It is with profound sorrow that we announce John’s passing after an eight month courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, June 27, 2011. He died in the arms of his beloved wife Maureen of 52 years and surrounded by their four daughters. Loving father of John and France, Susan and Rick, Julie, Karen and Dennis, Lisa and Sean. Devoted Papa of Rebecca, Carissa, Shayne, Xavier, Mercedes, John, Desiray, Channelle, Matthew, Kaya, Elise, Lincoln, Celina and Rylee. John will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a kind, loving man, and his dry sense of humour will be missed. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at Marlatt Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 195 King St. West, Dundas (905) 627-7452, on Friday, July 1st from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at the same venue on Saturday, July 2nd at 1 p.m. Donations to Caringbridge website or the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to www.marlattfhdundas.com
