John Salisbury Obituary
1945 - 2014
At St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton on Tuesday, January 8, 2014, John (Joseph) Salisbury, age 68 years. After many years of living with diabetes and complications therefrom. Beloved husband of the late Christine (nee Howcroft); Loving father of Jennifer Salisbury; Grandfather of Bianca and Cassie. He will be remembered fondly by his sisters Helen LeBlanc, Mabel, Cathy, and Brenda Brown and brothers Donald and Lionel; also survived by a great many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Lillian Scaife and brother Victor; A kind and loving man, he will be greatly missed. Private cremation to be followed by a wake in celebration of his life; an opportunity for friends and family to share fond memories and to say good-bye. Date and location to be announced for the spring.
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Liz Wagner-Burkart
January 27, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family of Joe who are all still like family to me. Joey...I miss our daily game of 'Words With Friends' !!You will always be missed and never forgotten!
Paula LeBlanc-Lowe
January 27, 2014
A wish for peace for you and for the people who loved you.
Shari Tempesta
January 26, 2014
Jennifer, I'm very sorry for the loss of your Father. He was a very nice man.
Peace be with you all!
Paula LeBlanc-Lowe
January 25, 2014
I had the good fortune to visit him in Quebec looking exactly as he does in the photo with Bear. He had a huge cauldron filled with sap over a fire by his house. What a wonderful memory of him in his element entirely. We'll miss you Uncle Joe.
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Jennifer Salisbury
January 25, 2014
This picture is from our house in Bellefeuille Qc. He loved Bear, his best friend and he loved to make Maple Syrup... I loved learning from him and miss him
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