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1953
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2016
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John Gothard Obituary
Mr. John David Gothard (Chach) passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2016 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. John was born in Fort William, Ontario on June 27, 1953. He was employed at Great Lakes Paper in 1970 and after 40 years of proud service retired in 2010 from Bowater Forest Products. John met Jo Anne in 1975 and they were married on June 11, 1977, sharing 39 years together. John had a passion for Nascar and enjoyed attending the Sprint Races with his life-long friend Rick (Elmer). He looked forward to his daily coffee visits with Rick and numerous friends. He had a kind heart and was always there to help a friend in need and loved to joke and laugh with friends. He was famous for his special recipe popcorn and was always happy to pop up a bowl. He is predeceased by his parents Mary and Norman Gothard and sister-in-law Denise Kerliuk. He is survived by his wife Jo Anne Gothard; daughter Jennifer (Louie); grand pups Babi and Frostman; brother Michael Gothard; in-laws Marion and Howard Everett; brother-in-laws Howard Everett, Randy and Maryn Everett as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Jenkens Funeral Home, 226 S. Syndicate Avenue, from 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Jenkens Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Gordon Holroyd officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Thunder Bay Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Gothard
Sponsored by Jenkens Funeral Home - Thunder Bay Arbour Memorial.
8 Entries
Rob Roman
August 15, 2016
Joanne
My deepest condolences for you and your daughter
August 15, 2016
My most sincere condolences to John's family. I was a good friend of Mike and knew John when he was very young.
Roy {Tom} Brown
August 12, 2016
Sorry for your loss of your husband, John. I worked with John for 29 years in the Maintenance Department and so did a lot of other employees. He was a great guy with a good sense of humour.
He will be missed by all.
Sandy Kovac & Resolute Maintenance Department
Pat & Milt Pratt
August 12, 2016
Our sincere sympathies to you JoAnne & your family.
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Norm Perry
August 10, 2016
It wasn't a month ago that John and I enjoyed laugh together at the Commisary, and now ... Please accept my deepest condolences.
Karen Everett
August 10, 2016
JoAnne, I just heard about John and I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you all and that I'm so sorry for your loss...
Joe Pedulla
August 10, 2016
I worked with John For many years on the Kraft machines. He was a good man . He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences.
Joe Pedulla
Jolene Loiselle
August 10, 2016
I will miss Johns great smile and bubbly personality.
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Memorial Events
for John Gothard
Aug
11
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jenkens Funeral Home - Thunder Bay226 S SYNDICATE AVE. , Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C8
Aug
12
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Jenkens Funeral Home - Thunder Bay226 S SYNDICATE AVE. , Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C8
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Jenkens Funeral Home - Thunder Bay226 S SYNDICATE AVE. , Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C8