John Edward Last

June 30, 1930 – October 1, 2016

The family of John Edward Last is sad to announce his sudden passing on Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital with his wife and daughter at his side. John was anticipating his anniversary celebration of 66 years of marriage on November 4, 2016. John was the beloved husband of Shirley (nee Dyer) and loving father of Timothy (Maureen) of Tallahassee, Florida, and Cynthia Gigg of Cambridge, Ontario, and the proud grandfather of David Last, Karen Last, and Stephanie Gigg. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Bernice Last and Marion Maynard (John), brother-in-law Robert W. Dyer (Jane), many wonderful nieces and nephews, and his special loyal cat Benjamin Kingsley. He was predeceased by his parents Edward “Toots” Last and Mabel Last, sister Doris Last and brother Robert Last, father-in-law Norman Dyer, mother-in-law Hulda Dyer, brother-in-law Norman Dyer (Ella), Don Dyer Sr. (Nellie), and Sister-in-law Betty Peace (Leonard). John was a metal pattern maker and a successful real estate salesman. He excelled in sports, especially hockey, softball, and bowling. He was a member of Galt Legion Branch 121, and a member of the Navy Veteran’s Club. For many years, he was a member of the Seminole Fishing Club. Friends and relatives will be received at T. Little Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (223 Main St. Cambridge, ON 519-623-1290) on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at T. Little Funeral Home on Saturday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.