Reverend John PROFITT

Reverend John PROFITT

John PROFITT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 18, 2003.
PROFITT, The Reverend John Malcolm 1939 - 2003 With deep sadness we announce that Malcolm passed away peacefully at home in Canmore on April 15, 2003 after a brief illness. He was wonderful husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and pastor. He touched countless lives in his work as a minister of the United Church of Canada in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He was beloved by his family, Barbara, Kim, Corey, Luke, Riley, Anna and Manolo. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters and their families in Ontario; and by Alex, Corey and Jodi. He was predeceased by his son Sammy. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Malcolm's Life will be held at St. Michael's Anglican Church, 709 - 7 Street, Canmore on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Catherine MacLean officiating. No flowers please and if you wish, memorial donations may be made to: Mission & Service Fund, United Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Y4 or the Ralph Connor Memorial United Church, 617 Main Street, Canmore, AB T1W 2B1 in Malcolm's name. "How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear; it soothes the sorrows, heals the wounds and drives away all fear." Bow River Funeral Service assisting the family. Telephone (403) 678-4880 for further information.

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