Obituary of John Sewchand

SEWCHAND, John - Passed away on October 13, 2007 in his 88th year, following a brief respiratory illness at Idlewyld Manor in Hamilton. He is survived by 8 children; Kenneth Sewchand MD (Esther), Wilfred Sewchand DSc (Genevieve), Joel Sewchand MD (Kamalranie), Violet Arthur (Errol), Lionel Sewchand PhD MD (Lynn), Jasmine Surujpaul (Paul), Grace Gooray J.D. (Aubrey), Clifford Sewchand (Karen); 27 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. John was born in Guyana on October 24, 1919 and immigrated to Canada in 1980 with his wife Esther who predeceased him in 2000. Friends will be received at the DONALD V. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Lake Dr., Stoney Creek on Monday and Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Trinity United Church, 360 Reid Street, Peterborough on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Internment Little Lake Cemetry, Peterborough.