John Harry Douglas STURGESS
John Harry Douglas STURGESS
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October 18, 1936 – June 11, 2017
John Harry Douglas Sturgess was born in 1936, married his childhood sweetheart, Mary, and immigrated to Canada in 1957 to seek their fortunes. John had a 35 year career with the Canadian National Railway, working his way up from Surveyor to Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. John passed away peacefully in Penticton, BC, surrounded by his family. Above all a family man, John is survived by his four children, Jeremy, Teresa, Matthew, Daniel; their partners; seven grandchildren; and his youngest brother, Robert Sturgess. John was an engineer at heart and by trade: a great renovator of homes and maker of fences, decks, toys, furniture, forts, and gardens. Practical, intelligent, optimistic, generous, stubborn, sentimental, and wise, John was the best of men.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson Canada in memory of John are welcome: Parkinson Canada.
Cremation has taken place. A private celebration is planned for a future date. Condolences can be directed to the family through providencefuneralhomes.com 250-494-7752.
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Louise Nicholson
July 1, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family. As his Assistant, it was an honour for me to work with Mr. Sturgess at CN. I have great memory of this brilliant and kind man. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Charyl Desouza
July 1, 2017
My sincerest condolences to Mary and family. Mr. Sturgess was a man of honor and integrity. It was a pleasure to work for him.
Eunice & Harry Neufeld
June 21, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Our condolences to all the family.
June 19, 2017
A thoroughly decent and able man. With deepest sympathy to all family members for this loss.
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June 16, 2017
Our Deepest condolences to the family, one of the nicest it was our pleasure to encounter. Only good memories prevail.
Tom & Alice Hayden
Ottawa
William McEwen
June 16, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family.
John was one of my favourites to work with as he was always fair , sincere ,humourous and straightforward to deal with. May he rest in peace.
Gerald MacDermott
June 16, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. I worked with John for a number of years at CN. The time was memorable and John's leadership was outstanding.
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