John Hummell

HUMMELL, John L. Colonel (retired) November 17, 1950 - September 5, 2010. Peacefully with loving family by his side at the age of 59 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Devoted father of John Hummell and wife Tasha, Kathleen Hummell, Lara Hummell. Proud grandfather of Amber, Michael, Pat, Matthew. Loving son of the late Jack (1982) and Eva (2009) and stepson of Les Edmunds. Dear brother of Gary (Francis), David (Kim), Helen (Kevin Morgan), Alex and stepbrother of Brian (Cathy), Gail (Gary), Joan, Susan. Will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Always loved by sweetheart Joni Robertson. John was with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry for over 17 years. He worked from Private to L.T., then transferring from Hamilton to Essex & Kent Scottish as L.T. in 1977, where he worked to L. Colonel. He commanded the Essex & Kent Scotts from 1986-90, then taught in London and Toronto until 1995. John worked at Chrysler for 28 years as Tool & Die maker. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Wednesday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at FAMILIES FIRST 3260 DOUGALL AVE. South Windsor, 519-969-5841 Procession to Heavenly Rest where cremation will follow. Share memories or make a charitable donation online at FamiliesFirst.ca