Ernest Lorne DRYDEN

DRYDEN, Ernest Lorne (Ernie)
On October 4th, 2007, Ernie passed away in his 77th year after a courageous battle with leukemia. Greatly missed by his wife and friend Janet (nee Cornwall) of 51 years. Devoted Dad to Stephen, John, Heather, and Sharon. Father- in-law to Kathleen Dryden and Peter Miller. Special Granddad to Charlotte and Caroline Miller and Kaitlin and Emily Dryden. Ernie was born and raised in Leaside. He graduated from Victoria College, U of T and went on to spend 34 years with the Steel Company of Canada. In 1989 Ernie and Janet moved to Horseshoe Valley where they enjoyed a happy and active retirement. Special thanks to Dr. Aaron Schimmer, Dr. Ken Peckham, and the compassionate nurses who took care of him at Princess Margaret Hospital. The family would also like to thank Amchi Kunga Chodak who brought Ernie peace, comfort, and 'big hope' in his last few weeks. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday October 11th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Princess Margaret Hospital, the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society of Canada, or to a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.