John Osborne Lancaster

LANCASTER, John Osborne …
Peacefully with his family by his side, at Parkwood Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Care London on Sunday January 7th, 2018. John Osborne Lancaster in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Barbara Lewis for four years and cherished husband of the late Joan Lancaster ( Orzen ) for 54 years.  Proud father of Wesley John Lancaster and Tracey ( Jeff ) Andrus.  Adored grandfather of Abby and Mj Andrus and Coleman Lancaster.  He will be missed by his brother Robert and his sister in law Marilyn Lancaster and his dear friend and brother in law Ted and his wife Millie Romhanyi. John will be sadly missed by his friends of 63 years Ilene and Bob Malpass. He will also be missed by Barb’s children and grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Reverend Osborne Lancaster and Inez ( Salvage ) Lancaster.  In 1933 John was born in Charlottetown P.E.I. The son of a minister John moved from one small town to another throughout South Western Ontario. John spoke fondly of his summers spent at Lake Baptiste as a councilor at Camp Panacka. His love for the outdoors remained, his favourite place included sun, a chair and his headphones.  After high school John attended the Normal School in Stratford where he earned his teaching certificate and met Joan. The two began teaching in the London area.  In 1978 John obtained his Masters of Education from the University of Western Ontario.  John was a proud and loyal Educator with the London Board for 35 years.  His journey as a teacher took him to Sir Adam Beck and Princess Elizabeth and then as Principal he shared his passion at Lord Nelson, Nicholas Wilson and Lorne Avenue.  John touched the lives of many staff and students.  After retiring John began his second career as a court clerk where he joined his other principal friends. He found this so interesting and always had a chuckle when former pupils crossed his desk as having a ” brush with the law”.  Whether it was camping at Lakewood trailer estates for 13 summers, soaking up the splendor at the cottage in Kettle point or in his later years enjoying Florida with his wife Barb, John made connections with others and was always well respected and admired. Thank you Dad for being a wonderful role model and friend. Be free to wander.  We would like to thank Dr. Pearl Langer for her utmost care with John, she continuously went above and beyond while John was in her charge. We would also like to thank all the staff at Parkwood Hospital for their compassion and dedication. John has been in great hands.  Friends who wish to make a memorial donation are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. A Celebration of John’s Life will take place on Friday, January 12, 2018 from 3:30-5:30pm at St. Martin-In-The-Fields, 489 Pinetree Drive, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com