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Wheelwright, John Barton
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our father, John Barton Wheelwright, died peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, surrounded by his family and his beloved caregiver Lovey on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
He was predeceased by Isabel, his wife of 65 years, and leaves behind his children John (Patti), Martha (Glenn), Mary (Rob, deceased) and Ruth (Murray). He was a wonderful Grumpy to Madelaine (Dominik), Pate (Heather), Cosi (Cobi), Robin (Jeff), Alexandra, Will, Ben (Karma) and Sam. He was best Great Grumpy to Duncan, Laura, Emmett, and Salix.
Dad graduated from Westmount High School in Montreal and received his Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from McGill University in 1952. He created John Wheelwright Limited in 1961 and grew his company to be a well respected general contracting firm. The week before Christmas he was visiting job sites and attended the Wheelwright Group Christmas party, surrounded by friends, colleagues and sub-trades. No one loved or knew more about pre-engineered steel buildings than John Wheelwright. He will be greatly missed in the industry.
In his 97th year, Dad still loved a party and was never happier than when surrounded by his many friends and family. He practiced gratitude every day of his life and often expressed how fortunate he was to have had such a full and impactful life. He never missed an opportunity to share his wealth of knowledge by pointing how to do any task better! He relished opportunities to help others and loved spending time out in the bush or in his workshop with his grandchildren. Work weekends with Grumpy were special treats.
We would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Headwaters Health Care Centre. As always, he received wonderful care. Special thanks to Dr. Watts, Allison, Linsey, Jacquie, and Anjali and of course to his wonderful Lovey, who was his caregiver over the past year.
Please join us in a celebration of his life on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Caledon East Community Centre, 6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East, Ontario L7C 1J7. The ceremony begins at 2 pm and will be followed by food and drink to celebrate John’s amazing life.
A tree will be planted in memory of John in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Wednesday January 1st 2025
Death notice for the town of: Orangeville, Province: Ontario
death notice John Wheelwright Wednesday January 1st 2025
obituaries notice John Wheelwright Wednesday January 1st 2025
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of John Wheelwright Wednesday January 1st 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
