Passed away at Palmerston Hospital on February 18th, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Will be greatly missed by his wife of 71 years, Shirley Olive Mackenzie (nee: Glenn). Always remembered by his daughters Heather (Dan) Diebel and Bonnie (Tullio) Volpe. Loving grandfather to six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Also remembered by Ray and Elizabeth Pearse and family and Jean Harrison and her family. John is predeceased by his parents Alexander and Elizabeth Mackenzie, his brother Jim, sons Kim and Jay and grandson Alexander. Service will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Br # 275, Fergus on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at the legion. Memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.