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1932
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2024
John Laxon Obituary
John Noel Laxton passed away, aged 91, at his home in West Vancouver on 4 June 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born in London in 1932, John immigrated to Canada with his then wife Valerie in 1957, where he started his career as a vacuum cleaner salesman. He took a law degree, was called to the bar in 1960 and was made a QC in 1980. During the course of his career, John became one of the most successful plaintive lawyers in Canada. He fought over 400 cases and had many appearances in the Supreme Court of Canada. His advocacy with respect to damage awards for his clients raised the bar for damage awards across the country. He had a tireless work ethic, was committed to justice and was never afraid to take on especially difficult cases.
John was a visionary. He will be remembered for his relentless determination, his eternal optimism and his passionate support of Manchester United. His developments across downtown Vancouver, including the Flat Iron building, Harbourside Park and the Evergreen building in Coal Harbour will forever stand as monuments to his legacy. His masterpiece is his property in West Vancouver which he considered paradise on earth.
He was a loving soulmate to his partner Shawn, a beloved brother to his sister Barbara, a good friend to his ex-wife Valerie, a devoted father to his three daughters and their partners: Chandra (Jeanine), Glenda (Horst), and Jenna, an involved advocate in the lives of Shawn's children Matt and Laura and an inspirational role model to his beloved grandchildren Bryn, Tessa, Tate, Talia and Raffael.
Papa, you are a force of nature that we will carry with us always.
Born in London in 1932, John immigrated to Canada with his then wife Valerie in 1957, where he started his career as a vacuum cleaner salesman. He took a law degree, was called to the bar in 1960 and was made a QC in 1980. During the course of his career, John became one of the most successful plaintive lawyers in Canada. He fought over 400 cases and had many appearances in the Supreme Court of Canada. His advocacy with respect to damage awards for his clients raised the bar for damage awards across the country. He had a tireless work ethic, was committed to justice and was never afraid to take on especially difficult cases.
John was a visionary. He will be remembered for his relentless determination, his eternal optimism and his passionate support of Manchester United. His developments across downtown Vancouver, including the Flat Iron building, Harbourside Park and the Evergreen building in Coal Harbour will forever stand as monuments to his legacy. His masterpiece is his property in West Vancouver which he considered paradise on earth.
He was a loving soulmate to his partner Shawn, a beloved brother to his sister Barbara, a good friend to his ex-wife Valerie, a devoted father to his three daughters and their partners: Chandra (Jeanine), Glenda (Horst), and Jenna, an involved advocate in the lives of Shawn's children Matt and Laura and an inspirational role model to his beloved grandchildren Bryn, Tessa, Tate, Talia and Raffael.
Papa, you are a force of nature that we will carry with us always.
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Published by North Shore News from Jun. 30 to Jul. 30, 2024.
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Sherry Jordan
July 5, 2024
My condolences to you and your family members. My mother worked for Mr. Laxton in the mid 80s as a legal assistant and I only spent minutes with him but knew what a kind man he was with a kind heart that he had! My prayers go out to you all!
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