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Dr. Jae-Dong Han

July 3, 2016

Suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 in his 59th year. Beloved husband of Hae-Ryun “Helen” Park. Loving father of Ewhan Han and Susie Han. Survived by three sisters in Korea and one brother in the U.S.A.  Dr. Jae-Dong Han was an Economics Professor at King’s University College and will be sadly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and students. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in “The Chapel” at Windermere on the Mount, 1486 Richmond Street (at Windermere), London, on Friday, July 8th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Dr. Jae-Dong Han are asked to consider the King’s University College Foundation. 

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~ Dominic (Sun Iyu) Lim

I am so shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news. Dr. Han's warmth and kindness will be dearly missed, and will always be remembered. 찾아 ëµ™ê³ ì„ ë°°ë‹˜ 가시는 길에 함께 했어야 마땅하지만 ì œê°€ ì™¸ìœ ì¤‘ì´ë¼ ê·¸ë ‡ê²Œ 하지 못해 너무나 죄송합니다. 사모님, ê·¸ë¦¬ê³ ìžë…€ë¶„ë“¤ì— 삼가 조의를 표하며 ì„ ë°°ë‹˜ê³¼ 가족 모두께 주님의 평화가 함께 하시길 기도합니다. ìž„ì„ ê·œ 드림

~ Dominic Lim (ìž„ì„ ê·œ)

Dearest Helen, JD was one of those rare people who left a lasting impression on all the lives he touched. I have very fond memories although I met him only a few times. It is hard to make sense of such a tragic loss. Wishing you and the kids the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that you can call me for any help. Take care - Latha

~ Sreelatha

Dear Helen, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

~ Rob Zalan

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~ Michelle Ngo

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~ Adam Bohnet

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~ Margaret Steele

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~ Danny & Soo Cho

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~ Kim, Chanjung

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~ Kim, Chanjung

Dr. Park, my deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Rebecca Tudhope

Helen, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Hold on to your faith as you walk through this. Sincerely Cathy

~ Cathy Russell

Dr.Park, I am terribly sorry about your tragic loss! I cannot even imagine what your family is going through right now and I send you my deepest condolences and will keep you and your family in my prayers!

~ maryna mammoliti

Dear Helen, Ewhan and Susie, Hwajeong and myself are so saddened by the sudden and unexpected departure of Prof. Han. We clearly remember the hospitality your family provided a few years back when we visited your house. We regret that we have now no way to return the friendship. Sincerely Chi-Guhn and Hwajeong

~ Chi-Guhn Lee (이치근)

Dear Helen, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I cannot begin to imagine how difficult a time this must be for you. Though I had never met your husband, reading through the messages above, he was clearly a wonderful person and his memories will be with you forever. Please do let me know if I can be of any assistance at all. -- Mohamad

~ Mohamad Elfakhani

I am really sorry to hear this heart breaking news. I would like to express my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. 무슨 말씀을 ë“œë ¤ì•¼í• ì§€ ëª¨ë¥´ê² ìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. ì •ë§ ë”°ëœ»í•˜ì‹œê³ ì¸ìží•˜ì…¨ë˜ 교수님 모습 오래 ê¸°ì–µí•˜ê² ìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. 하나님의 위로와 편안이 함께 하시길 진심으로 기도합니다.

~ Yun-Hee Choi

Helen I am extremely sorry to hear about this tragic loss. This is really devastating. My heartfelt condolences to you and the children. Our prayers are with you and and your family.

~ Varinder Dua

英年早逝, Dr. Han, a great man to be loved, respected, and missed deeply! I was very shocked and saddened to hear this tragic loss. I still cannot believe this is true till now. I would like to give my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. 请节哀保重!

~ Aixia Wang

I am so sorry for your loss Dr Park. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

~ Dave Dunlop

Dear Helen and family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of JD's passing. It is a huge loss for all of us. Students loved his classes, and I appreciated the teaching advice he gave me at Kings. I will miss his energy, his enthusiasm, and his dedication to his work in the department. My sincerest condolences to you and your family, and I wish you the best as you move forward in life.

~ Kristin Denniston

I am thinking of you and your family. I am so very sorry your family is going through this right now. You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers.

~ Kathy Levere

Dear Helen, Lara and I still can't recover from a shock of the tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you and your children. Fond memories of JD and sadness of not being able to see him again are constantly on our minds. We wish you strength in this very difficult time.

