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Waterloo Region Generations
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John Augustine Vila
1920 - 2008 (87 years)-
Name John Augustine Vila Born 19 Aug 1920 Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada 
[1, 2] Gender Male Military WW2 - Order of the British Empire - RCAF Name Jack Vila Eby ID Number Waterloo-157735P Died 10 Apr 2008 Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1, 2] Buried Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [2] Person ID I157735 Generations Last Modified 10 Jul 2025
Family Madeleine Bertrand, b. 31 May 1912, d. 5 Jul 2007 (Age 95 years) Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 Family ID F45118 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - VILA, John A. (Jack) MBE - In hospital in Kitchener on April 10, 2008, in his 98th year. Beloved and loving husband of the late Madeleine Bertrand Vila for over 65 years. Dear father of John B. Vila of Ottawa and Susan Lawley of London. Also survived by his dear grandchildren, Christine Neilson (Scott), Jennifer Vila and Michael Vila (Natalie), Michelle Tucker (Jeff) and Christopher Lawley; seven great-grandchildren and thirteen nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers, Harry and Alan. After distinguished service with the RCAF during the Second World War, for which he was awarded membership in the Order of the British Empire, Jack began his long-term employment with the Economical Insurance Group and culminated his career as its President from 1971 to 1978. He was also actively involved in several professional and charitable organizations including Rotary, Gyro, Probus, and Sunbeam Lodge. Family and friends will be received at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 173 Lourdes Street, Waterloo on April 19, 2008 at 9: 30 a.m. before the funeral at 10: 30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, Waterloo, 519-745-8445.
The Waterloo Region Record - Apr. 16, 2008
- VILA, John A. (Jack) MBE - In hospital in Kitchener on April 10, 2008, in his 98th year. Beloved and loving husband of the late Madeleine Bertrand Vila for over 65 years. Dear father of John B. Vila of Ottawa and Susan Lawley of London. Also survived by his dear grandchildren, Christine Neilson (Scott), Jennifer Vila and Michael Vila (Natalie), Michelle Tucker (Jeff) and Christopher Lawley; seven great-grandchildren and thirteen nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers, Harry and Alan. After distinguished service with the RCAF during the Second World War, for which he was awarded membership in the Order of the British Empire, Jack began his long-term employment with the Economical Insurance Group and culminated his career as its President from 1971 to 1978. He was also actively involved in several professional and charitable organizations including Rotary, Gyro, Probus, and Sunbeam Lodge. Family and friends will be received at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 173 Lourdes Street, Waterloo on April 19, 2008 at 9: 30 a.m. before the funeral at 10: 30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, Waterloo, 519-745-8445.
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Sources - [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of John A. (Jack) Vila - Apr. 16, 2008.
- [S568] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - Parkview CC#4513 Internet Link.
Vila/ John Augustine/ Apr. 19, 1910 - Apr. 10, 2008/ beloved husband of/ MadeleineBertrand/ May 31, 1912 - July 5, 2007
- [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of John A. (Jack) Vila - Apr. 16, 2008.
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Event Map 
Born - 19 Aug 1920 - Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada 
Died - 10 Apr 2008 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada 
Buried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada = Link to Google Earth
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