Walter (Walt) Michael Terrence Cherwaty
August 10, 2022
Passed away at LHSC – Victoria on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in his 82nd year, to cancer. Born to Walter and Mary (née Gregorky) in Hamilton, Ontario. Survived by his loving wife Diana (née Snedden); sons Greg (Lori), Grant (Sylvie), and Graham (Melanie); grandchildren Keaton, Cierra, and Allana; sister Johanna (Bill); as well as many nieces, nephews, and their children. Predeceased by daughter Jacqueline (Doug) and brothers John (Diane), David (Mavis), and Daniel (Sharon).
A well-known teacher at Lord Dorchester and Medway high schools, Walt also coached and refereed basketball throughout his career. For over 50 years he also pursued an altruistic hobby of collecting, cleaning, and selling golf balls, directing proceeds to the charity of buyers’ choosing.
He entered King’s College at age 17 then left teaching at 55. This was hardly a retirement, as long days were filled with countless rounds at Greenhills for many years. When his knees quit, Walt was then frequently found in the London Free Press by way of his many insightful and entertaining letters-to-the-editor.
Deepest gratitude to all at Victoria Hospital, especially those at Parkwood 5B South who became like family these past 4 months.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. Visitation will continue at Westview Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. where a service will follow at 1:00 p.m.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Walt, please direct it to your favourite charity.
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Our deepest sympathy to you Diana and your family Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult time A donation has been sent to the Cancer Society in memory of Wally Keith and Barb
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family, and a donation has been made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society on behalf of the Froome family.
My condolences to you, Diana, and your family. I enjoyed my frequent visits to your home to purchase the used golf balls that Walt had sorted out by brand and condition. Golf balls were everywhere, neatly packaged. Thanks to Walt we were able to send hundreds of dollars to the Pharmacy School at The University of Waterloo to help graduating students complete a hospital residency. I will miss his musings on everything golf and those visits.
It was very sad to see the last of three brothers to pass away. My thoughts and prayers go out to my Aunt Diana as well as my cousins and their families. Uncle Wally will be reunited with his mother and father, brothers as well as his only daughter. I am sure they are all looking down on all of us and will keep a watching eye on all of our family members. I know Uncle Wally will be deeply missed by all his friends and family. He is out of pain and can rest better in Heaven. RIP Walter Cherwaty
Our condolences on the passing of Walt, we have made a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society in his memory.
Diana, Very sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and your family at this sad time. Prayers for all. Ken and Mary Jane
My condolences to you Diana and your family. I was a home care with your mom in her final year and Walter would always drop in on his way home every evening. Walter was a very giving person of himself with a big heart. I am sorry for your loss to you and your family.
As a former student and basketball player at Dorchester I was saddened to see that Mr Cherwaty had passed. I have many fond memories of Grade 10 Latin and many basketball games in London and area. You have my condolences during this difficult time. R.I.P Mr. C
Diana, so sorry to know of Walt’s passing. My thoughts and my prayers are with you and all your family. Enjoyed knowing and working with Walt at LDSS. I will keep him in my prayers. God Bless him. Marg
Walt will forever be a part of the Southwestern Ontario golf community - as a golfer, and more importantly as a philanthropist who unselfishly raised thousands for local not-for-profits. The team at LondonOntarioGolf.com was so thrilled to award Walt with the Heart Award in 2021. RIP Walt. Will miss our golf chats. See you on the first tee. Jeffrey Reed
As a former student of Mr. Cherwaty at Dorchester High School (Lord Dorchester Secondary School), I remember the interesting times we had studying History and Latin in his classes. Condolences to his family at this sad time. Walter Cherwaty was a good guy!
Services for Walter (Walt) Michael Terrence Cherwaty
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
August 15, 2022 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
August 16, 2022 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario
August 16, 2022 1:00 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Diana and whole family on passing of Walter, our family's friend for over 30 years. Donation has been made in his memory to the Ontario Vipassana Center. Valentina, George
~ Valentina and George Avvakumov