“An Angel has just passed away returning to his Home.” The Family wishes to announce the passing of John William Gadd 70 years of age on Tuesday February 23, 2021 at Streamway Villa Long Term Care Home, Cobourg.
John will be truly missed and never forgotten by his many friends and family members including his loving wife Vicky (nee Westington) of nearly 28 years, brothers Bill (Ngoc), Steve (Faithe), Rick (Jan), Paul (Diane), and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Cherished Son of deceased parents William and Audrey Gadd. Uncle John was dearly loved by all Gadd nieces and nephews – April, Bria, Adam, Rachel, Jacob Benjamin, Peter, Lydon, Kim, Darryl, Krista and Michelle.
John was born August 26th, 1950 both physically and mentally handicapped at birth with Cerebral Palsy, later Epilepsy and deemed legally blind. He did not crawl till he was 2 years of age and did not walk without assistance till 4 years of age. But through the constant love, training and devotion of his Parents, John succeeded in meeting all of these challenges. An outstanding Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle that none of us and our families will ever forget for his constant positive attitude, his loyalty and his love for family get togethers. John and wife Vicky were a beautiful couple that brought so much joy to the Gadd Family get togethers and traditions.
John received training and support throughout the years at a Smith Falls handicap facility, Sunshine Heights Public School, ARC Industries – both Roe Street and Cottesmore Avenue, along with ACCESS Community Services, and as a member of Trinity United Church. John’s passions were bingo, bowling, poker, driving the Captain John Pontoon Boat and cottaging.
The Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Stratford and the entire Support Team at the 5 Star Streamway Villa, Cobourg for the extraordinary love, care and support for John over the past 3 years.
Those wishing to honour John may make memorial donations to Streamway Villa – Staff Support Team.
Celebration of Life Funeral and Burial Services will be held at Union Cemetery, Cobourg this coming summer once the COVID restrictions lift.
For all of us that over the years that loved John, or assisted with care, support, and friendship would most likely agree that John made us a better person of ourselves. May God bless all of you.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John William
Gadd 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Cobourg, Province: Ontario