Passed away on May 14, 2019 at the Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus in his 82nd year, Scott “Ian” Bushnell of Amherstburg, formerly of Tillsonburg, London, and Windsor. Born in Tillsonburg on November 21, 1937 to the late Frederick and late Jean (Hobbs) Bushnell. Educated at the University of Guelph (B.Sc.), then Dalhousie University (JD) and Osgoode Hall, Ian was a strong Professor of Law employed at the University of Western Ontario and then the University of Windsor. Ian proudly published two books, entitled: “The Federal Court of Canada- A History 1875-1992” and “The Captive Court- A Study of the Supreme Court of Canada.” Ian was also a retired Lieutenant (Royal Canadian Navy). Ian was a devoted father who enjoyed taking his children to baseball games and enjoyed supporting them in all of their respective sports and activities. Much-loved father of Anne Marie Bushnell (Michael Day), of London; Eric (Patricia) Bushnell, of Brandon, Manitoba; and Paul (Jamielynne) Bushnell, of Amherstburg. Proud grandfather of Jilliann and Jackson. Affectionately remembered by his cousin, Allen Hobbs of London.
Following a private time of visitation and in accordance with Ian’s expressed wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends, relatives, and colleagues are invited to a Funeral Service of Remembrance to be held on May 25th, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in the MAURICE J. VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOMES- BURIAL AND CREMATION SERVICES INC. Chapel, 262 Broadway St., Tillsonburg (519)842-4238, conducted by Jeff Hicks. Inurnment to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Tillsonburg Cemetery. Memorial donations in Ian’s memory to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation” may be made through the funeral home.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ian Scott Bushnell May 14th 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario