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Sandra Connery posted a condolence
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Dear Patrick, Christopher and Ann, Your Dad was my very first boss after I graduated from Ryerson’s School of Journalism in 1964. How lucky I was! I applied for the position as Assistant Editor of Executive magazine after working over the Christmas period on a temporary assignment (beneficial to students) for Southam Business Publications. At that time you lived on Hedges Blvd. and I wasn’t far away on Tettenhall Rd. The trip to Don Mills Rd. was almost impossible by TTC and so your Dad offered to pick me up for my interview. We travelled together across the 401, not nearly as wide with so many lanes as it is today, and as I sat in his car, I wondered: when will the interview actually begin. Well, I guess it was about Bathurst St. when the pleasantries had been completed and we started to “really” talk. I got the job so I guess the preamble worked! Your Dad was Editor of Executive and I joined the team of two Associate Editors as the Assistant Editor. This was a wonderful job and I learned a great deal that has been of benefit for the rest of my life. Your Dad knew people and read them well. He treated everyone with respect. He was always a gentleman (and I’ve also tried to be a lady). He was indeed a good journalist and writer but he had the ability to teach, to encourage, to lead a young person on how to write responsibly, how to deal with colleagues, and how to cope with the ups and downs of working in a very small circle. I remember your Dad with great fondness and enormous respect. He was indeed a fine mentor and I have never forgotten his friendship and encouragement. Please accept my sincere condolences. Unfortunately, another commitment prevents me from being with you at the memorial service. Sincerely, Sandra Connery (Sandra MacMillan in 1964)
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Sally Jo Martin posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2015
My connections with the Harbrons go back to the 40's when John worked a summer job with my father Joe Evans in the registrar's office at UofT. Moving to Etobicoke in the 70's I enjoyed meeting Sheila through the University Women's Club. In 1980 my family moved to 19 Elstree Rd so the Martins and Harbrons became neighbours. Some years later we bought the 16 foot Wayfarer sailboat that sat in the driveway of #4. It then sat in the side yard of our house, #19, and was enjoyed for many days of competition and recreational sailing. Fast forward to the time when John moved & I met Ann who shared some of the house contents for a charity garage sale that I was organizing. John and Sheila were fine neighbours. I send my condolences to all family members who will remember the legacy of both Sheila and John. Regards - Sally Jo Evans Martin
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Ruth Rae posted a condolence
Friday, October 23, 2015
I visited John this past summer.He knew me and seemed comfortable. He was a good friend, interesting intellectual and a neighbour To Ann, Patrick and Christopher My sincerest condolences Ruth Rae
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Faith Russell lit a candle
Thursday, October 22, 2015
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I have left a condolence message but I should also like to send a message to a very dear friend, Rev. Reg Stackhouse whom we knew at Stephens Bay. Please pass along our sincere sympathies to the family and Reg. We shall be thinking of you Reg from Victoria. Fondly Fay
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Robert J. Fleming posted a condolence
Thursday, October 22, 2015
I first met John in 1969 under extreme conditions. We shared a room together in Inuvik, NWT when travelling with members of the Mid-Canada Development Foundation on a study tour of the North. We stepped out of our billet on the first morning and found the temperature had dropped to 44 below zero. This plunged us into a kinship which lasted for almost fifty years.
John and Sheila had become firm friends and when I was recovering from a stroke, John was there to take me home from the hospital. We both had worked in journalism and John was a great sounding board for ideas. When Patsy and I left Toronto in 1994 to live in Kingston, John often took the train down to visit us and explore the surrounding area. There was an added bond between John and myself when both Sheila and Patsy were diagnosed with Alzheimer's and eventually left us.
John was always humourous, full of imagination and a wonderful friend. My special thoughts and prayers are with John's children and their families.
Robert (Bob) J. Fleming
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Gertrude (TRUDY) Kearns lit a candle
Thursday, October 22, 2015
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John was a fervent supporter when he felt compelled. He was both kind, and acerbic when required. Magnanimous and tough, I appreciated many phone chats with him around the Afghan Mission for one, from 2006 on. His experience as a journalist allowed him to see through many aspects of our CDN involvement. This friendship only served to educate me, and I am always grateful for his professional input.
May you rest in peace.
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Faith Russell ( nee Daniels) posted a condolence
Thursday, October 22, 2015
I was introduced to John when I was a student at U of T in the late 60s. I was chair of a WUS/CUS conference on Latin America and my father suggested that I contact John whom he knew through the international affairs organization. John was invaluable for suggesting speakers and generally a great mentor to us all. My father enjoyed sharing many moments with John and through the Latin american journals that he usually shared with John. My father was George (Cecil) Daniels. Please accept my most sincere condolences and know that you father was a remarkable man.
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Colleen Isherwood posted a condolence
Thursday, October 22, 2015
My husband Steve and I first met John when we moved to 3 Elstree Road in 2000 and our cats became friends. Yes, that's right. Our cats. Our Gizmo, a black-and-white male tabby and John's Pumpkin, became inseparable. The two cats would hang out together nestled in the concrete planters in front of the Harbron home at 4 Elstree Road. One day, John asked if it was okay for Gizmo to stay at the Harbron place while Steve and I were at work. Gizmo spent many a day at John's place and stayed for sleepovers too. And that was how the humans became friends too. Once the cats introduced us, we discovered that John, Steve and I had many things in common, including careers as journalists, common friends and acquaintances from MacLean-Hunter, a love of animals and a love of books. I am sorry that Steve and I are travelling and will be unable to attend John's memorial service. He was a big part of our lives for the many years we were across-the-street neighbours, and our thoughts are with Anne, Christopher and Patrick and their families. Sincerely, Colleen & Steve Isherwood
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Greig Stewart posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
I first met John in the lat 70's. I was researching a book I was writing on a Canadian company called A.V. Roe Canada and learned that John had also researched that very company as part of some work he was doing. When I eventually contacted him, he most generously gave me access to all his research and work. In addition, he continued to encourage me in my undertaking and was always there for support, a chat, an occasional lunch and never ending enthusiasm. Without him, I could not have completed my work. My condolences to the family on the loss of a great person. -Greig Stewart
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Cindy Gareau lit a candle
Monday, October 19, 2015
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I had the pleasure of working with John for several years at the Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs. He was a delightful character - dedicated to his work for the Institute and always quick with a smile and kind word. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
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Ann Harbron lit a candle
Thursday, October 15, 2015
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For Dad: fierce and smart, with a great sense of humour. May You Rest in Peace.
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Colleen and Steve Isherwood posted a condolence
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Colleen and Steve Isherwood made a donation to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CANADA - SOCIETE ALZHEIMER DU CANADA
Dear Anne, John, Chris, Pat and family - Very sorry I was travelling and missed John's memorial service. My friend Janine said it was lovely: that Reg Stackhouse did a wonderful job with the service and that Lilian and Patrick told some good stories about growing up with John on Strathallan and on Elstree. Anne, I would love to get together with you sometime. No need to come to Elstree -- we could meet at a restaurant on the Danforth. All the best to you guys -- I really enjoyed getting to know you better during that crazy year when you were cleaning out the house. Sincerely, Colleen and Steve
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Trudy (Steiger) Kearns posted a condolence
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Trudy (Steiger) Kearns made a donation to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF CANADA - SOCIETE ALZHEIMER DU CANADA
During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call. Trudy (Kearns) on behalf of Ruby and Linda (Steiger)
