LCdr (P) RCN (Ret’d) Naval Aviator
John was born in Lindsay, Ontario on May 31, 1933. He passed away on November 5, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Beth); his sons, John (Chantal), Bryan (Mai) and Jeffrey (Cheryl and son Blake) and was the proud grandfather of Christopher (Grandpops), Linh Sa and Gabriel (Grumpy) of Victoria. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Diesing (Heinz) of Caledon East, Ontario; sister-in-law, Theresa Quartermain (Art); brother-in-law, Gerard Begley (Bernice) of Ontario and many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Kingsley Arnold, Lt (P) RCN.
The family wish to thank the caring Doctors and Nurses, (especially, Jeff, Sandra and Celina) on 3rd floor, North Jubilee Hospital, for their care and compassion. Thank you Rev. Canon Dr. John Steele for your presence and prayers during John’s final hours.
No service by John’s request. His cremated remains will wait for Beth to join him, then to be scattered by their sons in a few of the special places that gave John and Beth pleasure in times past.
If desired, donations in John’s memory may be made to the ALS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” – Quote from Leonardo da Vinci
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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To John, Chantal, Chris & Family
Please accept our sincere condolences
On behalf of Adamson’s Our condolences to the Arnold family.
Beth & John Jr. & family,
Allow me to offer my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. He and I served in Shearwater and he was a cherished friend for many years.
Peter Chance
Dear Beth:
We were shocked and saddened to read of John’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, John, Bryan and Jeff and their respective families at this very difficult time.
You folks were the neighbours that most can only dream of having. Watt had many good conversations with John over the backyard fence.
Beth, please accept our very sincere condolences.
Lots of love,
Watson and Donna Simpson