Peacefully and unexpected, after a brief illness, on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Guelph General Hospital. Loving husband of 48 years of Jan Also survived by his children Laura (Jeff) Fuhr of Mississauga, Jim, and Elizabeth (Mike) Bowman all of Guelph and the 3 apples of his eye Alanna, Ozzy and Evy. Remembered by his sister Margaret Fairchild of Nova Scotia and brother-in-law Ed Maclaren of Prince Edward Island, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ted was a retired veteran of the RCAF serving 29 years then started his second career at Environment Canada enjoying all his travel. Retired once again he volunteered at the Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton. Ted loved to fly and over the years has taught many our civilian and military pilots their basis flight training. Ted enjoyed his camping, fishing, and the wonders of nature but most of his family that he loved so deeply.
Our deepest appreciation and thanks to Dr. Tom Tobin, Dr. Grace Morrison, and all the staff of 5 East for their care and compassion.
Cremation has taken place. Because of COVID restrictions a celebration of life will be held at a later date when we can all gather together. If desired, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Canada.
Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and donations online and they will be forwarded to the family.