Peacefully with his family by his side, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, ON, on Monday August 24, 2015 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Pearce) and loved father to David (Marlene), Catherine (Stephen Levey), Shirley (Willis MacFadyen), and predeceased by Gary. Cherished Grandfather to Stephen, Michael, Erin, Jennifer, Jolene, Nicole and predeceased by John. Fondly remembered by his 14 great grandchildren and dear sister Sonja.
A private family service was held at Courtice Funeral Chapel, 1587 Highway 2, Courtice, ON. Memorial donations to Heart and Stoke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences in memory of John may be placed at courticefuneralchapel.com .