Dear Maureen, Peter, Jimmy, Nancy and Michael. Where do I begin? I am so saddened by John's passing and at the same time so glad to have spent time with him in January when I was in Timmins. As always, the topic of family came up and his pride shone through when showing me photos and telling me about his grandkids and their accomplishments. As always, I told him it was a tribute to him and Marion that all five of you remained in Timmins and how blessed he was to be surrounded by his family all his life. I met John when I was 12 - he and Marion gave me my first job babysitting Maureen and Peter - and over the years I was in awe of his many talents. He had such a variety of interests and hobbies and did them all well: whether hunting or fishing or golfing, or tending his garden or making crabapple jelly or creating a beautiful piece of art to name just a few. He was truly a man for all seasons! I was so grateful for John's efforts to find a solution to my father's lingering shingles pain. He would be on the phone to me about a study he had read or a new drug he had researched.He was a loyal friend and his and Marion's visits to see my dad in Toronto meant a lot to us. Both Jim and I extend our sincere condolences to your entire family. He will be missed but so many wonderful memories will live on. With Love, Bev