Passed peacefully away at the L.A. Miller Centre on December 26th, 2008 in his 83rd year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 50 years, Mary (Nee Farrell); son Damian (Ann); daughter Paula (Bob), and Anita (Ralph); grandchildren: Matthew and Claire Davis; Brian (Laura); Gary, Pamela and Allison Whittle; Noelle Kavanagh and one very special great-granddaughter Raina Whittle; brothers-in-law: Ned, Bob, Phil and Joe Farrell; one special cousin Joan Fuller; and many nieces and nephews along with a large circle of friends and relatives. John was a member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Holy Spirit Council. Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangments to be announced. Interment to follow at Topsail Cemetery.