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Karon Bing
April 22, 2025
It's a lovely spring day in 2025 & as I look up at the clouds you've come to mind. I worked with you at the Quality Hotel . Such a stressful, busy environment but you were always so calm and had the warmest smile with a sweet gentleness. You never looked down on any staff no matter what rank. I remember how much you loved your beautiful dog. I envy heaven because we are missing you down here. You truly exuded kindness!
Toshi Fukushima
March 25, 2014
Miss you my friend.
Eve Harris
August 6, 2013
Very sorry to learn of John's passing. I last spoke to him in mid-February and as always it was a pleasure. He was my go-to at the hotel and I will miss him.
July 20, 2013
July 20, 2013
As you know my beloved, it is Jack's Birthday today. I know you are with him and that you have never left his side. He misses you so much, that sometimes it makes me want to cry. I feel you when I come to get your angel and she always looks in the bedroom before we leave, just like she is saying see you later dad, I'm going to the beach with Anti Sue. You are always in my thoughts and while this year will be the hardest for the love of his life, I hope he realizes that you have never left, maybe in body, but not in spirit. Love you John.
Susan
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Carol Brown
April 30, 2013
Michelle and Bob and Jack. I remember John well, and am so sorry you have lost a brother and partner. I wept as I watched the You tube memorial. Well done, to who put it together. With much love,Cousin Carol Brown from Windsor Ontario.
Grant Temple
April 8, 2013
Please view John's memorial video on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zu0bSWrTYI&feature=youtu.be
Alex & Brenda Van Schagen
April 7, 2013
Jack, Michelle, Grant and all of your family & friends. John was one of a kind. He is going to be truly missed. Our thoughts are with all of you right now.
Christina Watters
April 7, 2013
I will always remember our all nighters and especially driving out to Vancouver just for fun.John and I were great friends and I will forever remember the great times we had.I sent John a message March 4 but he never got to reply, I never stopped tinking of him and never will. I will miss him dearly...
Love you always my dear friend xoxoxo
Laurie Frasch
April 7, 2013
John, I will miss our last minute email bookings, our rants over why the Canucks just couldn't seem to score a goal, and just your easy going mannerisms that made you so easy to talk to and confide in. Our conversations always brought a smile to my face. I will miss you my friend!
Peggy Udall
April 7, 2013
WOW, what an immeasurable loss! John, you lived, you laughed, you loved. You listened, you encouraged, you inspired. You were so many things to so many people. I will miss your humorous ways of dealing with difficulty. Your animated way of telling stories and your genuine charm and personality. As best of the best, I can see why God wanted his angel back. My heart goes out to everyone who knew you and feel the loss of a dear friend. For those of us left behind, you gave us great memories to hold and share. Lets keep them going. To the family and friends, SMILE, it is what John would want.
Dan Jukich
April 6, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the McReavy family on Johns passing. It was a pleasure to work along side of him at Fraser Downs. He was a true professional at all times and not many things flustered him. We will miss you John. We will always keep you in our hearts.
April 6, 2013
WOW, what an immesurable loss! John the love and compassion you shared with so many...it breaks my heart to know we have lost such an amazing person. I will miss your enthusiasm, your good natured humanity, your dynamic personality, your helpful nature, great smile, wonderful laugh,and all around beautiful disposition. You made me laugh in troubled times, you always had a positive outlook. I looked forward to seeing you. You were an amazing uncle and loved your family with everything you had. You inspired many and will leave a deep impression in those who had the priveledge of getting to know you. Rest in Peace. We are all the better for having known you. My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family members left behind. You loved, you laughed and you lived. Rest well.
Peggy - Cloverdale B.C.
Cathy Ewen
April 6, 2013
John, we are going to miss your smile and amazing rapport with the customers here at Fraser Downs. Everytime a customer sent in a glowing review of the "Homestretch" it had so much to do with you and your amazing personality. To all your friends and family - we are very sorry for your loss. Jasmine & April please know that we are thinking of you.
May you rest in peace John.
Cathy & Cheryl (Reservations)
Thanks John for taking such special care of me when I was in Vancouver just 3 months again. Love Aunt Pat
April 5, 2013
We miss so much already John. We had your name remembered at the Easter Sunday mass. Love Aunt Pat
Brenda Henning
April 4, 2013
John was a really wonderful person we will all miss at work. To his family & friends - I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Sharon Porter
April 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Johns' family.
The 'Homestretch' just isn't the same without Johns' presence and helpful ways.
Rest in Peace John!
Joanna Lehmann
April 4, 2013
We were fortunate to have John for a family friend for nearly three decades. When the "ons" came over, my grandsons rejoiced because we all knew it would be a lively evening. John was a loyal friend to my daughter through some very hard times in her life. We appreciated his unwavering support and his good humor, even during hard times of his own. We will miss him and wish he could have been here longer, but it was a privilege to have known someone who so well exemplified good will and generosity of spirit. The finish line came too soon, but you ran a great race, John.
