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HEIGHWAY, William John – Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Graham). Loving father of William Alan. Cherished son of the late William Edward and the late Isobel (nee McDonald) and son-in-Law to the late Olive Graham. Dear brother of Bob (Joyce), Gordon (the late Brigitte), Charlie (Charlotte), Lorraine (the late Doug) Bentley, the late Helen (Richard) Childs and brother-in-law of Olive Bisio (Brent Wylie), Violet Orton, Brenda (Steve) Vincent and the late Douglas Graham. John will be missed by many nieces and nephews. John spent 5 years in the Air Force before Joining IBM, where he worked for 25 years. He was also on the Volunteer Fire Department in Unionville for 25 years. He loved attending live theatre and he provided sound and lighting for many community theatre productions, as well as various community events. John was Lighting Director for the Unionville Ice Show for 25 years. A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, January 27 at Central United Church in Unionville. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Salvation Army, or Central United Church, Unionville, would be appreciated.
I went all the way through school with John and Bob. Think of them often, with fond memories of Unionville PS and Markham High School. Just found his obituary, he will be missed by many as the local historian, the one who connected us all together. Bonnie Ledson nee Allen
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
My sympathies to John's family. I had the good fortune of growing up in Unionville and of knowing John's great character. Over the years he kept me in the loop of what our old peers were up to, which I really appreciated. He was a true gentleman and will be missed dearly. Bob Maynard.
John was a great neighbour in Unionville, a good friend and a guy who always kept track of our gang for those of us who moved away. I will miss our phone calls whereby I could always catch up on the news, good or bad, rest in peace old buddy, Chris
Laura, I was so very sorry to hear of John's passing. Thinking of you with sympathy. Take good care of yourself.
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of John. He was a kind, generous, and thoughtful gentleman. He was thought of very highly by our parents Ross and Marion, as well. We remember his hard work and devotion to the fire department in Unionville, as well as his love of music and theatre and the Ice Show in Unionville. He was always willing to lend a hand. Also, in his youth, he delivered the local newspaper. Upon the passing of Ross and Marion, we found a Christmas card which he had once given to them as their newspaper boy, and they had saved it all those years. Our sincere condolences.
Laura and Alan, I just read about John passing on December 1st. I am so very sorry for your loss. We had some fun times as neighbours. I hope to see you at the celebration of life. Blessings to you both. Margaret.