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JOHN DAVID GRIFFITHS
Born: Feb 24, 1939
Date of Passing: Jan 16, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN DAVID GRIFFITHS February 24, 1939 - January 16, 2012 John Griffiths, beloved husband of Elaine Cannady of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the age of 72 years. John was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB and worked as a lineman there and in Calgary. He enjoyed the golf trips he took with his buddies to the Spokane area and time spent at The Slab . John's friend Bob Romney raised race horses and John enjoyed spending time at the barns and the track for many years. John is survived by his wife Elaine; two sons and a daughter Kent (Renee) Griffiths, Kevin (Brenda) Griffiths and Kerri (Al) Zinger; seven grandchildren, Kirk, Amy, Tia, Cameron, Becky, Scott and Brook; a brother and two sisters, Patricia Godson, Terry (Teri) Griffiths and Sandra Griffiths. John will be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Susan and Tim Griffiths, and a sister Anne Freeman, as well as Elaine's son Shayne Barca. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of John Griffiths, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Good ride, Cowboy, good ride! - Posted by: Sandy (sister) on: Jun 01, 2012
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Rest easy,old friend. - Posted by: Joe Maloney (friend from work in Mb.and fastball.) on: Jan 22, 2012
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Sorry to hear of John's passing. Heard thru Bobbi that he had been ailing. Hadn't seen John since the middle seventies when he and Terry lived in the high rise, down town Calgary.--------Ted - Posted by: Ted Gordon (old friend from norwood) on: Jan 21, 2012