John CAMERON

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CAMERON: John (Jack) Stansfield Cameron, December 30, 1925-September 22, 2017. On Friday, September 22, 2017, Jack Cameron died peacefully at the Valleyview Care Centre. Jack was predeceased by his wife Lois in 2007, and is survived by his son Doug (Teresa); daughters: Bev Witt (Doug) and Linda Turchet (Nevio); grandchildren: Rachel Cameron, Fern (Marc), Steven (Cheryl) and Alana Cronshaw, and Melanie (Cliff), Jeremy (Jamie) and Michael Cheng; as well as great-grandchildren Joshua, Gracie and Leah Cronshaw, and Logan Cheng. Jack grew up in Brandon, and after marrying Lois Wightman moved to Edmonton where he worked as a draftsman for an engineering firm and where their children Doug, Bev and Linda were born. The Anglican Church was always part of his life, and in 1964 the family moved to Saskatoon where he attended the College of Emmanual and St. Chad and obtained his Bachelor of Theology. In 1967 Jack began ordained ministry at St. Aidan’s Church in Winnipeg. Over the next 35 years, he held the position of incumbant priest at three interlake parishes (Gimli); St. Peter’s (Winnipeg); St. Timothy’s (Saskatoon); St. Mary la Prairie (Portage la Prairie); St. Mary the Virgin (Brandon) and Honourary Assistant at St. Matthew’s Cathedral (Brandon). During his ministry in the Diocese of Rupertsland, he was appointed Archdeacon in 1986, and made an Honourary Canon in 1990. Jack’s ministry was characterized by his ability to mentor peers and provide support and comfort to those who were sick or in need. His sense of humour was appreciated (by most?) and contributed to his love of life. Jack and Lois opened their home to many over the years for short or long stays. Jack was passionate about his numerous hobbies which included touring Canada and abroad, singing in choirs, listening to classical music, tending his lily garden and fish pond, woodworking and watercolour painting. A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 403-13th Street, Brandon, on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with reception at the Cathedral immediately following the committal at the Cathedral Columbarium. The family would like to thank the staff of the Valleyview Care Centre and the team from Caring Companions for their commitment to insuring that Jack felt loved and cared for. Donations in memory of Jack may be made to The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund, 80 Hayden Street, Toronto, ON, M4Y 3G2, website: pwrdf.org or to a charity of your choice.Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 28, 2017