JOHN, William Allan Passed away peacefully with the support of his family on August 26, 2005 at the age of 82. Born Feb. 28, 1923 in South Wales, Dr. John served in the Second World War as a fighter pilot with the Fleet Air Arm. Subsequently he qualified as a physician at Sheffield Medical School, becoming a radiologist during the pioneering days of the specialty. He emigrated to Calgary at age 45, maintained his practice for 22 years, largely at Holy Cross Hospital then retired to Victoria in 1990 where he enjoyed golfing at Uplands Golf Club. He was a talented cricketer in his youth and remained a great rugby enthusiast. A beloved husband and devoted father, Dr. John is survived by his wife Eirlys, daughters Sarah and Katie (husband Dan), sons Nicholas and Richard (wife Susan), also by his grandchildren Natasha, Jacob, Stephanie, Julia, Myfanwy, Daniel, Alysia & Savanna all of whom loved him dearly. In Britain, by brother Howard and his wife Dorothy, brother-in-law Leighton, his wife Grace, sister-in-law Sandra, and their families. A funeral service will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL located at Vancouver and Johnson Sts. on Tuesday the 30th day of August, 2005 at 1:30 p.m.. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Victoria Hospice Society.
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