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Cunningham; John Albert Sr.

September 7, 2021 62 Condolences

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CUNNINGHAM – John A. Sr., 65, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 5, 2021 with his loving wife, Brenda, by his side.
Born in Liverpool, John was a son of the late Clarence and Edith ( Woodworth) Cunningham.
John loved working in the woods doing silver culture and sawing firewood. He enjoyed playing washer toss, horseshoes and going for drives with his wife, Brenda, always on the lookout for deer.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda (Oickle); his sons John Jr. at home, Benjamin (Lisa), Mill Village; his grandchildren Alissa, Jessica and Lucas. His sisters Judith Cunningham of Bridgewater, Leanda Cunningham (George Francis) and Valerie Flemming, both of Milton, Carolyn (Donnie) McCulloch of BC, Rose Marie Haines of Mahone Bay. His brothers Glenn (Janice) of Pleasantville, Sterling and Stephen both of BC.
Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his infant sister Shirley, his infant brother Clarence and his brother Danny.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At John’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers, donations to the family. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Dale & Richard Mckinnon

    September 7, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    To all of John,s family
    Please accept our sincere condolence of the loss of your love one John was always a very hard worker….. R.I.P John

  2. Billy Joudrey

    September 7, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  3. Doris Grant- Ethier

    September 7, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    Brenda and family I am so sadden to hear of Johnny’s passing sending prayers and hugs to you all

  4. Debbie and Chris Wamboldt

    September 7, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    We are saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time.

  5. sheila oickle

    September 7, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    i am so sorry for your lose brenda and family .

  6. BIG dave

    September 7, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    this makes it real…..my deepest condolences…..see you later my friend

  7. Debbie/ Gene Wamboldt

    September 7, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    Brenda and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Johns passing May you know that you are in our prayers and thoughts

  8. Larry & Janet

    September 7, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    So sorry for your loss

  9. Marion and Arthur Clattenburg

    September 7, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    Brenda, Benji and John Jr., so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deepest condolences to all the family. Remember all the happy times!

  10. to brenda and sons

    September 7, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    i am so sorry for ur loss and to jhon and benjie ur dad was a really good guy he do any thing for he will be miss

  11. Irving Whynot

    September 7, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    So sorry for your loss .RIP

  12. Jennifer and Jason whynot

    September 7, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    To Brenda and family so sorry to hear of johnnys passing he will be missed very dearly R.I.P

  13. Mary (whynot) Roberts

    September 7, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    To all of Johnny family so sorry for your loss hugs to all from all of us Mary,Margie,George,and Laura

  14. Junior whynot be

    September 7, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Johnny passing he always seemed to be happy go lucky always with a smile on his face you Will be missed.
    My Sympathies to the family RIP John

  15. Ashley Mckinnon

    September 7, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    Cousin brenda, benji, john jr and family so sorry to hear the loss of a hard working man, he will be missed for sure, thinking of you all at this sad time

  16. Bob and Brenda Lohnes

    September 7, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    Benji, Lisa and all of Johnny’s family: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Johnny will certainly be missed at the washer tournaments which he so loved.. We hope your memories help you through this sad time.

  17. Jeff and Erin Ingram

    September 7, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    Brenda, John Jr and Bengie

    We are so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Thinking of you guys and sending sincere condolences to you all.

  18. Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr

    September 7, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    To Brenda and all the family we send our deepest sympathy to you and all the family.To John the old saying goes that time will heal all my pain well i will be looking forward to this one being a long haul. You my friend have done so much for me you will never know how grateful i am if i could turn back time and have yesterday and you i would do it in a heart beat. You will be forever missed you may be gone from existence but you will never be gone from my Heart take care Cunningham till we meet again.xoxoxo Love from The Big Boss Man

  19. Kevin and Darlene Henderson

    September 7, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    So sorry for your loss my heart goes out the the family

  20. Doug and Tracey Bowers

    September 7, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    Our Sympathies to the family so very sorry for your loss . He will be missed by many remembered by all. May he rest in peace ..

