Obituary of John 'Jack' Edward Stalker
John “Jack” Edward Stalker
Jan. 20, 1927 – Sept. 21, 2018
It is with heavy hearts the family of John “Jack” Edward Stalker announce his passing on Friday, September 21, 2018, in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (1983) and Ada Deborah (2017). Loving father of Wendy Irwin (2017) and Julia Laur (Rick). Cherished grandfather of Brandon Laur (Catherine). Son of the late Robert Ormond and Winnifred (Matthews) Stalker. Predeceased by his sister Dorothy McKnight and stepbrother George Bell. A long-time member, VE3ASF will be missed by his friends of the ‘JO’ Net (London Amateur Radio Club). His family wishes to thank Dr. Tu, and staff at LHSC and Parkwood Hospital for their care over the years; and Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Stack and their Palliative Care Team for allowing Jack to spend his final days at home. His family is forever grateful to the staff at peopleCare Oakcrossing Retirement Living London for their friendship, support and compassionate care. At Jack’s request, there will be no visitation. A graveside interment service for Jack and his late wife Ada Deborah will take place Friday, September 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery, 883 Norfolk Street South, Woodhouse, Ontario (Simcoe). Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jack are asked to consider the Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario.
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be,
So He closed His arms around you,
And whispered “Come with Me”.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Your gentle hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
Dearly Loved and forever in our hearts.