Peacefully at the Great Northern Nursing Centre on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Lisa (DeLavalle). Father of Marie Smith (Richard), Sharon Poluk (Steve), Jimmy and the late Joseph. Nono of Leslie (John), Allyson (Gerald), Terri (Mike) and Sean (Erin). Great Nono of Dustin, Jake, Meghan and Ryan. Brother of the late Gino, late Leno, Elio, late Estrina, late Irma, Rena, Yola, Alba, Lena and their families. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts to the staff at the Great Northern Nursing Centre for the excellent care of John. You are very special and we will never forget your kindness and compassion. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 2 pm. Rev. Eric Pannike officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Dad: We were blessed to have a father like you who taught us love, patience and kindness. Live, Love and Laugh. “What a fisherman you were Big John”