~ Iouri Rybak

We are really shocked that Dr. J.D. Han unexpectedly passed away. While willingly taking it upon himself to make delicious foods and look after his beloved two children, Ewhan and Susie, and his elderly Mom, Dr. Han set an example of a superb husband, Dad and son. Even before getting down to talking about the fond memories that his family and ours share of living in Toronto, he so suddenly passed away that our grief over our loss of him is beyond description. Rest in peace! - Chinhyon Kim's family -

~ Chinhyon Kim

Dear Dr. Park, Am so very sorry to hear about your recent loss. My sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family through this very difficult time.

~ Pram Maldeniya

Dear Helen, Please know that you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time.

~ Martina Jedelhauser

Dear Helen and family, I deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My hearts go out to you during this trying time and may my prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones.

~ Andrea Svank

Dear Helen, we are so shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden death of your husband. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. - Abhay and Indu

~ Abhay Singh

Dear Helen: We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear the sudden demise of our beloved colleague and friend. We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are also with you during this difficult time. Please take care of yourself.

~ Danny & Soo Cho

Dear Helen and Family: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. J.D. was an excellent colleague and a good and generous friend. My most sincere condolences. Bernie Hammond

~ Bernie Hammond

Dear Helen and family. I send my sincere condolences to you at this sad and difficult time. J.D. was a long time colleague of mine. I always admired his passionate engagement in his work at King's, his energy, his willingness to initiate projects, and work with his fellow faculty. He will be sorely missed. You will find comfort and strength in the many happy memories you have of JD. You are in my prayers.

~ Claudia Clausius

Dear Helen, Susie and Ewan: JD was taken from us way too soon! He was a dear friend, a scholar and just all around beautiful human being. Luisa and I enjoyed so much sharing good times with JD and you, memories that we will forever cherish. We are hopeful to add more memories as we connect with you to continue with this journey of life as we remember and grief the loss of this great friend, husband, father and scholar! Amer and Luisa

~ Amer Burhan and Luisa Deutsch

Dear Helen, My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist. Sarah Jarmain

~ Sarah Jarmain

Dear Helen: Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your dear husband. My heart aches for you and your family as you bear this tremendous loss. I am thinking of you and pray for strength and comfort in this time of sadness. Lisa Desjardins

~ Lisa Desjardins

Dear Helen: With deep sympathy at the loss of your husband.

~ Bonnie Kotnik

Helen, Please accept my deepest condolences at your family's loss. If there is anything I can do to be of assistance, please let me know. Paul Links

~ Paul Links

Dear Helen and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your profound loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sending thoughts and prayers to bring you strength and comfort during this most difficult time.

~ Jennifer Speziale

Dearest Helen, We are so deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered.Our condolences Please call upon us if you need anything at all Jatinder, Ajay and Anish

~ jatinder

So sorry to hear Dr. Park. My deepest condolences. He will be in my prayers.

~ Michael Mak

Dear Helen, Ewan and Susie Our family was deeply saddened by your family's loss. We have a lot of beautiful memories when you were starting as a new and young family in Toronto. We are praying for His eternal rest in the Lord!! í—¬ë Œ 너무도 슬픈 소식을 ë“£ê³ ë¯¿ì„ 수가 없습니다. 이 ì–´ë ¤ìš´ 때에, 부디 í—¬ë Œì˜ 건강을 생각하시는 것을 잊지 마세요. 재동씨도 그러기를 원하실 거예요. 주님안에서 재동씨의 영혼이 평안이 ìž ë“œì‹œê¸°ë¥¼ ê¸°ì›í•˜ê³ ìžˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤.

~ Anna & Won Sung

I am really sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

~ James Ross

Dear Helen, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Praying for strength for you to get through this most difficult time.

~ Kelly Hovorka

Dear Helen and family, We are so saddened to hear of JD's passing. We are thinking of you every day in this difficult time. We so enjoyed spending time with your family and will remember these memories fondly. Wishing you strength. Michelle ana Aziz

~ Michelle Ngo and Aziz Haque

ì €ëŠ” ì„œìš¸ê³ ë“±í•™êµ 17ë…„ ì„ ë°°ë˜ëŠ” 사람으로 í† ë¡ í† ì— ì‚´ê³ ìžˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. 사는 데가 달라 Dr. Han 을 만난 것은 3 번인 가밖에 되지 않지만 훌륭한 사람으로 자랑스럽게 ìƒê°í•˜ê³ ìžˆì—ˆìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. ì²­ì²œë²½ë ¥ê°™ì€ 소식을 ë“£ê³ ì–´ë–»ê²Œ ìœ ì¡±ì„ 위로해야 í• ì§€ ëª¨ë¥´ê² ìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. 부디 슬픔을 이겨 내시기를 간구 드립니다. - í† ë¡ í† ì—ì„œ 이상묵 합장 -

~ Sang Mook Lee

Hi Helen This must be quite a shock. As seen on the posts so far you have a lot of support and you should feel free to call on us for help. All the best. Carol

~ Carol McDaniel

My deepest condolences, Helen. I am praying for you and your family. Pls let me know if there's anything I can help with.

