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MEYER, John Alfred, Former editor of the Montreal Gazette, English language editor, Magazin'Art, and Cobourg Daily Star guest editorialist. Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on February 27, 2006, in his 86th year. Husband to the late Norma Lipsett and to the late Amy Booth and the good friend of Jeanne Ness. Father, friend and mentor to Geoffrey (Denise) Meyer, Stella (George) Meyer-Nethery, Christopher (Eleanor Elston) Meyer, Carl Meyer and Noel Meyer (Andr?e Lamontagne). Dear grandfather of Jean-Fran?ois, Julien (and Tracy) Meyer, Robert (and Dawn) and Laura Nethery, Shannon, Patrick, Fraser, and Nevil Meyer; and Graham and Robin Meyer, and to Christopher, Michael, Danielle and Nicholas and the very proud great-grandfather of little Ryane Nethery. Loving brother of the late Annabelle Meyer-Pickering (Jack Pickering), and uncle and friend to Louise Pickering-Vertes (John), Laura Pickering-Somerville and Thomas Pickering. A memorial service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E, Cobourg on Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at 3 p.m. with visitation two hours prior from 1 - 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made by cheque to a charity of one's choice. Regrettably Mr Meyer, was unable to complete his last column. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com - 30 -