Obituary of John Curtis
John Curtis, age 65, passed away on May 30th 2017 surrounded by friends and family. Beloved son of Pauline and Jack Curtis (deceased), John was born October 5th 1951 in Toronto, Ontario. Apart from three wonderful years in Bermuda he spent much of his life close to the home he grew up in and the pool in which he could often be found in the summertime. John truly was a man who was full of life and during his time at Gordon Graydon and the University of Toronto he made incredible friendships that would mean the world to him in the years to follow. He married the love of his life, Gillian Leigh, on April 12th 1980 and is survived by his 3 beloved children Eva, Clare and Desmond and two sisters Carole and Robin and her husband Hannes.
A lifetime lover of music, John’s family will cherish his record collection and juke box and the songs that carry his memory. John had an incredible sense of humour, and even in the face of cancer he couldn’t help but bring a smile to those he came in contact with. He is now reunited with Grace, his cherished chocolate lab.
All are welcome to visit from 7:15 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 1st, 2017 at the eco Life Celebration Centre, Magnolia Room of St. John's Dixie Cemetery (737 Dundas St E, Mississauga, at Cawthra, ON L4Y 2B5). Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday June 2nd, 2017 with visiting prior from 10:15 am. The Rite of Committal with burial will follow onsite at St. John's Dixie Cemetery. Parking is availalbe in the lot adjacent to the church. Please proceed through the cemetery gates to the large building on the right-hand-side. Those requiring assistance are welcome to be dropped off at this builidng and return to the lot for parking. A celebration of a life truly lived will take place at the Brogue in Port Credit (136 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5G 1E6) at 1 pm afterwards.
The family would like to especially thank Dr. Gilchrist and the other amazing staff at Dorothy Ley Hospice. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to the hospice, or to the humane society as a reflection of his lifelong love of animals. These donations as well as the sharing of photos, memories and sentiments can be made here at his Memorial Webpage using the linke provided above.
Uniquely entrusted to eco Cremation & Burial Services Inc.
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