October 20, 1923 – October 21, 2012
David John Cochrane of CIinton passed away at Huronview Home for the Aged in CIinton on Sunday, October 21, 2012, one day after ceIebrating his 89th birthday with famiIy and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Iina (nee Campbell) Cochrane (January 2003); daughter lynne (November 2006); brother BiII (Norma); and by his niece Ieanne. Ioving father of Joanne Cochrane of Mississauga, Mike (Karen) Cochrane of Westport, Ian (Patti) Cochrane of Orangeville and son-in-Iaw Stephen Flynn of CIinton. Cherished Grandpa of Stephanie (Justin), Jessica (Nick), KaIeigh (Jason), KayIa, Tim (Sarah), AinsIey (Stu) and EmiIy (Kris). Adored GG Great-Grandpa of HayIey, Carson, Annie and George. AIso survived by his nephews Jim and Dave, and niece Sandy and their famiIies. John was a Decorated Officer of WWII, former PrincipaI of CHSS, the first Director of Education of Huron County and aIso a former Mayor of CIinton.
Cremation has taken pIace and a ceIebration of Johns Iife wiII be heId at the RoyaI Canadian Iegion Branch 140, 95 Kirk St., CIinton, on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
MemoriaI donations to CIinton PubIic HospitaI, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation wouId be appreciated. Donations can be made at the ceIebration of Iife service, by caIIing McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390 or by visiting Johns memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Peter & Maureen Anstett
Dear Cochrane Family,
Maureen and I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to you at this time of sorrow. I remember always stopping by to say hi to John while visiting my dad at huronview. John was always happy to sit and chat with me about times when I was young and always on the go. John will be missed dearly. Our strength is with you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerest wishes
Peter & Maureen Anstett
Windsor, Ontario
Ralph & Eleanor Smith
Our condolence to the family. We would have been to the visitation but I just got out of the hospital after having a triple heart by pass. I was thinking of you guys.
Murray Hunking
Steve and Family,I&&single&&m so sorry to hear of your loss, You are in my thought&&single&&s and prayer&&single&&s at this time. Murray Hunking
Trudy Cochrane
I was saddened in hearing of the passing of Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Jamie and Kelly MacKinnon
Our sincere sympathies for the loss of Jack. I remember many visits years ago to Mom and Dad&&single&&s farm in Tiverton by Jack and Lina and Aunt Eva, and then summer evenings at the cottage in Inverhuron to visit them all. Jack always had something funny to say and a good story to tell. Please accept our condolences.
Jamie and Kelly MacKinnon
Shirley Erb
To John&&single&&s Family.
so sorry to have read about John&&single&&s passing. You have my Deepest Sympathy. As well I would like to express my condolences on behalf of my Mom Georgina Bosman. Dad & John use to have some good old chats & laughter. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Don Webster
Dear Family:
We are so sorry to learn of John&&single&&s passing. John was my principle from 1960 to 1965. I respected the job that he did.
We also, lived kiddy-corner to John & Lina during those 5 years and watched the twins growup with our own kids. John did alot for Clinton residents.
Our deepest sympathy,
Don & Donna Webster
Lorrie Symons
My heart goes out to the Cochrane Family. &&single&&Dad&&single&& Cochrane was a very special person and will be sadly missed. Hugs and Kisses to you all, Love Lorrie xo
Steve and Roxanne Brown
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Cochrane family. We have had the opportnity to have some great chats with John over the past few years at Huronview and know that he will be missed. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend the celebration of John&&single&&s life but know that our thoughts are with you.
Dennis McBride& Heather Ament, and family
To the Cochrane family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of gramps. May you cherish all the wonderful memories forever. We will always remember him with kind and warm thoughts….
Dennis McBride & Heather Ament and family
To the Cochrane family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of gramps…we will always rememember him with kind and warm thoughts. Cherish the wonderful memories forever.
The Spencers
From our family to Yours our deepest heart felt condolences
Shirley Erb
To All of John&&single&&s Family.
Dad & Mom ( Jack & Georgina Bosman)have had some great discussions with John at Huronview as well as myself. He will be missed by a great many people. Cherish the Memories.
Please except my Deepest Sympathy.
Shirley Erb
Patti Kay Hanrath
My sincere sympathy and prayers to the Cochrane Family. John was a great man and will be missed. Thinking of you.