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06/10/1934
DIED
10/29/2025
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John Philip Obituary
Our dearest John passed away peacefully at the age of 91 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, of 62 years, his daughter, Penelope (Peter), his son, Alexander (Natalia) and was predeceased by his son, Andrew (Tracy). He leaves behind 7 grandchildren and a new great-grandson, 4 siblings, predeceased by his older sister, Marg, and many nieces and nephews.
John began life in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, graduated from Stanstead College, then McGill Un. as a Mechanical Engineer. His career throughout was in the Paper industry, first with Domtar and later Scott Paper. The transfer from Quebec to Vancouver in 1975 was most fortuitous as Quebec was considering separation. After John's first retirement he consulted internationally, as a Fine Paper specialist, travelling to South America, Europe, China and southeast Asia. These were exciting trips to foreign lands which he thoroughly enjoyed.
When not travelling John became an ambassador for Whistler Mt. proudly escorting skiing guests around the 'Big Softie' and took particular pleasure in using the free ski pass which came with this position. Winters were spent skiing Whistler with his family and friends and after
the 2nd retirement, many years were enjoyed in Palm Desert playing golf and tennis. He and Pamela joined Seymour Golf Club and with friends had many golf adventures in BC and Washington State. The highlight of his golfing career was the 3 Holes-in-one, only 6 less than his brother, Alex!
At home he was an active member of Hollyburn Country Club, serving as a Director of racquets and chairing the 1986 Federation Cup, and meeting Chris Evert and Pam Shriver.
Bridge, cribbage and chess were high on his list with grandchildren, family and friends and even after John lost his eyesight, he was keen to hear about interesting hands or another way to bid/play the hand. Fun being his partner.....
John and Pamela had some wonderful global travels together which included Russia, Britain many times, Turkey, most of Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Asia and the USA. John's favourite was the Danube River
cruise in 2007; Pamela's was Voyages to Antiquity in 2013, highlighted with a visit to Butrint, an archeological site in Albania.
Summers in Vancouver included holidays at Redrooffs on the Sunshine Coast which provided a wonderful time to gather the family with lazy days on the beach, happy hours and dinners al fresco, such a precious time.
As we say goodbye to the patriarch of our family, Dad, Magoo, Papa, Johnnie - we are forever grateful for his unwavering support, deep sense of loyalty, friendship, along with good-humoured stories and 'dad' jokes that will be passed down for generations.
Most of all, we will cherish his unconditional love.
His was a life well lived... We should be so lucky.
John began life in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, graduated from Stanstead College, then McGill Un. as a Mechanical Engineer. His career throughout was in the Paper industry, first with Domtar and later Scott Paper. The transfer from Quebec to Vancouver in 1975 was most fortuitous as Quebec was considering separation. After John's first retirement he consulted internationally, as a Fine Paper specialist, travelling to South America, Europe, China and southeast Asia. These were exciting trips to foreign lands which he thoroughly enjoyed.
When not travelling John became an ambassador for Whistler Mt. proudly escorting skiing guests around the 'Big Softie' and took particular pleasure in using the free ski pass which came with this position. Winters were spent skiing Whistler with his family and friends and after
the 2nd retirement, many years were enjoyed in Palm Desert playing golf and tennis. He and Pamela joined Seymour Golf Club and with friends had many golf adventures in BC and Washington State. The highlight of his golfing career was the 3 Holes-in-one, only 6 less than his brother, Alex!
At home he was an active member of Hollyburn Country Club, serving as a Director of racquets and chairing the 1986 Federation Cup, and meeting Chris Evert and Pam Shriver.
Bridge, cribbage and chess were high on his list with grandchildren, family and friends and even after John lost his eyesight, he was keen to hear about interesting hands or another way to bid/play the hand. Fun being his partner.....
John and Pamela had some wonderful global travels together which included Russia, Britain many times, Turkey, most of Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Asia and the USA. John's favourite was the Danube River
cruise in 2007; Pamela's was Voyages to Antiquity in 2013, highlighted with a visit to Butrint, an archeological site in Albania.
Summers in Vancouver included holidays at Redrooffs on the Sunshine Coast which provided a wonderful time to gather the family with lazy days on the beach, happy hours and dinners al fresco, such a precious time.
As we say goodbye to the patriarch of our family, Dad, Magoo, Papa, Johnnie - we are forever grateful for his unwavering support, deep sense of loyalty, friendship, along with good-humoured stories and 'dad' jokes that will be passed down for generations.
Most of all, we will cherish his unconditional love.
His was a life well lived... We should be so lucky.
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Published by North Shore News from Jan. 28 to Feb. 27, 2026.
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