(October 31, 1946 - November 1, 2021)

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ian Philip Cumming announces his passing at Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday, November 1, 2021, on the first day of his 75th year.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he immigrated to Canada in 1967.

Ian had an infectious zest for life, and we never imagined that it would ever cease to be.

We are grateful to have had him for the time we did.

Diagnosed with Stage IV Liver Cancer in March 2017, Ian fought tirelessly to find a solution that would give him more time. We owe a debt of gratitude to the dedicated doctors and staff at The University Health Network (Toronto) and the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) who offered a course of treatment that gifted him with an additional 4.5 years.

He made the most of those years, working for Pickering’s Ward 2, advocating for all animals across the city, and inspiring countless people to stay positive even in the darkness of some of life’s greatest adversities.

Ian will be missed by his wife Amy, children Mark (Whitney) and Blair (Sara) and their mother, Aileen. He is the grandfather of 5 grandchildren (Trinity, Jessie, Henry, Liam and Dylan). Ian will also be remembered by his brother Allan (Bonnie) and their son Austin.

Being such a one-of-a-kind individual with a charming smile and a twinkle in his eye, Ian was able to connect with friends, family, and his community in everything he did; he has left an indelible impression on all those he met.

Arrangements are entrusted with McEachnie Funeral Home, Ajax. The Visitation and Memorial Service is by invitation only on Saturday November 13th.

In Lieu of flowers, the family is asking that friends consider donating to the Pickering Animal Shelter, a city project that Ian championed for many years. https://www.pickering.ca/en/living/donations.aspx.