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Condolences
My sincere condolences to John’s family. I first knew John at Shell and later through mutual friends. Loved his humour and loved his wisdom. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Laura,
my sincerest condolences on the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denis Morin
To Kathy and the entire family,
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are deeply saddened by the news. It has been a privilege for me to work with John in our years passed in Calgary. I will always remember him for his kindness, exactness and as a great mentor. May he rest in peace.
To Kathy and the entire family:
My sincerest condolences and sympathy for your loss. I first met John as a result of the 1984 Shell move to Calgary, with many interactions during both our careers and in the years after retirement. The neatest coincidence was that Brenda and I purchased (in 1984) the former Servais ‘homestead’ in Willow Park – and several years ago, John stopped by with grandchildren so that he could ‘show them where their mother once lived’. His intellect and humanity will be missed.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Such a good man and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and may God Bless.
John was someone that I admired as a man of integrity who always tried to do the right thing rather than what might be politically expedient. A good man! I count myself lucky to have known him.
John was the senior member of seven Toronto cousins who were the children of two sisters,Camilla and Madeleine. He was the cool older cousin who would arrive every Christmas afternoon with a warm smile, friendly greeting and genuine interest in each of us younger ones. Usually there was a new LP on the stereo … maybe Bob Newhart… and we would listen and laugh but mostly enjoy the loud guffaws from John and our brother Dave.
John’s move to Calgary meant we had only brief interactions either in Toronto, later by email and once on the ski hills at Sunshine with his buddies. And, of course, in true John fashion, he quietly arrived in Toronto for the funeral of his good friend and cousin David. He was such a thoughtful and kind gentleman!
From Toronto we send our sympathy and prayers to Kathryn and Anne and the Servais children and grandchildren.
The Contway cousins (Martha, Madeleine, Marsha amd Marnie) and families
Kathy, my sincere condolences for your loss. John and I worked together for many years. He was a great mentor and good friend to me. He was larger than life and more energy than almost anyone I knew. I have just received the sad news, Rosina and I are out of town so will be unable to attend todays service. Our thoughts are with you.
Kathy
We extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family. It was a privilege to work with John for many years at Shell Canada. He was a great leader, mentor and friend.
My thoughts of comfort and condolences to the grieving family. I had the privilege of working with John for many years at Shell and of his friendship afterwards. He made an impact… an impressive man.
Kathy,
My sincere condolences on your loss. John was a dear friend over many years and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. He was truly a special person.
John
What a Guy!!
Last Memory -hiking together at the head of the Group.
Condolences to the family- I’m sure he leaves a big hole.
It was a privilege to work under John’s strong leadership and be a part of his team at Shell Canada. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
Ron Clark
Dear Laura and family,
My heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of your dad. I send you my warmest thoughts and hope that your memories of good times spent with your dad will provide you some peace during this difficult time.
Michelle Bogdon
I was surprised and saddened to learn of John’s recent passing. As a former Shell colleague, I always appreciated John’s authenticity, his honest and forthright communication as well as his terrific sense of humour.
When I think of “Smilin’ John” … I also think of his dear friends and colleagues, Wayne Stewart, Murray Rose and Fred Prior. Where there was 1 … there was usually 3 others not far behind … chuckling, laughing and teasing one another. What a terrific foursome of friends they were – very inspiring, sometimes challenging, always willing to volunteer and lend their support (including financial) to various not-for-profit organizations, definitely memorable … and always great fun to be with!
John, we will miss you … Our night sky is a little brighter these days with your “shining star” well-positioned in this great universe. It was an honour to work with you all those many years. I offer my sincere condolences to your family, friends and loved ones.
Nancy McCormick – Former Shell Canada Colleague
Kathy and Family
My sincere condolences, as this is very sad news. I worked with John for many years at Shell and considered him a friend.
Regards
Scott Van Berkel
Laura, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family
Laura so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy
Our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Words cannot express the deep sadness we are feeling about the loss of a truly special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue & Bryon Petti
My sincere condolences and best wishes as you grieve your loss.
John was a good man and my best friend.
His suffering is now over and he will be missed.
Dear Matt and family :
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. I hope all of
your fond memories of happy times together will help to sustain you in the coming days.
Kay McGannon
Please convey our condolences to your family.
John will be remembered for his warm smile, hearty laughs and dry humour.
Maureen and Paul Dow.
Please convey our condolences to your family.
John will be remembered for his warm smile, hearty laughs and dry humour.
I always admired John. For his determination to ‘walk the talk’. Actually he never talked about his walks; but he certainly walked – Chairman of the Hospital Board, broking his leg campaigning for a charity are two of the things I know that he did and admire him for. We need more ‘walkers’ like him and we are all poorer for his passing. I know you will miss him, as we all will, but you should be proud of him. May we all imitate his example.
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