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July 31, 1926 – January 8, 2014

In loving memory of the Reverend John Farquhar McRae who died in his sleep on January 8, 2014 at his home in Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island. Survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Ruth (MacDonald), daughters Shelagh (Bob Hamilton), Deborah (Stewart McMahon), Norah (Andrew Pharo), family ayah Shanti Tamang and grandchildren Ian, Alec, Eric, Sarah, Adrienne and Connor. Also survived by his dear sisters Jane (Bob Nauman predeceased) and Nancy (Bob Blackbeard) as well as beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Son of William Farquhar and Marjorie (Stevenson) McRae, John spent his early years in Gore Bay. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, he moved to Edmonton to head the Student Christian Movement, there he met and married Ruth. John then obtained his Masters in Political Science/Economics, and later was an honours graduate of Trinity College with a Bachelors of Divinity. He was ordained in the Diocese of Barrackpore, Church of North India and taught priests of that diocese for six years. Returning to Canada, he was a parish priest for two years in Cranbrook, BC. The family then moved to Ottawa where he became the Director for Education of the Diocese of Ottawa. After five years he joined the Canadian International Development Agency, spending two years as a First Secretary to the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh and eventually becoming the Director General of the non-governmental division of CIDA. He retired early and, in addition to assisting the Diocese of Algoma and All Saints Westboro Church in Ottawa, he and Ruth had wonderful trips around the world, birding and visiting their grandchildren and many friends as well as spending happy summers on Manitoulin Island. They moved permanently back to the Island a few years ago. Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 2 pm to 4 pm. The funeral service to celebrate John’s life was conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel of the funeral home on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 11 am with Rev. Sherry DeJong and Rev. Ann Germond as officiants. Spring interment in Gordon Cemetery. If so desired, donations to Doctors Without Borders (by cheque only please) would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.culginfuneralhome.ca. Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Baym, 705-282-2270.