Date de Décès: 2009-01-15
Date de Parution: 2009-01-17
Source: The Sun Times, Owen, ON
KUCAN, Dr. Joseph - It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Joseph Kucan announces his sudden passing on January 15, 2009 at the age of 63. He will be dearly missed. Beloved husband of 38 years to Jeanne (Obright); adoring father to Allison (Dan) Hahn of Waterloo, Michael (Shannon) Kucan of Wingham and Dr. Graham Kucan of Hanover; doting Papa to Karina. He is also survived by his mother Matilda Kucan of Hanover and his mother and father-in-law Jack and Esther Obright of Hanover. He was predeceased by his father Rudolf Kucan. Dr. Kucan practiced as a Chiropractor in Hanover for 34 years. Those who knew him professionally will remember him as a hardworking, caring and passionate person. He was a life-long learner who always believed in “having many tools in his toolbox“ in order to provide the best possible care to his patients. Just prior to his passing, he worked relentlessly to increase awareness of chronic Lyme disease and lobbied the Canadian government to acknowledge international standards for diagnosis and treatment of the disease; a cause that was very dear to him. To his family he will be remembered for his generosity, sense of humour and his loving and healing touch. His life was an example to us, inspiring us to be our own individuals, work hard and achieve success through persistence and learning. His influence on our lives will last a lifetime. Visitation will be held at MIGHTON FUNERAL HOME, Hanover on Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. with vigil rites at 2 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday January 19, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Hanover. Father Murray Farwell officiating. Memorial donations to the Lyme Action Group will be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Donations may be made through the funeral home or sent to P.O. Box 1095 Mount Albert, Ontario, L0G 1M0 or donated at any TD Canada Trust Branch, to: TD Branch 3056, Account #5204294. Further information and register book available at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca 11387204