JOHN JAY CARRICK

JOHN JAY CARRICK (P ENG.) . It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of John Jay Car rick at his beloved 'Beechwood'. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family and in particular his bride of 41 years Kathleen, his greatest love and best friend. Though large in stature and a fierce competitor, John was a gentleman who possessed tremendous grace and was deeply respected by all who knew him for his strong faith, modesty and unfaltering integrity. He will be missed immeasurably by Kathleen, his sons John (Jane) and Kelly (Sarah), and by his grandsons Jake, Sam, Trevor, Josh, Colton, Matthew and Scotty. John leaves behind his mother Mercie McCreary and sister Judy Wilson. John is predeceased by his father Alexander (overseas WW2), his sister Peg Rombough and beloved son Danny. John was born June 9, 1938 in Toronto and attended Whitney Public School and Forest Hill Collegiate. His athletic accomplishments at Forest Hill continued through university where he played football for The Queen's Golden Gaels. John graduated with a mechanical engineering degree with the class of '64. That same year John started his professional career as an asphalt sales representative for Imperial Oil Ltd. This is where John met Leo McArthur, a good friend and co-worker. In 1970 John and Leo formed McAsphalt Industries Ltd, and in 1976 they purchased Miller Paving. Today the Miller McAsphalt Group is a leader in the supply of asphalt products and road construction services, coast to coast. For all of his accomplishments perhaps the most remarkable part of John's life was his love for family. Affectionately known as 'Bucky' by his grandsons, John was devoted to 'family fun', pond hockey, maple sugaring, fishing and cottaging. John was a supportive and fun loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. John possessed a 'Joie de vivre' and was a man of many talents and interests. He will be remembered as a gracious host, an avid fisherman, gourmet cook, sport enthusiast and a 'proud Harley owner'. John inherited a sharp and keen wit along with a contagious sense of humour. He was generous spirited, and a loyal friend. John was a source of wisdom, comfort and strength, a mentor and inspiration to all who knew him. The family will receive friends at Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, 166 Main St North, Markham on Thursday, June 3 between 1 and 3 p.m. and between 7 and 9 p.m. A service of celebration will be held Friday June 4th at 11:00 a.m., Stouffville United Church, 34 Church St, Stouffville with reception to follow at 'Beechwood'. The family gratefully declines flowers; a memorial donation may be made to York South Association for Community Living, 101 Edward Avenue Richmond Hill L4C 5E5 or Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, 381 Church St., P . Box 1800 Markham L3P 7P3. .O