John passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay, with family and friends present. Predeceased by his parents Isabella and Melville, his wife Jennifer and brother-in-law Philip. John will be missed by his sister-in-law Andrea, Linda and his nieces Tara, Darcie and Whitney, and lifelong friend Robert and his wife Jean, teaching colleague and friend Norm and his wife Anita and friends Rose Marie, Bob, Mike, Tom and Paul with whom he met every morning at the local Tim Hortons in Fenelon Falls. John was an elementary school teacher with the Toronto District School Board. He retired to Fenelon Falls where he enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, sitting on his dock and pursuing his passion for old radios and cars. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels as long as he was able. A celebration of John's life will take place at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION & TRIBUTE CENTRE, 8 Princes' Street, West, Fenelon Falls on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m with a reception to follow. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Ontario SPCA or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. On line condolences, memorial donations please visit www.jardinefuneralhome.com