CARROLL, John

With sadness, the family of John Carroll, announces his passing at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney on Monday, September 10, 2018.

Born in Sydney on May 23, 1929, he was the son of the late Jack and Agnes (Ferneyhough) Carroll.

John was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and served in the Militia at the Sydney Garrison in the Engineering and Service Battalions. He retired from Sydney Steel and later worked as the bartender at the Warrant Officers and Sergeants Mess and played in the dart league. He was a member of St. Theresa’s parish.

John is survived by his children, Janice Provencher, Nanimo, BC, Robert (Lorna), Grand Prairie, AB and Lorna (Charlie), Sydney; his seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Andrew), Shannon (Lee), Mark (Anoushka), Jonathan (Cat), Jordan (Ceara), Robert and Erin; and his four great-grandchildren, Haelan, Breah, Bennett and Reid; sister, Sheila (Emmitt) O’Callahan, Sydney.

He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine (Currie); sister, Ivey Aldos; brother, Ron Lloyd.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Thursday, September 13 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church on Friday, September 14 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Dennis Lamey officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the SPCA or a charity of your choice.

Words of comfort can be sent to the family at www. sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.