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Primrose; William “John”

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It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of William “John” Primrose, with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in the Queen’s General Hospital, Liverpool.
John was the beloved husband of Colleen for 60 years, the adored father of Shelley (Kempton) Newell, Colleen (Drew) Everest, Jill Primrose, and Lynda (Jayson) Talaga; the cherished grandfather of Christopher (Kate), Tyler (Amanda), Michelle (Sterling), Clay (Jamie), Ryan (Jennifer) and Matthew; and the proud great-grandfather of Jacob, Liam, Charleigh, Jack, Parker, and Max. John is survived by siblings Lottie, Darcy (Marnie), Jim, Joan and Helen; his brother & sister-in-law Charles and Norma; and many nieces and nephews.
John retired after 25 years with Teleglobe Canada and turned his retirement hobby of working on computers into his second career when he and Colleen opened Primrose Computers in Liverpool in 1996. It soon became a valued business within the Liverpool community until 2019. Over the years John volunteered with many community organizations including Scouts Canada, Liverpool Volunteer Fire Department, Liverpool Lions Club, member of the Liverpool United Baptist Church and supported many community organizations. John was devoted to Colleen, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nothing made him happier than when they were all around him. His family will forever miss his wise, calm and loving nature and he will always be in their hearts.  
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 11, 2022 form 6 until 8 p.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool with a celebration of John’s life being held on Monday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Dr. Harry Gardner officiating. Reception to follow the service. No flowers by request, donations may be made in memory of John to the Queens County VON or Queens General Hospital. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at Queens General, and the dedicated nurses at the VON.

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  1. Barb and Lorne Redmond

    Colleen and girls, and all the extended family: Lorne and I send love and our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of John. Too many wonderful people like John have passed this year in Liverpool leaving a big void that can never be filled.

  2. The Whites

    Sincere condolences Colleen and all of your cherished family.
    John was always a lovely man to deal with , always a twinkle in his eye ! It was a pleasure to have known him, so glad you have your loving family to help you through this heartbreaking time.

    Diane and Donald

  3. Marie Lamrock

    Dear Colleen and Family:

    I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We have had so many good times over the years. He was such a nice man and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Sending condolences and hugs to you all.

  4. Edward and Beverly Powell, Grand Bay, N.B.

    Colleen, Shelley, Colleen, Jill, Lynda, Christopher and family.
    We were saddened to learn of the death of John. We have fond memories of him and of your family, during our time in Queens County. In our minds eye we can see John sitting with you as a family in the sanctuary of the Liverpool Baptist Church.We recall his conscientious service as the church treasurer.
    We remember how he stepped out in faith to begin a computer business and how he cheerfully gave our son Graeme opportunities to experiment with computer technology. John’s encouragement to Graeme was one of the factors leading our son to become an electrical engineer.
    John contributed resources so that for a time the Sunday worship at Liverpool Baptist could be broadcast on the internet.
    Family was a priority to John. We recognise the time, love and commitment he invested in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His devotion as a husband to Colleen stood out.
    When John did not agree with something he graciously provided an alternative point of view. Often he was correct.
    We are grateful that John put his trust in the Lord Jesus, the One who said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me though they die yet shall they live.” John 11:25
    We are remembering you in prayer.

  5. Gloria Whynot

    Colleen,
    I am sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

    Gloria

  6. John & Peggy Whynot

    Dear Colleen and Family:
    We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you all with heartfelt sympathy at this very sad time.

    Sincerely,
    John & Peggy Whynot

  8. Bebe Dauphinee

    TO Colleen and family,

    I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  9. Charlotte, Peggy and Bobby Kelley

    Colleen and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.

  10. Janet Miller Pitt

    To Colleen, Clay and family: Sending our deepest sympathies and thinking of you so much in this great loss. What a legacy he leaves in the love you have for him and he for his family. Janet, Robert, Emily and Elizabeth Pitt, St. John’s, NL

  11. David F. Large

    Colleen and family,

    It is sad indeed to learn of John’s death. Ever smiling and ever helpful in a field foreign to me, he kept my office and home connected to the ether with his knowledge and skill. He must have known just how much he was appreciated by those whom he served. His loss to his family will be profound. We will also remember him and his contributions to his family, friends and community. He will be missed.

    David

  12. Terri (Huskins) Longmire

    Colleen and family:

    I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I would like to send my sincere condolences to your entire family.

