The London chess community mourns the loss of Jay Zendrowski, a renowned chess master and esteemed member of the London Chess Club, who passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 66. Jay was a passionate chess player and talented novelist. He was recognized as a chess master by the Chess Federation of […]
Category: In Memoriam
In Memoriam — Steve Augustin
Visitation on Monday, Mar 19 7:00-9:00 p.m. WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL 709 Wonderland Road North, London More at Steve August — London Ontario — Obituaries Posted by Jim K
Grant Graham – In Memoriam
We have lost a friend and chess player. Grant Graham passed last Tuesday, May 31. Open House, Friday, Jun 10, 7:00pm 966 Glenbanner Rd. (Southdale & Wellington) Note: We were told yesterday by friends of his, 699 Glenbanner Rd. An online search says 966 Glenbanner Rd. More here
John Fortin, chess fan and humanitarian
Note: this message was submitted anonymously. —————————————————————— John Fortin, chess fan and lover of humanity, born on September 17, 1950, a long time resident of London, Ontario, left Canada as a bachelor in 1993 to pursue a teaching job in Papua, New Guinea. He returned in 2013, this time to settle down in Saint John, […]
Vassili Zolotovski — Memorial Service
Vassili Zolotovski’s daughter visited the LCC yesterday to notify us that he has passed away. The memorial service is being held at the Westview Chapel on Oxford St. from 7-9 pm. Vassili was an avid chess player and a regular at the LCC for years. He will be missed. Thanks, Jim K
Robert Johnston RIP
Johnston, Robert “Bob” December 7th, 2011 Suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, Robert “Bob” Johnston of London at the age of 69. Cherished husband of Rhea (Armstrong) Johnston. Loving father of Chris (Maggie) and Jeff; step-father of Alex (Lisa), Andrew (Lise), Elizabeth (Kent) and Christine (Alex). Dear brother of David (Dora) […]