Date de Décès: 2000-06-02
Date de Parution: 2000-06-07
Source: The Vancouver Sun, BC
CHABOT John-Edward, born January 28, 1933, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 2, 2000. John was predeceased by his father, Cyril, mother, Grace, and his wife, Sheila. Left to mourn is his wife Marcia, of Abbotsford, son, Robert Chabot (Jane) of Cobble Hill, daughters, Lillian Barnett (Ed) of Surrey, Cheryl Eccleston (Damian) of Abbotsford, and sister Alice Ethier of Cobble Hill. His grandchildren, Ian, Mehgan, Thomas, Laura, Mark Kieran and Liam will fondly remember "Dump". John is also survived by and will be lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law, Lillian McKay, his niece Chantal Eccleston (Chris), nephew David Ethier (Debbie), and the very large McKay and Gauthier families. John took into his heart Dan Dube (Maria), Catherine Rosenow and Michelle Favero (Gio) as well as his adopted grandchildren, Alex, Jessica, Sophia, Rachel, Olivia, Joey and Aemilia. John was born in Athabasca, Alberta and grew up in Maillardville and New Westminster, B.C. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 20 years, completing tours to Europe before retiring in 1972. John's second career was in real estate until 1978 and then he became an integral part of the mushroom industry until his retirement in 1998. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the Abbotsford Big Bird R.C. Flying Club. John's retirement was spent enjoying time with his family, travelling in his "bus" and flying his remote control model airplanes. His large extended family and friends will miss him always. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Hazelwood Cemetery. Woodlawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.(The Vancouver Sun)