JOHN ROSS McLENNAN KILPATRICK

JOHN ROSS McLENNAN KILPATRICK January 17, 1924 to March 8, 2014 It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of John Kilpatrick in his 91st year. Loving husband to Jean Wright and proud father of Andrew (Wayne) of Toronto and of Kathryn Ruth (Ann) of Tofino, BC and grandson James also of Toronto. Predeceased by his first wife Ruth (McDougald), son George (Dianne) and his three siblings Anne, Donald and David. Beloved by six step-grandchildren and their parents Dr. and Mrs. Stewart Wright, Dr. and Mrs. Paul Wright and Mr. and Mrs. John Bark. Old boy of St. Andrew's College in Aurora, graduate of McGill and Royal Roads Maritime College. He went on to serve on destroyers from 1943-1946 in Mid-Atlantic and European waters. His post graduate studies at King's College, Cambridge preceded his 38 years in a progressive career at Texaco Canada. After retiring in 1981, his interest focused on his beloved island at Go Home Bay. Increasingly he assisted with Naval and Maritime affairs and the education of our youth by leading the Dominion Institute forward in an aggressive and successful in school program, "The Memory Project". His efforts garnered him the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in the summer of 2013. A member of several associated leagues and clubs such as the Royal Canadian Military Institute, the Naval Club and the Navy League of Canada. He was a third generation member of the Madawaska Club at Go Home Bay. The family's thanks go out to the doctors and staff of The Sunnybrook Veterans Health Centre "L" and "K" wings who provided exceptional care for five years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The interment will be at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa in the spring. In lieu of flowers, remembrances would be gratefully received at either The Sunnybrook Health Centre - Veterans Affairs or a charity of your choice.