Obituary of Douglas Arnold Easter

Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, on Thursday, December 22nd, Arnie passed away at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Joan Easter (née Decaire), of London. Dearly loved father of Lori Dennis and her husband Brian; Trent Easter and his wife Teresa, also all of London. Proud Grampa to his three grandsons: David, Curtis and Sean. Predeceased by his parents Douglas and Amy and sister Gertrude. Arnie was born on March 22, 1931 in the “lost village” of Milles Roches, Ontario. He and Joan began life together in Cornwall and moved around the province, settling in London in 1971 where their entrepreneurial skills forged a wonderful career and family life. Arnie was a competitive athlete and avid curler for most of his life being a long-term member of both Highland and London Clubs. At his request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Tuesday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. with prayers at 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. George Parish, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London, on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment, St. Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Arnie are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.