John Drake
Passed on: September 21st, 2016
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice of Sarnia-Lambton on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in his 88th year, John Abraham Drake of Ipperwash. Beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (MacKeigan) for 65 years. Loving father of the late John Jr. (1989), Richard Drake & Pam Walker of London and Derrick and Vicki Drake of Hamilton. Cherished papa of Kyle, Jared, Aaron, Michael and great papa of Kaitlyn, Morgan and Cliona. Predeceased by his parents, Abraham and Lillian; brothers, Abe and Barry and daughter-in-law, Nancy. Resting at Gilpin Funeral Chapel, 123 King Street East in Forest for visitation on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 4-6 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 10 a.m. Interment at Ravenswood Cemetery with Rev. Janet Uren officiating. Memorial donations to the St. Joseph’s Hospice of Sarnia-Lambton or Royal Canadian Thedford Legion Branch #278 gratefully acknowledged. Share a memory or condolence at www.gilpinfuneralchapel.com.
