DONOHUE, John Joseph “Jack” – Croaked (his word) on May 31, 2021.
Brother to William, Elizabeth, Helen, Irene, Patrick, Joseph, Mary Eileen and Colleen.
In Sarnia and Toronto, John’s life was one of serving others.
Upon completing his degree at Western University, he was drawn to religious life and ordained a priest.
After a decade of tending his flock, he officially made a run for it and knocked on the doors of McGill University Law School, who let him in as a mature student.
While enjoying his summer break sailing around the lakes of Ontario, John's sister Irene introduced him to Sean and they married in 1975. Together they enjoyed travelling, entertaining and spending time in Palm Desert with long-time friends and family. He treasured Sean deeply.
Devoted father to Molly, Peggy and Nora, he spent countless hours cheering them on at games, editing essays and making their lunches. In his professional life, John loved the challenge of defending and prosecuting in the Ontario Criminal Courts. Innocent until proven guilty was lived as a principle. He defended the good in all his clients and made many long lasting friends in the legal field.
As Popsi (Grandfather) to Maximilian, Clara, Maeve, Bridget, Charlotte and Madeleine, he delighted in the little ones. He was always willing to dance around the kitchen, have bows added to his hair or tell a Sneezy Fox story; he was not so keen on diaper changes.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will follow at a later date.
As a memorial, his family looks forward to an annual John Donohue Charades Game! Instead of flowers, we suggest an unexpected act of kindness.
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