John Bamber
1928-2022
BAMBER, John
Passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on
Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved husband for over 69
years to June Bamber (nee Hunt). Loved father of Charles Bamber (Anna
Baoutina) of Sydney, Australia, Susan Ingram (Peter Pascetta), Wendy
Azzopardi (Albert) both of Guelph and Mary Bamber (David Carere) of
Waterloo. Proud grandfather of Bryn, Alanna, Renee (Malcolm), Nolan
(Leah), Nicola (Nate), Sydney, Johnathan, Adam, Jack and Maximus.
Loving great-grandfather of Shae, Maisie, Elora, and Emmett. Fondly
remembered by many nieces and nephews in the United Kingdom. John and
his wife June were also godparents to Anne Donaldson (nee Dodd) and
John Whittaker. Predeceased by parents Elsie and Arthur, and siblings,
Elsie, Joan, Margaret, Roy and brother-in-law Reginald. Survived by
sister-in-law Sylvia Bamber.
John emigrated from England and arrived in Canada in 1954
with his best friend Arthur Dodd. His wife June arrived later after he
had secured a job and found a home. Although he loved Canada, he
maintained strong ties to his family in the UK and went back to visit
often.
John wanted to make a better life for his family. In Canada
he matriculated and became a Certified Engineering Technologist via 11
years of night classes. Education was extremely important to John, and
he ensured all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
could follow in his footsteps by having the opportunity to pursue
further studies. John Bamber and Alex Barclay were the original
founding members of Guelph Minor Soccer in 1966. John was also one of
the original employees at the Canadian General Electric Guelph Plant
on Woodlawn Road.
A heartfelt thank you to the 7th floor nurses at the Guelph
General Hospital for your excellent care.
Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be
held on Sunday, January 16, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held
post-COVID in the summer of 2022. If desired, memorial contributions
to the Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital or Guelph Soccer
would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to
GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre
& Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph,
(519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your
memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they
will be forwarded to the
family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Bamber 19282022..
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario