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John Andersen Obituary

ANDERSEN, John - 19/07/34 - 22/01/09 John, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 22, after a long illness. He is predeceased by his wife, Jacquie. John leaves son Shane, stepchildren Tina, Mandy, Rick and grandchildren Amber, Megan, Declan, Katie, Alex, Cory, Jacquie and Amanda. He arrived from Denmark in 1954 and began an distinguished forty-one year career with the NHL, retiring in 1999. He is at last with his beloved wife whom he sorely missed all these years. Flowers are gratefully declined. As per John's wishes, no memorial is planned at this time. Godnat Far, sove godt. Jeg Elsker dig......

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Published by Toronto Star on Jan. 26, 2009.

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Shane Andersen

February 1, 2009

Hey Dad,

I will miss you very much....
You were a great father to me, most importantly you were my best friend. You were always there when I needed you...

Now, go be with mum, now and forever...I love you Dad.

So long me dear friend....

Love,
Shane, your son....

Karen Khan & Family

January 29, 2009

John and my mother Mary Keon were best friends from the early 1960's until the day she passed away in 2003. She cheered him on through the Leafs, the Seals and the Sabres. After John's wife passed away, she was there to help care for Shane, a little boy left alone. John & Shane came to depend on 'SKeon' and she loved to care for them.
The Smith, McDougall and Khan families spent numerous Christmas celebrations & holiday junkets with the Andersens over all those years.
John will always be remembered by us with affection as he was a large part of our family history. We know his health had greatly deteriorated in the last years and we're happy that John is at peace and in the company of those who went before and who loved him.

Dad, Smokie and I at a get together at Tina's place.

January 28, 2009

Mandy Tomczak

January 27, 2009

When we look back ~ we certainly have many fond memories of our years with John...from scary new Stepdad to caring Grandpa with Amber as a baby.
Your Dad adored you Shane...but was never quite the same after Mum died ~ lets get together soon ~ and watch the old home movies!
Big hugs,
Mandy xo

Margaret & Colin Campbell

January 26, 2009

Shane, Tina, Mandy & Rick,
I/We have many great memories of John starting with the Franroy Court days and attending hockey games & wrestling matches at the Gardens. Playing Rummy 500 with Bob & myself for the princely sum of $5. Sharing a cottage up in Huntsville with 7 other party animals. Flying to Boston for a back-to-back series with the Bruins. Visiting Grand Island and having John up to St.Marys. Etc, etc.
John was a loyal friend to many and we will miss him.
Margaret & Colin Campbell

Dad raising his hands in celebration at the Buffalo Sabres first draft...I guess they got the player they wanted..

Shane Andersen

January 26, 2009

Hey Dad,

I miss you very much. You were a great father. Most of all you were my best friend.
You were always there when I needed you....

So long Dad, go be with Mum. I sorely miss you both....

Now I have TWO angels on my shoulders.

Goodbye my friend.

Love, Shane and Smokie.

Susan Welsby

January 26, 2009

Dear Tina and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about John. He will be at peace now with Auntie Jacquie.
Love Susie

Tina Clare

January 26, 2009

John never got over the loss of my mother, Jacquie, who died at the young age of 44. I wish him peace at last.

Tina Clare

January 26, 2009

John arrived in Canada from Aalborg, Denmark in 1954 and began a distinguished career with the NHL. He started with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a talent scout, he was with the team when they won the Stanley Cup in 1967. Following Punch Imlach, he went to the Oakland Seals for a short stint. Then together they moved to help start up the expansion team, Buffalo Sabres in 1969, where John was Director of Scouting, eventually becoming assistant general manager with Billy Inglis before Scotty Bowman took over. After the tragic death of his beloved wife Jacquie in 1979 he moved back to Ontario in 1983 with son Shane. He spent the last few years in central scouting for the NHL before retiring in 1999.

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