
MEISNER – John Freeman; 69, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on August 7, 2020.
Born in Liverpool, John was a son of the late Albert and Ester (Wamboldt) Meisner.
John worked at Bowater Mersey Pulp and Paper for 33 years retiring due to health reasons in 2007. John loved fast cars in his younger days and was a member of the Street Cruisers Car Club until it folded. He liked hunting, fishing and especially camping where he and his family have made many wonderful friends. John was a Mr. Fix It to his family. He could usually find a way to make something work.
John is survived by his wife Gail (Johnson); daughter Hayley, of Brooklyn; son Brett (Hayley Kobbero) of Liverpool; grandsons Kaiden, Noah and Hunter of Brooklyn; sister Beverly (Ronald) Sabean of Port Lorne, Annapolis Co, mother in law Joan Johnson and brother in law Steven Johnson both of Brooklyn and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother David and father in law Gordon “Gardener” Johnson.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, N.S.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 11, 2020 in Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Reverend Cherry Workman officiating. Burial will take place in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation; St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Brooklyn or Queens County VON. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com Please be mindful of social distancing and bring your own mask when attending this funeral.
Offer Condolence for the family of Meisner-John Freeman

Kenny and Janice
Gail and family. We’re so sorry to hear about Johnny. Our thoughts are with you during your time of loss.
Louise Pomeroy
I’m so sorry to hear about John’s passing sending prayers and love to you all, if you need anything please call.
Shelley Boens
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Keep his memories alive and close to your hearts always. Never easy that is for sure. Sending hugs to all the family in this difficult time.
Stephen and Marilyn Anthony
Sorry for your loss
Shirley (Nickerson) Burris
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Condolences to his family and all who called him friend. He was such a good person.
Heather Fader
Gail, Hayley and Brett. So very sorry to hear about John. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Robert & Sally Fader
Gail & family:
I am so sorry to read this very sad news. Please accept our sincere condolences at this very difficult time.
Karen Barnes and Family
Dear Gail, Hayley, Brett and Family,
We are shocked and saddened by the news of John’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers will be with you all as you grieve his loss.
Mary Lowe
The Family of the Late John Meisner:
I am very saddened..to hear of
John’s passing…please accept
my Condolences…Take Care of
One Another..❤
Kim and Rick
Gail I’m so sorry to here about John we have had a lot of family fun together we will miss him
Roger Margaret Leslie
Gail We Are So sorry to be reading that John has passed My Thoughts are with you at this time
Doug Winters
Dear Gail and family,
Our deepest condolences on John,s passing.
Sincerely,
Dot and Doug
Carl R. Veinot
Gail and family I offer my sincere condolence to you all.I worked with John for many years in the mill and knew him all my life.Keep all the memories of the good times in your heart of John.R.I.P. old friend.
Ann Smith
Dear Gail, Hayley and Brett,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Ann Smith
Ruth Sawlor
So sorry to hear about John’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Love Ruth Sawlor
Megan and Derrick
Gail, Hayley and Brett,
Im so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Wendy and Gary Feindel
Gail and family. We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Treasure all your memories.
Cathy Wentzell
Gail, Hayley, Brett, and Family,
Rollie and I are so very sorry to learn of John’s passing.
He endured such obstacles and struggles over the past few years
and hope now he is resting in peace. Take comfort in each
other and your many memories. Take care and know that many are
sending their thoughts and prayers.
Cathy& Rollie
Barbara Naugler
Gail and family,, I am very sorry for your loss. John was a good person and will be a great loss to his family. Know I am thinking of you all and sending my sincere condolences. Rip John
Wayne Orme
To Gail and family
I worked with John many years in the paper dept at Bowaters. Offering our deepest condolences at this most trying of times.
Wayne and Wendy Orme
Billand Anna Cox
Gail and family
Our sympathy in John’s passing. Sorry for your loss.
Tom, Valda Walsh and family.
Condolences on John’s passing Gail, Brett, Haley and Family. We will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time.
Steve Kempton
Gail, I was very sorry to find out about Johnny this morning. My condolences to you Hayley and Brett. Although I did not see him very often in the later years he was a good friend when we use to be in the car club together and was the kind of guy that would do anything for you.
My thoughts are with you
Peter and Joanie Davies
Dear Gail and family, our sincere condolences to you all on John’s passing
Kim Cunningham
I’m so sorry to hear about Johns passing Gail,Hayley, Brett. Sending love and prayers your way.
