John Henry Evans ORAM

John, found rest and is no longer struggling to breathe, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and soul mate Charleen (nee Smith) of 56 years; loving sons and daughters-in-law John Jr. and Angela, Jason, and Mandie; honourary son and daughter-in-law David and Tammara on Friday, September 23, 2022. John, at the age of 78, will also have a special place in the hearts of Angel and Trevor, Charlie, Alexander and Ethan, Tyson, Ryder, Brealynn, Bobby, Peyton, Owen, and Charley. Never far from John's thoughts were Ines, Duncan, Wesley, Vernon, and their families. John was born and raised in Combermere where his family roots run four generations deep in the Madawaska Valley. In 1968, John became a pilot, flying his sons from their home on the island in Port Perry to the family camp. Often landing in Mike Orr's field, he would help plow before taking off for back home. In 1975, he rebuilt his Piper PA-11, working tirelessly in his garage on Olive Avenue in Oshawa and was awarded the Stanhope Best Classic. John was connected to the land and was attuned to all things in "the bush". This is where he was most happy: from grooming the trails to organizing the hunt; adventures snowmobiling, ice fishing, moose, and deer hunting; fishing in Bobby 2 on Kamaniskeg Lake; camping in Haliburton Forest and Wildlife, Temagami, all around Lake Superior and Sandy Lake. He created the best and most fantastic memories. Many amazing road trips to the East Coast, Tennessee, Florida, and all over Ontario, some with Aunt Jane and Uncle Eric, will never be forgotten. He was a jack of all trades, with an immeasurable ability and talent to fix everything. When you found a broken lawn mower on the side of the road, John would have it up and running in no time. He had almost every tool there was and knew how to use them. He took great pride in being organized, with every tool having a home; his workshop and garage were evidence to his attention to detail. His sense of humour was contagious; he loved a good story, especially the punch line! John worked hard and played harder. He retired after 33 and a half years at GM, making lifelong friendships. After retirement, John invested in a sawmill, dabbled in wood working and was pretty particular with every piece of furniture he designed and built. A good game of euchre and womp'em were always filled with entertainment when playing with or against John. He loved his many canine companions and all of the family and camp dogs over the years, and they loved all his treats from under the table. John will forever be remembered as an avid angler, passionate skilled hunter, and most of all for the love of his family and friends and will undoubtedly be missed by all who knew him. November at Mountain Lake Hunt Camp will never be the same. He was a great man. A gathering to celebrate John's extraordinary life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406, 250 John Street, Barry's Bay on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Please join his family as they raise a glass of Captain Morgan's and Pepsi to toast his memory and share stories at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (specifically the Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care), would be appreciated. Please sign the online Book of Condolences at www.baygardens.ca.
The Oram family wish to express a heartfelt and sincere thank you to: Jamie and Linda Turnbull - White Duck Pottery for their generosity and kindness; Dylaina Wood and the entire team of angels at Madawaska Valley Hospice for their exceptional guidance and compassion; numerous amazing friends, neighbours and our incomparable hunting family for their never ending support and love; Dr. Jason Malinowski and Dr. Graham Cook for their dedicated professionalism; the incredible ER nurses, support staff, volunteers, second floor team and doctors at St. Francis Memorial Hospital for their tremendous care.

"Love is a four-letter word,
As are fish, deer, and hunt."