Toronto, Ontario
DONAGHY, John Patrick - (Long time employee of the City of Toronto Parks & Recreation) Peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in his 67th year. Predeceased by his best friend and wife Darlene. Beloved father of Kim (Jim Boyd). Cherished Papa of James, Melissa and Alana. John will be...
Read MoreKim & Family:
All the years I've known your family one thing stood out, and that was just how much john loved being a father & husband. I saw that same love at being a grandpa. He made me laugh, helped me through life, and taught me the importance of family. These past couple of days I cant help but smile at many happy moments I enjoyed with John. He will always be remembered.
Steve Miles
May 30, 2009 | North York, ON
To the Donaghy Family: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother and dear father of Kim and her family. I will always remember John's smile. He and my brother were great friends and I know that Frank along with John's family and friends will miss him. He will remain forever in your hearts.
Joanne Cremer
Joanne Cremer
May 29, 2009 | Rossland, BC
Kim, Jim and kids,
although your hearts are heavy and days are dark, I can only hope that all the warm and loving memories will prop you up. I will really miss the big guy. He always had a way to bring humour to a situation when needed the most. He brought me to tears of laughter so many times !
You guys were his happiness !
WH
Warren Hoselton
May 29, 2009 | Richmond Hill, ON
Dear Kim,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Johnny was a mentor to us in the Parks and at the races. His humour and laughter will be missed.
Goodbye Friend.
Grant Richardson
May 28, 2009 | Markham, ON
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kim,Jim,James, Melissa, Alana and the rest of the family. For anyone who was lucky enough to know John will miss him dearly. He had a big heart and he was a very kind man
karen macleod
May 28, 2009 | Edmonton, AB
Missing my Brother Dearly, the one I never had, sorry for Your loss Kim & James & family.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
God Bless You John, I Love You
Frank Cremer
May 28, 2009 | Pickering, ON
Our prayers are with you Kim and family. John was a great guy and we'll miss him.
Jane & Mark Madigan
May 28, 2009 | Toronto, ON
Sadly missed, fondly remembered. My heart and prayers to Kim, Jim and the grandkids John loved to talk about. Always in my memories
Elizabeth Matsos-Brown
May 28, 2009 | Scarborough, ON
I am very sad to hear of the passing of a former colleague from Metro Parks. I remember John's kind spirit and jovial laugh. He will live on in our memories.
John Howard
May 28, 2009 | Owen Sound, ON
