Peacefully with his family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital – Plummer Site on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 in his 79th year. Loving husband and best friend of Wendy Lu (Linklater) (nee McMaster). Great father of Terry (Paulette), Donna Laurenti (Fosco) and Karen Burtch (Gary) and predeceased by their mother Winnifred “Tiny” Harten. Special step-father of Melanie Berdan (Eddie) and Steven Linklater (Dana). Grandpa of Steven Roberts, Kristie Roberts, Greg Laurenti, Daniel Laurenti, Donny Melcher Jr. and step papa of Payten Linklater. Son of the late Tillie Roberts and late Fred (late Molly). Brother of the late Evelyn Clark (late George). Brother-in-law of Gary McMaster (Val) and the late Pat McMaster (Anita). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 10 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. Phil Miller officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Algoma Residential Community Hospice (ARCH) would be appreciated by the family. John was a charter member of Sault North Rotary Club and the founding member of the Blind River Rotary Club. A special thank you to the nurses of the Plummer Hospital Palliative Care Unit for their constant kindness, compassion and care. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.MeM.com.
