Obituary of John Timar

February 16, 1935 – February 2, 2024

John died in Sarnia on February 2, 2024, after a brief illness. He will be missed by his beloved partner, Judy Lindberg; children, Cary, Ted, and Niki; grandchildren, Morley, Quinn, Leo, and Henry; and daughters-In-law, Julianne and Janice. John was born in Budapest, Hungary, and moved to Canada in 1957. He had a 33 year career as a chemist at Polysar. 

He was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hikes on the Bruce Trail and with the Lambton and Bluewater Outdoors clubs. He also cycled thousands of kilometers per year until the end. He was a member of the Kiwanis club and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Bruce Trail Conservancy or the Alpine Club of Canada Environment Fund. 

A funeral was held on February 5, 2024, at Logan Funeral Home in London, Ontario.

Shiva will be held:

Monday, February 5, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at 6556 Waterworks Rd., Bright's Grove, Ontario 

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. at 6556 Waterworks Rd., Bright's Grove, Ontario 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. at 6556 Waterworks Rd., Bright's Grove, Ontario 

Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. at 168 Hillsdale Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario 

Friday, February 9, 2024 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 5-8 p.m. at 168 Hillsdale Ave. E., Toronto, Ontario 

A tree will be planted, by the Logan Funeral Home,

       as a living memorial to John Timar.