John is survived by his wife of almost 66 years (Mar 17, 2023 anniversary), Josephine Mary Wigmore (nee Ellis).; his daughter, Jodi Wigmore; son Tad (Frederick) Wigmore and wife, Trudi Wigmore. A full obituary will be posted in the Times Colonist the near future.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
~ Mary Elizabeth Frye