Suzanne Klein
April 4, 2013
I will always remember John as he was the last time I saw him at my house for dinner, tanned, beautiful, ageless with his warm smile and infectious laugh.
John sparkled wherever he went, with his sense of style, quick wit and zest for life. His eyes, bright like a fire and smile warm like a hug.
He was a loyal, genuine and generous man who's warmth and inclusive nature will be missed beyond measure. He has a special knack for making and retaining friendships. He didn't ever miss a birthday, always finding friends and ensuring he was the first to wish them on their special day with a card, a call and often a song. He always had time to listen to encourage the best in us, even when we weren't giving our best. His openness and warmth were contagious and although he leaves us too soon, we are all blessed to have known him.
To the remaining member of the On's, let us all take a moment and say a prayer for our friend John, remember the fun crazy times together (which I shall not print) during the last 28 years. Although our hearts are broken lets cherish the fond memories of growing up together with our dear, jovial kindhearted ring leader.
Jack , my sincerest condolences, you have lost and exceptional partner. He adored you. (and Hershey too)
To John's loved ones, family and special nieces and nephews (whom he always spoke of with such pride and joy), I am deeply sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayers.
Dearest John, I will cherish our memories and go forward embracing family and friends as you did living your life to the fullest.
With Love,
Suzanne AKA Suzonne xoxo
Sean Kehoe
April 4, 2013
Missing you so much Johnny. Love you forever- Sean
Noelle Kennedy
April 4, 2013
Cherished is the blessed one. You will remain in my heart forever my friend
Love you
Noelle Kennedy
April 4, 2013
John wasa great friend in high school. He loved us all unconditionally made us laugh out loud and was always there when you needed a hug or a shoulder to cry on. I lost touch with him a while back but thought of him the other day. I will no longer wonder when i get to see my dear friend again, it will just have to wait. Love you John, always have and always will. Please take care of yourself. I am sad for you to leave. Until we will meet again xoxo
Lousie and Mike Cain
April 4, 2013
John will be missed by so many people. He was such a unique person who touched many lives in so many ways. We will always keep his laughter, wit and graciousness close to our hearts. Rest easy dear cousin.
Fun Fiesta Memories and so many more.
The Moloney Family
April 3, 2013
Already missing you so much my special cousin John. Your laugh was unique and brightened every room, and everyone! Much love always, Maureen XOXO
Karen Moloney
April 3, 2013
JOHN ... you were such an important part of our maternal Douro, Ontario 'Heffernan' family tree branch, and our close dozen generation of cousins will never be the same without you here to laugh and share stories with. You have left a great example and good memories of being an amazing son, brother, relative and friend. I hope that Michelle, Bob and their families eventually find peace with your sudden passing in knowing that you stand in the heavens with your Dad Jim, mother Marcella, aunt Doreen and uncles. Rest easy dear cuz.
Wayne & Ruth Cain
April 3, 2013
Bob, Michelle and Family, we are truly sadden by John's passing, he will have eternal peace in Heaven above. John's spirit will always be with us as he was such an example of generous man. He will be truly missed in our family.
Love Wayne and Ruth
Louise Devlin
April 3, 2013
My condolences...John will be sadly missed by myself and those who knew him.
lucy ditomaso
April 3, 2013
i will miss you at work lucy
lucy di tomaso
April 3, 2013
john i know that carole and i made you laugh i will miss you at work lucy
Joanne Sweany
April 3, 2013
John was a fantastic and beautiful soul that swept through our lives way too fast! You will be greatly missed, but your love will always be felt!!!
John on 2013 Pink Shirt Day!
Toshi Fukushima
April 3, 2013
John you were a great guy, great friend and the Rock of the hotel. We are at lost... Your desk is so empty and the office is so bare. We will never get use to this!
Crystal Allarie
April 3, 2013
My Dearest Uncle John,
From the moment we met we instantly became fast friends.
You always loved me for who I was and celebrated me.
I always very deeply felt your unconditional love.
You never faltered in your love for the people closest to you.
Your vibrant smile never wavered.
There is a huge void in my heart now that you have left us far too soon.
Please stay close to us, as life with out you will be sad and vacant.
I will honor your life.
I will celebrate you.
All my love,
~C
Don Micalchuk
April 3, 2013
I have lost a very dear friend that I have known for the past 28 years. Togeather we started our Hotel carierrs and shared so many of lifes journeys, good times and bad times.
We may have lost one of the "on's"
but John you will always be with us!
Debi Thompson
April 3, 2013
John was a fantastic co-worker. We shared laughter and sorrow. I will miss him very very much.
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