~ Arany Shan

Dear Helen, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I am sorry I wont be there to offer support but please know I am thinking of you. Sincerely, Cheryl Killough

~ Cheryl Killough

Dear Helen, Ewhan and Susie, my wife and I are so saddened by JD's sudden departure. As you know he was more than a colleague to us. He will remain in our memories and payers. Praying for your strength to accept the loss and to celebrate and carry on his triumphant life. Sam and Kay ê³ ì¸ì˜ 명복을 빌며, 두 사람이 í•œ ê°€ì •ì„ ì´ë£¨ê³ ëª¨ì¹œì„ 보시면서 남매을 ì–‘ìœ¡í•˜ê³ ë‘ 사람의 커리어를 위하여 서로 희생하면서 서로 사랑하던 분들을 가까이 지켜본 우리는, 매우 큰 슬픔에 ìž ê²¨ìžˆì„ 가족이 이 ì–´ë ¤ì›€ì„ ì´ê¸°ê³ ìŠ¹í™”í•˜ì—¬ 한교수의 승리의 삶을 축하하며 이어가도록 용기와 지혜를 얻을 수 있기를 ê°„ì ˆížˆ 기원합니다. 노삼열, ê²½ì•

~ Samuel Noh 노삼열

Dear Helen, I am saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

~ Verinder Sharma

Dear Helen, I am shocked to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and I hope to have the opportunity to talk to you soon. Dick O'Reilly

~ Richard O'Reilly

There are no words that can convey our heartfelt condolences. It was very shocking and very sad to hear of J.D's passing. We were very fortunate to have met J.D. and Helen and we will cherished all those good times and memories. Helen, I know you will miss him terribly and life will not be the same, but I hope you can find strength and comfort in the fond memories you have created over the years. Our sincerest condolences to all of you at this difficult time.

~ John and Leah Malaiu

Helen, I am sad to hear of the sudden death of your husband. I will pray for you and your family . May he rest in peace. Mary

~ Mary McDonagh

Dear Helen My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the sudden loss of your husband. May his soul rest in peace. You and your family will be in my thought and prayers.

~ Doraiswamy Sanjeev

Helen, My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will be thinking of you in the coming days and weeks, throughout this difficult time.

~ Karin Kerfoot

Dear, Helen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. JD was a wonderful man. I always looked forward to meeting him and chatting with him. He was always kind, thoughtful, and helpful. He was a proper gentleman. I will miss him.

~ Rida Mirza

Dear Helen, so sorry to hear of your loss.

~ Hooman Ganjavi

Dear Helen and Family, I am so sorry to hear of JD's passing. He was always very kind to me and always took the time to ask about my life outside of King's. I will miss him and hope that you can find strength at this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts to you his family.

~ Brad Bishop

Dear Helen, Susie and Ewan, Hearing about your loss has terribly saddened us. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this difficult time. 어떻게 위로의 말을 ì „í•´ì•¼ í• ì§€ ëª¨ë¥´ê² ìŠµë‹ˆë‹¤. ê³ ì¸ì˜ 명복을 빌며, í—¬ë Œ 수지 이완에게 슬픔을 이겨낼 힘과 용기를 주시길 ê°„ì ˆížˆ 빕니다.

~ In-Young Hong

My deepest condolences to you and children. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 형수님. 얼마나 상심이 크세요. ì§ì ‘ 찾아뵙지 못해 송구합니다. 멀리서나마 ê³ ì¸ì˜ 명복을 빕니다. 부디 ê±´ê°• 잘 챙기시기 바랍니다.

~ Eugene Lee

My most heartfelt condolences to the Han family. I'm deeply saddened by the tragic news of Professor Han's passing. He was an enlightening mentor and a caring teacher, from whom I benefited enormously. May he rest in peace.

~ Kevin Chen

No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss Helen. Please accept our deepest condolences for you and your family.

~ Omar Swadi

I am deeply saddened by the news of my beloved friend JD Han passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. JD, 우리가 80년대 중반 í† ë¡ í† ëŒ€í•™êµ êµì •ì—ì„œ 만난 후 지난 30ë…„ê°„ 우린 늘 좋은 친구였지. 골동품과 음식에 대한 자네의 특별한 감각은 늘 나를 경탄시키게 만들었지. 재주가 ì°¸ 많았던 나의 친구여 잘 가시게나...눈물이 앞을 가리네.......

~ Simon Youngsuk Moon

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