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Eileen McPhail-Irwin posted a condolence
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Please accept my condolences for the loss of John. We knew each other at BMO. We shared many a laugh. The last time I saw him was at one of the last retirement lunches put on by the Bank in Toronto and I felt like we just picked up where we left off. He was a lovely man and I’m sure the family will miss him dearly.
Sincerely, Eileen McPhail-Irwin
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Sunday, February 2, 2025
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I am shocked to hear of John's passing, as I was with Christine's. Both great friends and BMO co-workers. John for years called me his lieutenant, as I assisted him in some of the Banks critical and complex program deliveries - Pathway Connect and Y2K to name a couple. John was a critical thinker, wise beyond his years; Patient, yet demanding, tolerant when he needed to be and intolerant of fools. His writing and leadership skills were outstanding. We were pleased to have both Chris and John up to our Bobcaygeon cottage a number of years ago. I had no way to predict it would be the last time we saw them both.
I will always remember and look up to my mentor.
John, Godspeed and may you rest in peace along side Christine.
Rob and Sue Haskell
Picton Ontario
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Marjorie Butcher posted a condolence
Saturday, January 25, 2025
What can. I say.... John was one of my Best Friends....Best Duelling Guitar Buddies...and my Best Man. Thank you "Boothie for all the cottage memories and teaching me how to "drop a ski" riding the "chair " to the top of Bromont and Sutton Mountains in Quebec. Boothie enjoyed teasing me and my family of 6 kids by saying " Isn't there an easier way to get a tax write off Butch? Your family always took me in so I became a part of them whenever we were "jamming in your basement". Tears come to my eyes when I played agin today the tape we made called "Back to the Basement" by Butch and Boothie. Your friendship has and will always be a much treasured gift. Mibsie when ever yoou feel up to it please reach out to me. I have some good time memories I would like to share with you. Friends.....Last Forever!!!!
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john apostolides posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
My condolences to the family. I worked with John over the years at BMO. A class act . John Apostolides
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Kate Bedding posted a condolence
Sunday, January 19, 2025
I am feeling some shock at hearing about John's death. I have known him since high school. We didn't chum then but his dad, Roger, was one of my favourite teachers. John and Chris and Rick and I all retired to Port Dover and we met numerous times at the Norfolk and reconnected. When Rick was in the hospital with cancer, John reached out with an amazing letter about cars that both he and Rick had owned and loved and it was a special moment to read that letter. Chris died while I was stuck on the Diamond Princess at the start of covid but as soon as it was okay to be with people we met for coffee and shared what it was like to loose your best friend. He was such a gentle soul and a good friend at my lowest time. I'm so sorry for all of his loved ones who will miss him terribly.
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Chris & Eric Harrop posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, January 17, 2025
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Dear Mibs:
Our deepest condolence and sympathy over the passing of your dear brother John.
We enjoyed the opportunity of meeting John and I know Eric enjoyed hearing about the tales of BMO before his time.
May your wonderful memories of your sister and brother connection help you through this difficult time.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Let us know if you need some Sadie time. Sadie would be happy to oblige.
Love Chris & Eric
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Dave Balge posted a condolence
Thursday, January 16, 2025
John was my direct boss at BMO in the late 90’s and a co-worker on projects off and on for many years before and after that. He was a great boss and an even better friend. I will always treasure our fast food lunches every Friday for many years, a quartet of John, Sheri, Lou, and myself. We shared many laughs along with our work ‘war stories’. John was a critical thinker and always seemed to be a step ahead, especially his thoughts around technology and innovation. May he rest in peace with Chris. My condolences to his family.
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Sharon Lipsit posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Paul and I want to extend our condolences to John's family on the loss of a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.
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Denny McBride posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Pam and I will never forget all the Friday night outings with John, Chris and Gerry Lobb. Many, many laughs and great times never to be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend. You are now in eternity with your beloved Christine.
Denny McBride
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Sandra Ban posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Dear Mibsie and family members. Peace and comfort to you all as you grieve while enjoying memories
of your brother John.
I remember you living in the Campbell survey, and we lived farther north on #24 . My brother Jerry probably knew John
better than myself. Everyone also knew your Dad seeing him every day.. we all had good high school days.
Take care Mibsie.
Sandra Smith. ( Ban )
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Mike Edmonds posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
John was my first best friend from the age of four. We feel in the creek catching frogs and crayfish. We built rafts and boats. We got bicycles and rode all over town. We played with bows and arrows and got into lots of trouble. John always shared his allowance when we bought pop at the Esso Station. He went to kindergarten one year before me and I remember waiting for the bus so we could play. I wish we cold go back and fall in the creek again. Condolences to the family.
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Mike Edmonds Posted Jan 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I just cant stop the flood of childhood memories. John being a year older was the leader. Most of my memories involve water or mud. Web used to get right in the creek. I remember we found a big dead snapping turtle. We pulled about 100 eggs put of it which John buried in the sand. We pulled an old wrecked boat out and used an old canvas tent to make it float. We pit smoke bombs in the neighbor's garage. We built a real igloo. We got gasoline by lying to the attendant and set stuff on fire.
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Sheri Norwood posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
My deepest sympathy to John's family. John you are now with Christine again and happy. No longer suffering from either illness or grief. Rest well dear friend, you will be missed.
