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JOHN BRENDAN LONERGAN
Born: Apr 11, 2012
Date of Passing: Dec 20, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN BRENDAN LONERGAN It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Brendan Lonergan, into the arms of the Lord, on Saturday, December 20, 2008 in Salmon Arm, BC. Survived by his wife Gwen, of 62 years, children, Bob (Diane), Ross (Susan), Theresa (Patrick), Margaret (Bruce), Helen (Olav). Grandchildren Jennifer, Cathy, Liane, Suzy, Christina, Lisa and Nick. Great-Grandchildren Soleil, Rishi, Leela, and Kaleb. Brother Patrick Lonergan (Mary-deceased). Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Lonergan and Brother Edmond Lonergan. John was born on May 9, 1925 in Dublin, EIRE and immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1928. He served in the RCNVR for 18 months and returned to Winnipeg to further his education at the University of Manitoba, to become a Chartered Accountant. He moved to BC with his wife and two sons in 1951. He continued his career in Vancouver, adding three daughters to his family. He had a passion for his church and served for many years as the treasurer for the Knights of Columbus. He was also a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, #107, Chase, BC. He retired with his wife Gwen in July of 1981 to the Village of Chase to enjoy a life of R R with lots of golf and curling. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church in Chase, BC on Saturday, December 27 at 11:30 a.m. There will be a tea to follow in the church basement. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shuswap Lake General Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much to all the caregivers that looked after John so very well. Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER'S FUNERAL SERVICES CREMATORIUM LTD. Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129 E-mail condolences to fischers@sunwave.net
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2008