John Griffiths
Born In: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: May 18th, 1928
Passed in: Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 28th, 2010
John has left this life for another on Tuesday, December 28, 2010.
He was born May 18, 1928, in New Glasgow.
John owned and operated J. Griffiths Sales in the Atlantic Provinces for 25 years. He was active in baseball, coaching the little league Mets in Marion Bridge and the Mira Eagles for five seasons and in two years to Provincial Midget "C". From 1946 to 1952 John served in the U.S. Army, in Germany from 1941 to 1951.
John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Audrey K. (Morrison); daughter, Janet Lynn (Gerard) Kennedy and his feisty grandson, Brennen, Marion Bridge. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Bert (Bonnie) Morrison; in-laws, Ron and Elva Eisenhaur; nieces, nephews and their children.
He was predeceased by his parents, Hall McA & Catherine 'Rina' (MacNeil) Griffiths; sister, Bette Maskell; brother-in-law, Jim Maskell; and father-in-law, Herbert Morrison.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. Columba Presbyterian Church on Friday 11 a.m., with Pastor Kevin Richardson officiating. Interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Palliative Care.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca.