Cathy, Randy Conrad and family
Gail, Hayley, Brett and families. Our and thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynda McLeod
My condolences to the families.
Liz Eneroth
So sorry to read about John my prayers to you and your families.
R. Darlene Trimm
So sorry to hear of John passing. You will have lots of good memories. Thinking of you at this sad time. Darlene
Sandra Cardinell
My condolences to you and your family.
Pat Dixon
To Gail &family
Sorry to hear of John’s passing.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Michelle
Dear Gail & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of John’s passing
Sending my heart felt sympathies to you all
Janice and Darrin
Gail and family,
So sorry for hear about John. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Janice and Darrin Everett
Bruce and Charlene White
To John’s family, we extend our deepest sympathy.
Barb/Lorne Redmond
Gail, needless to say, I loved John Boy. He will be a huge miss. Take good care and know you are loved and thought of. Condolences from us both to Hayley, Brett, Steve, Joan and the extended family.
Jeff Kempton
Gail, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I hadn’t seen John in years, but remember fondly the times we spent in the Street Cruisers Car Club together, having fun with cars and putting many volunteer hours into the annual car show. John was a great friend back then and it’s a shame that we fell out of touch. He was a good person and will be missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Darlene Connolly
Gail and family
Sincere condolences on the loss of John. Take comfort in knowing that many are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.
Irving Whynot
Sorry to hear about John. Knew him for years .
Clark and Sandra Hebb
Sincere condolences to the family of John Meisner. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
The Families- Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of John. I will always remember him as a happy and jolly school mate during our high school years as well as times I spent coasting the hill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Linda Hupman
Gail, Hayley & Brett
My condolences on the loss of John, I remember him as always smiling, easy going and a man with a good heart. I have fond memories of growing up next door to “family” as we were not only neighbours but cousins, and we had some fun times. Hold your memories close. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Linda
Mike & Sylvia Langille
Gail,Hayley Brett,Joan,Steven and families.
We were shocked and saddened to hear about John! He was a great guy. We have many fond memories of him.He could always make us laughTake care and God Bless❣️
Mike & Sylvia
Bonnie
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ❤
Rod Golden
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. We went to Brooklyn School together after the students in Sandy Cove transferred to Brooklyn. After leaving Brooklyn & going to LRHS I only saw John occasionally. After High School he went to Bowater & I went to Michelin & moved to Bridgewater & haven’t seen him since. He was a great guy that loved his MOPARS. My deepest sympathy to his wife & family. Rod Golden
Angela,Ronald and Leigh-ann Young
our thoughts and prayers are with you
Cathie Pearl--Wentzell
Gail, Brett, Hayley & Families,
Please accept our sinceest condolences. Take comfort in our memories.
Heather Whynot
Gail &Family ,so sorry for your loss .
Donald and Janet Himmelman
We are so sorry for your loss.Keep your memories close to your heart and they will sustain you during the difficult days ahead.Take care of each other.
Crystal Batt
Gail and family, my family send our deepest condolences. Uncle Johnny will be deeply missed by me and I have many fond memories of him. I always envied his height and when I was young I thought he was a giant. I never grew much over 5′ so he always did tower over me.Kind of funny how I married someone tall and now my kids tower over me. My youngest has curly hair and I always compared his curls to Uncle Johnny.He will be missed forever but not forgotten. Love Crystal and family
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Please except our most sincere condolences on your sad loss, take care❤️
Angela Jones
To Gail and family, deepest condolences to you. So sorry for your loss.
KENNETN and VALERIE
GAIL AND FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU .
Lorraine MacGowan
Gail, Hayley and Brett, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband and Dad. Sending you all hugs and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you now or in the future. Take care.
Your Guiding sister,
Lorraine
Patricia and Jim Muise
Gail and family: We were very sorry to hear of John’s passing. I fondly remember his very calm and peaceful nature and those very fast cars that he created along with brother David in our younger days. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Paul and Gloria Whynot
Gail … Paul and I are so very sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you, Hayley, Brett and family, Joan and Steve. Remember all the wonderful years you had together. Love and kisses.
Paul and Gloria
Sheree Chandler
Dear Gail, Hayley, Brett, and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May your memories ease your grief and the company of family and friends comfort you during the difficult times ahead.
Sheree Chandler and Freda Muise
Trevor Sabean
Gail, Hayley and Brett. I have so many great memories of Uncle Johnny when I was growing up. He was certainly a favorite Uncle and I will always remember him and forever miss him. Trevor
Wendell and Susan Whynot
Dear Gail and family.
