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John Aranha Obituary
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John on Monday, September 19, 2016. He joins his parents Arthur and Rhoda, his siblings Ronald and Enid, and Granny Helena. He will be lovingly remembered by his niece Denise, sister-in-law Franzi, and his dearest and lifelong friends Frank and Margret Crouse. The Crouse's have been pillars of strength and inspiration to the family always - A heartfelt thank you! A sincere thank you to Dr. Shirley Caspin, both a Doctor and friend to our family, who guided us through the understanding and acceptance of John's illness. To all his friends who remained with him to the end - Thank you. Our family and friends will always remember the kind and caring touches from the staff at Ina Grafton Gage Home. John worked for The Toronto Central Reference Library for 29 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 520 Sherbourne Street, at 3 p.m. Interment to be held at Pine Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Toronto Humane Society - a place of happy memories for John. Online condolences may be made at www.rosar-morrison.com
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"PEACE BE WITH YOU"
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Memories and Condolences
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David Fujiwara
September 23, 2016
John was truly a gentleman and a scholar. He also had bohemian tendencies and an impish sense of humour. I'd have liked to have known him better. We'll miss him around Grumbel's.
Michelle
September 23, 2016
Frani, Denise and family I am sorry to hear about John on my return home.. I will miss Him dearly and will miss my giving Him kisses and his smiles.. i will say prays for Him and You if you need anything please let me know .. love michelle
Nina Graci
September 23, 2016
My first day as a "page" in the library, working for 60 cents an hour, a striking man with an afro and dazzling smile welcomed me as though we'd known each other all our lives. John soon became my mentor, adviser and confidant. I quickly discovered that John had a cult. A band of hippies working in the library in the 70s considered John their personal "guru" and no wonder. John was intensely charismatic, a font of knowledge, a deep reader, warm, and eternally interested in what we were up to. There was always someone in his office having intense conversations about life with him. John was an island of calm during the stormy 70s. He befriended and welcomed us to sit and "rap" awhile about concerts and films, advised us to return to university, consoled our broken hearts, attended our weddings and applauded our achievements. He gave great bear hugs too and loved talking about his first huskies. John helped me make a terrifying leap from one life to another. I've never forgotten him during these 45 yrs. I meant to get in touch so often. That I do regret deeply, that I wasn't able to thank him, again. He appeared in my life like a guiding light just when I needed one. Thank you dear friend. Godspeed.
Mary and Dennis Walton McCrea
September 23, 2016
Denise, Franci and family
We knew John for such a short time but we became such good friends with him.
Mary and I will miss him dearly. May God be with you both.
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