Deacon, Anglican Church of Canada. Peacefully, after a long illness, on Sunday August 12, 2007, in his 80th year. John, formerly of the Royal Canadian Navy and a 32-year employee of Bell Canada, was the cherished husband of Olive, and much-loved father of Peter (Kathy) and Karen Farran (the late Paul), the wonderful Grandpa of Joanna and Sarah, and the uncle and dear friend of too many people to mention. John was predeceased by sisters Mary Lennox, Jean Coulter, Barbara Climie and Billie Wood. Friends may call on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge Street, at Goulding, south of Steeles). A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Church Of The Incarnation (15 Clairtrell Road). Interment to follow at Christ Church Cemetery, Woodbridge, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
