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Monday, December 2, 2024
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Kendra Coombes lit a candle
Monday, December 16, 2024
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My deepest condolences on your loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Martha MacKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, December 6, 2024
Dear Myrna and family, we were so sorry to hear of John's recent passing . Our memory of him will always be of him playing his guitar and singing songs. He had such a collection of songs it blew our minds away, such a character, and full of life and appreciation of friends, family and good times. We always appreciated his great nature, and the ability to bring friends together and relish the moment, a quality seldom seen today. Myrna, we know you and John were like two peas in a pod, and may those memories carry you through these hard times.
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Ned darling posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Myrna, jon,Sara and family. Sorry for your loss. I remember the great music and laughs growing up on 10th st. Great memories. R.I.P. Backie. Take care and God Bless.
Ned & Donna.
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Jeannie White posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Myrna, Jon, Sarah, "Uncle" Father Davey & Family,
We're so sorry to hear of Johnnie's passing. We were blessed to grow up with such great neighbors and to have so many childhood memories shared with your family over the years. Johnnie will be remembered for the way in which he loved and supported his family, and of course, the way he could turn anything into a song.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Jeannie White
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Rosemary Mercado posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2024
Mario and I offer our heartfelt condolences to Father David and the Tonary family. We can’t express how sorry we are for the passing of John, but we hope the family can find comfort, peace, and love from family and friends. Praying for John in Seguin Tx.
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Robyn posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2024
Deepest condolences to all family and friends; from Sarah (Crane) Killen and family.
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Sandy Clyburn posted a condolence
Monday, December 2, 2024
My deepest condolences to John’s family!
I had the pleasure of working with John at
Devco and NSPI . Terrific guy and great worker!
Sandy Clyburn
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Debbie McIsaac posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Myrna, Jon, Sarah and Tonary families, I’m so sorry to hear of Backy’s passing. So many wonderful memories of him playing and singing at parties. Always a smile on his face when ever you ran into him. He wll be missed.
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Shauna Madden lit a candle
Sunday, December 1, 2024
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Condolences to the family.
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Hank Smith posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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To Myrna and all of the Tonary family, so sorry to hear of John's passing. I knew him through the NWFD. He was a gentleman. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. Hank Smith and family.
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Norman Mac Lean posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Myrna,Jon,Sarah and the entire Tonary and Mac Leod's families we extend our deepest sympathies ,with the loss of John. He truly was such a nice man, and a very respectful gentleman.Be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times, May John have everlasting happiness and peace R.I.P Buddy. Norman & Aggie
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Cathy & Jason Hawley posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Myrna & Family,
Jason and I are deeply saddened to hear about John. He was a true gentleman with a wonderful heart. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. Hugs to all of you at this difficult time.
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Greg Desrosiers posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Rest easy John.One of the best guys I crossed paths with.You will be remembered kindly.My condolences to Myrna and all Johns family
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Aleah MacNeil posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2024
Myrna and all the family,So sorry to read of your loss!
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donna gouthro tatlock lit a candle
Friday, November 29, 2024
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So sorry for your loss Myrna an family God Bless
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Kay Currie posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2024
Dear Myrna & family I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time
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Laurel Sampson posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2024
Myrna and family , so sorry to hear of Johnnies passing . My thoughts and prayers are with you all
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Verna Bisson lit a candle
Friday, November 29, 2024
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Myrna & family,Please accept my deepest & heartfelt sympathy for your loss of John,my thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
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Valerie Carrigan posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2024
Myrna, Jon, Sara , The Tonary family,
We are heartbroken to hear of Johnny (JT)’s passing.
His memories, and there are tons of them ,will help you all during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we mourn our friend. God Bless !
Rick & Valerie
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Dennis Chipman posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2024
To John's family, please accept my deepest condolences on his passing. He was a great guy, and I will always cherish his friendship at the Prince Mine and the Power Plant. May his memory be a blessing to us all, and like all those who have gone before him, may he rest in eternal peace. Rapped Up, John.
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Avila Campbell posted a condolence
Friday, November 29, 2024
Our deepest condolences to all of Johnnies family. God bless you all during this difficult time. Butch and Avila Campbell
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Friday, November 29, 2024
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Wednesday
4
December
Visitation
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home
380 Smith Street
New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
902-862-6439
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Thursday
5
December
Funeral Mass
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Parish Church of St. Leonard
3180 Mount Carmel Avenue
New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
902-862-2255
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Thursday
5
December
Burial
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Thursday, December 5, 2024
St. Michael's Cemetery
5310 Union Highway
River Ryan, Nova Scotia, Canada
902-862-2255
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Glace Bay
16 Reserve St
Glace Bay, NS B1A 4V8
(902) 849-4505
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380 Smith Street
New Waterford, NS B1H 4K4
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