
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
Offer Condolence for the family of Cunningham; John Albert Sr.

Dale & Richard Mckinnon
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
Billy Joudrey
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Doris Grant- Ethier
Brenda and family I am so sadden to hear of Johnny’s passing sending prayers and hugs to you all
Debbie and Chris Wamboldt
We are saddened to hear of Johnny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time.
sheila oickle
i am so sorry for your lose brenda and family .
BIG dave
this makes it real…..my deepest condolences…..see you later my friend
Debbie/ Gene Wamboldt
Brenda and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Johns passing May you know that you are in our prayers and thoughts
Larry & Janet
So sorry for your loss
Marion and Arthur Clattenburg
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!
to brenda and sons
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
Irving Whynot
So sorry for your loss .RIP
Jennifer and Jason whynot
To Brenda and family so sorry to hear of johnnys passing he will be missed very dearly R.I.P
Mary (whynot) Roberts
To all of Johnny family so sorry for your loss hugs to all from all of us Mary,Margie,George,and Laura
Junior whynot be
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
Ashley Mckinnon
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
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
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.
Jeff and Erin Ingram
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.
Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
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
Kevin and Darlene Henderson
So sorry for your loss my heart goes out the the family
Doug and Tracey Bowers
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 ..
Pam miller
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Kim Lohnes & Stephen Rafuse
Benji,Lisa & Family; So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you .
Lindsay & Chris
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.
Debbie Spinney
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 ♥️
Vivian (Whynot) Croft
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
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to all the family, so sorry for your loss, take care❤️
Judith Hyson
I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing.My condolences to his family. May he RIP!
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Candace Grant
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.
Ed/Phyllis Whynot&Family
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
Ed and Evelyn Fisher
To Brenda and family : Sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing ‘thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julie whynot
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
Ashley Mckinnon
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
Laurie & Wade
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
Susan oickle
Please except my condolences on your loss
Susan M MacLeod
Dear Brenda and family. I am sorry to hear that John has passed away. My sincere condolences to his family.
Susan MacLeod
Marie Wambolt
Valerie
Sincere Condolences on the passing of your brother.M
Sheila and danny
To all Johnny’s family
We are so sorry for your loss.He was such a good man .He will be missed.
Linda & Raymond Wentzell
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
Helen & David Fox
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Condolences to all his family..
David and Bonnie Flemming
Brenda and family, David and I are sorry for your loss..take care..we are thinking of you.
David Oickle
Gonna miss ya Johnny RIP
Rodney and Shelley Mansfield
To Benji ,Lisa and family: thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mike Hanley and wife Sandy
Sorry for your loss Brenda Benji Lisa John Donna and family.
Danny Huskins
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.
Wayne and Pam Westhaver
so sorry for your loss he will be missed
Frank and Jane Croft
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❣
Darren Horton
Johnny was a great man. My condolences to the whole family.
John Dexter and family
To Benji and family
We were shocked to hear that Johnny had passed away. Sorry for your loss
Robbie & Gail Whynot
Brenda and family
Sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Sending condolences
Susan & Arnold Robar
Brenda& family,
Sorry to hear of johnnys’ passing. Thinking about u at this time.
Janette Wamboldt
I am sorry for your loss RIP
Julie Huskins Whynot
Brenda and Family
On behalf of my Mom, Sheila Huskins, we would like to offer our sincere condolences.
Randy and Margaret Mooers
Sorry for you and family of a husband and father and grandfather you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Andy and karen
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.
Angela grant
So sorry Brenda ,Donna, John and Benji for your loss. I’m sure he will be missed.
Jackie and Brandon
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.
Susan and Rodney
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.
Jackie and Blake
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.
Mansfield
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.
Amanda White
Sorry for your loss Brenda Donna John Benji
And other family members.
We will pray for your family.
Monica Jesso
R.I.P Johnny
Sorry for your loss Brenda John Benji and Donna and family.
Donnalee
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.