Peacefully at Extendicare Maple View on Monday, June 29, 2020 in his 87th year.
Predeceased by the love of his life Hazel in 2004. Special Dad of Jean (late Merl) (Paul), Margaret (late Clare), late Dorothy (Mike), late John (Nancy). Proud gramps of Ann, Bill (Jeannine), Larry (Kris), Marnie (Scott), Chris, Denise (Darren), Collette (Craig), Sandy, five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Dear brother of Ella, Isabella (John), Edith and Jim (Julie) all of Scotland. Predeceased by his parents John and Louise and his siblings Susan, Annette, Mary, Louise, Thomas and Frank also all of Scotland. John will also be missed by many nieces and nephews in Canada and Scotland. Special niece of Patsy. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions by cheque or online to the Salvation Army or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522). Please visit Arthur Funeral Home website obituaries to leave a message of condolence as a keepsake for John's family.