Obituary of John Gaunt

Retired 25 year employee of the City of North York Member of the R.C.L. Br. 300, Norwood and the North American Branch Grenadier Guard Assoc. Served in North Africa, Italy and Germany with The 5th Battalion 24th Guards Brigade Passed away peacefully and with dignity on Saturday evening, August 22, 2010 at Pleasant Meadow Manor, Norwood, Ontario. Cherished husband of Audrey Harris-Gaunt of Norwood. (Predeceased by his 1st wife Gwendoline, 1990). Loving and loved father of Margaret Ann Taylor and her husband Michael Plese of East York. John will be fondly remembered by his nieces Ann E. Gaunt and Deborah J. Gaunt of Yorkshire, England. He will be missed by Gwen""?s family in Canada and England ""?? especially ""The Blissett Family"". John will also be sadly missed by Audrey""?s family in Canada, England and Ireland, Kevin Wilson (Marilee Boles-Wilson) of Ottawa and Kelly Wilson (Darrell Dexter) of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Also loved and remembered by Audrey""?s grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel, Evelyn and Harris, brother-in-law George Harris and sister-in-law Daphne Harris. Relatives and friends are invited to call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, NORWOOD CHAPEL, 36 Queen St., Norwood, ON, on Tuesday August 24, 2010 from 7-9 PM. A Legion Service will commence at 6:45 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at Christ Church Anglican Church, Norwood on Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 1:30 PM. Rev. Gloria Master officiating. Cremation. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Christ Church, Norwood, as expressions of sympathy. Friends may send condolences or make donations at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-639-5322. John spent the last months of his life in Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Pleasant Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Norwood where he received the most wonderful care. We are truly thankful for the nurses and dedicated staff. I sought my soul But my soul could not see I sought my God But my God eluded me I sought my brother And found all three J.E. Gaunt John was an Englishman by birth ""?? a Canadian by choice. His wicked sense of humour will be missed by all.