John Basque
Died: March 30, 2020 | Place: London, Ontario
Obituary
BASQUE, John….
A loving, caring man with such generosity of heart left us suddenly on Monday March 30, 2020, in his 62nd year. John is survived by his wife Susan, children Kevin and Nadine, parents Stella and Lloyd (Francine), siblings Kevin and Lynn Bouchard (Robert), niece Sofie, and stepchildren Lisa (Paul) and Laurie (Matt). John is the love of Susan’s life and their time together, although much too short, has been filled with so many wonderful memories. His children Kevin and Nadine always brought a smile to his face and joy to his heart. John’s entire family was everything to him. John was always a star athlete. He was an avid golfer, who loved his Ping Zing irons (even though they were so old). He was master of the BBQ, had a great sense of humour and loved to tell a good story. John and Susan loved to travel, enjoy family and friends or simply spend time together at home. John will be deeply missed by his family and the many close friends whom he treasured. A private service will be held with cremation to follow. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, with date and time to follow. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy donations can be made to Parkinson Canada, 316-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M2P 2A9. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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It is with a heavy heart we morn the passing of John. Susan, our prayers and warm hugs are reaching out to you. Dr. j. Never missed a chance to say how much he loved you, and how lucky he was to be with you.
His sense of humour and endless stories will be with us forever. Nadine and Kevin your dad was very proud of you, as he was of Lisa and Laurie too.
So sad and shocked to hear about John’s sudden passing. Our entire family sends sympathies to all of you. Will look forward to news about celebration of life. His life, while all too brief, is one to be celebrated. We’ll all miss him.
Going to miss you John. It seems like yesterday that we played high school basketball as guards,we were cool with our long hair and headbands. Over the years it was good to see you every now and then and chat about sports. Rest on peace my friend .
Went to high school with John in Dalhousie. So sad to hear of his passing.
My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. It was great to see him a couple of years back at the high school reunion and was able to reconnect with him. Great guy.
We are so sorry for the passing of John–a wonderful man and loving husband to Sue. Our hearts go out to all his family.
Our deepest sympathy , thoughts and prayers for Susan and families
John was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother and kind and caring soul to all he met. Thinking of all of you as you navigate these very difficult times.
Sue
Robin and I are so saddened by this news of Johns death. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time of isolation and can only console you with our prayers and remote hugs.
Love
Cathy
I was saddened to learn of John’s passing. The last time I spoke with John and Susan were at Carm Foran’s Birthday celebration this past summer. I had the good fortune to photograph John and Susan at this event. I always remembered John as being a good athlete in high school with a dry and witty sense of humour. My condolences to Susan and family.
Our hearts go out to Susan, Kevin and Nadine, and John’s entire extended family, on this sudden loss. I’ve known John since high school when we traveled on school sports trips together. He was loved by all the Foran family and had an especially close relationship with my mom and brothers. It was always wonderful to see John and Sue most summers at gatherings in northern NB when we all returned home. He will be missed. John’s sudden passing is a reminder to us all that tomorrow is never promised and to make the most of today, which John did. Hugs and prayers to all.
It was a very big shock to hear about John’s passing. Taken at such a young age. He was such a kind loving friend. It was always great to see him during visits back home. Our memories will keep him in our hearts. My condolences to Sue and all of his family and friends. Thoughts & prayers with you all. (Class of 77)
So shocked and saddened of hearing of John’s passing. I knew John as great friend,as a customer as well as working with him for many years. John had a great sense of humor and was a great story teller. John and I continued to always chat 2-3 times a month about many different topics but always had a chuckle as well. When you were a friend of John’s you were a friend forever and we will surely miss him. From Jeannine and myself we send our most deep sympathy’s to Susan and her family as well as John’s Children Kevin and Nadine , mom,dad ,sister and brother. We will be thinking and praying for you all in this difficult time.
Sue, Nadine and Kevin, John’s parents and siblings.
