John served 10 years in the army reserve; his career spanned from sales to entrepreneurship, his last 10 years of livelihood were as owner and operator of Keating's Tobacco Shop. He was an avid sailor, boat builder and instructor with the Canadia

n Power Squadron. He was a skilled wood- worker and artisan. He had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a natural musician, having mastered several musical instruments. John's many lifetime hobbies included aero modellin

g, leatherworking, photography, gardening, cooking and camping.