John Aiken

JOHN HERBERT AIKEN
April 18, 1917 - Oct 10, 2015
Peacefully at the Bennett Centre in Georgetown, John Aiken passed away on October 10, 2015 in his 99th year. He leaves his daughter Mary Lynne Aiken, his grandson Jason Juelsberg and his partner Edythe King. Also his partner's children Jamie (Carolyn) and Bill, and step grandchildren Brandon (Yvette), Curtis (Jamie), Kaylyn (Josh) Hack and Jesse, along with 6 greatgrandchildren. He was in the Air Force from 1942 to 1946 and then started trading on the floor of the Toronto Stock Exchange, from there he worked for the Toronto Stock Exchange, and then went to the Ontario Securities Commission until he retired at age 87. In 1955 he bought a farm in Terra Cotta, and lived there until he sold it in 1996. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Thanks to the staff at the Bennett Centre and Georgetown Hospital, and also Carolyn King for her dedication to John. He will be missed by his friends at the Sands. Donations to John's memory may be made to CAShh (Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills) or a charity of your choice.
Growing up a teenager in the Great Depression, John epitomized the meaning of a self made man. From his first job marking the boards at the Toronto Stock Exchange at 15- to broker- farm and race horse owner- Regulator and Fraud Investigator. John accomplished so much in his life and touched many people with his generosity and humor! He will be deeply missed by many.