Chris and I send our deepest condolences. I also met John in high school. He was a great athlete no matter what sport he pursed. Our friendship continued for many years after. He was a very generous man. John occasionally enjoyed treating his friends by picking up the beer tab following a round of golf. However, the girls had to sit and listen to the guys embellishing their round. The best part though, was the laughter in the clubhouse, that was infectious. We all enjoyed giving each other a hard time ie, too many practice swings, swinging and missing the ball, or just duffing the shot. Even an awesome shot could be criticized, all in fun. Will miss those fun times with you and Sue, and seeing you at Pat and Kevin’s cottages. Will continue to raise our glasses after our round and cheers to you.
We were incredibly shocked and saddened to learn of John’s passing. We enjoyed many fun evenings with him over the last 20 years and will always have fond memories. Sending hugs to the whole family at this time.
Dear Susan,
I am heartbroken to hear this news. I am sending you so much love to get you through this difficult time. Stay strong and I am here if you need anything.
My sincere condolences to you all.
M’y deepest condolences to you and your family may he Rest In Peace ????
With a very heavy heart to say goodbye to such a great friend. Have so many fond memories of playing sports together, fishing and hunting, telling tall tales and having a good time with friends. John was so great with staying in touch and just being a great buddy. Will miss not seeing him again and sharing good laughs and old stories. Hope to celebrate his life with his family and friends in the coming months. Susan, you were such a great partner and friend to John and he was so fortunate to have found you. Kevin and Nadine, he loved you both so much and was so proud of you. My condolences to you both, his family and all his friends.
This is very sad news. My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends.
1977 Grad
I was so very sorry to hear about John’s passing! My thoughts and condolences to Sue and John’s family. I will cherish the memories of a fun trip to Las Vegas, your visits to Calgary and back home in the summer time. John was a very giving person and a great guy to be around. He will be missed!
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Another of our classmates gone way too young. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace John.
I had the luxury of working along side john for a number of years. He was always there to offer his help or a story. Our love of hockey stirred a number of heated conversations as well as a field trip to detroit. We had hoped to get together in bayfield this summer. Deepest condoloances to the family. He will be missed.
Our condolences to the family, he will be missed, gone to soon for sure, a true friend. RIP John
Our condolences Sue and to all John family. It was very sad to hear the lost of a good friend. Our thoughts are with you Sue in this sad time!
My condolences to John’s family. Tim Jaques DRHS 1978.
Susan. So sorry to hear about John’s death. I know you loved each other so much. It was an honor to have been your wedding officiant. May your sorrow be eased by the many beautiful and fond memories you created together. Hugs. Maureen
Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and family during this difficult time. Much love Matt and Heather
I was very sorry to hear of John’s passing. I remember him as great athlete (especially volleyball), funny and an all around nice guy. My sincere condolences to Susan and his family. Bon courage.
Louise Levesque, 1977 Grad
Dear Susan. My heartfelt condolences to you and family members following John’s sudden passing. His kind and generous spirit will never be forgotten. May your precious memories together bring you solace in the days ahead.
Bonnie
We have known John for a few years as we enjoyed golf once a week with him in the Hickory Ridge men’s league. John always had a great joke or story, many of the blue variety, which kept us smiling and laughing. After golf we’d go to eat (no onions please!) and often played pool afterwards even after golf season. John would often tell us stories of his world travels during his working career and the many prestigious golf courses he played while entertaining clients. So anytime John mentioned a golf course our usual response was “We didn’t know there was a paper mill there.” We quickly learned he was quite the sports aficionado and knew many player details, sports history and current news. He rooted for the Ottawa Senators but we accepted him anyways. The way John played golf we could see he was a strong competitor– he regularly beat us despite his health challenges. More so, we knew John as a very good man and friend.
We will miss him greatly.
Your golf buddies,
Rudy, Mike and Gerry
Susan, Nadine, Kevin, Stella, Lloyd, Lynn and Kevin, Carol and i would like to express our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you. John loved his family very much and we hope that all of you find some peace in the fact that his love endures. Carol and i are heartbroken that one of our best and loyal friends in the world is gone so suddenly. we have been going through old pictures, smiling at all of the wonderful memories we will cherish forever. I will share some of them here. John will always have a special place in our hearts and memories, Pat and Carol.
Our heart felt condolences to Susan and all of the family. We spent many wonderful evenings together and that time will always be treasured in our hearts. John was an amazing neighbour and friend and will be missed terribly.
John was a great part of my life.
