April 5, 1947 – June 1, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, John. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Mary Ann, who passed in 2014. He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Tara (Stéphane) and Kathryn (Steve “Bebo”); his grandsons, Joshua, James and Anthony and many other family members and friends. John was a respected teacher and was loved by all including his Ste-Geneviève United Church family. Sincere gratitude to Rev. Joëlle Leduc and the staff of the Montreal Neurological Institute. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favourite charity.
His family will receive condolences at Ste-Geneviève United Church, 4697 Boul. St-Jean, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 10:30am-1pm with the funeral service to directly follow at 1pm. Family invites you to join in the Voluntas reception hall from 2-5 p.m.
Ian & Silvia Smith (Embrun, ON)
June 4, 2023 at 1:09 amDear Tara, Kathryn and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of John’s death, and so thankful that we had an opportunity to speak with him by phone a few weeks ago. His compassion, loyalty and humour were gifts to us and all who knew him. May he rest in peace, and may his memory be a blessing to all of you.
Angie, Nola & Julian
June 4, 2023 at 3:10 pmJohn and his beloved Mary Ann are two of the warmest and most kind people I have ever known. They welcomed our family into theirs with open arms and for that, I am forever grateful. My heart is a little less heavy knowing that John and Mary Ann are together again, watching over all of us. John will be dearly missed. We love you all!
Neil Blaikie
June 4, 2023 at 6:33 pmMay your father Rest in peace.
He will be sorely missed.
Shirley Carroll Batty
June 5, 2023 at 2:01 pmSincere condolences to John’s family…my thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of a loved one! Rest in Eternal Peace, my friend!
James Vanstone
June 7, 2023 at 12:41 pmBeverley and Jim Vanstone were deeply distressed to learn of John’s passing. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of John’s family. John took piano lessons from Beverley and Jim was close to John in wayfarers and in many other ways in the church and as friends.
Barb Moreau
June 7, 2023 at 3:49 pmMy condolences to the whole family. Because of back issues am not able to attend although I had planned to go with Shirley. Thinking of you during this fragile time. John was a wonderful man in every respect and am happy to have known him. Fondly remembering the good times shared.