Obituary of Ellis Mac Dawson
Dawson: Ellis Mac -
After of courageous battle with cancer, Ellis Mac Dawson passed peacefully on October 27, 2020 at the age of 81 at Victoria Hospital in London. Ellis is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Betty (Jack) and two sons, Blake (Tracey Peifer) of London and Grant (Julia McBrayne) of Oakville.Also surviving are three grandchildren, Sam (Casandra) and Jack of London and Quinn of Oakville.
Ellis was born in Chatham on July 26, 1939 and lived in the community most of his life. He graduated from the University of Windsor, Western University and the University of Toronto and spent his career as an elementary school principal with the former Kent County Roman Catholic Separate School Board retiring in 1996 after 36 years.
In retirement Ellis spent time between Chatham, Florida and most recently Arizona where he enjoyed golfing, travelling, going to the horse races, and most of all spending time with friends and family. Ellis was much loved and will be greatly missed.
Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or the United Way.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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