Ian MUNT

MUNT, Ian - In loving memory of Ian Munt who passed away peacefully on March 3, 2009 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - Laurentian Site at the age of 78. Ian was the beloved husband of Margaret (nee Rundle) for 52 years. Dedicated father of Cynthia (Tony Macko), Brad (Stephanie Glotman) and Pamela (Greg Madill). Cherished grandfather of Katie, Duncan, Terry, Genevieve, Lucy, Theo, Benjamin and Oliver. Fondly remembered by Clyde Munt, John Munt and Denise Branch of Windsor, Ontario and Mel Rundle and family of Woodstock, Ontario. Ian was born on January 25, 1931 in Stratford, Ontario. His career life began in Woodstock, Ontario where he was a member of the Woodstock police force and achieved the rank of Detective. After a move to Kitchener, Ian continued his career at the Co-op Insurance Company, the University of Waterloo and Conestoga College. While living in Kitchener, he completed his Bachelor of Arts at Wilfred Laurier University. In 1975, the family moved to Sudbury where he commenced a long tenure as a professor at Cambrian College teaching in several departments. While teaching, he completed a Masters of Education at the University of Toronto. He retired from the college 1995. Ian had a lifelong love of music and gardening. He played his trumpet in several bands. His passion for learning led him to study for and obtain his Master Gardener's Certificate. He shared his love and knowledge of horticulture with all of the readers of the Sudbury Star via his weekly gardening column. He was an active lifelong member of the Sudbury Horticultural Society where he assisted in establishing the John Street Park. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the St. Joseph's Hospital 5th floor for their loving and dedicated care. A private funeral was held on Wednesday, March 4 at the JACKSON AND BERNARD FUNERAL HOME. Donations in Ian's memory may be made to the Sudbury Horticultural Society or the Canadian Parkinson's Society. Condolences and donations may be forwarded through the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home. Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org. 11433108