John Athanasius 'Junnie' Ling
Lieu de naissance : Reserve Mines
Lieu de décès : Reserve Mines
Date de décès : 9 septembre 2013
Lord, you have called me to be by your side, I have left the loved ones that I have loved so much. Please take my place near them.
John went to his beloved God on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. His loving children were by his side. John’s passing occurred at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Born in Reserve Mines, John was the son of the late Jack and Ena (McPhee) Ling.
John was devoted to his faith and church, St. Joseph’s, Reserve Mines. He was employed with the Credit Union, Sydney Branch, for 38 years. He started his working career as a young man with the Cape Breton Post. He also worked at Tartan Downs. John was a former member of the St. Joseph’s Men’s Club. He was an avid bowler, hockey fan and baseball fan; his favourite teams were the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. John deeply enjoyed going for walks with his buddy, Danny McInnis. But mostly, John ‘Junnie’ will be remembered as a very gentle and quiet man who was truly devoted to his family and his religion.
He is survived by his daughter, Judy Jacques (Allan), Reserve Mines; two sons, Bruce (Debbie), Sydney, Alan (Kim), Boularderie; eight grandchildren, Michael, Terrilee, Christopher, Jennifer, Erin, Adam, Cory, Colton; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Florence 'Sis' Aucoin, Sydney, and several nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth 'Betty' (Hutchinson) Ling, one son, Keith, a brother, Malcolm Ling and a brother-in-law, Bernie Aucoin.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. The funeral mass, officiated by Rev. Dan Boudreau, is Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Reserve Mines, followed by interment in the parish cemetery. The reception will be held in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
