John Henry Blair
elevated jxIB4 March 28, 1932 ~March 12, 2023
elevated jxIB4 Funeral Mass
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated jxIB4 Cremation
Private Cremation
elevated jxIB4 Obituary
BLAIR, John Henry, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday March 12, 2023, at the ae of 90 in Scarborough Ontario.
elevated jxIB4 Beloved husband of Ann (nee Grigg) for 23 years. Predeceased by his first wife Irene (nee David) and mother of their four children. They were married for 45 years.
elevated jxIB4 Cherished father of Maxine (Michael), Denis(Angela), Isobel(Gerry) and John(Gillian).
elevated jxIB4 Adored by his grandchildren Andrew(Catalina), Megan, Lucas (Sara), John, Ryan, Leah, Matthew, Trevor and great grandchild Simon.
elevated jxIB4 Predeceased by his Father Maxwell; his mother Abolla; 2 sisters Saruballa and Lucy as well as 1 brother Bill.
elevated jxIB4 John immigrated with his family to Canada from India in 1966. He had a distinguished career at Royal Bank of Canada for 28 years.
elevated jxIB4 Those who knew him well will remember him for his infectious smile and quick wit. He also will be remembered by his passion for the news from around the globe. John was an avid reader that kept him in his post-retirement years. Let’s not forget his fascination with Twitter and sharing his views on current affairs.
elevated jxIB4 In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart& Stroke Foundation or Scarborough Health Network– Centenary campus
May U Rest In Peace, John.
Our condolences to the Blair family for their loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. John was a ‘gentleman’s gentleman’ with a ‘ready’ smile and a genuine warmth when he greeted you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Joe and Carolyn
Our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. His smile lit up the room. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to all, Janet and Brian.
Losing someone so close is so hard.Even though I never met you, I know how much you meant to me. I’m really shocked by hearing this saddest news. May your soul rest in peace grandpa,I would like to wish you grandma, comfort during this difficult time, and my deepest sympathies goes to you and your family.
Uncle John all your pains & troubles are all over now.
“May you rest in peace”
Our condolences to the whole family.
On behalf of my partners and employees, my sincere sympathies to you and family, John. We are in your camp.
Please accept our heartfelt deepest condolences John & our sincere prayers may his soul rest in peace
Sending you John, Gillian Mathew and Trevor our sincere condolences, love, and support at this difficult time.
The world has now become a much sadder place. The legend that was John Blair now looks down upon us from heaven above. He touched our hearts like we can never explain, and our lives will now no longer be the same. No more laughter, no more smiles, no more words of wisdom and no more ranting at the TV!!
He truly was a wonderful, immensely loved uncle and certainly one in a million. He was the one and only John Blair after all!!
Good night sweet man, your job is done. Now it’s time for you to rest. We will love you forever. Lisa & Lee xxx
Dear John, Gillian and all your family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. May you hold all the warm memories close to your hearts. May John Sr. rest in peace.
On Behalf of Dominic and myself.Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad at this difficult time for you and your family. May God have mercy on his soul and grant him eternal rest. May he rest in peace.
John & family, sincere condolences from everyone here at MHS. Our thoughts are with you. Nick
Rest in peace Uncle John. Love to all the Blair family.
Deepest sympathies Ann and John’s family. John will always be remembered for his cheerful disposition. He was a gentle, kind soul.
To Isobel, Denis, Maxine, John and all the family, I want to express my sorrow for your loss. While Isobel and I were studying nursing in Montreal, I remember visiting the family and being warmly welcomed by both John and Irene. Your dad had a great sense of humor and a twinkle in his eyes that I will never forget. No matter how old are parents are, it is never easy to say goodbye.
Denis, Maxine, Isobel, John and families. In all the years I knew your Dad, I never saw him without getting a big hug and an even bigger smile. I know he passed down many of his amazing qualities to all of you and to his grandchildren as well. Hugs to you.
Our sincere condolences to Ann, my cousins Maxine, Dennis, Isobel and John Jr and their respective families – I have such fond loving memories of Uncle John. May he rest in eternal peace – love Alison and girls from Australia xx
Sincere sympathies to all the Blair family. Rest in Peace Uncle John.