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CUMING, Howard Nelson “Howie“ - With courage, grace and dignity, peacefully after a brief illness at the Peterborough Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday November 13th, 2008 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Sonja. Predeceased by Marjorie Moran. Loving father of Carol Cuming, Sandra Cuming, Susan Cuming (Martin) and step father to Jeanette Sanderson (Brian), Valerie Clements (Avrim), Murray Clements (Felice), and Carolyn Thomas (Dave). Uncle of Louise Kallison (Keith) and Richard Cuming (Ann). Forever in the hearts of his adored grandchildren Maggie, Brianna, Sommer, Teresa, Emma, Colin, Elizabeth, Sonja, Hillary and Heather. Born in Whitewood, Saskatchewan in 1920, son of Adeline and Gilbert, he was the last surviving member of five siblings. A veteran of WWll, Howie was a member of 435/436 Burma Star Squadron. He was named in dispatches during missions and was head jump master for the paratroop invasion of Rangoon for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Howie lived his life with tremendous joie de vivre, embracing every opportunity for fun and adventure. He was a jeweler beginning his career in Brampton before settling in Deep River, ON where he also owned a small plaza. He spent his days flying across the river into Quebec where he indulged his life long love of hunting and fishing. Also an avid golfer, he shared these times with as many of his friends and family as would join him and as he lived larger than life, he showed others how rich life could be. There will be a celebration of his life at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 103, 34 Bridge St. W., Campbellford, ON, at 1 p.m. on Friday November 21st. Arrangements are entrusted to the WEAVER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 705-653-1179. Online Guest Book & Condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com 11322838