Obituary of John Loucks
Our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend has passed peacefully at the age of 90 at Luther Village on the Park in Waterloo, Ontario on February 19, 2021.
Wallace John Loucks was born in Tillsonburg, son to the late Edward and Edith Loucks, and grew up in Port Burwell, Ontario. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan (nee Bennett), his children Scot (Michele Fish), Craig (Dale), Kurt, Karen Wilson (Paul Clasper), and grandchildren Jennifer, Robin, Samantha (Otto), David, Thomas, Nicole and Kiefer.
John was a respected member of the business community who retired from the Presidency at Kaufman Footwear in 1997. He was an avid curler and golfer who loved family, travel, animals, nature and most of all, a good laugh. He will be remembered fondly for his sense of humour - a trait so strong in him that even Alzheimer's could not take it away.
Special thanks to the Luther Village PSWs and Nursing staff who went above and beyond during a pandemic, to keep him safe, healthy and comfortable.
The interment will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Frankford Ontario. A graveside service will be followed by a reception at the Frankford Legion. All are welcome.
The family is hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Granite Club, 99 Seagram Drive, Waterloo Ontario. We’d like to celebrate his life the way he lived it. And he did love a party. So all friends are welcome. Our contact list is limited, please feel free to forward these details to anyone you think would like to attend.
The family would like to make a personal request.
We’d love to hear about your moments with our father. He was important to many people. You people, to be precise. In a bit of a departure from the norm, we're asking for any pictures and memories you (and yours) may have with him. Bring photos to the services or post them to Dad’s FB page or both! We’d love to see whatever you have. In any format. As would Mom. Seeing dad with the people he loved is special.
Our mother is taking a sad journey down the same cruel path Dad travelled. Her decline has been rapid in recent months, she is no longer mobile, unable to attend any services, or be told of them. But we know your memories of Dad would make her smile, the deep into her heart kind of smile. And that would be a welcome gift. Those moments are rare treasures now.
If you need any additional details or would like to join some of us for dinner after the event, please DM or email karenwilson@rogers.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington by contacting the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.