June 5, 1923 – December 10, 2016

John Dayton passed away peacefully in Kamloops Senior Village on Saturday, December 10 with family by his side. John was predeceased by Mavis his wife of 64 years. He will be sadly missed by his four children Martha Pickton, Tim Dayton (Alicia), Jenny Garthwaite (Dave) and Janet Lewis (Tom), 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. 

John was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. He joined the R.C.A.F. and while stationed in Bournemouth England met his future wife Mavis. They were married in Vancouver in 1948. John completed his Architectural degree and joined the firm of Thompson Berwick and Pratt and Partners.

John and Mavis raised their four children in West Vancouver. Summers were spent at Grantham’s Landing then in retirement at Halfmoon Bay, both on the Sunshine Coast. John dedicated his life to his family, his professional work and volunteering for community Arts organizations some of which included the Overture Concert Series in West Vancouver, long time Board member (and president) of the Vancouver Symphony, Vancouver Opera and Community Arts Council. 

John will be fondly remembered for his determination, inquisitiveness and love of traveling, passion for painting and the arts. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers, nurses and staff of Kamloops Senior Village for the excellent care he received during his last years. 

A celebration of life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers and in John’s memory, it was his wish donations be made to the Vancouver Symphony Foundation.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Dec. 17, 2016

• Date : 2016-12-10
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.