I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful person and a great colleague.  His emails at work always began with a sunny greeting that put you in a good mood. He is fondly remembered at the City of Toronto.

Sorry to hear of John's passing and that I can not attend the service.
We were students and buddies for the U of Waterloo civil engineering class of 1976.
It was great times and hard work. 
John was always known for his hard work and total dedication.
I am proud to say that John was a friend and a credit to the engineering brotherhood.
Rick J Mcdonald P.Eng

My name is Manfred Blazejewski but John calls me Fred that is the name I was given by my boss at Dominion Grocery in 1965 where I met John we were both grocery boys.  In September we ended up in the same class 11C at C.W.J. Jefferys and became good friends. That friendship continued until his death. We had a lot in common our families and golf. There were many visits  from Ottawa to Napanee, Mississauga and Guelph and vise versa. My wife Rosemarie and Judy would shop the kids would play, we both have three kids and John and I would golf, some times we even golfed twice if we had a long weekend. High lite we  played Glen Abbey twice.

 Sadly, Judy passed away but the visits did not. John asked us to come down so that I could be the best man at his and Donna's wedding and the golfing continued. We  both had a great love for golf even though we never played in our younger days before being married. I remember coming down and James was working at a golf club so we had a father and son match.  

In our later days we would meet in Belleville when John and Donna would be visiting Julie and continue the golfing tradition and James had his revenge beating us both. This lasted for a couple of years until John added a stroke to his many illnesses. So then we just met in Tweet at the cottage John had rented for his kids for their yearly family vacation. But this year was the hardest as we went down to say good by.

John was the best person that I have ever met so thoughtful of others. It is very true when they say God takes the best ones first.
Having lost Judy and then having his many illnesses.  However, he did have one stroke of luck, finding Donna. Donna we are so blessed that you came into John's life, stay in touch and thank you for making John so happy.

I cleaned for the Bryson family for many years. I watched John's kids grow up & go off to college & pursue their careers. I commend Donna for the great stepmom she is & want to extend my sincere condolences to the whole family. May he rest in peace.

Donna & Family
So sorry for your loss.  So glad we got to see you both this summer.  Very special.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
With much love.
David & Marlyn

Sorry for your loss Jaclyn, Norah and family.   John Bryson was a special dad and I’m sure a very special grandfather too.  He loved his kids so much.  I have vivid memories of the outdoor Christmas lights he would put up every year on the big beautiful tree no matter how big that tree got.  Once John had his lights up we knew the season had started. Hoping that the warm memories of John help carry you through this difficult time.  Bri Bovell & Family

Sending our deepest condolences to Julie, Ryan, Tyson, Evan, and all of the rest of the Bryson family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May memories bring you all comfort today and always. Love Mandi, Chris, Kendra and Connor

OBITUARY

John Thomas Bryson

28 May, 1949 – 12 October, 2024

Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Hart Chapel

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