Obituary of John "Jake" Bryant

BRYANT, John Howard (Jake) - In his 90th year, John Howard (Jake) Bryant passed peacefully at Trillium Retirement and Care Community in Kingston on January 15th. Son of the late Thomas and Bella of Galt, ON (now Cambridge). Predeceased by brother Bert and sister Isobel. Cherished husband of Betty (nee Blacker) for 68 years. Loving father of Tim (Jan), Ted (Pat), Tom, and Cindy Reynolds (Neil McSween). Treasured by his seven grandchildren (foozlenoozles): Jessica (Craig) Earle, Erin (Robert) Partridge, Katie (Myles) Perchuk, Josh, Carolyn (Randall Wewer), Lizzy, and Julia; seven great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces, especially Cheryl Hovard-Walker. Jake graduated from Queen’s University (Engineering Chemistry) in 1951 and joined C.I.L. explosives research at Nobel, ON and later Beloeil, QC. With a growing family, he chose a much safer career and became a beloved high school chemistry teacher in Mississauga for over 25 years. He retired in 1986 and moved to Kingston with Betty in 1996, where he enjoyed his passions of family, golf, theatre, symphony and gardening. Visitation to be held 1-4 pm on Sunday 22 January, at James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd, Kingston. A celebration of Jake’s life will be held in Mississauga in the spring. His love of wit and a story well-told, along with his kind and generous spirit, brought joy to everyone he met. Heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Trillium Retirement and Care Community, Heritage House, for making his home special and loving. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington; or the MS Society of Canada.