John Franklin DISNEY

DISNEY, John Franklin
Born in Calcutta, July 4, 1944. Died in Toronto, December 1, 2013. John died suddenly Sunday morning of a heart attack, following years of suffering from pulmonary fibrosis brought about by scleroderma. He was predeceased by his father, Arnold Disney, mother, Lenore, and brother, Russell. The Disney family immigrated to Canada in 1953. John attended St. Michael's School, RMC and the University of Toronto. John's life-long flair for comedy and his quick wit found a happy home at CBC Radio, where he was an award- winning producer at the helm of Basic Black and network comedy development. He is survived by his daughters, Miranda Disney and Myca Bateman Charters, granddaughter, Zoe Charters, as well as stepdaughter Emily Orchard and grandchildren Madeleine and William. John will be remembered for his deep intelligence, his elegance and extraordinary sense of humour. He was a wide reader, a fine gardener, an excellent cook and a committed, albeit very myopic, birder. John's devotion to and love for his daughters was the foundation of his life. A celebration of his life will be held in the new year.