Obituary of John Hubbard
- Passed away peacefully at The Elden of Bradford Retirement Residence in his 83rd year on Monday, January 17, 2022. Beloved husband of late Betty (nee Healy) and late Margaret (nee Newton). Loving father of Laurie Mavor (Lee Dyer), Marcia Hubbard and his extended family Brenda (late Ed) Treiber, Cheryl (Greg) Palmer and Frank (Carol Ann) McFarlane. Proud grandpa to Melanie and Jake to extended family Krystin, Amber, Brendan, Justin, Kelsey, Brett, Paige, Leah and Anthony. Brother of late Carl (survived by Irene) Hubbard, Marshall (Jia jia) Hubbard and late Tom (survived by Nellie) Hubbard.
John was born in Hillsdale, Ontario, August 7, 1939. He started work for Consumers Gas in Toronto when he was 17, where he proudly worked for 40 years. He married Betty Healy in 1961 and moved to Richmond Hill to raise his family. In 1987 he moved to Holland Landing. A few years later after the passing of Betty he married Margaret Newton in 1995. They continued to live in Holland Landing and became active members of the Queensville United Church. Travelling, learning to square dance and doing volunteer work were some of the activities they enjoyed. John was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He lived in Holland Landing until 2019 when he moved to The Elden of Bradford Retirement Home where he met many new friends.
John will be remembered by family, friends and neighbours. He was a quiet man who loved nature, a good conversation and a Toronto Maple Leaf hockey game.
A private memorial service will be held at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford.
For those unable to attend the memorial service livestreaming of the memorial service will be on the funeral home website on John's webpage on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11 a.m.
In John’s memory, donations may be made to Queensville/Holland Landing United Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.skwarchukfuneralhome.com.