JOHN STAIRS

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

• I played Hockey with John on Sunday mornings with the Ralph Brown Oldtimers, John rarely missed a game and was a solid player. I remember running into him and it felt like I ran into a wall. We both fell down, and i think there was a crack in the ice. I enjoyed playing with him, and he was a kind person. Rest in Peace John. - Posted by: Scott Borgfjord (friend) on: May 11, 2022

• Hello Charlotte - thinking about you and John, since I have been going over old pictures. I wish I had known John and you too. I knew you only as a child. I hope you are managing all right. It sound like you were married to a really good person. Best wishes. Gail - Posted by: Gail and Don Cox (Gail a Cousin to Charlotte) on: Aug 07, 2019

• Sending our condolences Connie, Patrick, Eric and Richard. - Posted by: Phyllis, Daren and Tyler Chapko (Friend of Connie and Patrick) on: Feb 13, 2019

• I worked with John at Westwood for 2 years. As a new teacher, he was always very kind to me and went out of his way to make me feel welcome. So sorry to hear of his passing. All my love to his family. - Posted by: April Connor (Fellow Teacher) on: Feb 12, 2019

• Dear Charlotte, My sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. May your memories together bring you some comfort. Love, Iris. - Posted by: Iris Noiseux (former co-worker) on: Feb 10, 2019

• Judy and I were very saddened to hear about John's passing and offer our deepest sympathy to Charlotte and family. He is at peace now, free of suffering and in a better place. - Posted by: Dave and Judy Huston (Winnipeg Beach United Church) on: Feb 09, 2019

• I met John around 1970. We hung around a lot during the early 70s. Our most memorable time is when we took a driving trip to California with a couple of other friends. We had such a good time. During the last part of the 70s we went our separate ways and unfortunately didn't reconnect until the beginning of last year. I really wanted to establish a good friendship with him again but could not as I was really struggling with my own illness and could not visit him much. I feel so very bad about that. I know that John is in a endlessly better place than here in the kingdom of God with his family. He was a very good man and I will really miss him. - Posted by: Arnie Shachter (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2019

• My deepest condolences to the entire family. I first met John in the Scouting movement for many years, and remember him as a wonderful leader and a kind and generous man. He always put others first and did his best to make sure the world was a better place after he had been there. John was a fine example for so many and his influence lives on. Rest in peace, John. You have made a real difference! Vern Barrett - Posted by: Vern Barrett (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2019

• Condolences to the family and friends of John. Denise has been a part of my life for many years and my thoughts and prayers are with her and all of her family at this time. - Posted by: Millie Lewis (Friend ) on: Feb 07, 2019

• R I P John! You have been a pleasant, hard-working and welcoming member of Altantic Garden City United church. You will be dearly missed. - Posted by: Norma Walker Dickens (Church member) on: Feb 07, 2019

• Big John you will be missed on Sunday mornings both on the ice & at Sals for breakfast afterwards I hope Charlette kept your stats sheets from Sundays as most of the goals were scored on me. Good bye my friend. Dennis El Presidentee, Ralph Brown Hockey team - Posted by: Dennis Twomey (Friend & fellow hockey player) on: Feb 07, 2019

• Although I only knew John and Charlotte for a few years it was always wonderful to chat with them on Sundays. John had a interesting sense of humour and outlook on life. Your suffering is gone, John. Your next life begins - a much better one at that. Jim - Posted by: Jim Farmer (Winnipeg Beach United Church) on: Feb 07, 2019

• Charlie - I am so sorry to read of John's passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your children especially Susie and Denise who I know so well. There are no words to comfort you at this time but I do hope all your wonderful memories will help you through the days ahead. Sending big hugs to you - Terry - Posted by: Terry Leah (former co-worker) on: Feb 07, 2019

• I worked with John for a number of years at Canadian Freightways in Winnipeg and he was a such a good person at his job. He would ensure that he did ALL HIS OWN WORK and didn't ask for help for anything. Knew him when he was getting his education so he could become a school teacher. He left CFWL to go teach at St. James Collegiate and he was so excited to fulfill this dream. Because of his nature, he would have been absolutely awesome as a teacher and mentor. So sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed by anybody who knew/met him. Take care John and know you will be heading up some groups to teach/coach, so you will be happy. So many good memories of this awesome co-worker. TTFN KIDDO... - Posted by: Dianne Mandryk Spry (Former co-worker) on: Feb 07, 2019

• Condolences to John's family. Played hockey with man mountain on Fridays with Devils Hockey. Bounced off him couple times. Dude was solid. Never saw him get angry, most always with a smile. You will be missed my friend. - Posted by: Kirk Wiebe (Hockey Friend) on: Feb 07, 2019