderson) from 1959 to 1974 and remained as Honorary Chair for the balance of his years. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1995. He was on the executive for many arts and health organizations. He has more recently been noted for his blog "Bedtime Stories for Grown- Ups" at www.lymanhenderson.com - his last submission was on Wednesday, June 20th. He was a class act to his final hour. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18th and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19th. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held in CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 180 Nashville Road, Kleinburg 905-893-7000 on Friday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the church hall. If desired, donations to Ballet Jörgen Canada www.balletjorgen.ca or the arts organization of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.