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John Erskine Esdon (Retired) 211 Rad Op

ESDON, John Erskine Veteran, Canadian Army Peacefully at Riverpark Place on Monday, February 16, 2009 in his 83rd year. Devoted husband of the late Alison Yule. Dear brother of Helen Jean Johnstone. Predeceased by his parents, Robert and Isabella. Will be greatly missed by the Johnstone Clan of Ottawa and brother-in-law Thomas Yule of Viking, Alberta. Born in Cornwall, Ontario, John served his country for 26 years in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals beginning in 1944 as a radio operator at isolated posts in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and at other communication postings in Western Canada before settling in Ottawa with Alison. After leaving the army, John took up a career with the Federal Public Service. John will be remembered for his love of music, which he shared as a member of choirs at Dominion-Chalmers United Church and at the keyboard of an organ. John was a true gentleman with a quiet strength who overcame many challenges with a positive spirit. The family wishes to thank the staff of Riverpark Place for the special care and compassion they have provided over the past few years as well as the caring professionals of the Bayshore palliative care team, Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre and Royal Ottawa Hospital. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Friday, February 20th, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Followed by a Funeral Service in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

MAY HE FOREVER REST IN PEACE V V V