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John Douglas Muir

John Douglas Muir obituary

John Muir Obituary

JOHN DOUGLAS MUIR May 1, 1981 - April 29, 2011 Johnny passed away at his home in Toronto two days before his 30th birthday. Grieving his loss are his mother Donna and stepfather Terry, father Fred and stepmother Sue, brothers Sandy and Steven and his fiancee Erica, sister Suzie and her fiance Shaun, stepbrothers Tim and Andrew, stepsister Hilary, aunt Margi, uncle Perry and Dean, niece Rebecca, nephew Robert, girlfriend Gillian, many cousins including Nancy and his troops of friends. Radiant beyond the widest measure, he loved to make people laugh - singing opera style! - and he was a joyous dancer. A vibrant untouchable hockey goalie, he appreciated the calmness of fishing. He would tenderly comfort the homeless and place a spider out of harm's way - he loved every living thing. He also loved his Beatle boots, and wasn't afraid of sequins, yellow stripes, or polyester. He was a student of design, so one might imagine he was all about the clothes, but he truly was all about the heart. His latest project, StreetHearts, is a book of photos of heart shapes found in a shadow, a coffee spill, a dusty corner. He invited us to see - and offer - love everywhere. Luminous, gentle and kind, Johnny had an after-midnight quality to him too, as he was stalked by addiction. Just recently he expressed a deep desire to finally break free, but our beloved boy was caught before he made it. Those wishing to honour Johnny's bright spirit could do so by taking up his song, by making someone laugh, by bringing light and love into someone's day. All are welcome to his memorial, June 11th at 1:00 p.m., Marlatt Funeral Home, Dundas, Ontario. All Prayers Accepted :)

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Published by Toronto Star on May 7, 2011.

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Douglas

May 4, 2025

John Muir was kind, loving, thoughtful and often misunderstood. He had a smile that would comfort others who struggled in their dispositions, an accepted you as you are. You can tell this because he had so many friends that were so different from each other. He was fearless of the judgment of other´s around him and often bold when I came to showing love to people who he believed needed it. As one of his friends, I saw a man who shared his affectionate side with people who were willing to listen. Once you got passed the hardness of the world and showed him your vulnerability or true self, he´d do the same and out right tell you that he loved you.

Michael Ianni

April 29, 2016

You remain deep in my heart, and in my thoughts. I hope to meet you someday on the other side. Rest in peace! You live on.

Pascal

October 18, 2014

R.I.P
John was an amazing person, always so nice & funny. I met him when I started djing and the first night on stage there was a drum kit left behind and of course he went over to it and played it. We knew each other from then on and he was always a sweet guy. So sorry for your loss, I lost my father suddenly, it's a difficult and sad loss but they live on in our thoughts, memories and stories of them.

Jessica Ferguson

June 6, 2011

R.I.P John

Jaci Carron

May 29, 2011

I was told when i lost my daddy... Dont think of it as losing him... think of it as gaining an angel..

Anne Marie Mattocks

May 28, 2011

So sad to hear addiction has claimed another victim. May you find the peace you so desperately sought on earth.

Erin Regan

May 20, 2011

My thoughts and love go out to the Muir family, although I haven't seen Johnny since Dundas District School, my thoughts go out to the family!

Jessica Richardson

May 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family..so sorry to hear that Johnny has passed although I have not seen him in a long time, he was always a great person at heart. Love Jessica Richardson Dundas.

Annie Hewitt

May 16, 2011

My thoughts are with you.

Jenny Latimer

May 15, 2011

I havent seen Johnny since we were kids. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am shocked to hear of his passing...he will be forever in our hearts.

K. Knott

May 15, 2011

I taught John when he was in grade 7. I have always remembered his huge smile, bright eyes and joking attitude. He constantly carried his skateboard...
I was very upset to hear about his death. My thoughts are with his family during such a difficult time.

Kelly Dean

May 12, 2011

Sending much love, healing and prayers to all of those who grieve this huge loss. I did not know John personally and was brought to this by means of a grieving friend. I'm not sure how to say to this family that I stand in awe of the courage and truth you have shown in sharing your loss as it really happened. There so many who suffer from addiction and from the great losses it creates. Addiction needs to have the light shone on it's darkness and I dearly thank you for that.

Eleanor Evans

May 12, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, John will be missed by all who knew him, especially his family. I didn't know John personally, he sounds like an amazing young man. I lost my son when he was 18yr, and I talk about him all the time, my grandchildren know him as uncle Stephen. Please know you are loved, and everyone grieves differently. I made a special box with some of my son's things in it, so do what is best for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Jamie Johnny

May 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family.
John, the skateboarding community has truly lost an amazing charismatic individual. You made me laugh so much as we grew up skateboarding together. You brought smiles and laughter to everyone and will be sadly missed but NEVER forgotten. R.I.P my friend!!

Jamie J.

Pamela Morton

May 10, 2011

Dear Sandy and Family:

I am so very sorry for your loss of your brother/son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Donna & Peter Temovsky

May 10, 2011

To John's Family,
Sincerest sympathy in the loss of your beloved John. He will be missed but never forgotten. You do not know me however I read John's obituary and I felt the urge to write and let you know what a beautiful tribute to John. It tells what a unique individual John was. He was much more then special. I know he is continuing on taking those heart shaped photos, being kind to someone less fortunae then he and making sure a spider is not in harm's way.
John was a remarkable young man taken far too soon. Everyone whose life he touched is better off for knowing John.
John rest in peace.
Sincerest sympathy.
Donna Temovsky

Karen Wedlake

May 9, 2011

To the Muir Family:
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Deepest Sympathy.
Karen Wedlake, Bruce Carey and family

Nicole Wedlake

May 9, 2011

Love to the Muir/Comego Family. I am so sadden by the loss of Johnny. He was a great man. Love always my friend.

Liz MacLean

May 8, 2011

So very sorry to hear about your Brother Steve... Thinking of you & all your family with Deepest Sympathy.

gillian pryor

May 8, 2011

i love you forever and you'll be with me always
love of my life
be calm and i hope you're finally at peace

daniel hassell

May 8, 2011

good night my friend you wil never be forgotten. peace and love

Jennifer Partridge

May 7, 2011

My deepest of sympathy goes out to the muir's family i am truly sorry for your lost.

Erin McManamy

May 7, 2011

My heart goes out to the Muir family during this difficult time.....

Elizabeth Hernandez

May 7, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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