JOHN DREW

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of John Drew, on Sunday, March 15, 2026. John was born in Port Arthur on September 2, 1948, and attended Pine Street School and PACI. He went on to attend Lakehead University, where he earned degrees in Business Administration (1970) and Honours Bachelor of Commerce (1972). A distinguished student, John was the proud recipient of the Dean Braun's Highest Ranking Graduate Student award for both degrees.

John held a long-standing and successful career with the federal government retiring in 2007 after 35 years. Early in his career, John worked with the Auditor General where he participated in a United Nations audit in New York City before settling into the Revenue Canada Thunder Bay Office for the remainder of his working years.

John was a very proud family man who especially cherished his time spent with family at camp. He is lovingly remembered by his son Clinton Drew (Caitlan); his grandchildren Abigail, Lillian, Isabelle, and Zachary; his sister Beverley Drew (Barry Beaupre); his nephew Myles Beaupre (Lauren) and niece Nicole Beaupre (Jamie Polhill); his great-nieces and nephew Emmy, Ruby, and Owen Beaupre; his Aunt and Uncle Jim and Betty Whatley as well as numerous cousins.

John was predeceased by his parents Walter and Emmy Drew; Aunts and Uncles Edward (Genny) Whatley, Gordon (Audrey) Whatley, Ivy (Axel) Nielsen, Richard (Kay) Whately, Kay (Jack) Masters, Joe (Elaine) Whately, Donald (Nancy) Drew, William (Violet) Drew and Kathleen (William) Parry.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and friends at Chartwell Hilldale, and the staff at the St. Joseph's Hospital and The Regional Cancer Centre for their care and kindness.

A Memorial Reception will be held at the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. Court Street on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. As expressions of sympathy memorials to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated.

On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com