So very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Deloris and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Love Eleanor and Family. xxxooo

Aunt Delores and all my cousins; I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of my uncle. It's funny, but I can still remember being at your home when I was a young girl and have pleasant memories of that time. Wishing you much love and peace at this time of your loss. Rosemary Sherry (nee Perry)

Delores and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Take care. Carol Ann and family

David,Janet,Delores & Matthew Family We are so sorry for the passing of your husband/father, sending our deepest sympathy to you all...MAY HE REST IN PEACE Love & Prayers To You All Jerry & Sharlene

Our condolences to your family

One of the fondest memories of my early days is when Johnnie would come to visit. The time he took to connect spoke of the value he held for my mother, father, Aunt Meda and Uncle Arthur. Not many people could engage my father's attention, Johnnie could. He would talk and be talked to. He would take on my father whenever my father needed it. The subjects varied from the beaver that wouldn't, the deer that would, the politician that didn't or the axe-handle that was.

At the time I had a very saucy Siamese cat. I loved my cat, but like many things I was alone in my perspective. The cat was a bit cranky and untouchable. She also had this habit of eating holes in clothes. I don't know of anyone who liked my cat, not even Johnnie.

One day I came home from school and there was no greeting from my cat. My mother said, "Your cat got out and under Johnnie's truck. You won't see your cat again." (Maybe these were not the right words but what I do remember is that she did not want to talk about this more than she had to.) I was devastated. It was my first experience with the death of a pet. Instantly I felt the need to blame someone. Who? Of course it could not be Johnnie. He was just too nice. So, as the story goes, I focused on my mother. It was her fault for letting the cat out.

Later I learned that my mother was probably behind the demise of the vicious cat that I loved. Even today I suspect that she set me up to believe it was an accident and she knew that I could not be mad at Johnnie. Mothers are like that. They know how to get things done.

Johnnie acknowledged the death of my cat. He seemed remorseful at the time and I did not remember him expressing too much dislike for the cat. So, I believed he was sincere. But part of me wondered if he was in on it with my mother. Who killed the cat?

I never ever got Johnnie's side of the story. My mother has used the "bad memory" card whenever I brought the issue up. It remains a mystery to this day. At least for me.

The Johnnie I remember was not a cat killer (at least not of said cat) but a guy who came by and made the kitchen a fun place to be. He also was one inspired long walks for my father and projects that would get him moving.

Since the death of the cat I have learned an expression that I quite like: "What is in the cat is in the kittens". Delores and Johnnie have certainly given to their kittens some fine values that have made the world a better place. If among them there is a "cat killer" then the mystery is solved.

Sending our deepest sympathy to the Delores and the Matthew family on the loss of "John" may he rest in peace. He will be sadly missed .

Very sad to hear of Johnny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

To the Matthews Family Sorry to hear about Johnny. I didn't know he was sick. We just found out about his passing. Delores my condolences goes to you and all the family. Love Lorraine Carpenter/Sampson (cousin)

Sending deepest sympathies To Delores and the Matthews family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. Fonda & Robbie Wyre

Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Dolores and Family,Johnny used to spend a lot of time with us when he and Walter hunted together,lots of great card games and deer stews we enjoyed together,may he rest in peace.Dank,Carol Anne,Jennifer,Allister.

Sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Delores and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Johnny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Love Shawna(Benoit), Ron & Jacob xo

So saddened to hear about your loss. Family is everything. Love and memories are really all thats left.

Delores......thinking of you at such a sad time. Our deepest sympathy toyou and your family. Arlene and Barry, Pauline and Families.

Dear Delores and Family I am so sorry about the loss of Johnny . He will be missed by many . R.I.P. Uncle Johnny

Aunt Delores & family - very sorry for your loss - may he rest in peace.

Thinking of you all today as you bid a final farewell to your Dad. May the fond memories that he has left with you soon replace the heavy hearts you feel today. God bless you all at this difficult time. Theresa & Perry

our deepest Sympathy to you all for the death of Johnnie. May he rest in peace.

Scott, Bert(Anna) and Matthews Family We want to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father/husband. We are thinking of you all during this sad time. Take Care!! Sheri & Steven

Dear Lorrie & family so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers.