Passed away at the Palmerston Hospital of Sunday, April 9, 2017 following a short illness. Husband of Shirley Laughlin and the late Barbara(1975). Father of Tim Laughlin(Leanne Rohr). Grandfather of Sam and Ethan. John is survived by sisters Margaret Wittich, Mary(Dave) Melitzer, Dorothy(Roger) Wilson, brother Lorne(Diane) Laughlin, brother-in-law Bernie Campbell and sister-in-law Jean Laughlin. He will be sadly missed by Bernie Yakabuskie, Wayne Hergert, all his many in-laws, nieces and nephews and friends.
John is predeceased by his parents Jack and Ruby Laughlin, sister Helen Campbell, brother Roy Laughlin and infant sons Jonathan Shayne and James Dean.
Family and friends may visit at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David St. South, Fergus on Thursday April 13, 2017 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:00pm the same day.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Cards available at the funeral home. www.grahamgiddyfh.com or 519-843-3100.