John Leonard Wordsworth casual

I was born in Erith, Kent, United Kingdom on January 26, 1952.

My family emigrated to Canada in 1963 when I was 11. We sailed on the Empress of France.

We arrived in Montreal, Canada where we lived for three months. From there we moved to a small basement apartment in Port Credit, Ontario, right on Lake Ontario.

In about 1965 we moved to our first house in St. Catharines. We lived there in St. Catharines for 6 years and I attended Public School there.

Several years later we moved to Applewood Acres in Cooksville (now Mississauga) and I attended Westacres Public School and then Applewood Heights Secondary School.

I attended Guelph University in Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Over the years I’ve enjoyed lots of sports including Badminton, Lacrosse, Hockey, Baseball, Football, Wrestling, Boxing, Soccer, Curling, Volleyball, Hunting, Fishing, Skiing, Heli-skiing, Sailing

Thought I’d better have a close up of the first birthday photo.

John Wordsworth 1st Birthday with Gramma Healy

Here’s me with Gramma Healy on my first birthday.

Florence Joyce Wordsworth feature

I’m pretty sure this is me as a baby with Gramma Florence Wordsworth.

 

John Wordsworth 8th birthday party

Here we seem to jump ahead to my 8th Birthday Party.

John Wordsworth 8th birthday photo

You can tell I was the second child when you see how many photos there were of my older sister Hazel as a kid, versus me, the second child.

John Wordsworth and sister Hazel on sled in 1956

Here’s Hazel and me on a sled at the St. Catharines house.

John Wordsworth on a bike

Here I am on a bike my parents from England, in front our first house in St. Catharines, Ontario.

John Wordsworth in front of St. Catharines house

Here I am in front the St. Catharines house.

John Wordsworth by driveway

Here I am beside the gravel driveway. Looks like it’s roped off like maybe it’s about to get paved. To the right is a closeup. Took my hat off so the sun’s in my eyes… just wish my hair was still that curly.

John Wordsworth St. Catharines closeup
John Wordsworth 5 years old playing in snow at first house

Here I am playing in the snow at our house in St. Catharines.

Joyce Florence Healy-Wordsworth with young family and John Wordsworth 5 years old

Here I am with the family at 6 or 7.

John and Hazel Wordsworth with friends

Here I am with my sister and some friends… in colour!

John and Hazel Wordsworth with mom and friends

Here’s another group shot on the couch with more people and me a little older.

John Leonard Wordsworth 1968 Yearbook photo Applewood Heights Secondary School, Mississauga, ON

Here’s my yearbook photo from 1968.

John Leonard Wordsworth 1969 Yearbook photo Applewood Heights Secondary School, Mississauga Ontario

Here is my 1969 year book photo… at least this time I’m not wearing a tie.

John Leonard Wordsworth 1971 Yearbook photo Applewood Heights Secondary School, Mississauga Ontario

By 1971 I had long hair… which was short lived as I recall.

John Leonard Wordsworth and friends 1969 Yearbook photo Applewood Heights Secondary School, Mississauga Ontario

Some highschool buddies!

John Leonard Wordsworth high school

Doing my best Don Draper (from Mad Men)

Joh Wordsworth as a young man with golden retriever

Here I am with one of my first golden retrievers.

Think I’m in my 30’s here.

john wordsworth sailor

Out on the sailboat.

Jack Desmond Wordsworth and John Leonard Wordsworth

Here I am with my Dad on a trip to England.

John Wordsworth on the beach in England 1970s

This was also taken on a trip to England.

Here’s Jessica as a baby.

Here’s Jessica all grown up with me in Florida in 2019.