Obituary of Max Littlejohn
LITTLEJOHN: Max -
A lifelong resident of Howard Township, Max Littlejohn passed away at the Elgin Manor, St. Thomas on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the age of 101.
Born in Harwich Township, Max was the son of the late Elton and Pearl (McLarty) Littlejohn.
Beloved husband of 39 years to the late Irene (nee Garinger) (1980).
Cherished father of Margaret Rimmer (Barry) of Tillsonburg and the late Alleda Carrier (2017) (Jim) of Ingersoll.
Proud grandfather of Nancy Dine (Mike), David Rimmer, Douglas Huson (Angela), Bill Huson (Mary Beth), Kevin Rimmer (Atsuko), Duane Carrier (Cathy), Juanita Meyer (Richard) and Derek Carrier (April).
Great-grandfather of 13 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his sister Eileen Austin (2007) (late Leslie) and sister-in-law Dorothy Running (2018) (late Tom).
Max farmed for his entire life in Howard Township and was a member of the former Marsh Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed photography, developing and printing his own photos in the 1950's and 1960's.
A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dwight Holditch officiating.
Donations made in memory of Max to the Canadian Baptist Ministries, Canadian Bible Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, 519-674-3141
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