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John McClure Obituary
John McDougall McClure, born on July 20th,1926 at Kilcurry Farm where he resided until 2010, passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown on November 27th. He was 97 years old.
He was the second son of Craig and Esther (Giffen). He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Andrew, and his sister Lorma (Stan). He is survived by his sister Betty (Harold) and his sister in law Eleanor.
John married Elizabeth Dodds (Betty, d 2022) on September 3rd, 1953 and together they raised a family on Kilcurry Farm. Beloved father to Mary (Ron), William (Michelle), James (Barb) and Lormer. Loving grandfather to John (Erica), Matthew (Caitlin), Michael (d 2022), Rob (Christine), Ryan (Sara), Darryl (Ella), Katie, Jeff, and Bobby (Jody). Great grandfather to Ryder, Stanley, Vander, Eliza, Charlie, Hannah, Jayce, Avery, Benjamin and Alexander.
Faith and community were very important to John. A longtime member of Norval Presbyterian Church, John served as an Elder as part of session for over 45 years, served a term as Sunday School Superintendent, and on the Cemetery Board. In the community, John was a member of the Junior Farmers, was part of the Brampton Fair Board for many years, and was President of the Region of Peel Agricultural Society in 1978-79.
A lifelong horseman, John built a barn and track for standardbred racehorses in 1966 and was an owner, trainer and driver at different stages of his life. He also served as the president of the Children’s Pony Club. John was an enthusiastic euchre player and also enjoyed math puzzles. Quiet in nature, John could nevertheless always be roused to discuss politics or horses, and enjoyed spending time on the racetrack or at the farm and condo with family.
Visitation at Jones Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Rd., Georgetown on Tuesday, December 5th from 6 to 8pm. Service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 at 11am at Jones Funeral Home.
Please consider making a donation to Norval Presbyterian Church in lieu of flowers.
November 27 2023
Décès pour la Ville:Georgetown, Province: Ontario
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