With great sadness, the family announces that John passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Claudia for 43 years. Loving father of Bob and his wife Bonnie and Jason and his wife Heather. Proud Grandpa to Devyn, Paige and Alora. He will be remembered by his brother Jim and his wife Pat and their extended family. Predeceased by his brother David. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the T. Little Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 223 Main Street, Cambridge (519-623-1290) on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 2 – 4 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society would be appreciated by the family.