  13. Del Sparkes

    Colleen and Family
    I am so shocked to hear of John’s passing. He was one of the nicest people one could ever meet. He will be missed by family and friends.
    God Bless

  14. Billy Oickle,Wanda and Gloria Roy

    Colleen and Family
    Sorry to hear of John’s passing.I got to know John from his computer business and was friends since then.Hopefully the Montreal Canadiens will win the Stanley Cup in his honor this
    season.Our prayers are with all of you.Our heartfelt condolences.
    Billy Oickle,Wanda and Gloria Roy

  15. Brenda Lawrence

    To Colleen and family .
    So sorry to read of John’s passing .
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time .
    Heartfelt sympathy.
    Sincerely Brenda Lawrence .

  16. David and Bonnie Hatt

    Colleen and family .Please except our sincere condolences .Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  17. John and Donna Murray

    Colleen and family, we are saddened to learn of John’s passing. Sincere condolences to you all!

  18. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    Colleen and family I am sorry to hear of your loss.
    BLess you all at this sad time.

  19. Ron & Barb Campbell

    Colleen and Family,

    We are deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was a great community man and will be missed by all who knew him. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  20. Sandra Turpin

    Dear Colleen and Family:

    I am so very sorry to be reading of John’s passing. He was such a nice man and I know you are going to miss him dearly. Please accept my most sincere sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in all the wonderful memories you both shared to get you through the most difficult days ahead. May God Bless you all. Big Hugs.

  21. Mke & Sylvia Langille

    Colleen and family,

    Sorry to hear about Johns passing. Take care and God Bless!

    Mike &a Sylvia Langille

  22. Donna & Bucky Norman

    Condolence to the family. May your many memories keep him in your hearts forever and help you through this difficult time.

  27. Carol Anne and Orris Whynot

    So sorry to hear of John’s passing, Orris always enjoyed working for you both in his younger years ,take care and our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

  30. Dot and Doug Winters

    Dear Colleen and family,
    We were so saddened to read of John,s passing. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
    Sincerely,
    Dot and Doug

  31. Scott LeBlanc

    John will be missed by many. He and his wife always asked about my children as they were growing up. That always meant alot to me. Truly genuine in every way. My thoughts are with you Colleen. Take care ❤️

  32. Dawn Roberton

    Colleen and family,

    Gary and I are so sorry for your loss. John was such a nice man and enjoyed our chats at the store or outside. It was nice chatting with you recently Colleen and so glad you all got to be together. You are all in our thoughts.

    Dawn and Gary

  33. Gordon and Jackie Eisnor

    Colleen and family:Sorry to read of John’s passing.Our sincere condolences to all his family.

  34. Leon & Norma Robertson

    Colleen and family, we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a gentleman and very wise. Out thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

  35. Trenda Harri

    Dear Colleen and family,
    Thinking of you during this very difficult time. So so sorry for your loss. Praying for strength and comfort for your family.

  36. Enid MacKay

    Colleen and family

    Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Enid M.

  37. Darryl & Cindy Spidle

    Dear Colleen and family,
    We were so saddened and surprised to read of John’s passing today, as we have nothing but wonderful memories of him over our years in Liverpool. He was always so kind and patient to deal with, whether at church or at the shop. In fact, it is doubtful that we ever would have embraced technology if it weren’t for John and Chris! Even though we have moved away, please know that we are thinking of you all and holding you up in prayer during this difficult time.

  38. Robert Quinn

    Dear Colleen and all your family, please accept my sincere condolences. John was such a nice man in private and in business and will be truly missed.

  39. irving and Jeanette Whynot

    Colleen and family ,So sorry to hear about John passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

  40. Bernie and Margaret Swain

    John was a well established Liverpool businessman who provided a valuable service to his community for many years. We always found him a pleasure to deal with, sincerely helpful in any way he could. Colleen and family can be proud of him. We offer our condolences to them.

  41. Brian Murray

    Colleen and Family
    Condolences and extended sympathy on John’s passing. God Bless.
    Brian Murray

  42. Jim & Linda Russell

    It is with a heavy heart we note the passing of John. To Colleen and the family we hope the many fond memories you share will soften the pain of your loss.

  44. Vicki Conrad

    Dear Colleen and family,

    I am so sorry to be reading John’s obituary. He was such a fine and gentle man. I had not seen him in many years, but I did enjoy our conversations and his sage advice whenever I dropped by for computer repairs and purchases.

