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Walter Blackman
January 8, 1920 - January 14, 2017
We are again grieving the loss of a much loved family member, with the unexpected passing of Walter on Saturday, January 14, 2017. In his 98th year, he was husband of the late Jean, father of Kathie, Ann (Ross) and Jim, grandfather of Geniesha (Dan), Nancy (Paul), Emma (Phillip) and Lydia (Mike) and great-grandfather of Sarah, Evie, William, Réjeanne, Mila, Freya, Ayla, Alaia, and Aries. Walter was predeceased by his parents, Kate and Harry Blackman and brother, Harold. He was born in Toronto, later residing in Agincourt, Aurora and Newmarket. With the exception of service in the Canadian Army during World War II, Walter spent his entire working career at the Ontario Workers’ Compensation Board. He was a faith-filled member of the United Church of Canada. He was also proud to be a Gideon. When we remember Walter, we think of love of family, self-discipline, generosity, caring and commitment. He will be missed so very much. We thank the staff at Eagle Terrace Long Term Care Centre for their compassionate care of Walter. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, with a reception afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter’s memory may be made to: The Gideons, P.O. Box 3619, Guelph, ON N1H 7A2.