Saturday, December 30, 2023
I just discovered that John passed earlier this year. I was John and Ruby's tenant for a number of years on, what was then, their weekend retreat in Orangeville. Those were tough years for me and, had it not been for John's compassion, I don't know how my young daughter and I would have survived. Money was very tight and I was frequently late with the rent money. John never complained or hounded me. When a riding accident left me unable to work, John and ruby filled my fridge with food. He also never complained when our bloodhound, Rufus, roamed over to their place every weekend for breakfast trears. I have only the fondest of memories of John, and will forever be grateful for the kindness, compassion and understanding he showed me.