Rev. Dennis Ernest Samuel Ewald

Peacefully, at Freeport Hospital on Sunday, July 7, 2024, Dennis (Denny) passed from this life into the greater one, in his 91st year.

Denny was born March 12, 1934 at his maternal grandparents’ home in Preston, Ontario. He attended elementary schools in Preston and Kitchener and high school at KCI Secondary School. He obtained his B.A. from Waterloo College in 1957. After 3 years at Huron College, London, he graduated with his Bachelor of Theology degree in 1961. That same year, he was made a deacon of the Anglican Church of Canada, Diocese of Huron, taking on the position of Assistant Curate to the late Canon R. P. Appleyard at St. John’s Church, Preston for 2 years. He was ordained a priest of the Anglican Church in 1962.

In 1963, Denny became Rector of a 2-point parish: Church of the Advent, Ridgetown, and Church of the Redeemer, Highgate. He continued his ministry at St. Luke’s, Preston from 1966-1967. In 1968, he began writing and publishing his weekly Sermon Notes. Clergy from various denominations and countries subscribed to these liturgical outlines for over 28 years. During this entrepreneurial period in his life, he also founded and operated a photography business. Over the years, he was hired to take thousands of photographs of minor sports teams, weddings, and dance students attending his Aunt Elsie’s studio, The Ewald Academy of Dancing. Dennis was also a member of the Canadian Authors Association, and enjoyed writing stories, poetry, articles, prayers, and personal historical works.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Wilma, their 6 children and spouses: Kim (Stuart), Michael (Edie), Mark (Sandra), Kent (Cheryl), Margaret (Patrick), and Katy (Tony), 14 grandchildren: Kelvin (Allie), Jackie, Curtis, Chris, Lauchlin, Ben, William, Nate, Jackson, Owen, Vanessa, Emily, Keira, and Rowan, and 2 great-grandchildren: Devon and Gianna. He is also survived by his only sister Diane (Ewald) Duench, as well as 15 nieces & nephews, their mates, and families.

Predeceased by his parents Florence (1988) and Jack (1987), his granddaughter Madelyn (2003), and his 9 sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

A special thank you to the many friends and relatives who have loved and supported Dennis through his life’s journey. The family would also like to thank his various health practitioners, including Dr. Marc Sawyer, the Diabetic Team and staff of CFFM, Dr. John Wilkinson and the staff at Tri-City Eye Care, Dr. David Roth, and the PSWs who cared for Dennis in his final months.

Cremation has taken place. Dennis' family will receive relatives and friends at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, (519-743-8900), on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.

The interment of ashes will take place at the Memorial Garden of The Church of St. John the Evangelist, Kitchener at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, ON N2H 5A4, or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be shared at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com