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John Gordon Carruthers
August 14, 1936 - March 11, 2019
BORN
August 14, 1936
DIED
March 11, 2019
John Carruthers Obituary
He attended public school in Carp, London, ON and Jollimore NS. High school took him to Rockingham NS and Almonte, ON where he was active in sports.
He joined the Navy under the Venture Plan right out of high school in 1954 and remained there until retirement in 1992 with his last posting here in Victoria.
John was an ardent genealogist and was a past chairman of the Ottawa branch and a life member of the Victoria branch.
While in Ottawa, he was a keen curler and golfer and was also active in Freemasonry, in which he was a past Senior Warden of Rideau Lodge A.F & A.M.
John enjoyed retirement in Victoria. He instructed seniors in computing systems at the Victoria Computer Club. He and his wife Elizabeth travelled throughout the world on many occasions. Life was good.
There will be no services at John's request.
Memories and Condolences
for John Carruthers
15 Entries
Dorothy Cushway
April 1, 2019
My thoughts go out to you John and family. You were so dedicated to the Victoria Computer Club, and you showed me many tricks over the years. Thanks for all the people you helped all those years. We are all thinking of you and will miss seeing you at the club. You enriched many.
Helen Shaver
April 1, 2019
My condolences to John's family.
I met John through the genealogy group. His use of the word "Consistency" in genealogy research is one I will not forget and I have passed this word on to many friends who share the passion of family history. Thank you John for everything, you will be missed by many "genealogists" in Victoria
Marilyn and Ron Park
March 31, 2019
Good bye John. You were one of those people who lit a spark for us both for computers and genealogy. You will be missed and fondly remembered--a great teacher who inspired others.
Murray Strome
March 31, 2019
My sincere condolences to Elizabeth and the family on your loss. It was John who inspired me to begin my quest to learn more about my own family tree. He will be greatly missed by everyone at the Victoria Computer Club.
Gord Collins
March 24, 2019
For you John the lyrics to "Eternal Father" the navel hymn.
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walkedst on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren's shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
May you be blessed there as you have been here my friend
March 24, 2019
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of a classmate, cabin-mate and good friend. Our sincere condolences to all of John's extended family. Sincerely, John and Barbara Murray...Ottawa
March 22, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
George Bowden
March 22, 2019
John was a great volunteer teacher at the Victoria Computer Club for decades. He will be sorely missed. Condolences to the family
Anita Dodd
March 20, 2019
I met John in 1999, when I joined BB&C,Victoria Computer club. He was a patient teacher with beginner classes, teaching genealogy class, always ready to help a member, or just chat with folks. He had a dry sense of humor. I won't forget his help, reminding me "If you want to be a Computer Queen, You have to Read the Screen". You will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.
Anita
Barry & Patricia Burgess
March 19, 2019
Elizabeth & Family; We extend our sincere sympathy on the passing of our dear friend John; we enjoyed our visits with John at the Venture reunions that we were able to attend. Rest in peace John.
March 19, 2019
Dear Elizabeth and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Jim and Merri Lynn Todd
Venture class of 56
Bob Lancashire
March 18, 2019
Elizabeth and family,
On behalf of all members VENTURE Class '56 we offer our most sincere sympathy on John's passing. He was a good "ship mate' and friend. He will be remembered by all.
Respectfully.
Bob Lancashire, Class Rep, Venture Class '56
Melanie Arscott
March 18, 2019
I enjoyed many chats with John regarding family history over the years. He was an integral member of the VGS, and will be missed by many.
Leila Muldrew
March 16, 2019
Will always remember John as Historian for Victoria Genealogical Society & his attention to details. Amazed at his extensive research on his last name & variations. ""Old Genealogists never die - they become a vital statistic." May he rest in Peace.
Sarah Hamster
March 16, 2019
I have known John for many years. He was kind and helpful to a new genealogist. I will miss him.
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