John Albert Tanner
Born In: North Sydney
Born: November 7th, 1950
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: May 26th, 2018
We, the family of John Albert Tanner, age 67, announce his passing on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on November 7, 1950, in North Sydney, where he was raised, John was the son of the late Ellsworth and Irene (Tobin) Tanner.
John was a very talented guitarist, who played in a band. He led a very simple, basic life, but was also known as a very kind and generous person to those who knew him.
John is survived by his brothers, Gregory, North Sydney and Raymond, Ontario; sister, Barbara, Ontario; son, Clayton Fiander (Erin Evans), Sydney; granddaughter, Sara Fiander, Sydney, as well as his special furry pet, his cat, Tom Tom.
Special thanks to all those involved in the Community Services Program, especially Joanne Turner, as well as all the many people in the community who helped John in any way, with special thanks to Bruce Evans.
A graveside service will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery, Little Bras d’Or on Thursday, August 9 at 4 p.m., Mr. Kenneth MacKenzie officiating.
Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
