Obituary of Ernest John Revell

REVELL, Ernest John -- Born April 15th, 1934, died Dec. 15, 2017 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ann Margaret, (née Morgan). Loving father of John and Bridget, fond father-in-law of Stephen Marmura, proud grandfather of Hana and Alex Marmura and devoted brother of Elizabeth Revell. John was a scholar in the field of Biblical Hebrew and he remained active, publishing as recently as 2016. He served the University of Toronto as a professor, chair and professor emeritus in the Department of Near Eastern Studies which later became the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations. He was also a member of the Royal Society of Canada. Beyond his work, John was a talented botanical watercolour artist and an avid gardener. He delighted in taking long walks and when he retired to England, he took great pleasure in being a bell ringer for his local church. Cremation to be followed by a funeral service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Antigonish Wednesday December 20, 11:00. Friends and family are invited to the service or to join us for a gathering at noon in the church hall. His wish was that his ashes be returned to England to be interred near his father’s grave in the cemetery close to his childhood home. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation, Antigonish, Friends of Allan Gardens (http://www.torontoparksandtrees.ca/Projects/Current-Projects/Friends-of-Allan-Gardens or the Salvation Army.