William John Satterley

Theresa. John passed away peacefully at Arborstone Enhanced Care on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the

Age of 90.

Born in Ontario, he was the first of three children to Elizabeth and Sidney Satterley. He joined the Navy at a young age and, shortly thereafter, met Theresa in Halifax. After a short courtship they were married and had two sons. They lived many years in Shannon Park where they made life-long friends and have so many happy memories. John retired from the navy, worked with the Commissionaires for a couple of years before being hired at the Bedford Magazine, where he worked for 15 years before retiring for good.

John loved his family unconditionally and always worried about their well-being. He had a great sense of humor that never wavered, even when he wasn’t feeling well. Family gatherings were special to him; he wouldn’t miss them. He loved having conversations with kids and would never pass a child without saying hello He had a heart of gold and would always be there to help when needed.

Surviving family will miss him dearly: Sons, Brian Satterley, Halifax and Blair Satterley (Heather) Cooks Brook; Sister, Peggy McDougall (Ed) London, ON; Six Grandchildren: Brianna Reidt (Adam), Brampton,ON, Miranda Satterley (Josh), Bridgewater, Shawn Satterley (Margaret), Ottawa; Kristopher Satterley (Mackenzie), Kennetcook, Tanya Snair (James), Queensland, Natasha Snow (Larry) Upper Sackville. Ten Great-Grandchildren: Addyson & Aria Reidt; Ryder & Kashlyn Satterley; Tyler (Brook) & Ella Snair; Reily (Emma) & Jordin Wall; Dawson & Kierann Cook; Niece, Shirley O’Brien and nephews, John (Nancy) and Larry (Kerri) O’Brien, Halifax; Niece Lisa Millson and nephew Aaron (Kari) McDougall, ON.

John was predeceased by his loving wife, Theresa; brother Jimmy; parents Elizabeth and Sidney and daughter-in-law, Wendy Satterley; Mother-in-Law, Elizabeth Morris and Sister-in-Law, Madeline O’Brien.

We wish we could have had more time; you were ready, we were not. This is not goodbye, but see you later. You will be forever loved, never forgotten.

Thank you to the 4th floor staff at Arborstone. Your care and support was appreciated and John always said, “They’re good to me!” A special thank you to “Gramma” Crissy, Rebecca and to Lisa Frenette who always kept us in touch with John through Skype when visiting wasn’t possible. A huge hug and thank you to Greyson for being such a good friend to Johnny.

Arrangements are in the care of Snow’s Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Viewing will be from 10:00-12:00, June 16th 2023. Service will follow at 12:00. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetary, Lower Sackville. Father Jim Richards officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be sent to IWK Auxiliary c/o Kelly Cameron, 5850/5980 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3K 6R8 or to a charity of your choice.

Following Interment, a reception will follow at 2424 Sackville Drive, Upper Sackville.

“Jealous of the Angels”