    I’m thinking of you during this sad time and my sincere condolences to you and your family.

  45. Rick Henneberry

    I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a kind and caring man, and I’m grateful to have known him. Sincerest condolences to his family.

  46. Richard and Elaine Russell

    Colleen and family
    We were saddened to learn of John’s passing. Condolences to you all.

  47. Judith Maillett

    Colleen & family,so sorry to see John has passed away.John was one of the nicest people I ever met. Always greeted you with a smile & a cheerful hello. He will be missed.Keep your memories close until you meet again.

  48. Noweta Nickerson and Ron Zwicker

    To The Primrose family
    Thinking of you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

  49. Mervin Bernadette Hartlen

    Collen and Family So saddened to hear about John. He will be missed by us all. May all your memories at this time help you . Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

  50. Ruth Anne Zwicker & Kevin Cole

    Colleen and family,

    So sorry to hear of John’s passing. John was such a lovely man. Sending sincere condolences and thinking of you all. Take care.

  51. Ross Lee

    To Colleen and Family. I was saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was one of the finest men I have ever worked with. My sincerest condolences to you all. Ross Lee

  52. Shawn Bernard

    So sorry for your loss, Lynda and family. Know that your entire work family, past and present, are thinking of you. Beautifully written.

  53. Peter and Elaine Hoyer

    Colleen and family
    Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of John. May wonderful memories give you comfort at this difficult time and may our God of all comfort give you the peace that only He can give.

  55. Peggy and Richard Hattpe

    Dear Colleen and family .
    Please accept Richard and my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear one .
    Sincerely Peggy and Richard

  58. Hannah (Miller) McKinnon

    Colleen and family,

    I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to you all at this sad time.

  59. Robert and Rachel Dexter

    Colleen
    We are so very sorry to read about John’s passing. Robert and I always liked dealing with John as he had such a great business side but even more a real genuine kind person who on many occasions had to explain things to me more than once concerning my first laptop. May you and your family hold memories of John close to your heart. Our sincere condolences to you all at this time.

  60. Linda Wentzell

    Dear Colleen and family,

    We were so saddened to hear of John’s passing.
    Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy,

    Linda & Raymond Wentzell

  61. Sheila

    Aunt Colleen, we are so sorry and sad that Uncle John had passed away. He was always such a kind, loving, and all around good man. You both have always been so devoted to your family, and to your community as well. We have wonderful memories of him, he will be missed by many people. Sending love to you, the girls and their families.

    Sheila, Brent, Lyle & Travis

  64. Danielle Robertson

    Condolences to all John’s family. My memories of John are ones of kindness, friendliness and a great family man. I know it’s a very sad time for you all and I am hoping you find comfort in great memories, friends and each other.

  65. Valerie & Roger Wilcox

    Colleen and family,
    We were saddened to hear of your loss. We are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere sympathy.

  66. Glen Veinot

    I had the privilege of working with John at Teleglobe Mill Village 1993-1995. John’s dedication to computers and his work ethics were 2nd to none. He was always kind, polite, and eager to help we new employees anytime we asked. I was happy to learn he opened his own computer shop post Teleglobe and I knew for certain it would be a success. I can still see him at his work desk proudly wearing a Montreal Canadian’s jersey. I fondly remember the story when we was on the same airplane with members of the Montreal Canadians. John made my days at Teleglobe very enjoyable. Deepest condolences to John’s Family. Sincerely, Glen Veinot Hammonds Plains.

  67. Allan & Beth LaRocque

    Colleen and Family

    We are very sorry to hear of John passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John was a great man and will be missed.

  68. Duncan & Goretti MacIsaac

    Dear Colleen & Family,

    We are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a gentleman who will be missed by many but his legacy will live on in the goodness and caring qualities he has instilled in his loving family. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.

  69. Maurice & Mary Whynot

    Colleen and family We are sorry for your loss. John was a fine person. Our sincere condolences.

  70. Diane Munro

    Dear Colleen and family.
    Our sincere condolences to you and the family.
    Sincerely Diane and Ian Munro

  71. Doug and Pat Lohnes

    Dear Colleen and family:
    We were so sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was a true friend and always a kind and caring man. I enjoyed
    the many years we were in the Lions club together. Sincere condolences to you all , cherish the memories.

  72. Crystal Tonello

    Very sorry to read of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you diring this very difficult time…take good care.

