John Clark Nesom

NESOM, John Clark – Peacefully passed away at the Sault Area Hospital on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 with his family by his side. John Nesom at the age of 72 years. Beloved husband of Brenda. Dear father of John, Tanya Beals (John) of St. Catharines and Amy-Joy. Loving grandfather of John & Samuel Nesom, Hope & Holden O’Donnell and John & Patrick Beals. Dear son of the late George and Catherine Nesom. Brother of Arlene Greco (Nello) and George Nesom (Judy). Son-in-law of the late Ferdinand and Joy Janveau of Mattawa. Brother-in-law of Germaine, Romeo (Anita), Don (Jean), Ed (late Patricia), Mel (Eva), Jerry (Lee), Ken (Julia), Jack (Constance) and Brian (Mary). Fondly remembered by his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, July 18, 2014 from 6 – 9 pm. Funeral Mass celebrated from Precious Blood Cathedral on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 1 pm. Rev. Ignatius Xavier officiating. Memorial contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy or the SAH Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com

The family of JOHN CLARK NESOM wish to thank both the Nesom and Janveau Families and our many good friends and neighbours for their support during John's struggle with cancer. We also wish to extend our appreciation to all the doctors, nurses, volunteers who assisted John during his many trips to the hospital for tests, treatments, emergency and hospital stays. Although many trips were not in the best weather or health, John always displayed a sense of comfort and encouragement from all whom he was in contact with. We also would like to thank everyone that phoned, left messages, sent cards, flowers and for the many meals, food trays delivered to our house and the funeral home. Thank You to all who visited at the Funeral Home and attended the Funeral Service. Your kindness is truly heartfelt.

To the Professional Firefighters who assisted as honour guards and pallbearers, and to all the firefighters who visited at the funeral home and attended the funeral mass, we were honoured with your presence. Johns dedication to Firefighting was reflected in a final tribute at the Tancred Street Fire Station with the ringing of the Bell calling him home.

To the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus for their guard of honour and pallbearers, for your prayers at the visitation, we Thank You. We particularly wish to Thank Dr. D. Hill and his nurse Cindy, Dr. Buehner, all the nurses, staff and volunteers in the Cancer Clinic for all their care and dedication. The nurses on 3C who attended John with gentleness and compassion through his last days. We also thank the nurses from Bayshore and CCAC for their home visits and care. A very special thank you to our friends Jim and Kathy, Bruce and Jeri, Gale, Gerdur, Judi and Deanna for all your assistance and caring.

Our deepest appreciation and thanks to Jim Mazi for attending to Johns final requests to the finest detail and for the superior display of John's accomplishments throughout his life. Thank you to Arthur Funeral Home and Staff for their professionalism and support during these difficult days.

Our sincere appreciation to Father Ignatius Xavier for his attendance at the hospital and offering of the Funeral Mass. To the readers, altar servers and soloist who made the service so meaningful. Piper, Randy McDonald we thank you for fulfilling Johns request and his love of bagpipes. A Huge Thanks to Joe May for his excellent direction and help to our families every need throughout this difficult time. Our sincere thanks to Rev. Phil Miller for his remarkable eulogy in his recollection of Big Johns many accomplishments and memories he left behind.

He was Big John in many ways and will be truly missed.

Thanks from all of us -

Brenda, John Jr., Tanya(Beals)John, Amy and grandchildren.