Ian Henderson

Ian Henderson

Ian Henderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2010.
HENDERSON, Ian Haliburton Smith 82 Halifax, died peacefully at home February 22, 2010. B.Sc 1949, M.Sc. 1950, King's College, Halifax; Rhodes Scholarship for Nova Scotia 1950, D.Phil. 1952, Exeter College, Oxford. For most of his career Ian worked on satellites and remote sensing at the Defense Research Establishment in Ottawa. In 1985 he moved home to Nova Scotia where he split time between Halifax and the family home in Merigomish. Survived by his wife Elizabeth, children Janet (Doug Robar), Robert (Patricia Black), and Michael (Nicole Paulun), grandchildren Stephen, Megan and Andrew, Bruce and Leila, Emilie and Christopher, great grandchildren Pyper and Kallum and former wife Mary. Cremation has taken place. No visiation by request. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday, February 26 at St. George's Round Church, reception to follow in parish hall. Private family interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George's Church. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

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March 6, 2010

Michael and family,

Our sincere condolences for your loss.

Heather, Darren and boys

Robert McIvor

February 25, 2010

My sincere condolences to Ian's family. I was a colleague of Ian for many years in Defence Research and have many recollections of those times.

Nick Nikolakakos

February 25, 2010

Michael, I am sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.
Nick

Katie Onuekwa

February 25, 2010

Michael, Sorry to hear about your father's death. May his sould rest in perfect peace. Please take heart. I wish you and your family God's Guidance. Katie.

Changsun Lee

February 24, 2010

Dear Michael,

I am very sorry to your loss of your father. I have noticed on your web site that your father was a decent man. May God bless his soul and complete all his wishes.
Hope you have a safe trip.

With love and sympathy,

Changsun (Charlie) Lee
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