Obituary of Jack (John) Ellison

Ellison, Jack (John) - Passed away surrounded by his loving children on Friday, July 13, 2012 at his home after a brief battle with cancer in his 81st year. Predeceased by his wife Diane in 1995 (nee Beattie), and companion of the late Bette Davis in 2007. Loving father of Kim (Stephen) Lusher, Barbara (Bruce) Carpenter, Bill (Amba) and Karen (Terry). Loving and proud Grandfather of Sarah, Stephen Jr., Jaime & Madison Lusher, Beverly (Corey) Higham, Brent (Renee) Carpenter, Andrew and Josh; and loving Great Grandfather of Cole & Lauren Higham and Harrison Carpenter. Cherished brother of Bill (late Bertha) and sister Audrey Dirstein and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Jack's journey consisted of serving as Private Ellison in the Canadian Army; founding and honourary member of "The St. Catharines Business Club" of 55 years, award named on behalf of him as the "The Jack Ellison Award." He was a member of the Perfection Lodge #616. Family will receive friends at the George Darte Funeral, 585 Carlton Street on Monday between 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Masonic service will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 7pm. Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday at 11am with cremation to follow. Donations in lieu of flowers, to the charity of your choice.