JOHN HOOD
Born In: SYDNEY
Born: February 12th, 1950
Passed in: SYDNEY
Passed on: August 10th, 2016
We, the family of John E. Hood, of Champlain Avenue, Sydney, regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born February 12, 1950, in Sydney, he was a son of the late John “Jack” and Dorothy (Bannister) Hood. John was a graduate of Riverview Rural High School, Coxheath and attended Acadia University. In his earlier years, he was employed at the Cape Breton Hospital and Braemore Home as a care giver. John then decided to study photography at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ont. In 1984, he moved to Calgary, Alta., where, for 25 years, he ran his own photography business, Sooters Studios. John was actively involved in the Air Cadets, 750 Squadron and in 1967, served as a member of the Coeur De Lite on Parliament Hill and Expo 67. At one time, he was also involved with the Canadian Wildlife Service. The highlights of his life revolved around his three children, Katherine and Emily, Calgary, Alta. and Jonathan, Moose Jaw, Sask. John is also survived by his grandson, Jack MacMillan, Calgary, Alta.; brother, David (Olwen) , Winnipeg, Man. and the mother of his children, Charlotte (MacLellan). A celebration of life will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, August 16 from 6-8 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care, An Cala Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
