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Published by Monteal Gazette on Jan. 9, 2016.

HOWES, John Dennison
With his family close at hand, John died peacefully at the age of 85 on Tuesday January 5, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. Beloved husband of Birgitte "Didi" Rump; brother of the late Edith Warner and Dorothea Rump (Leif), Horsholm, Denmark. Father of David (Constance), Heather (Rick), Gordon (Keltie), Robert (Nancy) and Karsten (Rebecca). Devoted grandfather/farfar of Tobin, Carly, Sergei, Eric, Jonathan, Emma, Jacob, Sam and Max. Loving husband and father, grandfather/ farfar, brother, uncle, colleague and friend, John is also survived by his former wife Linda Craig Howes. John was a man who lived life to the fullest and found joy in everyday experiences. He was passionate in all he undertook be it as a student, King's Scout, school teacher/administrator, United Church member, innovator, bird carver or sailor. John left his indelible mark as a dedicated educator on three West Island high schools and John Abbott College; other schools in Montreal, Cowansville and Ottawa also bear evidence of his creative talents. A very special thanks goes out to the doctors, nurses and pharmacists who provided so much care in his final years. A celebration of John's life will take place on Tuesday January 12, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Avenue, Pointe-Claire, followed by a reception. Rather than sending flowers, please feel free to make a donation to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Voluntas (Voluntas.ca, 514-695-7979)

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January 15, 2016

I was fortunate enough to be in the same teacher education class with John at Mcdonald College in 1951-52. We were a class of almost two hundred women and only about fifteen men. It was an agricultural college, and of course, we had to play against The Aggies, some of whom had played together for three years. We had to play, even though some of us, including John, had hardly ever been on skates. I was right defense, and John was goaler. I tried to pass the puck to the left defenseman, Bobby Pugh, but instead going behind the goal, my puck went in front of the net. John wasn't expecting anything like that. He was leaning on his stick. My puck hit his stick, and went into the wrong net! I had scored my first and only goal, but in the wrong net! Our coach, who was blind in one eye and could not therefore take part on the ice, stared at me with his one good eye, and motioned to me to sit on the bench, which I did for the rest of the season!

In spite of this, John was a good friend, even though we lost touch with one another as the years passed.

Many of us will miss him!

Eigil Pedersen

Hammy McClymont

January 13, 2016

My condolences to Didi and the family. Mr Howes (who I was permitted to call "John" when we last met) taught me Sunday School at Valois United and English at John Rennie. He took us to see "The Ten Commandments" and the Montreal Repertory Theatre production of "Macbeth". He directed our productions of "Trial by Jury" and "Pirates of Penzance". He was a teacher who made a difference. Thank you Mr Howes. Rest in peace.

Sharon and Stanley Asher

January 12, 2016

Dear Family of John Howes,

We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. We extend our deepest condolences to all of you. We have known John for 45 years and greatly admired and appreciated him all that time. We wish you comfort and inner peace.

Sharon and Stanley Asher

Anna Cruickshank

January 12, 2016

My sincere condolences to Didi and family.
John and Didi were such a "team" at Mackay Church, leading in so many ways.
Remembering John as a GENTLE GIANT, FILLED WITH WISDOM AND MIRTH !

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Elisabeth Jones

January 11, 2016

Didi and family. We want you to know Cedar Park has lost our very own Moses. With such gratitude for all he has meant to us, we surround you with our love and prayers.

January 11, 2016

"Mr. Howes" was one of my favourite teachers at Beaconsfiekd HS. The first year he taught me he slammed my desk with a long ruler and told me I'd lived "a bed of roses" and to smarten up. It took me awhile to wake up and realize what he meant but I loved him from that point on. Thank you and RIP Mr Howes.

Susan Garrett

January 10, 2016

I will always remember Mr. Howes from the band trip overseas. We all had a great time. RIP Mr. Howes.

Marc Rodgers

January 10, 2016

Josie and I send our sincere condolences. Robert and Nancy, our thoughts are with you.

Judith Agnew

January 10, 2016

I last saw John at a BHS reunion. I learned of his death from mutual friend! Although I had not seen him in a long time, I will miss him. As a teen and young adult we were close and he was a good friend of my father's. My thoughts are with his family ... RIP ooxx

John Howes, Jan Eisenhardt & Bruce Kidd, Malaspina Univ, 2004

Lisa Eisenhardt-Spillane

January 10, 2016

John Howes was a very close freind of my Father and became a reall friend to the whole family over the the years. He was always there for us and always interested in us as young adults which carried on in tho the very lasy days with our MOther and father. He was able to put inot words what we were feeling but couldn't express. John and Didi are coming for lunch was the great hue and cry on Sundays and we would look forward to their erudite company and exciting discussions about all and sundry ont eh planet. We will miss hime so much. The Eisenhardts: Lisa, Peter & Kari.

Lise et Yvon Bilodeau

January 10, 2016

Robert...a toi et tous les tiens nos plus sincères sympathies....nous sommes de tout cur avec vous....

Robin Warren

January 10, 2016

I feel so blessed to have spent a few hours with John and you Didi, albeit in the ER of the Lakeshore.My heart is with you.

Alma Laderoute

January 10, 2016

my condolence

January 9, 2016

'Mr" Howes was my biology teacher at JRHS,
and was a humorous, charismatic person who made learning interesting and easy.My condolances tothe family.

Margot Boland
Salt Spring Island

Joseph Burke

January 9, 2016

B bTo Didi and family.
While we regret John's passing, we join with all his friends, family, colleagues, in remembering and celebrating a wonderful life -filled with purpose and ambition, many accomplishments and much success.

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