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BORN
1931
DIED
2020
John Karpluk Obituary
John was known to his friends as Fox, as in Silver Fox, perhaps for the colour of his hair or for his savoir faire.
He was predeceased by his parents Mary (Keller) and John Karpluk as well as his brother Emile. John was proud of his European heritage and always made a point of celebrating Little Christmas on January 6th.
In his early teens, he was a Golden Gloves boxer in Montreal. In the early 60s he went on to graduate from McGill University in Education. He first taught at Lasalle Catholic High School before relocating to the Eastern Townships in 1969 where he was a guidance counsellor at Alexander Galt Regional High School, then at Champlain College in Lennoxville.
He enjoyed Friday ski excursions with friends at nearby ski hills and was an avid golfer in the summer. John could often be found having a pint or two at the Golden Lion Pub or Elmwood Hotel. He, for the most part, was a loner and a confirmed bachelor. He had a silken voice and sometimes could be encouraged to break into song with a stirring rendition of the Whiffenpoof Song.
With special thanks to Manor St. Francis, the CHUS, and the Maison Aube-Lumiere for their wonderful care and also to Dr. Zoltan Ferenczi and Dr. Patrick Richard.
A private interment will be held at a later date.
In memory of John, donations could be made to the Maison Aube-Lumiere, 30171 12 Avenue North, Sherbrooke, J1H 5H3
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Memories and Condolences
for John Karpluk
11 Entries
Robert Enright
January 26, 2021
John and I were friends and working colleagues as counsellors at Alexander Galt. I enjoyed his friendship and sense of humour. I will miss him, but be happy to have known him
Vivienne Allen
November 26, 2020
I remember a quiet, soft-spoken man with a twinkling sense of humour. He will be missed. Rest in Peace John.
Harrison Webster
November 26, 2020
John had a huge impact first and Galt and then at Champlain an many people. His influence will carry on with all of those he interacted with. RIP John
Helen Fortin
November 26, 2020
A very lovely man indeed! He was one my favourite clients when I worked at The Golden Lion when paying my way through school. He was also an avid Lightning Lloyd and the Flamingos fans and followed us around with his entourage. RIP dear John
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Marsha Mosher
November 26, 2020
John was a wonderful man. Always a smile and ready to listen..RIP ❤
Robert Richardson
November 26, 2020
John, all the beers, all the golf, all the laughs will always be remembered. It was an honour and a pleasure. Perhaps catch you at that golden hour someday; rest in peace.....cheers my ole friend!
Steve Mitchell
November 25, 2020
My parents knew John well and were extremely fond of him. In the 70's, he was invited on occasion to our Mom's Roast Beef Sunday dinners. He was a gentle sole and unassuming yet had a sense of humour and full of life. I had the pleasure to golf with John 3 summers ago I truly enjoyed every minute. A special man.
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Daniel Ronald Lavallee
November 24, 2020
I first met John in April 1970. When he came to Blanc Sablon on the lower north shore to talk to the students that would be going to Alexander Galt in the fall . John and I developed a friendship from that day forward . John you were a good loyal friend and will be missed by many of us . Rest In Peace my dear friend . My condolences goes out to all of our mutual friends . Daniel Ronald Lavallee
Carrol Haller
November 24, 2020
My late husband, John Haller was a good friend of John’s. They loved to talk about their Ukrainian heritage. John was a very sweet, kind man. Rest In Peace John.
Kimball Smith
November 23, 2020
RIP John - lot of great times at the card table - You out Foxed a lot of us. As a Councillor you always were there for the students.
Normand Petterson
November 23, 2020
John, you were one of a kind & your grin & chuckle always made me grin right back. You were soft spoken but held your ground on many things. It was great working with you because you were a straight shooter. I have but wonderful memories. Rest in peace John.
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