Dennis Slater

1925 - 2014

Dennis Slater obituary, 1925-2014

Dennis Slater

1925 - 2014

BORN

1925

DIED

2014

Dennis Slater Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 5, 2014.
Passed away peacefully on Sunday May 4, 2014 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in his 89th year. Pre deceased by his beloved wife Iris on May 11, 2010. Loving Father of, Linda Beacock and her husband Jim of Cambridge, Michael and his wife Janet of Woodville, Maureen Hanson and her husband Rick of Cambridge, Sharon and her husband Rob of Cambridge. Also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Kim (Gord), Ian (Casey), Michael, Kevin, Grant , Meg, Jeff (Holly), Susan (Shawn). 4 Great Grandchildren, Caitlin, James, David and Allison. Nieces and Nephews in England and Goddaughter Susan Topham in England. Dennis was born in Sheffield, England June 3, 1925 and has lived in Cambridge since 1965. He was a lifetime member and Past President of the United Kingdom Club of Cambridge. The family will receive friends at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St Andrews St. Cambridge on Friday May 9th 2014 from 1pm until service time at 2pm. Cremation has taken place. Fellowship to follow at the United Kingdom Club, 35 International Village Drive, Cambridge. As expressions of sympathy, donation to Cambridge Memorial Hospital or Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to the staff at Golden Years Assisted Living, for their loving care they gave for the past 3 ½ years. Thank you to the 5th floor nursing staff and to Dr. Kovalcic, of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital and to Dr. Leung and Lisa for over 30 years as family physician.

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May 24, 2014

Lots of happy memories of Uncle Dennis and Aunty Iris, times spent both here in England and in Canada. Our thoughts are with all the family in Canada. Love, Joan and Bill.

Norm,Theresa Wylie

May 23, 2014

To the Slater family, we were shocked and saddened at hearing about Dennis passing.He was such a important and very kind man to us when we needed it most.For me he was the first man at the forge that made me feel like family.Both Norm and I still talk about Dennis.Im so sorry that we did not hear of it till after it was all over.He is with his best friend know, and watching over us all.

Sharon Duncan

May 21, 2014

I miss you so much Daddy!

Alexandra Topley

May 7, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss, Mr. Slater will always be part of my childhood memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim Walsh

May 7, 2014

Linda and family, we were sorry to hear of your loss,Dennis will be missed by many people who were fortunate to have known him.Our hearts go out to you and your family Linda.God bless and goodnight Dennis.The Walsh family.

May 7, 2014

Linda and family, we were sorry to hear of your loss,Dennis will be missed by many people who were fortunate to have known him.Our hearts go out to you and your family Linda.God bless and goodnight Dennis.The Walsh family.

Kimmie

May 7, 2014

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I can't even imagine how your feeling, but know we care and your in our thoughts and prayers! Love Kimmie, Blake and Matthew Porter.

Bev Wright

May 6, 2014

Your Dad and Mom so treasured the love of their Family..May these memories give you peace and comfort through this difficult time. hugs to all of you..Sincerely Bev Wright

Diane and Bruce Elliott

May 6, 2014

Linda and family - Bruce and I send our sympathy and hugs. So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. May the many, many happy family memories comfort you in your loss.

Norma Murray

May 6, 2014

Dennis you will be missed by so many, we will always remember the good times we all had together. We extend our sympathy, love and HUGS to Linda, Maureen, Michael and Sharon. Rest in peace, love always. Steve and Norma. Indiana. USA

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