John Burke MITCHELL

MITCHELL, John Burke - 1921-2009 - With immense sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather on Thursday March 12, 2009. Loving husband of 62 years, to the late Dinnie (2006). Devoted and deeply loved father to Jeffrey Charles and wife Rose Ann, Martha (1989), and Judy (1991). Cherished grandpa to Martina, Sarah, John Joseph, Holly (Trevor) Newsome, Joe (Odessa) Lyons-Rising, Mitchell Rising; and great grandfather to Hannah and Alexia. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, and friends. Born in Hamilton, Ontario on November 13, 1921. He graduated class of '43 from University of Toronto - Engineering (Metallurgist), and did post graduate studies at Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh. He served his country in WWII in the Canadian Armed Forces, achieving the rank of Captain. Dad was an active member of many organizations in the town of Ingersoll where he served as President of the Alexandria Hospital Board of Directors, and a warden of St. James Anglican Church. John enjoyed golf, curling, and summers in Muskoka. He will always be remembered for his love and patience in helping his grandchildren learn to swim, water ski, do homework, or give a history lesson. Special thanks to the friends at the VON day program, where John attended daily, for the past seven years; and his caregivers for their kindness and patience. Friends may call at the STECKLEY- GOODERHAM FUNERAL HOME (30 Worsley St.), Barrie on Friday March 27, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate John's life will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at St.George's Anglican Church, 9 Granville St., Barrie. Interment will take place at a later date at St. Mark's Cemetery in Muskoka. Donations may be made to VON - Barrie (day program) or Alzheimer's Society of Simcoe County. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com Grandpa, there's not a cloud in the sky today!!! 11449627