Obituary of Lewis Ronald Slater

Slater, Lewis Ronald Passed at the University Hospital in his 61st year. Loving husband of Ruth (McAlpine). Proud father of Jeremy (Leah), Nathan (Karen), Dawn (Jon) and Melissa. Cherished grandpa of Jake, Harrison, Rafe, Jordan, Jamie and Jade. Predeceased by parents Eric (2004) and Marguerite (2011). Dear brother of Sonny (Dawn) Slater, Margaret Anne (Murray) Dixon, Shirley (Rob) Jones and brother-in-law to Ken and Carrie Anne McAlpine and Janet and Mart Jones. Dearly missed by his aunt June Quinn, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lewis was an avid outdoors man, hunter and fisherman. His dream was to do those activities year round. He got to live his dream while owning Pine Falls Lodge for a few years. He worked in sewer and water main construction for many years and became very knowledgeable and respected in his work. His family is very appreciative of the compassionate care given by the team of doctors and nursing staff at Strathroy and University Hospitals. Friends will be received at Denning’s of Ailsa Craig on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 from 5- 9 p.m. A funeral service will take place at the Ailsa Craig Recreational Center on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Nairn Cemetery. All hunter orange, camo and jeans welcome. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Trailsman Rod and Gun Club (PO Box 26, Val Caron, ON P3N 1N6), London Down Syndrome Association (52022 Commissioners Road, London, ON N6C 0A1) or the Ailsa Craig United Church (156 Main Street, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0). Condolences and donations may be left online at www.denning.ca