It is with great sadness that the family of Ernest (Ernie) St. John Dennis, announces his passing in Edmonton, on December 26, 2015, at the age of 98. He leaves behind his 2 children: son Robert (Sharon) of Portugal and their children Terri (Marc Larocque) and Michael (Michelle) of Calgary and his daughter Ivy (Bruce Silzer) of Sherwood Park and their children Tara (Brad Hudson) of Sherwood Park, Ashley of Vancouver and his 3 great grandchildren Katelyn, Nathanael and Luka. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie (Kemp) of 62 years in 2009. Ernie was born in London, England, March 18, 1917 and came to Canada with his parents (Jack & Daisy) in 1922. They initially settled in Brada, Saskatchewan, moved to Moose Jaw and settled back in North Battleford in 1934. Ernie worked in North Battleford at Calverts Automotive, Dominion Fruit and Western Grocery's wholesale and then spent 15 years with Boyd Brothers in the parts department, where he retired. Ernie was very involved in St. Pauls Anglican Church and working with the Air Cadets, on the civilian committee. Ernie and his wife were active in the local square dance clubs around North Battleford. Ernie was an innovative wood carver and painter and you will find his fine works with friends across the country. Ernie was also a keen pool player and managed several games a week with his comrades at the Summerwood Seniors Residence in Sherwood Park and he was recently featured in the Sherwood Park News. His tech savvy nature allowed him to maintain personal contact with friends and family around the world by both Skype and email. Ernie was full of life and lived independently until a fall and subsequent hip operation at Christmas which resulted in complications and his passing. He was a kind, quiet and unassuming gentleman with a big heart. The family will hold a memorial to Celebrate Ernie's life in North Battleford this August and internment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association.
