JOHN STATHAM

Condolences & Memories (18 entries)

• Sending my most sincere condolences Richard. May his memory be for a blessing. - Posted by: Mara Doctoroff (Friend) on: May 02, 2022

• Condolences from Cathy and I in Calgary. We are deeply saddened by John’s passing and know he will be deeply missed. Our prayers are with you. - Posted by: Keith Wolfson (Friend) on: Mar 04, 2022

• Richard, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of John. He was an old friend and an Art School buddy of my twin sister Nelda, which is how we met. He was a lovely, gentle man. I am so pleased you had so many wonderful years together. Again, my and Bernie’s deepest condolences to you and to the rest of his family. - Posted by: Moira Swinton (Friend) on: Feb 13, 2022

• My deepest sympathies Richard. I just learned with shock and sadness about John’s passing. John was a talented wonderfully spirited man who I first met when he was providing his services as a French language interpreter. I later learned of his considerable artistic skills. A gentle and thoughtful man with whom I always enjoyed talking. Again Richard, my heartfelt condolences. Glenn Joyal - Posted by: Glenn Joyal (Former colleague ) on: Feb 08, 2022

• Richard, I am sad to hear of your loss of John, a kind, wonderful man with great artistic talent. My heart goes out to you and John’s families. He will be missed! - Posted by: Pamela Simmons (Friend) on: Feb 08, 2022

• I have just heard, with great sadness, of John’s death. Richard; you have my deepest sympathies. John was the loveliest of men and had that (now) rare quality of graciousness that so few have, He was a true gentleman and always seemed to be able to make people feel comfortable with themselves. I can appreciate how much he will be missed and no words can convey the loss. I know you have friends and family, and that helps. If there is anything at all that I can do for you please just let me know. With affection and sorrow, Naomi Levine - Posted by: Naomi Levine (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2022

• I was taken back to Kelvin High when I read of John's passing. He was a kind and gentle soul, as I remember him. I believe we worked on a student election campaign together in grade 11 or 12. We also shared some classes. I am so sorry for your loss! - Posted by: Catriona Younger (nee Gannon) (High School Friend) on: Feb 05, 2022

• It’s been a gift to live just two doors down from John. When my kids were little he would come by just before Christmas to give us freshly baked cookies and some cash to each of my three children. A truly wonderful, gentle and kind human. I’m grateful for the many lovely chats shared with John when out doing our mid-day gardening. His overwhelming joy when expecting his first and second grandchild and his pride in Alex when she acquired her position at the hospital. Many parental chats all overflowing with pride in his children (now very much adults). I will miss John very much. To Richard, Anthony and Alex my deepest condolences. - Posted by: Cindy Haughton (Neighbour) on: Feb 04, 2022

• My sympathies to John’s family and friends at this difficult time. Jim Jacobson, Regina SK - Posted by: Jim Jacobson (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2022

• My sincere condolences, John was such a lovely, intelligent man, it was always a delight to chat with him. - Posted by: Anne Crawford (Friend ) on: Feb 04, 2022

• To Richard and family, please accept my deepest condolences. I forget how I met John, maybe at the Rady gym. He approached me telling me he knew my bother Syd, who had already passed away. After I met him he always came up to me to say hello when he would see me. He was such a lovely lovely man, always saying such nice things about my brother and asking me about my life. He really was such a good, kind person and you could feel he really cared. I was very saddened to hear about your loss. - Posted by: Deb Cramer Chochinov (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2022

• Please accept deepest sympathies from me and from Lucy Byzio. We very much enjoyed seeing John at the firm functions and other events where we would run into John and Richard. He was always such a delight to talk with, and it was a privilege to get to know him, even if only for a short time. - Posted by: John Stefaniuk (Law partner of Richard's) on: Feb 04, 2022

• John was an exceptionally thoughtful and gentle person who will be greatly missed by our family. He could not have been more generous or gracious to us as neighbours, always offering a kind word and sincerely welcoming us into his life. Getting to know Alex and Anthony a little bit over the past few years, it was wonderful to recognize in them so many of their father's fine qualities. Truly exceptional, good hearted people. Izzy, Freddy and I send our deepest regrets. - Posted by: Greg MacPherson (Neighbour) on: Feb 04, 2022

• I have nothing but fond memories of John. He always had time to stop and chat on his way out or when with Richard. We had many interesting discussions. Some were serious and intellectual and many were where we were able to share a laugh or three. Such a kind person and in my experience, always very positive. I am very saddened to hear of his passing and my sincerest condolences go out to Richard and the rest of their families. - Posted by: Todd Hamin (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2022

• Dear Richard, I was very saddened to hear about John's passing. I met him only once, at one of his art shows, but he was very kind, not to mention an immensely talented painter. You two were a wonderful couple who supported and complimented each other extremely well. I'm very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and John's family at this time! In Sympathy, Bruce Curran - Posted by: Bruce Curran (Teaching Colleague of Richard Yaffe from Robson Hall) on: Feb 04, 2022

• Sending you heartfelt sympathy and love. - Posted by: Rick and Mike (Friends) on: Feb 03, 2022

• Richard, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember his kindness, gentle nature, and love for the arts. My sincere condolences to you, John's children and grandchildren, and your family and friends. My thoughts are with you at this time. - Posted by: Helen Delacretaz (friend) on: Feb 03, 2022

• Richard and Statham family: my sincere condolences on John’s passing. I first met John in 1974 when he was a guest at my graduation party from Robson Hall. He was an amazingly talented man and his creativity unsurpassed. Again, I offer my deepest sympathies on John’s passing. - Posted by: Leonard Offrowich (Acquaintance) on: Feb 03, 2022