Rankin John Chalmers

It is with profound sadness the family announces the peaceful passing at Hilltop Manor Cambridge on Monday June 24, 2013 surrounded by his family at age 90.

Beloved husband of Nancy Chalmers (nee Kuepfer).

Loving “Dad” to Maxine of Cambridge, Doug (Betty) of London, Ontario and Laurie of Cambridge.

Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Rob, Matthew, Nicole, Ashley and Joseph and Great-grandchildren Madison and Curtis.

Predeceased by his parents Bill and Beatrice Chalmers, brothers Jerry, Jack, Ken, Bill, sister Dorothy and by grandchild Adam.

Also survived by sister Betty of Stratford.

Rankin and Nancy were married March 6, 1948 and had 65 wonderful years together.

Rankin retired from Hostess and was a WW l l Veteran and Prisoner of War and long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #126 ( Preston ).

Adored, admired and absolutely cherished by his family.

The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 3J8 (519)-653-3251 on Friday June 28, 2013 from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral service at Knox Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Avenue, South, Cambridge on Saturday June 29, 2013 at 11 am. Interment Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or C.N.I.B would be appreciated by the family.