DAY, John Hunt

John Hunt Day, recently of Port Elgin, passed away on Friday morning, July 2nd, 2004. Loving husband of the late Simone Verdun, Elizabeth Scott and the late Kathleen Everard. Beloved father of Peter and his wife Carolyn of Southampton, and predeceased by his son Michael. Stepfather of Gisele and her husband Richard Whiteman of Dorset, Michael Verdun and his wife Magda of Keswick, and Roger Verdun and his wife Karen of Kelowna, B.C. Grandfather of Richard and his wife Fiona, Kevin and his wife Bonnie, Trevor and Candice; great-grandfather of Keiran, Cameron and Anthea. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Nellie Day. Formerly of Sturgeon Falls, Oakville, and Sault Ste. Marie, John was a resident of Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin. John retired in 1983 after 35 years with Abitibi (Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto.). He was a major in the 49th Militia Regiment in the Soo, following his military experience as a Squadron Leader in the RAF prior to 1946, serving in India during the war. John was active in the Soo Theatre Workshop, Camera Club and Sturgeon Falls Museum. He was an ardent architect, woodworker, gardener and fisherman. His family wishes to thank the staff at Elgin Lodge for their love and support for John and Simone over the past two years. We also wish to thank the staff at the Southampton Hospital for their care of John during the last month. A family service was held at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel in Port Elgin on Sunday June 4th. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Grey-Bruce Health Services, Southampton. Arrangements are in the care of the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, Port Elgin. Memorial and portrait online at www.milroyfuneralhomes.com