WELLS, John

Sydney

It is with broken hearts that we, the family of John Wells, age 60, announce his passing at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, with his family by his side on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Born in Sydney to the late Alonzo and Hazel (Hardy) Wells.

John worked at the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board for over 35 years. He also worked for Bargain Hunters Flea Market. John loved golfing, camping and spending time with his family. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. John always had at least one project on the go. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara (Ratchford) Wells; daughter, Melanie (Chris) Zablaska; son, Jonathan (Denise MacKenzie) Wells and grandchildren, Zachery Zablaska, Summer Zablaska and Bowen Wells. John is also survived by his siblings, Lonnie (Shirley) Wells, Westmount, Steve (Ruthanne) Wells, Whitecourt, AB, Alberta Wells, Sydney and Darlene (Leo) Campbell, Sydney; brother-in-law, Rannie Redquest, Sydney; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Wells and sisterin-law, Sandra Wells.

Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Monday, October 8 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, October 9 at 2 p.m., with

Rev. Patrick O’Neill officiating. Interment will take place in Hardwood Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

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