Cortwright Acham

Died: June 18, 2022 | Place: London, Ontario

Obituary

ACHAM, Cortwright…..

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Genevieve for 49 years. Loving father of  Jackie (Abraham) Turay, Cheddi (Diana) Acham and Abby-Gail Acham. Dear granddad of Amala Turay, Sebie Turay , Maddox Acham and Laylah Acham. Great granddad of Isaiah Williams.  Dear brother of Pamela Barnes and Ercil Benjamin.  Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Cortwright will be lovingly remembered by many extended family members and friends.

Friends and family are welcome for visitation on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 10:00-10:45 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A funeral service  will follow at 11:00 am. Family and friends are invited to watch the funeral service live from the comfort of their homes, by visiting the AMG Funeral Home YouTube channel or our website and clicking on the YouTube logo. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Cortwright may be made to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners.

Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

18 Comments

  1. Valerie Combie June 19, 2022 at 5:31 am

    Dear Hazel and children, I pray that God would comfort and strengthen you in your bereavement.
    Please accept my condolences.

  2. Cicely Gomes June 19, 2022 at 4:29 pm

    My sincere condolences to the Acham family circle and extended familiy. May he rest peacefully in the arms of the Almighty!

  3. Amoy Jack June 19, 2022 at 8:27 pm

    Please accept my sincerest condolences to the entire family unit. My past interactions with Mr. Acham were all very pleasant. His infectious nature will be missed

  4. David Keegan June 20, 2022 at 11:30 am

    Carolyn and I send our thoughts and prayers out to you and the family.

  5. Gurkha and Shanti June 20, 2022 at 11:49 am

    Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of Uncle. May our prayers ease all of you through this difficult time.

  6. LAURA BULMER June 20, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    To jackie and your entire family..sending hugs and hoping that the loving..funny and warm memories you all have of Cort will help you navigate this difficult time. Blessings.Laura

  7. Allan & Arlene Henderson June 20, 2022 at 9:28 pm

    We would like to send our thoughts & prayers to you and all your family. May he R.I.P.

  8. Aston, Jean, Chanda & Marlon June 21, 2022 at 12:14 am

    Genny, Jackie, Cheddie, Abigail & the rest of the Acham family, accept our sincerest sympathy on the passing of Cort/Uncle Cort. Both our families have shared lots of glorious
    moments over the years. We are proud to call you friends. May God be your source of comfort at this time.

  9. Kathleen (Dawn) Michael June 21, 2022 at 6:13 am

    Sincerest condolences to you Genny and family. May God comfort, strengthen and sustain you at this difficult time. We are thinking of you and praying for you. God never fails.

  10. Miriam and Rob Hewitt June 21, 2022 at 8:46 am

    Dear Genevieve and Family
    We are thinking of you all at this sad time, as you mourn the loss of your loved one.Happy memories for us,seeing Cortwright enjoying happy times, at the Caribbean events. Blessings Miriam &Rob

  11. E. Marjorie James June 21, 2022 at 10:31 am

    I have often thought of Cortwright and had hoped I would see him in person again. I last saw him in 1961, when I left ANU for Britain! Please accept my sincere condolences.

  12. Kathleen June 21, 2022 at 12:31 pm

    Condolences to the families from the Ramjie James family from All Saints Village Antigua and Barbuda.
    God be with you Genevieve Knowles – Acham. Blessings!

  13. Symbelle and Elsie Duncan June 21, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    Our Deepest Sympathy to the family. May his soul rest in peace. God is still on the throne

  14. Patsy Henry June 22, 2022 at 8:26 am

    Condolences to the Family.
    May he rest in peace.
    He will always be remembered for his smile and his warm greetings whenever we meet.

  15. Ingram Tobin June 22, 2022 at 10:18 am

    Genny, Joan and I are sorry to hear of the passing of Cortright ans send our condolences to you and your family.
    Peace and God Bless you all.

  16. Marg Duffy June 22, 2022 at 10:50 am

    Michael and Family
    Please accept my condolences for the loss of your uncle.
    Marg

  17. Tony and Judi Boodhoo June 22, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    Judi and I extend our deepest sympathy to you Genevieve and family.Cort and I had a long standing relationship for decades.We would chat for hours on the phone on just about anything I always cherished his friend ship and the wonderful memories that we shared

  18. Anonymous December 3, 2022 at 1:05 am

    I have known the Acham family for several years and have tremendous respect for them. Cortwright was a very fine person. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
    Bobbie Vanstone

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