John William LeGROW

LeGROW, John William (Bill) The following words written by John William LeGrow (Bill) one week before his demise at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on April 27, 2000. Born September 27, 1925. The son of the late E. Lewis and Lilian LeGrow in Toronto. Baptised and married at Hope United Church in Toronto. Married to High School sweetheart Verna Edith Ferguson for 51 years, the most caring and loving mate who brought joy to every year of my life and also two beautiful daughters, Pat (Brian O'Donoghue) and two granddaughters Kellie Jane and Megan Robin, all of Pickering. In Ottawa daughter Robin (Michel Seguin) and granddaughters Krista Michelle and Kimberly Denise Allen. Retired as Ontario Sales Manager from Penn/Johnson Controls after 37 years service. Wireless Operator during the war with Royal Canadian Navy. Past President of Tam Heather Curling Club Scarboro, 30 year member Markham Union Masonic Lodge. Shareholder and a Resident Owner of Cedar Creek Inc. Dunedin Florida, where our friends are just like family. Home is really Oak Lake Ontario where we raised our daughters and enjoyed wonderful and loving friends and neighbours during summer months. A celebration will be held at a later date to be decided at our lake home, for friends and family to reflect and recall the good times - and there were many - to enjoy the hospitality they found at either the Grapefruit Lounge in Cedar Creek or at the beautiful setting of Oak Lake. Cremation. A private family service was held as it was Bill's request there not be visitation. You were strong my husband and endured long enough. Be at Peace with God. Thank you for 51 Wonderful years. Verna.