Obituary of John Edward Satchell

SATCHELL - John "Jack" Edward of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the age of 96. Jack is survived by his loving wife Noreena Satchell (nee Mitchell); by his children Dale Satchell (Carol Bamford) of St. Thomas and Sharyl Satchell (Jim Howard) of Tagish Yt.; predeceased by his son John Philip Satchell (1982). Also survived by his grandchildren Christopher Satchell (Amy Bennett) of Burlington, Rebecca (Pat) Bonta and their daughters Myla and Embry of London, Tracy Satchell of London, Nick (Eiko) Watkins of Japan and Justine (Andrew Bell) of Vancouver; by his sister Doris (late Frank) Pal of London; his sister in-law Lois (late Ken) Satchell of St. Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Jean (Chet), Marilyn (Ron), Eileen (Don) and by his brother Ken. Jack was born in St. Thomas to the late Albert and Gwen Satchell. He was retired as a supervisor at the St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital. Jack served in the Highland Light Infantry in World War Two. He participated in the Allied liberation of Holland and France. Visitation will be held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home, 31 Elgin Street St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Tuesday February 25, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday February 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Margaret Bell officiating. Casual dress requested. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army or Plains Baptist Church would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.sjfh.ca