Obituary of John Thexton

THEXTON, John Edmund 'Jack' , B.Comm, C.A. Jack, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Agnes 'Betty' (Ross). Proud father of Lyrel (Ivan Price) and Dianne (Michael Gerstmann). Proud grandfather of Davis, Erin (Jeremy), Teryn (Lorne), Andrea, Tristan (Mayumi), Talis and Scott. Loving great-grandfather of Kayal, Olliver and Mary Jane. Dear brother of Marjory Langton (Vancouver), and brother-in-law of Elsie (Jim) Thexton and June (Gord) Thexton. Uncle to thirteen Nieces and Nephews, many Grand-Nieces and Grand-Nephews. Predeceased by siblings Eunice, Jim, Ellen, and Gordon. Also predeceased by sisters-and-brothers-in-law Norman Langton, Sylvia & Norman Law, and Kathleen Jean & Gordon Poole. A member of the Masonic Lodge (33rd degree) and the Queen's University 'Peterborough Gang.' Born in 1915 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He moved with his family to Ontario in 1917, where he lived for the rest of his life. After High School Jack became a teacher. He later enrolled at Queen's University, graduating with a Commerce Degree, followed by his C.A. designation. He married Betty in 1951. Jack was employed, in his field, at Ontario Hydro for 40 years. After retirement he and Betty spent several years enjoying time together, friends, family and travel. Following Betty's debilitating stroke, he devoted himself to caring for her, and ensuring that their life was filled with as much social, family, and theatre life as could be arranged. After Betty passed away in 2004, he travelled often to visit Lyrel (and family) out west, and had many cottage times, theatre, and celebrations with Dianne (and family) in Ontario. He also had many great friends with whom he shared visits, lunches, theatre, sports, masonic and church activities. With his family at his side, he passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in his 96th year, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jack lived a full, independent life, in his own home, until just days before his death. Visitation, with the family, at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) on Wednesday, December 15 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service at the CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, 33 Overland Drive on Thursday, December 16 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Cremation to follow, with private interment of remains at Highland Memory Gardens. If desired, memorial donations made to the Odette Cancer Research Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3M5 or a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com