It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John de la Durantaye on December 14, 2017. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Conny, his son Jay (Anna), his daughters Lise (Rico) and Suzanne (Tony); his loving grandchildren: Stephanie, Mathieu, Cristina, Matteo and Edward. "Special thanks to Dr. Benjamin Lo for his excellent and compassionate care". The family will receive condolences on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a service at the Chapel of Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral home located at 222, autoroute 20, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 3X6. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, 3801 University Street, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2B4 514-398-6644.