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Passed away at the age of 91 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Beloved husband of Marguerite (nee Whiten) for over 65 years. Father of Tamara (Guy) and Greg (Heather). Grandfather of Michelle (Nolan), Hayden, Oliver, Sarah and Ethan. Great-grandfather of Harlan. Brother of the late Marion Brown.
Born in Ottawa and raised in Carleton Place, John was a mechanic at the Ministry of Transportation in Port Hope for many years. After residing in Port Hope for over a decade, he settled in Baltimore with his family in 1971.
John was active even at the age of 91. He enjoyed watching NHL games and spending time caring for his yard. He was a longtime member of the Lakeshore Waves Modern Square Dance Club.
John has been cremated and a private family gathering will take place.
Thank you to the doctors and nurses at St. Michael's Hospital for their care.
He will be greatly missed.
Dear Greg, Heather, and Family, I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your father, John. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. During our school years in the 1970s and 1980s, John's kindness left a lasting impression on me. His memory will forever be cherished. If there's anything I can do to support you through this difficult time, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With sympathy, Stephen
Sorry for your loss. We have known John for quite some time. We live just behind him.
John has been a very good friend for many years, we will miss him every day. Have known marg and john for some 55 years. Our condolences to Marg ,Tammy ,Greg and grandchildren . Will always remember the day when we moved you to Baltimore 1971, on halloween and the weather was very warm. God bless you Marg.
Dear Marg and family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of John,s passing. Let us all remember the good times square dancing together ,may he rest in peace . Don and Eleanor
I wanted to convey to you and your family my sympathies for the death of your father. My thoughts and my friendship accompany you in moments of great sadness. Good luck. Paul
I wanted to convey to you and your family my sympathies for the death of your father. My thoughts and my friendship accompany you in moments of great sadness. Good luck. Paul Good luck. Paul
Our sincere condolences to Marg, Tammy, Greg and your families in John's passing. He was a good friend for many years and was always ready to stop and have a chat when he was outside keeping his yard immaculate. He will be missed by many.
Our condolences to everyone at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
My condolences to the Phillips family on John’s passing. As I know you’ll recall, John worked with my Dad, Paul, at “The Highways” for many years. I have so many great memories of that time. May your family find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
My prayers and thoughts goes out to the family. Being a neighbor of John and Marguerite for many years you get to know them well and I can honestly say John will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
My very deepest sympathies to John's family. He was a great neighbor. I shall miss my talks with John at the fences in our backyards.