John Evan Paterson LANCASTER

LANCASTER, John Evan Paterson Sunday, October 5, 2008, at the age of 91. John grew up in the Moore Park area of Toronto, and graduated with honours in Economics from the University of Toronto. His early desire to serve his country led to World War II service as Lieutenant in the Canadian Navy, followed by a long and distinguished career in eight countries as a diplomat with the Canadian Foreign Service. John leaves to mourn his passing Dodie (Doris, nee Prentice) his loving wife of 62 years, and his daughter Antonia and her partner Larry Reid. In Memoriam donations to the Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre or to the University of Toronto appreciated. Condolences to info@beechwoodcemetery.com. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 10/25/2008- 10/26/2008