    Crystal and Charles

  73. Robert & Sally Fader

    Dear Colleen & family:
    So very sorry to be reading this. John was a very nice man and always enjoyed dealing with him.
    Sending sincere condolences at this very sad and difficult time.

  74. John Savage

    Dear Colleen and family,

    I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. Our sincere condolences at this time. Know there are people around the world mourning with you at this time.

    John and Kazuko Savage

  76. Charlene White

    Colleen and family. So very sorry for your loss. John was a brilliant man and will be dearly missed.

  78. Karen Talbot and Brian MacNutt

    Dear Colleen, I am so sad to read of John’s passing. The two of you were lovely neighbours when I lived on Church Street, and Brian and I did business with John at the computer shop many times over the years. Please accept our deepest sympathies, and may you and your family find comfort in your loving memories.

  79. Faye Barkhouse

    Colleen and Family. So sorry for your loss of John. He was a kind and gentle man. Sincere condolences.

  81. Cookie Trainor

    Dear Colleen
    So sorry to read about John’s passing. I didn’t know he was that sick. I am thankful for all the times that I went into the shop and John had to straighten me out on my computer several times. I always enjoyed chatting with him whenever I was in the store. I also had great chats with you in the shop as well.
    Take care and remember all lovely things you did together over the years.
    Please accept my condolences to you Collee and the rest of your family.
    Love, Cookie

  82. David James

    Colleen and Family,
    Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time…thanks for being great friends and neighbours…to the generations of James’ of Hunts Point.
    Irene and Dave

  83. Lynne Elaine Wolfe

    Dear Mrs. Primrose and family our thoughts are with you and our hearts go out to you in this time God Bless
    Richard, Lynne ,Gregory and Kerri Wolfe

  85. Dyrald And Phyllis Cross

    Colleen and family
    We are sending prayers and condolences to you with many memories of our friendship.Take care during these difficult times.

    Dyrald and Phyllis

  86. Cathy de Rome

    Colleen and family,
    Sending sincere condolences during this difficult time. You and John have created many wonderful memories with your family over the years. May these memories help bring comfort to all.

  87. Vina Moses

    Condolences to John’s family and friends. He and Colleen helped us so much with our computer needs when we moved to Liverpool area. So sorry to hear this news.

  88. Marianna Seamone

    Colleen and family,

    My condolences for your loss during this difficult time.May John RIP

    Marianna Seamone

  89. Karen Lantz

    Colleen and Family. Sending our most sincere condolences. We will always remember John with fondness and deep respect. So very sorry for your loss. Karen Lantz

  90. Diane Woo

    Lynda and family,

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincere condolences.

  91. Jill and Bill Rafuse

    We were saddened to learn of John’s illness and passing. Sincere condolences for your loss.

  92. Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr

    To all the family we are sorry for your loss john was a great business man and stood behind what he sold R.I.P John

  93. Greg Tutty

    Dear Colleen,

    I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. John was a lovely, kind, quiet-spoken, knowledgeable man, and I enjoyed my dealings with him. He was always happy to help. I was also very grateful for all the ads he purchased for Winds of Change and LITF programs I worked on over the years — he could always be depended upon to support the arts and our community.

    I was happy to know John, and I wish you the strength you need to get through the sad days ahead.

    Regards,

    Greg

  94. Gerry and Marilyn [Freeman] Leblanc

    Colleen and family.—So sorry to hear about John”s passing.Deepest sympathy to you and your family.We watched the service this morning live stream,very touching.

  95. Darlene Sewart ( Joudrey)

    Colleen and family.
    l was so sorry to hear of this. Just know we are thinking of you and your lovely family.

  97. Lynn Kempton-Lowe

    Dear Colleen,

    I am so sorry to hear that John has passed away.

    My love and prayers are with you at this sad time in your life.

    Sincerely,

    Lynn

  98. Tina and Mike Quinn

    Colleen and family,

    Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.

    Tina and Mike

  99. Marion Seamone

    Colleen and family; I was sorry to read of John’s passing.My sincere condolences to you and the family.

  100. John and Darlene Chandler

    Dear Colleen and family, we were so sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was such a lovely man. We always enjoyed our visits to the store when you both were there so we could have a chat and pick something up. You are in our thoughts Colleen and family. We know the days ahead will be hard and we are sending hugs, love and prayers for strength. ❤️

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