1947 – 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of John Dawson French May 17, 2018 . He fought a very courageous battle with cancer and we are happy to say he was still golfing on May 4. He died peacefully at home with his family by his side. He will be greatly missed by his cherished wife Marjory, 3 daughters, Renee (Steve) Barrow, Dayton, Owen; Leah Faraday, Emily, Walter, Jacob, Derek and Lisha (Tim) Belliveau, Dawn and Garrett. His only sister Barb (Brian) Mulhern, along with nephew Trevor (Anita) Ely, Kirsten and Peter; niece Andrea (Wayne) Ely, Keenan, and Tianna. He is also mourned by his mother in law Elinor White, brothers in law, sisters in law and many nephews and nieces. He had many friends that were like family including Lois Androlick and her children. He is now with several friends having a beer including, Laura, Amy, Henry, Al, Stan,and many pulp mill buddies.

John touched many lives and he will be remembered for his lasting smile and quick wit. Special thanks to great niece Vanessa White and our neighbour Sandi for their amazing assistance.Everyone who met John talks of his kind nature and huge smile, he will be missed by so many.

A few to mention are his co workers from Weyerhaeuser pulp mill, his ball team Ideal Brake and Muffler, his cherished friends from golf, his bowling buddies, his hockey pals from the blazer games, his wonderful neighbours at the Dorchester with special memories to Frank, Chuck, Chris, and Manny. John enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all of their activities and made many new friends while doing this.

Special thanks to Dr Proctor and the nurses on the eighth floor at RIH ,also Dr Ben Anders and Tami Carvath for their care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, the family would really appreciate donations to the Kamloops SPCA, Marjorie

Willoughby hospice or a charity of your choice in John’s name.

There will be a celebration of John’s life in late June, the location will be announced soon.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2018-05-17
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.