John David Tanner Jr

1953 - 2011

John David Tanner Jr obituary, 1953-2011

BORN

1953

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Ettinger Funeral Home - Shubenacadie

2812 Highway 2

Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

John Tanner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 22, 2011.

Arrangements under the direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie, NS.

TANNER, John David Jr. "Johnnie" – 58 of Stewiacke, passed away in his home on Thursday October 20, 2011. Born in Truro on February 18, 1953, he was a son of the late Dorothy (Holland) and John Tanner. Johnnie started working in Truro at Crossley Carpet Mills, a.k.a. Tandus, CAW Local 4612, in 1973. His peers and friends in his community described him "as a genuine type of guy", "a real character" and, "a valued employee" Johnnie retired from Tandus in 2006 due to health issues. . Johnnie was nominated and was the first to receive the Tandus Hero Award. Johnnie enjoyed participating and helping out those less fortunate and dedicated a lot of his time actively collecting recyclables throughout the year and donating the proceeds to charities such as the Relay for Life, Children's Wish Foundation, and Christmas Daddies plus many more. Johnnie always seemed to know how to make change amount to something. Prior to working at Tandus, he worked at Kent's Farm in Stewiacke as a boy during the summers and for one year. In Johnnie's teen years he was a member the Sea Cadets in Truro. He was seldom idle, even in forced retirement. Johnnie was a member of the Holy Trinity Church. Johnnie loved those around him with unconditional love. He thoroughly enjoyed coffee at Tim Horton's in Stewiacke with his buds. He will be sadly missed by his surviving family: Fern Quillan (Clarence deceased), Alberta; George (Charlotte), Brookfield; Wayne (Marilyn), Brookfield; Margaret, Truro; Stephanie (Nicholas), Ontario, 13 nieces and nephews, 12 cousins. He predeceased by his Mother, Dorothy; Father, John; Brothers, Christopher, Joseph, Martin and Norman (twins), cousins Tammy, Ryan, David, and Donald. Visitation will be 7-9pm Monday and 2-4 and 7-9pm Tuesday in the Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2 Shubenacadie from where the funeral will be held 2pm Wednesday, Rev. Lloyd Ripley officiating. A reception will be held in the funeral home following the service. Private burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fort Ellis. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lodge That Gives or one of Johnnie's favorite charities. You may visit Johnnie's Everlasting Memorial at ettingerfuneralhome.com where you may view cherished photos and leave a message for the family by signing the "guestbook".

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October 30, 2011

Linda Frizzell

So sorry for your loss.

October 26, 2011

Brenda & Terry Woodworth

John will be so missed by family and friends. Fern, George, Wayne, Margaret, Stephanie and families, cherish all the special memories.

October 25, 2011

John was the best friend you get ever have. He was like one of our family.
We will miss him dearly.
Gloria, James and Scott Callaghan
East Stewiacke, N.S.

October 25, 2011

My sympathy goes out to you all in this time of sorrow,my prayers are with you, Cathy Mackenzie,,Truro,n.s.

October 25, 2011

Jim & Lisa Matthews

Our sincere condolences to the family, Johnnie was a great man with a huge heart, always full of life and advice. He will be greatly missed.

October 25, 2011

Deepest Sympathy to the Tanner family from Staff and Volunteers at The Lodge That Gives - Canadian Cancer Society. May John rest in peace.

October 24, 2011

Our condolences to the Tanner Family, Johnnie was a friend to everyone. Edna Zinck, Edith Parks, and Eleanor Mackay.

October 24, 2011

Deepest sympathy goes out the family of a great man.

October 24, 2011

Thoughts and prayers go out to friends and family,He will will be missed by all, lorraine poulin.

October 24, 2011

Faye Tanner Waller

I may not be related by blood but a Tanner is a Tanner.
I will be thinking of you in your time of sorrow,My prayers are with you

October 24, 2011

shirley saunders

ifor gut to sign my nane when iwrote what idid

October 24, 2011

Mary Jane McDonald

i was so saddened to hear of John's passing. We had many conversations about my Dad, Haying in Pictou, and family in general. Johnny was a very kind caring person and will be missed by many. He put others before himself and that is a rare thing today. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

October 24, 2011

Leanne Matheson

Rest well my friend, I'll miss you dearly. My deepest sympathy to his family and to all that knew him.

October 24, 2011

to my good friend JT i take comfort in knowing you succured a place for your self in heaven BOYD LANGILLE

October 24, 2011

Sorry I'm not able to be present, but my thoughts are with you. Hopefully John, you will find mom and dad at the door of our Lord.

Aunt Grace Rogers-DeYoung
Eastern Passage

October 24, 2011

With sincere sympathy to the family.
Josephine(Hawco)Barbrick

October 24, 2011

Constance Christian and Family

Our deepest sympathy and dearest thoughts go out to our family in this hard and trying time. John was a deep and caring soul who's love and friendship knew no bounds. May he rest in peace now with his mother and grandparents. We love you Johnny and you will be missed.

October 24, 2011

Heather Hamilton

We've known John since we all worked at Crossley, and more recently friendly chit chats here in Stewiacke. Always a smile on his face, even when things were rough - a great guy. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Steve and Heather Hamilton

October 24, 2011

Monica Bailey

I didn't know the value of a penny until I met John. He did so many good things for a lot of people. A good man with a BIG heart.

October 24, 2011

cindy craig

our thoughts and prayers go out to the tanner family . john was a great guy and will surely be missed by all that knew him. fred and cindy craig

October 24, 2011

Debbie MacNeil

A man with a heart as big as the world. I will so miss him. RIP John.

October 23, 2011

All it's difficult to-day to see beyond the sorrow,May looking back into the memory help comfort you all,Deepest sympathy, Freda Smith.

October 23, 2011

John will be missed by many.My deepest sympathy to family & friends
Andrew Stevens

October 23, 2011

" Our deepest condolences " John was one of a kind and will always be remembered . Randy & Sandra MacMeekin .

October 23, 2011

Although it's difficult to-day to see beyond the sorrow,May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow,John was a great man and will be missed by us all,My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Freda Smith.

October 23, 2011

SUSANAND MARLIN TANNER

DEEPEST SYMPATHY..... JOHN WAS A GREAT MAN ,,,,HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED

October 23, 2011

Don MacAllister

I remember his upbeat manner and positive manner.I don't recall John speaking badly of anyone.A good man.

October 23, 2011

Deb Cock

He will be greatly missed, my deepest sympathies to the family and friends.

October 23, 2011

Darlene Garden

John was kind,caring person. Deepest Sympathy to his family and friends.

October 23, 2011

Michael Freeland

Though I only knew John for a few years at Crossley, he made a difference in My life by showing me how one man can make a HUGE impact on the people that surround him. My life is better for knowing him.

October 23, 2011

Lisa Davies

Thanks to John, I'll never look at spare change the same again. I'll miss you, John. I hope you can continue your good work from above!)

October 23, 2011

Neil Campbell

very sad that we have lost such a great guy. very sorry for your loss.

October 23, 2011

Erla Sipes- Crowe

So sorry for your loss. John was a great man with a smile that warmed our hearts. He is a great angel now with golden wings.

October 22, 2011

Gordon & Leah McDonald

He was a great friend and will truly be missed.

October 22, 2011

my thoughts go out to the family john was like an uncle to me growing up and is very dear to my heart love always Kimberley Benoit

October 22, 2011

Blair & Christine Fleming

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

October 22, 2011

With Deepest Sympathy
Sincerely
Anitra (Bay) Whidden
Brookfield, NS

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