LEWIS GRANT LANKTREE

LEWIS GRANT LANKTREE Just two months shy of his 90th birthday, Lew passed over to the spirit world surrounded by an immense amount of love and respect. After learning he had inoperable brain cancer, Lew made the courageous decision to meet his death head on and chose medical assistance in dying, which took place on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Health Sciences North. Lew was born in Britianville (Spring Bay) in 1934 to Frank and Thelma (Lewis) and was the eldest of four boys. It is a great comfort to know that Lew will once again be united with his parents and brothers (Fred, Jim and Morley), as well as with the love of his life, his wife, Joanne (Greenman) who predeceased Lew in 2006 and his son, Dale, who predeceased Lew in 2022. Lew made his living in a variety of ways including sailing and mining, but his heart was always the happiest when he was farming or working in the bush. Lew’s family is so thankful that he was able to fire up his chainsaw and enjoy his acreage at ‘The Palace’ right up until the end. There is no doubt that Lew, the King of One-Liners, will be missed by his Mum’s coffee crew and that his name will be brought up at bonspiels and ball diamonds for years to come. Choosing when one leaves this world is an immense gift as it allowed Lew’s daughters, Sherry (Dan) Forest and Susan (Rich) Whynott; Lew’s granddaughters, Tara (Dave), Tanya (Jeremie), Jamey (Tanner) and Taylor (Tom) the opportunity to spend the last four days of Lew’s life with him, and with one another. Lew’s legacy will live on in his grandson, Chris and in his two beautiful great-grandchildren, Liam and Emma, who thought the world of their great-grandpa. The list of those who will miss Lew wouldn’t be complete without mentioning his two ‘bonus’ family members, his third son-in-law, Darryl Van Horn and his favourite pie-maker, Marilyn Proulx. A Celebration of Grandpa Lew’s Life will take place at the Mindemoya Curling Club on Saturday, January 20, 2024 and it is our hope that during this Celebration, those who knew, and loved Lew will show up with a memory or a story to share. For those who would like to make a donation on Lew’s behalf, please reach out to the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary, as both Lew and Joanne received wonderful care at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Mindemoya site.