  21. Pam miller

    September 7, 2021 at 8:56 pm

    We were so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Heartfelt sympathies to the family.

  22. Kim Lohnes & Stephen Rafuse

    September 7, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Benji,Lisa & Family; So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you .

  23. Lindsay & Chris

    September 7, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    Benji, Lisa and family

    I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. I only
    Ever met him the once but his love for the washer toss game was evident, and what a good player he was

    My thoughts are with you at this time.

  24. Debbie Spinney

    September 7, 2021 at 9:37 pm

    Brenda and family I am sadden to hear of Johnny’s passing …he will definitely be missed..Debbie Spinney (Boudreau) Albert and Ellen (Cunningham) Brewster ♥️

  25. Vivian (Whynot) Croft

    September 7, 2021 at 9:41 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Lean on each other in the days ahead and Brenda I am here if you need to chat.

    Rip cousin till we meet again.

    Love
    Viv

  26. Dennis & Sherri Harrington

    September 7, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    Sending sincere condolences to all the family, so sorry for your loss, take care❤️

  27. Judith Hyson

    September 7, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing.My condolences to his family. May he RIP!
    .

  28. Candace Grant

    September 7, 2021 at 10:23 pm

    Brenda, I’m so sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with u and your family at this difficult time.

  29. Ed/Phyllis Whynot&Family

    September 7, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    So sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family at this sad time.R.I.P Johnny

  30. Ed and Evelyn Fisher

    September 7, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    To Brenda and family : Sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing ‘thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  31. Julie whynot

    September 8, 2021 at 12:48 am

    Lost for words Johnny was such a great guy always so happy go lucky he will be missed dearly my thoughts and prayers go out to Brenda and the rest of his family hugs to you all

  32. Ashley Mckinnon

    September 8, 2021 at 5:01 am

    To the Cunningham family, so sorry brenda and boys for the loss of a, wonderful man, he was a hard worker always had a smike, sure gonna miss seeing cousin john around

  33. Laurie & Wade

    September 8, 2021 at 6:42 am

    So sorry for Johnny passing, he was a good man,To Brenda and her boys always remember the good times, you are all in my prayers

  34. Susan oickle

    September 8, 2021 at 6:46 am

    Please except my condolences on your loss

  35. Susan M MacLeod

    September 8, 2021 at 9:12 am

    Dear Brenda and family. I am sorry to hear that John has passed away. My sincere condolences to his family.

    Susan MacLeod

  36. Marie Wambolt

    September 8, 2021 at 9:13 am

    Valerie
    Sincere Condolences on the passing of your brother.M

  37. Sheila and danny

    September 8, 2021 at 9:44 am

    To all Johnny’s family
    We are so sorry for your loss.He was such a good man .He will be missed.

  38. Linda & Raymond Wentzell

    September 8, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Dear Brenda, John Jr., Benjamin & family.

    We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He will be missed. Have many memories of him removing big tree branches for us, jumping from branch to branch, with no effort at all. Amazing to watch. He loved his woodpile.

    We know your loving care meant so much to him.

    Please accept our deepest sympathy.

    Linda & Raymond Wentzell

  39. Helen & David Fox

    September 8, 2021 at 2:05 pm

    So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Condolences to all his family..

  40. David and Bonnie Flemming

    September 8, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Brenda and family, David and I are sorry for your loss..take care..we are thinking of you.

  41. David Oickle

    September 8, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    Gonna miss ya Johnny RIP

  42. Rodney and Shelley Mansfield

    September 8, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    To Benji ,Lisa and family: thinking of you all at this sad time.

  43. Mike Hanley and wife Sandy

    September 9, 2021 at 9:50 am

    Sorry for your loss Brenda Benji Lisa John Donna and family.

  44. Danny Huskins

    September 9, 2021 at 11:20 am

    To Brenda, Lil Jon John and Benji and all of Johnny’s family.

