Rankin John Chalmers

Other Events:

• Military: WW2 - WWll Veteran and Prisoner of War
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-384477
• Residence: 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CHALMERS, Rankin

(October 9, 1922 - June 24, 2013) It is with profound sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing, at Hilltop Manor Cambridge, on Monday, June 24, 2013, surrounded by his family, at age 90. Beloved husband of Nancy Chalmers (nee Kuepfer). Loving "Dad" to Maxine of Cambridge, Doug (Betty) of London, Ontario and Laurie of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Rob, Matthew, Nicole, Ashley and Joseph and great-grandchildren, Madison and Curtis. Predeceased by his parents, Bill and Beatrice Chalmers, brothers, Jerry, Jack, Ken, Bill, sister Dorothy and by grandchild Adam. Also survived by sister, Betty of Stratford. Rankin and Nancy were married March 6, 1948 and had 65 wonderful years together. Rankin retired from Hostess and was a WWll Veteran and Prisoner of War and long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #126 (Preston). Adored, admired and absolutely cherished by his family. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 3J8 (519)-653-3251 on Friday, June 28, 2013, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Knox Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Avenue, South, Cambridge, on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge.

Cambridge Times 28 Jun 2013

Rankin married Nancy Kuepher 6 Mar 1948. Nancy (daughter of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Veronica S. "Fannie" Wagler) was born 11 Jul 1925; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]