Peacefully on October 31, 2012 at the Brantford General Hospital, in his 60th year. Survived by his daughter Mandy, brother James (Susan), sister Dianne (Jim), and best friend Margaret. Thank-you to the nurses and support staff in Palliative Care and the 7th Floor of the Brantford General Hospital and Chaplain Bob Tees for their care of John. Friends are invited to call at THORPE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 96 West Street, Brantford on Monday, November 5th, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Service at 11:00 a.m.