Please accept our sincere condolences. May the memory of the good times bring you comfort and may family bring you strength. …from one car family to another.
Susan Inglis
Gail, Hayley and Brett,
I am so sorry to be reading this. Condolences to you all. You are in my thoughts.
Susan, Rebecca and Kate
Lisa Zwicker
Gail, Hayley, Brett & the rest of Johns Family & Friends,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May you hold your memories close. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time <
Lisa & Jeff Zwicker
Kathy and Chubby Veinot
Kathy and Chubby Veinot
Gail and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of John. You certainly have had your share and more of hardships but you always handle everything with a smile. Your family always has and always will come first but just remember to take care of yourself through all of this. Remember John with a smile in your heart and a grin on your face.
Kathy and Chubby
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Bonnie and Barry Francis
Words can not express
How much I feel for you,
And how greatly
I pray for you,
To find some heavenly peace
In this hard time.
Rodney and Linda McCaul
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Barry and Sharon Levy
Sending our sincere condolences to Gail and all of John’s family
Wanda Levy
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are will all the family at this difficult time.
Bob and Brenda Lohnes
Gail and Family: Our sincere condolences on your loss. May happy memories help you through this sad time.
Bonnie Henderson
Gail and Family,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of your loved one, John. Thinking of you all and sending my sincere condolences.
God Bless
Bonnie
Stephen Hupman
Gail and Family, so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. I have many fond memories of growing up with John. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Warren and Karen Wagner
Gail and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time.
Cindy&Theodore Hanley
It was of great sadness to hear of johns passing.TO Gail Haley and Brett. And Joan and Steven please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.please hold on to all of the great memories and loving family and hopefully this will get through this difficult time
David and Bonnie Flemming
Gail and family, david and i are very sorry for your loss..we are here if you need us
Mariann and Ricky Broome
Gail and Family:
So sorry to hear about John. Our sincere condolences to all of his family
Audrey Mckinnon
Dear Gail and family. Please accept my sincere condolences to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Audrey
Gale and Art Deveau
Gail and Family, we were so very sorry to hear of John’s passing, please accept our sincere condolences to you all at this time, I have so many good memories of growing up next door , not just as neighbours and friends but as cousins as well. Will always remember John with a smile on his face. We are thinking of you all at this time, take care
Gale and Art
Janet Colp and Jean Wagner
Gail and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Our thoughts
and prayers are with you at this sad time God Bless.
Lana Greaud-Bowers
Gail, Brett, and Hailey
Shocked to be reading this…so sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Lana
Rachel and Robert Dexter
Gail and Family
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hold each and every memory close to your heart.
Kippy
Dear Gail and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending big hugs and my deepest condolences your way. Take care,
Carla Smart
Gail, I am absolutely shocked to hear of John’s passing. He was an absolute treasure with the kindest heart and always a wonderful friend. So many memories come flooding back from the good old car club days to working with him at the paper mill. May he rest easy and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Carla xo
Sherry leroy(wentzell)
Gail, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and family.
Deborah Conrad
Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that your memories and your years together will give you some comfort in the days ahead. Lean on God an he will follow you through this journey of grief it is not an easy journey but one that must be travelled according to his plan. A comfort to me was psalm 121 so I pray that you may find comfort in it as well. God Bless
Paige Dexter
Hayley, Gail and Brett,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find happiness in the memories that you have. Thinking of you all in this hard time and sending my condolences.
Lance&Karen Roy
Dear Gail and family please except our sincere condolences we were so saddened to hear this news. John was a great guy also had a lot of good times with him he was fun to be around especially when we’re in the car club together.
Connie & Danny Mooers
Dear Gail & family, so sorry to hear of John’s passing.I am very thankful that i had the pleasure of meeting John at our tops meetings I found him to be a very friendly kind of a guy.. Sending my heart felt condolences to you & your family.I am sure he will be missed by all who Knew him. Take care,& May God Bless. Love Connie.
Michael and Louann
Our deepest Condolences Gail and family. Johnny was always a nice. Mike remembers Johnny well. RIP Johnny.Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
marilyn johnson
so sorry for your loss gail
Blake Morash
Gail and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about John. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Blake
Avis Johnson
Gail and family,
My deepest condolences to you all.
Doug and Tracey Bowers
So sorry to hear of John’s passing our deepest symathies to Family and much love and prayers to you all .