John Stapleton
Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: January 8th, 2014
It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our father, John 'Jack' Stapleton, on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014, at the Camp Hill Veteran's Memorial Hospital, Halifax.
Born in 1925, to the late Catherine and Francis Stapleton.
John was predeceased by his wife Scelina; brothers, Louis, Thomas; sisters, Maude, Margaret, Edith, Catherine, Elizabeth.
John joined the army in 1944. He served overseas in WW11 with the 17th Duke of York’s, in the armoured corps, in the European Theater. On returning home, he worked at the Sydney steel mill, Irving Oil Company, and the Point Edward Naval Base, where he became a Fire Fighter. He served in the capacity with the government, both their and at the Sydney Airport. During this time he also served as a volunteer fire fighter, in the community, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, sat on the board of directors for the Sydney Credit Union, assisted with building Holy Rosary Church, was a member of the Holy Rosary Men’s Club, and assisted in various capacities with the church. Upon retiring, John started golfing and was an avid member of Seaview Golf Club.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son, John (Nancy); daughter, Marilyn (Brian) Bowers; grandchildren, Marianna Stapleton, Kelleah (Steve) Anstey, Kerri (Rob) Kay; great-grandchildren, Kurtis, Julie Anstey, Tanner and Molly Kay; sister-in-law, Phyllis Lind, nieces Janice, Joyce and Jennifer; sister-in-law Eileen; niece, Diana Steel; sister-in-law, Rose Lind, and many nieces and nephews.
His love for his wife and family remain till the end, the number one priority in his life. His humour and winning personality endeared him to the hearts of all who knew him.
We would like to thank the staff of Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital, 6 East, for their exceptional care.
Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, January 15,2014 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Parish, Westmount. A reception will follow in the rectory basement.
Interment to take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of...
