John Douglas Umlah, 83, of Melbourne passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022.
A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, he was born December 2, 1938; son of the late John and Annie Umlah. He was an executive chef and later retired from long haul trucking. John enjoyed cruising several times a year to many exotic locations. His favorite pastime of all was when he would cook for the entire family while filling the day with stories of his youth.
John will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters: Sheryl Powers (John) and Susan Umlah; Beloved "Granddaddy" to: Amanda Powers, Jocelyn Stinson (Luke), Candace Powers, Michael Powers and Koby Torrence; and great grandfather to: Ava Johnson, Kenzie and Kelsey Stinson and Zachary Johns.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years: Margaret; his son: John; and his brother: Donald.