It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved family member at the age of 81. John passed peacefully at Cedarvale Lodge, Keswick on Friday, November 25, 2016. Predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth (nee Zrobok). Loving father of Laura and grandfather of Laurel Lee. Dear brother of Ray and his wife Shirley, brother-in-law Steve and his wife Chris, Sister-in-laws Audrey and Bernie. Predeceased by his parents Felix and Adelaine, his brothers Felix, Fred and Alex, his sisters Adela, Treasa and Doreen and his brother-in-law Bill. John will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews and great family friends of today and past. Cremation has taken place. A Private Memorial Gathering will take place at a later date to celebrate his extraordinary life. A great husband, father and Ontario helicopter engineer pioneer who kept the rotary turning and flew above the crowd. In soul and heart. Sign an online book of condolences at mwbeckerfuneralhome.com