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John Richard JASON

John Richard JASON obituary, Parry Sound, ON

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John JASON Obituary

JOHN RICHARD JASONOn June 16, 2019, John passed away at the Algonquin Grace Hospice in Huntsville, peacefully in his wife's arms, at the age of 61 after a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend to Sarah (Boughen) and cherished superhero father to Emily, Noah and Gabriel. Son-in-law of Elizabeth Boughen, brother-in-law to Shaun, Elissa, Brett. Uncle to Sky, Kohana, Michael. John was predeceased by his parents Richard and Beatrice and brother Rob. Born in Montreal, John received his B.Comm from McGill University then moved on to achieve his MBA at Ohio University, followed by his LLB at Osgoode Hall. John was widely regarded as a leader in regulatory law across all sectors of the financial services industry, acting for financial institutions, regulators and regulatory agencies and advising on many of the most significant developments affecting the financial services sector that spanned over 30 years. John had an exceptional career in law and achieved the position of counsel or partner at some of Canada's leading law firms. John's interests took him outside the pure practice of law to become the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Global Compliance Officer of the Bank of Montreal, while his entrepreneurial pursuits saw him become President and Founder of the Canada Compliance Group. John also had numerous public policy pursuits including Chief of Policy Development and Implementation for the legislative reform task force at the Canadian Department of Finance, and serving as a member of both the OSFI External Adviser Committee and the Department of Finance AML Advisory Committee. John authored many commentaries and blog posts on the financial services sector and has been quoted in articles appearing in the Globe & Mail, National Post, Canadian Lawyer and other leading legal and business publications. In addition, John was a frequent presenter at industry conferences and was a highly respected public speaker, known to bring clarity to complex issues. John also made time for guest lecturing at Osgoode Hall. The legal and regulatory community will miss John and feel his loss. Outside of work, John's greatest love was spending time with his family at their home on Lake of Bays. A lifelong skier, John went on to become a Level III CSIA instructor. John met his wife at Hidden Valley ski club and together they raised their family enjoying many days skiing at the club. John loved spending time with his family on the dock and on the water, bbq'ing and enjoying California reds and his favourite, the Bee Gees. Despite the pressures of his career, John chose to live his private life quietly away from the city. He revelled in the beauty of Muskoka and the peaceful sanctuary he and his wife created for themselves and their children. He derived great pleasure from watching his kids at their skiing competitions, baseball, dirt biking and many other activities. He loved to travel to ski or escape to the tropics. In spite of his illness and treatment over the past 11 months, John continued to travel. A highlight was an incredible sailing trip in the Grenadines where he was the most relaxed and happiest his family had ever seen him. John was inspirational; a leader and mentor, impacting many lives through his professional associations and as a father. He was dedicated to his career, yet managed to achieve that rare work/life balance, making time to be fully involved in his children's lives. John's greatest sadness in being diagnosed with cancer was the knowledge he would not live to see his children grow into the amazing adults he was guiding them to become. In the past year, despite the challenges of living with cancer, he got on with living, never complaining and remaining incredibly optimistic. John leaves behind saddened colleagues and a heartbroken family. He was a good man and the gifts he gave his children will live on in them. He was so loved and he will be so incredibly deeply missed. A celebration of John's life will be held at 2 p.m., August 11th at the Grandview O'Meara Golf Club in Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville to support their compassionate work. Online condolences may be left at www.torrancefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Jun. 22 to Jun. 26, 2019.

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Deborah MacLeod

November 22, 2020

Deborah MacLeod

November 22, 2020

This photo is from an Osgoode Hall event in 1988-89

Deborah MacLeod

November 22, 2020

Diana Rogers

November 21, 2020

Sarah and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you all love.

linas ruslys

August 29, 2019

John was a good person who I had the pleasure of working with. I pass on my condolences to Sara and her family.

Brooke and Doug Stamper

August 23, 2019

Dear Sarah and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you all love and hoping you are able to remember the good times you had with John often.

Deb MacLeod

August 6, 2019

My heart breaks for you and your children. I knew John from Osgoode Hall when we were study partners. He was a very good friend and liked and respected by all. I was always sad that we fell out of touch and often thought fondly of our Osgoode years. I am so sad for your loss. I know he would have been a spectacular husband and father. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Marilyn Millman

July 10, 2019

Dear Sarah and Family-
I was shocked and so very sorry to learn of your loss. Thinking of you and sending you love.
Marilyn Millman

LF

June 27, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time and beyond.

Bev Samuel

June 25, 2019

I worked with John over the last year and a half on a regulatory project in Toronto, and was saddened to hear of John's passing. John was very knowledgeable and highly respected. Please accept my condolences.

Normand Bergevin

June 24, 2019

I worked closely with John in the late 1980s and 1990s when he was providing advice to the federal Department of Finance and I was with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. John was knowledgeable, a true professional, a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. I was saddened to learn that he had passed. I know that he will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Normand Bergevin
Embrun, Ontario

Marg Wood

June 24, 2019

We are all extremely saddened by John's passing. Our deepest condolences and love to you all. Hugs! Peter and Marg.

Bruce & Carol Vivian

June 24, 2019

We are very saddened to hear of John's passing. May he rest in peace. It seems only recent, that
Carol & I had very pleasant conversations with John. We remember him as a great guy, a super skier and most of all a wonderful father. Our condolences to Sarah and family.
Bruce & Carol Vivian

Gita and Steve Alizadeh

June 24, 2019

This is very sad news. We have the greatest respect for John. Our deepest condolences to Sarah, the kids and John's extended family.
Gita and Steve Alizadeh and Family

David Toles & Family

June 24, 2019

I am fortunate to have known John and saddened to hear of his passing.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Fair winds and following seas.

Anne Ho

June 22, 2019

Our condolences to your family Sarah. Our thoughts are with you and your kids. Chloe and Ellie want me to convey their sadness to you, Emily, Noah and Gabriel. We hope time can help lift a small fraction of the pain you guys are feeling now.

Take care if yourself.

Anne and Ray

June 22, 2019

Losing someone that we love never comes easy.
It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in
Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.

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Memorial Events
for John JASON

Aug

11

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Grandview O'Meara Golf Club

Huntsville, ON

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89 Bowes Street, Parry Sound, ON P2A 2L8