John (Jake) Fowler passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018 and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Jake is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Bette, nee Gray; his three children; Scott (Lucille), Gray (Rachel) and Heather Ann and his five grandchildren Lauren, Ryan, Ellen, Jack and Anna as well as his brother Donald (Joyce) of Ottawa. Jake was predeceased by his sisters Toni Millar and Judith Fowler.

Jake graduated with honours in Metallurgical Engineering in 1955 from Queen’s University where he served as President of the Engineering Society and was elected permanent president of Science 55. Jake also received the prestigious Queen’s Tri-Colour award upon graduation which is the highest tribute that can be paid to a student for valuable and distinguished service to the university in non-athletic and extra-curricular activities.

Jake had a very successful business career which was spent mostly in the building materials and mining and energy sectors. Jake retired as the COO and Director of Denison Mines after a serving as CEO and President of Lake Ontario Cement for many years. In retirement, Jake served on a number of boards.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Neweduk Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. W. (at Erin Mills Pkwy.), Mississauga on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 5 – 8 pm. A private family funeral service to follow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.