    May you all find comfort in each other during this hard time your facing right now. Just know that Johnny is playing washers or throwing shoes up there right now with Bones and a few others that have been taken too soon.

  45. Wayne and Pam Westhaver

    September 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    so sorry for your loss he will be missed

  46. Frank and Jane Croft

    September 9, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    Brenda and family
    So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Sending Sincere Condolences to you all. May He Rest In Peace❣

  47. Darren Horton

    September 9, 2021 at 8:01 pm

    Johnny was a great man. My condolences to the whole family.

  48. John Dexter and family

    September 9, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    To Benji and family
    We were shocked to hear that Johnny had passed away. Sorry for your loss

  49. Robbie & Gail Whynot

    September 10, 2021 at 8:11 am

    Brenda and family
    Sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Sending condolences

  50. Susan & Arnold Robar

    September 10, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    Brenda& family,
    Sorry to hear of johnnys’ passing. Thinking about u at this time.

  51. Janette Wamboldt

    September 11, 2021 at 8:21 am

    I am sorry for your loss RIP

  52. Julie Huskins Whynot

    September 11, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Brenda and Family
    On behalf of my Mom, Sheila Huskins, we would like to offer our sincere condolences.

  53. Randy and Margaret Mooers

    September 11, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Sorry for you and family of a husband and father and grandfather you are all in our thoughts and prayers

  54. Andy and karen

    September 13, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    So sorry Brenda Cunningham ,Donna Whynot,John Cunningham ,Benjamin Cunningham and family.
    I didn’t know him well but I knew his children .
    I knew if his work habits and I knew how the children was raised. I’m sorry for everyone’s loss.

  55. Angela grant

    September 14, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    So sorry Brenda ,Donna, John and Benji for your loss. I’m sure he will be missed.

  56. Jackie and Brandon

    September 14, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    I’m so shocked to hear this sad news.

    I’m so sorry for your loss . Brenda,Donna,John , Benjamin, and family.
    I have been their friends for years. I just can’t believe this was so sudden.

  57. Susan and Rodney

    September 16, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    So sorry for your loss Brenda Donna John John Benji.
    This was so sudden.
    If you need anything please don’t hesitate to ask . I’m very much liked Johnny as he was good washer Toss fellow.
    Take care of those children of your Brenda they are all you have left.
    Rest In Peace Johnny.
    You will be missed very much by your family.

  58. Jackie and Blake

    September 16, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    R.I.P Johnny.
    I’m sorry for your loss Brenda and her three children.Donna W. John Jr.C and Benji C.
    This family has been threw so much.
    I can’t imagine how you all must feel . I’m sorry you lost your dad and husband .
    Please remember he will be in your hearts forevermore.
    Please message me if anything can be done to help any of your children or you Brenda .we are here for your family.

  59. Mansfield

    September 17, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    I just got back from. Alberta Donna I’m so sorry for your loss I didn’t know till today. I’m sorry for your families loss. Please call me right away if you or your family need anything.

  60. Amanda White

    September 18, 2021 at 7:56 am

    Sorry for your loss Brenda Donna John Benji
    And other family members.
    We will pray for your family.

  61. Monica Jesso

    September 18, 2021 at 7:59 am

    R.I.P Johnny
    Sorry for your loss Brenda John Benji and Donna and family.

  62. Donnalee

    August 27, 2023 at 1:25 pm

    My condolences to my mom and my two brothers and his grandchildren, I miss you dad ,everyday. No one was my biggest hero but you. You tought me so much . Especially about people ,cars and how not be a runt and stand up for myself. I’m sorry that things worked out this way. I’m sorry that my mom and my two brothers are without you. I’m sorry our family couldn’t get back together. Everyday I think of you. I wouldn’t be who I am if it wasn’t for your support growing up. You will always be my Hero. I love you dad. May we meet soon. RIP.

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