JENNINGS – John Steven, 60, of Hebb’s Cross, passed away peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 with his family by his side.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of Shirley Slauenwhite of Wileville and raised by the late Lester and Agatha (MacDonald) Jennings.
John was a long-time employee of over 40 years with Lunenburg Foundry and Engineering working as a top molder. He was responsible for the making of various components on ships such as the Bluenose, Theodore Tugboat, Coast Guard vessels and many other tall ships. His sons worked alongside John and all learned the craft from him.
John enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time, was regarded by his family as an excellent bowler and he loved to play cards. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
John is survived by his companion and life long friend Melda Croft, his sons Ryan (Alanna) of Broad Cove, Cory (Holly) of Alberta, Cody (Jen) of Liverpool and his grandchildren Aiden, Jace, Dylan and Ross. His sisters Rosely (Michael) Ward of Hebb’s Cross, Paula (Tony) Zinck of Bridgewater, Marion Jennings of Hemford Forest, Tina (Mike) Joudrey of Bridgewater and Diane Slauenwhite (Robbie Mitchell) of Wileville.
John was predeceased by his infant sister Norma, his sister Charlotte Jollimore, his brothers Maynard and Dougie.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, where visitation will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 7 until 9 p.m. and where funeral service will be held Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Willis Ott officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Heather Wagner-Brine and Colin Brine
We are truly sorry for your loss. John was a fine man and a wonderful father. May your many good memories help you all through the days and months to come. He will now watch over you. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Heather Wagner-Brine and Colin Brine
Shirley Rafuse
Deepest sympathies to all of the family. May God bless you all
Sincerely,
Doug and Shirley Rafuse
Scott & Angela Zwicker
Our deepest sympathies to John’s family during this difficult time. He was a really great man & will be sorely missed by everyone. Rest in peace, my friend!
Scott & Angela
Paul and Vickie Wagner
Thinking of you and yours, Paul and I was saddened to hear of your loss…Paul and John were room mates at SSRH for many months.. hugs
Heidi Naugler
My deepest sympathies to the family. You are all in our thoughts.
Cheryl Naugler
we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing, may he be at rest and peace, take care everyone, we’ll see you tomorrow. Vernon & Cheryl
Wanda Crouse
So sorry for your loss
Amanda Pelkey
Our deepest sympathies.
Amanda, Jenna and Jacob Pelkey
Janet & Eddie Nauss and family
Our deepest sympathies to all the family Melda, Ryan, Cody, Cory. He was a wonderful person and we all have fond and great memories of him. He will be forever missed and remembered by our family.
Janet, Eddie, Cory & Kevin Nauss and families
Rosalie and Darrell Knickle
Saddened to learn of John’s passing I worked at the foundry .John was a dedicated employee , skilled at his trade, and liked by everyone .my brother Arthur Dauphine couldn’t say enough good things about him .Our deepest sympathies at this sad time.
carolyn mae hubley
CAROLYN HUBLEY
We are truly sorry for your loss.Our deepest sympathies to all the family .
Gerald and Carolyn Hubley
timoyhy and amanda
Sorry for your loss..r.i.p….john
Linda & Neil Croft
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a good man – and made my Aunt so very happy. With him she finally enjoyed the life she deserved. I can’t come to the funeral but wanted the boys, Aunt Melda and the family to know our hearts and thoughts are with them at this difficult time. Take comfort in the blessing of memories and know that he loved you all very much.
Karen Anthony
It made me sad to find out that John had passed away much to quickly. You dad will be missed. Hold unto the wonderful memories you shared and make new memories that he would be so proud of. Love Karen and Brian Anthony
Janice Sampson
We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I worked at Lunenburg Foundry for a number of years where John was highly regarded and respected both for his friendly personality and for his enormous skill as a craftsman. With John and Creighton and the other foundry men the Moulding Room ran like a well oiled machine. It was a pleasure to watch them work and produce such high quality castings. John will be missed and thought of often. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during the days and months ahead.
Sincerely,
Janice and Tony Sampson
Terryy and Irene
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of loss of a loved one, and are with you always.
Stephen Joudrey
Shirley and families
Sending our love and sympathy to you in your loss. May his memories live on through you all. Thinking of everyone.
Stephen Joudrey and Joan Haskell
Boyd and Dianne Zwicker
We we’re saddened when hearing of John’s passing. We’re sure you have many wonderful memories of you father. Hopefully those memories will help you through the difficult times. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Lloyd & Barbara Naugler
We were very sorry to hear of John,s passing . Condolences to all his family .Another life Another life taken too soon . God Bless you all .
Cathy Smith
My dear friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of loss of a loved one,
Cathy Smith
Philip and Myrna Stewart
Heartfelt condolences for each and every one of you in the loss of a very good man. John not only was your father, your loss will be missed by all who had any contact with him. His smile being infectious to all who encountered him. Watching him work so hard at the Foundry with his son Cody by his side, was a real pleasure. Watching the craftmanship of making anything from metal was simply beautiful. Watching pour offs with all the guys at the Foundry, was a real treasure.
God Bless all of you our thoughts and prayers are with you all evermore. May you find peace in knowing your father is thankfully no longer suffering. A good buddy of my husband’s Philip an awe-inspiring co-worker, studious worker amazing father and grandfather, John our friend you are deeply missed.
Sincerely
Philip and Myrna Stewart
James and Verna Zwicker and family
So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Jehovah
Bless you all in this difficult time.
Roland Walfield
I worked with John for 10 years at ” the foundry ” . I remember him always with a smile on his face , ready to crack a joke and as a hard worker . I enjoyed yarning with him about hunting , fishing and three wheelers . I remember fondly
of a hunting trip we made to East Dalhousie with a co worker and shooting clays with him back the Mines Rd. in Camperdown. There are too many good memories to mention them all.
I am so sorry and sad to hear of John’s passing .
With deepest sympathy to his family,
Roland “Rollie” Walfield