We worked together, golfed, fished and partied, always with a laugh. A confidant, friend and a leader, always with a story and a point of insignificant trivia. Loved our times together.
Our deepest condolences to you Susan and the Basque family.
John was a great guy who was keen for a round of golf or a beer and a laugh, he always made time to visit.
A true friend to our entire family and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with you, in this difficult time.
Susan, I can remember so well how happy you were when you and John decided to get married. I am so saddened that you lost such a wonderful loving husband. You always said what a loving husband he was – even when we were just out walking together. I am thinking of your family and John’s family.
My wife and I only knew John for a few short years but he’s the type of man you wish you knew for a lifetime. John was selfless and happy to help out and put other people first. He loved to joke and had a one liner for every occasion. We will miss you John. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Susan and his children.
We are thinking of you all, John’s family, and friends, and join with you in remembering John as the one of the kindest men ever, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Uncle Reg & Fran
Harry & I wish to express our sincere condolences to Susan, Nadine and Kevin, as well as his sister Lynn and brother Kevin, and parents.
We only had an opportunity to meet John on a couple of occasions. We were impressed with his gentle nature and his joy of life. It was obvious that he and Susan had a very special love for one another. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss Susan.
On behalf of the entire Villeneuve family please accept our condolences on the loss of this wonderful guy.
With deepest condolences a good friend was taken away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All the best from the Guitards. Satch and Suzanne
Dear Susan,
we still find it hard to believe that John is gone and we are very sad to have lost a friend.
We were very much looking forward to seeing you again in Germany this year. However, unfortunately John passed away so suddenly and unexpectedly.
We are thinking of you and your family,
Brigitte, Klaus-Peter, Christoph and Markus
My most sincere condolences to the entire family. Wishing you comfort in the beautiful memories you have made together.
Please do accept my sincere condolences, Susan. I feel your loss.
Holding Susan and family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Dear Susan, Stella,Lynn,Kevin,Nadine,Kevin,Lloyd, No words can express the deep sorrow we feel.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Rest In Peace. John
Dear Sue,
So so sorry to hear this sad news.
With much love to you and your family,
Alison
So sorry to hear of your loss hugs and prayers for you and your family!?????
Dear Susan
I am so sorry to hear of your unimaginable loss. Please accept a great big hug and wishes for you to regain hope in the near future.
Joan
Its with a heavy heart that I send you my condolences
I’m sorry this is late in coming but I just found out my friend and the friend of many had passed
I have many good memories and he will be missed. Wish all of his family the best
Dear Susan and family
I was so very sorry to learn today John’s passing, and wish to extend my sincere condolences to you .
John was a great work colleague and friend to many who worked with him at Xerium / Weavexx. He was a leader and a team player with an abundance of stories and one-liners to generate good laughs. On behalf of his former work colleagues, heartfelt condolences go out to John’s family.
My heartfelt condolences to all of John’s loved one —a loss too soon
for those left behind. I’m sending my prayers and am thinking of you
Love Chris
Dear Sue and Family
I was so saddened to hear of John’s passing. He sounded like such a wonderful man, so full of life, kindness and love for his family. Sue, I remember the story of you meeting him on a plane (I think) when you were traveling related to your diabetes education. I am so sorry that your time together was short. Know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you a virtual hug. Barbara Kennedy
Dear Susan,
Sincerest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the family
My sincere sympathy to John’s family and friends. I remember John from high school. He was always well liked in our community of Dalhousie. Sending Condolences from my brother Bruce Frees also. He was sad to hear of John’s passing. He said John was a good guy and enjoyed chatting with him last summer at Foran’s cottage in Charlo, NB in 2019. RIP John.
Our sincere condolences to John’s family. He presence touch many people and will always be remembered as a great friend. Pat & Gwen Mazerolle and Jo Ann Valdron
My deepest condolences to you all. I knew John from school in Dalhousie. He was such a nice guy and very respectful to everyone. My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
So sad to hear of John’s sudden passing but glad to learn he finally met that special woman in his life in Sue. My deepest sympathies to all his family and friends
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. I went to school and played sport with John’s many years ago ! Rest in peace !
Dear Susan, Sasha and I are so shocked and saddened to hear about John’s sudden passing. Please accept our heart felt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.