It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected death of John who, after suffering a stroke Feb 13th, passed away peacefully at Victoria General in the wee hours of the morning February 15th, 2022 while listening to favourite jazz tunes. He was 86. Mourning his loss are his family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. For the last two years John was a resident of Kiwanis Pavilion where he was a valued and much loved member of the Kiwanis Pavilion community.
John was a warm, funny, affectionate and loving man who will be forever in our hearts. He is survived by his wife Moira, daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Michael, grand-cats Lenny and Squiggy, brother Dave (Tannis), sister-in-law Thelma and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Lyall, son Graeme, brother James, cousins Ian & Jim, and brother-in-law Brian.
The family would like to express thanks to all of the medical teams and staff at Kiwanis Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General for their excellent care of John over the last 2 and half years. Their kindness and compassion is deeply appreciated. A memorial service for John will be held at Broadview United Church March 5th at 2pm (2625 Arbutus Road, Victoria) In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either Our Place Society or Providence Farm in John's Memory. Carpe Diem.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialsaanich.com for the WIGHTMAN family.
