John passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Home for the Aged. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Elizabeth and his sister Janice. John is survived by his wife Anne-Marie along with her children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother in law Maurice, brother Mario, sister Betty-Lou and their families. John lived in Keewatin his entire life. He was employed at the pulp & paper mill from 1967 until his retirement in 2007. John also ran his own backhoe business which was his pride and joy. John was a volunteer with the Keewatin Fire Department. John and Anne-Marie owned a camp on the Winnipeg River and enjoyed many years there spending time with family and friends. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Pinecrest for the kindness and exceptional care John received. Cremation has taken place. Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1p.m. at the Pinecrest Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in John's memory to Pinecrest Home for the Aged, 1220 Valley Drive, Kenora ON,P9N 2W7.