John George Stanhope, age 71 of Halifax, NS. It is with great sadness that the family of John George Stanhope announces his sudden passing on June 15, 2014, after a brief battle with acute leukemia. Born in Halifax on January 29, 1943, he was the son of Edith (Landry) and John Stanhope. John spent his early youth growing up in Petit-de-Grat, Isle Madame with his extended family where he developed a sincere appreciation of the importance of family and nature.
John moved back to Halifax where he attended St. Patrick’s High School before going to Dalhousie University where he obtained his Bachelor of Commerce. He had a passion for cars and had a successful career in the automotive industry starting with Ford Motor Company. He spent most of his career with Toyota Canada, where he retired as Atlantic Zone Sales Manager.
John had many passions in life, but no other passion trumped his love for cooking. He also enjoyed spending summer months in Hubbards, fishing and gardening and most of all, spending time with his family.
One of John’s best qualities was his concern for others and willingness to assist those in need, including caring and looking after his dear mother and his daughter, Julie.
Survived by his mother and sister, Geri (Bill Marshall) and predeceased by his father; sister, Claudia (Rocheleau). John will be missed by all family and friends, but none more than his wife of 47 years, Judy and family, Julie (Sandy), Derek (Yasmin), Peter (Kate) and grandchildren, Alia, Henry, and Edmund.
We will miss you.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society
Halifax Office:
1660 Hollis St., Suite HS2
Halifax, N.S. B3J 1V7
Tel.: 902.422.5999
Toll Free: 1-855-515-llsc (5572)
Fax: 902.422.5968
or Special Olympics (Halifax)
5516 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1G6
(902) 429-2266
Memorial service Thursday, June 19 at 10:30 am in Saint Benedict Parish, 45 Radcliffe Drive, with reception to follow. Burial to take place in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax (455-0531).
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