John Lawrence HENCHER

HENCHER, John Lawrence (Larry), Ph.D. A lovely man died on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Metropolitan Hospital. He will long be remembered by family and friends for his witty and gen-erous ways. After completing his studies at McMaster and Cornell Universities, Larry received his Ph.D. and came to the University of Windsor to teach in the Chemistry Department. Larry entertained guests of the University and was an active member of the faculty gourmet group. Larry was also an active member of Roseland United Church, an elder choir member, outreach chair, par-ticipated in Sunday School Bible School and acted in plays. In the community he helped with the United Way and judged many science fairs in the city and county. In his younger days Larry became a Queens Scout and a member of the Ti-Cat Band (with his trombone) and was an Air Force cadet. Many thanks go out to Dr. Sheehan and the wonderful staff at Brouillette Manor who cared for Larry for 8 1/2 years. Larry was predeceased by his parents John & Mildred Hencher and by his first wife Catherine Benzie Hencher. He is survived by his wife Phyllis (Martin White), two sons, Jeff & wife Michelle (grandson Brendan) and by Peter. Also survived by stepchildren and grandchildren, Susan and John Rodgers of Brantford (David, Heather, and Kate), Ted White of Texada Island, B.C. (Thomas, Carol-anne, Carlie, Patrick), Alison White and Bill Saylor (Jeff), Jeff and Linda White (Jason, Brittney, Jordan), and Beth White of Los Angeles. Brother Arthur (Olga), sisters Sybil Ewing (Alan), Sydney Ging, all of Hamilton, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Roseland United Church, 3919 Howard Avenue, on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, from 10 a.m. until hour of service celebrating Larry's life, at 11 a.m. Rev. Marian Gils-McLeod officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Larry. Arrange-ments entrusted to the Morris Sutton Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (254-8633). A tree will be planted in memory of John Hencher in the Morris Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held September 25, 2005. All are welcome. Published in the Windsor Star on 4/11/2005.