RAMSDEN: Peacefully at Toronto East General Hospital, Sunday, April 10, 2011, Melville John Ramsden of Toronto, age 82. Mel was born in Toronto, son of Drusilla (Blenkhorn) and John Ramsden. Beloved husband of Elaine Isabelle (Gill) Ramsden who he wed in the Grand Bend United Church on May 1, 1954. Devoted father to Sharon Ramsden and her husband Paul Murdoch of Toronto, Dr. John Ramsden and his wife Kim of Vancouver, Dr. Dale Ramsden and his wife Wendi of Chapel Hill, NC. Loving grandfather of Calindy, Jocelyn and Blake Ramsden, Madeline and Norah Ramsden. Dear brother-in-law of Keith and Carol Gill of Grand Bend, Marian and Jim Reith of Ilderton and Nancy Gill of Lawrence, KS. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sister Estherbella (Ayer) Ramsden and brother-in-law Brian Gill. Mel was a Senior Engineering Technologist with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Ontario until his retirement in 1983. Cremation. Memorial visitation will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Main St., Dashwood, Thursday, April 14, 2011 commencing at 12 noon, followed by a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Reception to follow at the Funeral Home. If desired, memorial donations to the Parkinson Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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