Passed away peacefully in his 96th year surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Hospice Georgian Triangle.
John was the loving husband of Shirley Kathleeen Hartley (nee Palin). They celebrated 74 years of married life in February of this year. Predeceased by his sisters Barbara and Betty. Devoted father of John (Louise), Paul (Patricia) and Jeffrey (Lindsay). Treasured grandfather of Scott, Laura (Melissa), Christopher (Sarah), Joshua (Cea), Ryan (Jessica), Sanderson (Suzanne) and McKay (Rachel). Great grandfather of Jonathan, Peyton, Brooke, Connor, Orin, Jason, James and Leilu. We carry Barb in our hearts. He will also be remembered by his many nieces and nephews. John and Shirley met at the age of 16, married at 21, and raised three (beautiful) boys in Don Mills.
John thoroughly enjoyed his business career, spending 35 years at the Ontario Caterpillar dealership. He began sweeping floors in the warehouse and ended his time there as Vice President. He also spent 15 years in senior financial roles with one of southern Ontario’s largest paving contractors. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in his gardens and immersing himself in life on the farm. John and Shirley both gave of their time as volunteers serving the community. John recently finished serving 35 years as a Trustee on the Pension Board of the International Union of Operating Engineers. John’s life will be celebrated in a private family gathering and every day going forward.
The family would like to pass on a huge thank you to the Doctors, Nurses, PSW’s and volunteers at Campbell House. Their kindness will never be forgotten. Arrangements entrusted to the Chatterson Funeral Home, Collingwood. Remembrances of John may be made to Heritage Community Church, Collingwood, Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum, Clarksburg or The Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation – Campbell House. To sign John’s Book of Memories, please visit www.chattersonfuneralhome.com