John Reilly
Born In: North Sydney
Passed in: Sydney Mines
Passed on: March 11th, 2014
It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of John Wilfred Reilly, 62, loving husband, father and grandfather, on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
Born in North Sydney, John was the only son of the late Wilfred and Mary Sheila (LeBlanc) (Reilly) Day.
John was a 3rd degree member with the Father William Keily Council #5109, Knights of Columbus, North Sydney and a 4th degree member of Father William B. MacLeod General Assembly. He was a member of Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines. He was an alumnus of St. Thomas University and the College of Cape Breton.
John was passionate about sharing his love of learning and taught at various schools when the Northside-Victoria School Board for 21 years until his retirement.
John had many interests in life. He was an entrepreneur, motor cycle enthusiast, jack of all trades and outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family, especially at the cabin in River Bennett. He particularly loved the adventures he shared with his son Michael. John was a great storyteller with a wonderful sense of humour, and he always enjoyed hearing and telling a good joke. John will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Besides his wife Mary Theresa (MacIntyre) Reilly, he is survived by his children of whom he was so proud, Katherine (Jason) Campbell, Colleen, Laura and Mairibeth and Michael; his two precious grandsons, Ryan and Evan Campbel; his mother and father-in-law Thelma and Gerald MacIntyre, who were very special to him; several aunts and uncles and numerous dear cousins. He is also survived by his stepbrothers and sisters, Tom Day, Lawrence Day, Irene Messenger, Alfred Day, Leslie Day, Ida Matheson, Juanita Parks, Jenny Day, Cathy Day and Denise Maxner.
John was predeceased by his parents, stepfather, Lawrence Day, stepbrother, Pius Day and uncle Barry LeBlanc.
There will be no visitation by request. Funeral mass for John will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Holy Family Church with Rev. Thomas John officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Sydney Mines, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
