Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11th, 2016 at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by his loving wife Myrna in 2005. John is survived by his children; son Tom, daughters Wendy (Randall) and Colleen (Butch); grandchildren Leah, Scott, Micaela and Ty; great grandchildren Abigail, James and Samuel. A memorial service will be held on Thursday March 17th at 5:00 pm at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. Donations in John’s memory to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation greatly appreciated.