John Allen Spriggs passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on June 14, 2026, at the age of 88.
John is survived and dearly missed by his beloved wife of 64 years, Janis; his devoted sons, Paul (Bonnie) and Peter (Liz); his cherished grandchildren, Noah (Kristy), Holly, and Isabella; and his adored great-grandchildren, Jack and Violet. He is also survived by his dear brothers, Peter (Leny), Gordon (Peggy), and Martin (Ruth).
In 1948, at the age of ten, John and his family set sail from the UK, crossing the Atlantic by ship and landing in Halifax before traveling west to settle in Victoria, where he spent the remainder of his life. A talented and dedicated machinist by trade, John spent his career working at Victoria Machinery Depot (VMD) and later at HMC Dockyard Esquimalt. In his spare time, he was also a dedicated Scout Leader for the 1st Douglas Scout troop, mentoring and guiding youth over the years. Known for his great sense of humour, John brought laughter and warmth to everyone around him. Outside of his work, his true passion was being up at his cabin or out on the water. John was an avid power boater and fisherman. His absolute sanctuary was Ruxton Island, where he lovingly built a family cabin that served as the backdrop for countless weekends, holidays, and cherished family memories.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 26th, 2:00 PM at McCall Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
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