I'm so sorry to hear about John's death.  I worked for him in the 70's when CBC Radio moved from the Hotel Vancouver into the new building on Hamilton Street.  He was one of the funniest people I've met and consequently, one of my favourite bosses.  I'll never forget John bringing eggs into work or walking around wearing the latest promo item -- a honkin' big wrist radio.  Ann, I am so sorry for your loss.  You and his little girls were the love of his life.

I am deeply saddened by John's passing. He was a great colleague and friend. There are so many memories of time spent with John and all of these are good memories. Time spent with John was time well spent. My thoughts and prayers are with Ann, Allison, Heather, Pauline and the rest of the family.

It is with deep regret that I write a message in John's guest book.  I met John and his family in 1978.  I moved from Winnipeg, Manitoba with his sister, June. I was welcomed with open arms, and soon became part of their family.  I enjoyed many family dinners,endless stories by John,usually ending with John escaping to the "barn"   His loyalty to his family and friends was upmost important to him.  Once you became a friend of John's, you were for life.  It became evident to me, that although years past and there wasn't as much contact between us, he heard that my husband was diagnosed with ALS.  John was there to offer his help in anyway he could.  I knew he meant every word. He was truly a man of his word. Unfortunately he has been taken from his family and his many friends far too early for us.  I just hope that he is I want to express my sincere sympathy to everyone that had the honor of knowing John. I will truly miss his great wit and wonderful smile.
To his immediate family, my sincere sympathy goes out to you for such a hugh loss.

I had the privilege of knowing John as part of the CBC “communications” group put together by Margaret McLachlan.  It was a very fun group, made all the more interesting by John's presence among us. His irreverence,wit, and great sense of humour were greatly appreciated, especially since they were always accompanied by kindness and wisdom. He remained a valued colleague for many years. My warm condolences to his family and friends.

What a sad day! Two amongst hundreds of memoires stand out.  John and I going to ski Mt. Baker...only to return to the Shell station near 232nd & Highway 1 to find my car had been towed.  The second was the funniest of my life.  Sitting in the Media Club laughing uncontrollably as John and Eric Moncur recounted the movie "A Fish Called Wanda". Drunken accents ruled. Awesome night.  Goodbye friend!

John you were one of the "good guys" at CBC Vancouver. I'm glad that are our paths crossed.
Thank You.

In the time I knew him here at CBC radio, John was always cheery, encouraging and helpful. He had a damn fine Irish wit too. My condolences to his family and many friends.

Yes - goodbye old friend.  The energy, the logic, the non logic, the bold, brassy humour, his great love of family and friends.  The warmth, the examples he set in so many ways. But those lessons for me came clear after some time had passed.  Now that is wise. May the circle be unbroken.

Goodbye old friend - now you will have lots of time to rest and relax and let someone else look after the chores...

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John Lysaght

Décédé(e) le 4 OCTOBRE 2012

Henderson's Langley Funeral Home

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