John served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, then returned to Newcastle to pursue a career in business. He became active in Miramichi as a business man who owned Dupuis Studio, Fountain Head Coffee Shop and had the franchise for Greco Pizza. He op

ened the Miramichi's first Travel Agency, Newcastle Travel. He was on the executive of the Newcastle Curling Club and the Miramichi Golf and Country Club. He also held various chair positions with the Newcastle Kinsmen Club. Served as Deputy Mayo

r for Newcastle Town Council and a long time affiliation with the Liberal Association. John spent several years as a resident of the Moncton-Riverview area, but still called Miramichi his home.