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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
McCRACKEN, John L. - Passed away suddenly at Markham-Stouffville Hospital in his 78th year. Joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1956, where he served as a submariner on exchange with the Royal Navy from 1958 until his discharge in 1962. After the navy, John worked in several fields including construction, millwright/machinery mover, and 17 years at the Toronto Transit Commission where he retired as an inspector, as well as operating his own business J&J plumbing repairs and installations. John was also a life member and past president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459 Stouffville, the Kinsmen Club of Stouffville and a charter member of the Ballantrae Lions Club. John is survived by his wife of 49 years Joan, sons David (Maria) John Jr. sister Betty Smith and brother Thomas. Prowd grandfather of Cassandra and great grandfather to Caleb, Ethan and Lincoln. The McCracken family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Markham-Stouffville Hospital for their compassion and professionalism. Family and friends are invited to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459. 150 Mostar St. Stouffville for a celebration of Johns life on Sunday May 24th 2015 1-4 p.m. Please make a donation to the Canadian Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation instead of sending flowers.
Ships served in: HMS/m SENESCHAL HMS/m SERAPH
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