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John BICKLEY Obituary
Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, poet, Civil Engineer, in his 90th year. John will be remembered as an engineer of international renown, a mentor, a world traveller and the beloved husband of two exceptional women. After graduating from Royal Engineers Officer Training in England in 1949, Captain Bickley served in Kenya and Egypt. In Canada, he was a partner and manager of Toronto's Trow Inc. He worked in 16 countries with lead roles on iconic projects from Scotland's Forth Road Bridge to Toronto's CN Tower. In 2016, the American Concrete Institute awarded him Honorary Membership. In 2009, Ryerson University awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Science for extraordinary contribution to his field. John is survived by his wife Marilyn, daughters Catherine (Jim Gardner) and Claire, sons Michael (Rosann) and James, and son-in-law Shant Ohannessian. He was predeceased by Jean, his wife of 52 years, in 2008 and by his youngest child, daughter Shirley-Anne, in 1996. Grandpa to Quinton, Michael, Jonathan, Krista, Lindsey, Sarah, Elizabeth, Tara, and Grant. Great-Grandpa to Abigail, Emily, Austin, Liam and Olivia. Son of the late Reginald Bickley and Beatrice Bickley of Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, England. Only brother of Susan Grace (Nick) of Farnham, Surrey, England. Brother-in-law of Edward O'Neil (Donna), Maureen Gervais (Paul), James O'Neil (Gayle), Patrick O'Neil (Barbara), Pat Collins, Judith Krantz. Predeceased by sister-in-law Shirley Gee (Sterling) and brother-in-law Gary (Marilyn). Loving step-dad to Jim O'Neil, Colleen (Bill Brisbin), Sharon (Gord Martin) and David O'Neil (Tanya). Step-grandpa to Katie, Matthew, Cassidy, Kaleigh, Jeffery, Michael, Krista and Sydney. Fond uncle of many. John's family is grateful for the kind, exceptional staff of Windsor Regional Hospital's CCU. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 at noon at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4T 2V8, 416-485-5572. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to St. Paul's Basilica Breakfast Club, 83 Power Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3A8.
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Memories and Condolences
for John BICKLEY
6 Entries
Fiona Kilcullen
March 27, 2021
Just found this - and I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I have very, very fond memories of John (albeit from many, many years ago). I am is goddaughter Fiona, the daughter of his old wartime buddy Alan May.
Ted Pickering
October 16, 2017
Thinking of all the years of happy conversation and times spent with John VIA our parents Liz & Phil....Saddened to hear of his passing yet thankful for knowing such a kind man. Thinking of Marilyn and all the Bickley's knowing John's was a life well-lived! Shauna & Ted
Sandra Tofflemire
October 6, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss of a great man. Know he is in heaven and is now your guardian angel watching over all of you.
Charlotte (Johnson) Colautti
October 5, 2017
Dear Marilyn, Susan and all of the Bickley and O"Neil family. I was saddened to hear of John's death. John and my father, Innes had a special bond and admiration for each other. John stayed with my Grandparent"s family during the second world war. I am grateful to have known John and pray for him and all of his family at this sorrowful time.
Cheryl Wilcox (Labadie)
October 4, 2017
Very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great man with a well lived past. I have wonderful memories as a child and from a couple years ago. Marilyn and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice and Guy Percy
October 3, 2017
Marilyn, we are saddened by the news of John''s passing. We are so glad to have become aquainted with you two these recent years. He will be missed. RIP John.
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