JOHN MACLEOD HANNAH

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JOHN MACLEOD HANNAH Colonel (Ret), BA, CD June 18, 1941 - March 14, 2019 It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of John "Johnny Boy" MacLeod Hannah on March 14, 2019, due to complications during cardiac surgery at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. John leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia; his children, Susan and Christopher, daughter-in-law Helena, as well as his most beloved grandchildren, Delta Emily, Francis Riel, and Charles Alasdair. And of course, his beloved furry little cat pal Chico. He is survived by his mother-in-law Hope Haverstock; his brother-in-law and best friend Chuck Haverstock and his wife Diana; his brother David, his niece Anne-Marie Desjarlais, his nephew Stephen Haverstock, and the most awesome collection of in-laws imaginable: Scott, Kathy and Catherine Watson; Kelly, Valissa, Jesse, and Justice Desjarlais; Tammy and Tayden Haverstock. John was predeceased by parents, William and Christina; father-in-law Hal Haverstock; Aunt Marjorie and Uncle Andrew Watson. John was born to William and Christina on June 18, 1941 at home 10 Chapel Lane, Coppul, Lancashire, England. William and his family immigrated to Canada in 1948 eventually settling in Willowdale, Ontario where father and sons built the family home. John resided there until he graduated from Earl Haig Collegiate. He joined the military and left for Royal Roads College in Victoria, BC in 1959, followed by RMC Kingston, graduating in 1963 with a degree in political science and the opportunity to enter pilot training. John received his wings in 1964 at RCAF Station Gimli and spent 32 years involved in aviation as an officer in the Air Force followed by a career at the TSB as an investigator for 23 years. He reluctantly retired at age 73. John met the love of his life, Pat Haverstock, at Cold Lake, Alberta in October 1964 and were married in June 1965. For the next 54 years they embarked on a non-stop adventure full of love and laughs including stops in Germany, Australia, Cold Lake, Ottawa, Portage La Prairie and Winnipeg, finally retiring in Stonewall, Manitoba to be close to his daughter and first grandchild. John received endless commendations and awards throughout his career, but much preferred to be recognized for his outstanding achievements in the field of being a grandpa. Every single thing John did was for his family and we are just so grateful to have had him in our lives for so long. He was gentle, doting, protective and selfless. Like many grandpas, John also leaves behind seven metric tonnes of hand sanitizer and measuring tape. A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Thursday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m., Church of the Ascension, Stonewall, followed by a reception at the Heritage Arts Centre Auditorium. Rev James Bardsley officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, John would want people to make a donation to either the Winnipeg Humane Society or the St. Boniface Foundation/ Cardiac Research. We want to thank Dr. Michael Raabe and his team, as well as Dr. Russel Albak for his excellent care over the years. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2019