Dr Tait was a great friend and surgeon in Sudbury.  He taught me so much. He took great pride in his profession and was very kind. Most of all he loved his family.  He always spoke so lovingly about them
We lost a great man

I had the pleasure of working with Howard in the operating room as he assisted me with surgical cases for my first few years in practice. He was a kind and generous man with an unending supply of great stories. I will remember him fondly whenever I see a train, hear an opera or eat a bowl of pho. I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to get to know him over the past 10 years. He will be greatly missed. 

Many years ago I used to visit my Aunt Ethel in New Toronto, just a few doors up the street from the Tait house. Howard, Howie, his mother always called him and I would play with his wonderful collection of Dinky Toys in the basement.  He would tell corny jokes, it was a very pleasant time.
My condolences to the family, I am sure he will be missed by many.

Dear Margot,
I was so saddened to learn of Howie's passing.
Since we met  56 years ago, our path through school,  residency and our fellowships was remarkably similar.  As a result, we were lucky to meet regularly at Orthopedic meetings over all those years.
I am going to miss his company, our intense discussions, his humour, and his gentleness.  
The meetings  will not be the same !  
Doug

Dear Margot and family, It was good talking with you yesterday and sharing the fond memories of our fishing trips with Howie and our flying adventures!  We will always remember the good times.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Larry and Sally

Dear Margot, deeply saddened to hear about Howie. We have many memories  of the great times we had together here in Sudbury. All the Ilves family send their  condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.

I have such great memories of working with Howard. He was always very helpful when I was starting my practice in Sudbury. 

Margot, so sorry to hear about Howie, I have fond memories of him from our days at Queens. I'm sorry for your loss.

Our deepest condolence. 
We have a fun memory with Howard and Margot in Sudbury.
Our prayers are with you.
God bless you and He will comfort you in your sorrow and loss
John and Lian Widjanarko

I had the pleasure of working with Dr Tait for many years, enjoyed listening to his stories of all his travels with Margo.  He was so proud of his son and his family. God rest his soul, I will truly miss this amazing human:)

It is with deep regret we read of my kind ,gentle and charitable friend Howie passing away.Please Margot and Barbarra accept my deep and sincere sympathy on this sad occasion.
gilles and lise helie.

Dear Tait Family,

We are saddened to hear of the loss of John Howard and send our sincere sympathies to your family. May the memories you shared offer comfort in the days ahead.

Thank you for choosing to honour John Howard’s memory by asking friends and family to make gifts to Sault Area Hospital Foundation.

With our deepest condolences,

Sault Area Hospital Foundation Staff – Teresa, Melissa, Christie, Logan, Katelin, Tasha and Megan


So sorry to hear of your loss Margo.  So happy we were able to spend a day with you and Howard last winter in Florida. Enjoyed you both taking us on a beach side by side tour.  
Also great boating memories.
Bill & Cheryl

Howie was a genuine pleasure to work with. Both as an orthopaedic surgeon colleague and in retirement, as an assistant in the OR, his willingness to lend a hand, kind words of encouragement (particularly when cases were not going as planned), and terrible puns added to his charm. His large stature would be ominous until you knew  him, as he was as big as a grizzly bear, but his kind demeanor quickly made you enjoy being in his company. 
I consider myself privileged to have known and worked with him, and wish the family  my sincere condolences. 

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John Howard Tait

29 May, 1945 – 19 June, 2020

Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel

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