Ian Alexander Rankin
1938 - 2017
Ian Alexander Rankin
1938 - 2017
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BORN
1938
DIED
2017
Ian Rankin Obituary
Born in St. John's, NF, he was the son of the late Eric and Leila Rankin.
Ian was a loving husband, father and grandfather; and was greatly admired by all who knew him. He was an avid reader and had amassed an extensive library based on his interests. He had a passion for model railroading and has a vast collection of trains including a garden railway that was a source of joy for him and his eight grandchildren, who were the light of his life.
Ian served in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve and studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland. A town planner by profession, Ian maintained his MCIP designation, and was a past member of the board of governors of TUNS.
Ian is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carole (McGrath) and his three sons, David (Tracey) of Bedford, NS, Jonathan (Tracey) of Chapel Hill, NC, and Andrew (Lisa) of Bedford, NS. His grandchildren, Felicity, Hillary, Alexander, Jack, Christopher, Liam, Bennett and Imogen, will dearly miss him.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 2 P.M., J.A Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS, Reverend Kenn Stright officiating, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association
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Frank Rodgers
February 10, 2017
Condolences to all the family. I was a school chum with Ian in Heart's Content, graduating in 1955. I remember Ian helping me construct my first crystal radio set.
February 2, 2017
Carole Ann and family,
Our deepest sympathy of the death of Ian, he will be missed. He sounded so upbeat while we talked with him recently.Treasure the memories. All the best.
Jim and Darrin
Michael Tavares
February 2, 2017
Dear David and the entire Rankin Family, Our deepest condolences. Always enjoyed Ian's wit, charm and cheerful personality. A true gentlemen with a lovely family. Will hold on the all the wonderful times we shared together in Yarmouth and Halifax. The world lost one of its greats! See you on Thursday when we will celebrate his life and his contributions to the world. Michael Tavares and Neil Hisgen of Yarmouth NS
Ignacio Rodriguez
February 2, 2017
Dear Jon (and family)...please accept our condolences from your Supermicro colleagues from Ignacios group. You are a great person and we all feel very sorry for your loss.
Be strong and take care!
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Jayne Andrews
February 2, 2017
Aunt Carole-Ann and family, I have such fond memories of Uncle Ian, his trains and the time he let us sleep in the teepee outside. My thoughts are will you at this terrible time. Much love
February 1, 2017
Dear Jon (and family), On behalf of your friends at Supermicro, please accept our sympathies and sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your father must have been a great man to have raised a son like you.
Sincerely,
Don Clegg and the whole Supermicro Team
Richard Bureau
February 1, 2017
Andrew, Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him it sounds like he was a loving and caring individual and I am sure he will be missed by all.
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