Obituary of JOHN WILLIAM LENSHYN

JOHN WILLIAM LENSHYN John William Lenshyn, 61 passed away early Friday morning, October 4, 2013 in the loving presence of family after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. John leaves to mourn his loving wife Kathleen, sons Christopher (Katrina) and John Paul, daughter Tatiana, grandchildren Asher and Deklan, father John Lenshyn, sisters Kathleen and Judy, nephews, nieces, and many friends and colleagues. He was predeceased by his beautiful mother Anna Lenshyn. Contemplative, mystic, Jesus radical, John was a servant of people. Born in Hamilton Ontario, John ventured through life with joy, vigour and a keen awareness of the deeper meanings in life. He loved his wife, and children dearly. A high school graduate from Welland High and Vocational School in Welland Ontario, John held a Sociology degree from the University of Western Ontario, a Masters of Divinity from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart Indiana, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Providence College and Seminary. A pastor for many years, a spiritual care facilitator for many more years, and a registrar for a few, John served people with his love, brilliance, deep empathy and sense of humour. His contribution to the field of and advocacy for the spiritual care for the sick, aging and dying is significant and defined his later years. He loved the Wolverhampton Wanderers, 60’s music, the solitude of the outdoors and cats. He was a man with a deep seeded peace and is a current participant in the grand, divine communion. He will be missed dearly. "Lately it occurs to me what a long, strange trip it’s been." - Truckin’, Grateful Dead The Funeral Service is to be held at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 8 at Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Blvd in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, please donate to CancerCare Manitoba, Alzheimer’s Society or Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba.