A most beautiful person, Anne was one of the kindest and most honest person you could ever meet. She gave a lot of herself to others. She enjoyed the company of her siblings and the extended family at large. She was both loved and respected by everyone. In the final years, even when she herself was in pain, she still helped anyone else in need. In the words of her brother Harry, 'Anne is definitely going to be in heaven.'

Born in Sydenham Township, Ontario in 1930, James Keith Johnson died unexpectedly from complications of small vessel ischemic brain disease on April 13, 2018. The son of George Milford Johnson & Mary Louise Johnson (nee Fettes), both of Sydenham Township, he was predeceased by his sister Marjorie Woodhouse and his brother Tom.

Keith was the partner, husband and best friend of Dr. Jill Vickers for 49 years; loving father of Mary and Elizabeth “Bobby” Johnson; and Michael H Vickers (Kathryn Gallacher) and Matthew Johnson (Megan Gillis); and affectionate ‘Grampa’ of Alec, Calum, Leo and Miles. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Marjorie, nieces Nancy (Gashaw Abebe) and Marilyn Plaumann (Heinz), and nephews, Russell and David Johnson (Teresa); nephew Peter Woodhouse (Brenda), and nieces, Kathryn Taylor (Rick), Barbara Fawcett (Rick) and Margaret Hamilton (Bob).

Keith studied history at the University of Toronto, graduating from Victoria College with the Class of 5T3. He then travelled in Europe and England and returned to Canada to work at the CBC in Toronto during the ‘golden age’ of Canadian television. In 1961 he began working for the Public Archives of Canada in Ottawa, first as an Archivist, then as Head of the Publications Section, Manuscript Division.

In 1968, Keith began teaching history full-time at Ottawa’s St. Patrick’s College, where he met Jill. He then taught for the rest of his career in Carleton University’s Department of History, specializing in Upper Canadian history and rising to full Professor, where he was a demanding but kind supervisor to many MA and PhD students. Retiring from teaching in 1995 as Emeritus Professor, he continued his research and writing right up until the day he died.

Keith Johnson was honoured with many academic awards and distinctions, including: the Ontario Historical Society’s Cruikshank Medal for Historical Writing (1967), the Canadian Silver Jubilee Medal (1977), the Ontario Historical Society’s Cruikshank Gold Medal for Outstanding Service in the Cause of History in Ontario (1989) and the Canadian Historical Association’s Regional History Certificate of Merit (1994). His most significant contributions to Canadian history include: the Canadian Directory of Parliament, 1867-1967 (1968), Affectionately Yours: The Letters of Sir John A. Macdonald and his Family, 1842-1891 (1969) and the Sir John A Macdonald entry in the Canadian Encyclopedia (1985), Becoming Prominent: Regional Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791-1841 (1989) and In Duty Bound: Men, Women and the State in Upper Canada, 1783-1841 (2014).

Keith was known for his wry humour - infecting his sons with a love of the surrealistic comedy of Monty Python and the Marx Brothers - and for his gentleness, kindness, generosity and humility. He was an enthusiastic supporter of all things Canadian, and in particular, a loyal supporter of the Stratford and Shaw Festivals (which he attended faithfully every year), Canadian literature, and television programmes (notably Slings and Arrows and Murdoch Mysteries), a longtime Toronto Argonauts fan, and an ardent and knowledgeable classical music lover. His daily pleasures included cryptic crossword puzzles, Jeopardy and sharing the quiet humour of the Brit-coms and mysteries with Jill. In retirement, he and Jill became intrepid adventurers, traveling first to the US, Europe and the Baltic, and then to South America, including: Ecuador, Peru, the Amazon, Argentina, Antarctica, Patagonia and Chile.

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This memorial was created in honor of Ambassador Victor Adegoroye [A Career Diplomat who served as Nigeria's former Ambassador to Ethiopia and Representative to the African Union (AU)]. He was born on March 1, 1925 and passed on April 1, 2018. Ambassador Victor Adegoroye was loved by many and will be dearly missed by family and friends.

His life and times:

1934-1937: Houseboy to Mr. Fayose, headmaster of Barnabas School, Ilorin
1938-1941: Attended St David's Primary School,Akure
1942-1945: Attended Christ School Ado Ekiti, passed Cambridge School Certificate with exemption from London Matriculation
1946-1951: Worked in the Western Civil Service as 3rd and 2nd Class Clerk
1951- Proceeded to England
1952-1953: Attended Regent Street Polytechnic London and passed what was then known as Preliminary (a requirement for entrance to University)
1953-1956: Attended London School of Economics (London University) and came out with B.Sc Economics Honors
Until 1954, when the Western Region gave him a scholarship, he was working as a Porter in Euston Station London (11:30pm- 07:30am) and attending School full time

On return to Nigeria in 1956, he joined the Western Civil Service as Administrative Officer. Victor Adegoroye worked as assistant district officer in Auchi (Edo State) and Ijebu-Remo (Ogun State) from where he was transferred to the foreign Service in 1959.

Ambassador Victor Adegoroye was posted with other new recruits to London for training by the Commonwealth office. He learnt German and was sent to Bad-Aibling in Bavaria to learn the language. He was also attached to the British Embassy in Copenhagen (Denmark) for Six Months.

In 1960, he returned from London and was posted to Accra Ghana. From there, he was posted (1961) to open Nigerian Embassies in Bon (then Capital of Western Germany) and Moscow capital of the Soviet Union).

He came back to headquarters in 1963 where he worked as Head of Africa Department and head of Political Department.

In 1967, he was posted to Ghana as High Commissioner.

In 1971, he returned to Lagos and was seconded to the Federal Ministry of trade as Permanent Secretary.

In 1973- he was appointed as Ambassador to Ethiopia where he stayed until 1975 when he retired from Civil Service. On retirement, he formed a Construction Company (Rosular Nigeria Limited).

Some of the Jobs of the firm included:
- 6 Houses in Festac Town
- The residence of the Commissioner of Police Akure
- Police houses in Ado-Ekiti
- Military Barracks in Okitipupa, Ondo State.

Ambassador Victor Adegoroye will be dearly missed by family and friends.

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Eulogy for Momma

One of the many things I can say when I speak of my mother is that she loved her family. She would routinely do without so her children could have more. Even as far as wearing worn out clothes so we could have new ones. So I find it fitting to use this passage to define what love is.
1 Corinthians 13:4-10 New International Version (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never fails.
I believe one of my favorite authors Francis Chan said it best when he said “God’s definition of what matters is pretty straightforward. He measures our lives by how we love.” As I look around this room I see that love reflected in the eyes of those that cared for her.
With that we honor her memory by the love she shared and taught to us and we continue her legacy by the love we share with others. Remembering always that indeed love never fails. It conquers all.

Piya was a dedicated wife, devoted mother and caring grandmother. She was born Ng Wipiya in China and became Kho Wipiya when married. Her English name was Shirley Kho and she also used the Thai name, Piya Burapavong. Piya and Boonit (Samuel Kho) were married nearly 75 years before her passing. She served the Lord faithfully by helping Boonit in all his endeavors to serve God. They met in Cherngnim, China where they married and then journeyed to Bangkok, Thailand during World War II in 1943. She had her first child, son Thavit, in 1945 and her second child, daughter Nantana, in 1948. In Bangkok, the couple served at Maitrichit Chinese Baptist Church in various ways since 1944. They were involved in church planting in nothern Thailand and the founding of Bethel Bible Institute in Chiang Rai. As Piya's understanding of God grew, her faith in Him grew to be very strong as well. In 2006 she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Piya is survived by her husband, Boonit, her son and daughter-in-law, Thavit and Vipa; her daughter and son-in-law, Nantana and Ronald; her grandchildren: Catty, Neda, Daniel, Angeli and Natalie; her great-grandchildren: Luke, Oliver, Thalia, Karis, Kayla, Chloe, Levi, John Paul, Charlie, Juliet and Marjorie.

Douglas Powell Cloud, who was born in Wichita, Kansas, on February 9, 1941, went to be with our Lord on March 4, 2018, at the age of seventy-seven.

He graduated from high school when he was eighteen and immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served honorably and remained in the Marine Reserves until 1966.

He attended the American Institute of Banking in Denver and started working as a banker for the Colorado National Bank. While there, he met his beautiful wife Mary after sending poems and chewing gum through the interoffice mail to woo her. He continued his banking career in Dallas with Texas National Bank. He transitioned into real estate, becoming a broker in 1975. He continued a successful career in Houston real estate for forty-five years.

He was loved by many and expressed his love and care for others, exhibiting Christ’s love for those less fortunate. He was a member of Lindale Church since 1975, where he served faithfully in many different capacities over the years. Everyone who spoke with him received an encouraging word and knew that, although he would speak softly, he spoke with wisdom and strength.

He is predeceased by his parents Kenneth Powell Cloud and Verlie Davis Cloud.

He is survived by his wife Mary Brunner Cloud; his children Pete Cloud (wife Brenda), Chris Cloud (wife Kim), and Andrea Cloud Wagner (husband Jason); his siblings Gina Rae Cloud of Bloomfield, California, Marshall Cloud of Tracy, California, and Maurice Cloud of Denver, Colorado; his five grandsons Jacob Cloud (whom he and his wife raised as their own), Anthony Guevara, Joseph Cloud, David Cloud, and Lynox Cloud; his sister-in-law Francey Thorne; and his nephews Paul Thorne III (wife Lavender and their children Paul IV, Morgan, Chelsea, and Darby ) and Ted Thorne (wife Katiann and their children Layth, Rylan, and Jayce); and Brenda’s daughters Brandy Castillo, Rose Galanos, and Andrea Guerrero.

He was cherished and admired by so many!

Visitation at Lindale Assembly of God at 503 Reid Street, Houston, Texas at 10:00 A M with services at 11. Private Interment for family will be at Rosewood Cemetery in Humble Texas at 2:00 PM that date.