John, also known as “Skip”, “Skipper”, or “Pop Pop” to his family and friends, was born in Fairfield, CT on May 27, 1948. He was the son of the late John Anthony Broadhurst and Isobel Audrey Cavanaugh Broadhurst. John had a long successful career with the Federal Highway Administration, during which time he received many awards for his excellent service. After he retired he focused on honing his skills on the golf course. John was very active in the Carolina National Men’s Golf League and adored his time alongside his “Saturday Golf Guys” on the course. He played many courses around the world, and was very proud to have played in 48 states. He was a tireless advocate for the disabled, a supporter of the Special Olympics, and gave so much to his community. He enjoyed making and repairing golf clubs, and sports of all kinds. In his younger days, he spent much of his free time racing Formula Ford cars at Watkins Glen and Limerock Park, where some of his lifelong friendships were formed. He also loved coaching his children in soccer and basketball.
John was a devoted husband, father, and Pop Pop and loved his family dearly. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rita Broadhurst; three children, Leah Fullem and her husband Mike of Underhill, VT; Tim Staniels and his wife Jaime of Cape Cod, MA; and Carrie Donat and her husband Charlie of Newtown, CT. He is also survived by his brother, Tony Broadhurst, of Fairfield, CT; his sister, Betti Viani and her husband, Gene, of Brant Lake, NY, and his dear aunts Joan Cavanaugh of Fairfield, CT and Barbara Ann Cavanaugh of Westport, CT. He will always be remembered by his beloved grandchildren Allison, Nathan, Averi, Madison, Emma, Brendan, Ethan, Ryan, Charlie, and Adeline.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at White Funeral and Cremation Service, 603 Ocean Highway E, Bolivia, NC.
A celebration of John's life will be held Saturday December 21, 2019 from two o'clock until five o'clock in the afternoon at the Gaelic American Club located at 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, Ct. 06824
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity close to John’s heart, the Shannon Daley Memorial Fund: www.shannonfund.org
You may offer online condolences at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com
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