Mr. John Albert Whiddon

Celebration of Life

Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

February 12, 1933 - March 20, 2010

At the age of 77, John passed away suddenly, but peacefully, with his family by his side at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre, due to surgical complications.

Survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years Darlene, his children Chris (Russ), Karen (Bob), and Kevin (Kelly), and five grandchildren who were very dear to his heart: Jennifer (Travis), Cameron, Hilary, Jessica and Mitchell. He is also survived by Lena, his dear stepmother of 73 years, brothers Ken (Dale), James (Suzanne), and Al, and sister Jean (Earl), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his father Bill, mother Christina, and sister Betty.

John was born in Devlin, Ontario where he spent most of his childhood. He met and married Darlene in Fort Frances and then moved to Kenora where they raised their children.

John enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved the outdoors, fly-in fishing and hunting. Flying was one of his passions. He became a pilot in 1965 and flew for pleasure as well as business in getting minnows for his bait shop. He also had a green thumb when it came to tending a large garden and we all enjoyed the vegetables that came out of it. He loved entertaining, cooking and socializing with all his friends and family.

John was a jack-of-all trades who drove a pulp truck, worked at the paper mill, installed generators at fishing camps, sold minnows at his bait shop, and operated his backhoe for the City of Kenora before retiring.

Upon retiring, John and Darlene enjoyed warmer climates in Florida and Texas, where he will be sadly missed by many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre with Captains Tony and Debbie Goss officiating.

Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com

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