WYKES o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-10-25 published
WYKES,
Percy
Herbert
Arthur (B.A.; M.A. Balliol College, Oxford)
Died peacefully at the Lenadco Home, Napanee, on Thursday, October
23, 2003 in his 97th year. He will be sadly missed by Elizabeth
(Betty), wife of 65 years; son Colin (Georgene), Nanoose Bay,
British Columbia and daughters: Janet (Ghazi
FAROOQ,)
Nanoose
Bay, British Columbia and Sally (Mike
DOLLACK), Napanee, Ontario
seven grandchildren: Heather, Mark, Navaid, Adeel, Bryan, Ian
and Anne and five great-grand_sons: Jacob, Coleson, Braydon, Devon
and Jackson. Percy had a long career in education which took
him from MillHill (England), Ravenscourt (Winnipeg), Ridley College
(St. Catharines), to the library at McMaster University (Hamilton).
The cottage at Rock Lake, Algonquin Park, provided him with years
of enjoyment. His many interests included reading, birdwatching,
canoeing, gardening and Scottish Country Dancing. Percy will
be best remembered as a true and generous gentleman, who had
the amazing ability to recall historical facts and to quote ''The
English Masters''.
''Sunset and evening Star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea...''
Alfred Lord Tennyson
At Percy's request, there will be no visitation; a private family
service will be held at a later date. Donations to the charity
of your choice would be appreciated by the family and can be
made through the Wartman Funeral Home, 448 Camden Road at Newburgh
Road, Napanee K7R 1G1, (613-354-3722).
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