
John Glennon

Obituary
John Glennon, born on November 8, 1944, left this planet,on a new path to places unkown, from his home on December 6, 2024. John was surrounded in love with Sarilyn, Kaili, Zack, and Karina holding him gently.
John was a 'salt of the earth' kind of guy. He would give you the shirt off his back. John's easy going way left a notable mark on everyone who knew him. John was not a talker. As one of his friends said "he was a master of the 60 second catch up." John showed his generous and warm spirit in his love for his family and friends and the days they shared at the cottage he built with Zack on Christian Island.
Sarilyn, and John were together for 46 years and they shared a life supporting each other through sweet times and hard times, through laughter and tears. A rock. John's children, Kaili, Zack and Karina who grew up under his quiet and sometimes not so quiet guidance found him an awesome and 'cool' Dad. "John was the coolest, funniest, weirdo Dad I know". John's four grandchildren (aka Babu to them} Leo, Sebastien, Ynez and Nolan brought him joy every day. His bedtime story telling of old time favourites three little pigs and jack and the beanstalk was a nightly revised version. Simple pleasures were the way he spent his time. Reading, cooking ( famous for his turkey stuffing ) listening to Jazz, building and being with us and the grandkids. John was a hidden brilliant and erudite man. Note "erudite" is a good seven letter scrabble word. John would play scrabble and almost never lose.
So many memories which will be a blessing for all of us. John's spirit will remain in the laughter and silence shared with us. He will be, and is already missed. We hold him always in our hearts.
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We were so GLAD we made the trip to Toronto this Sept to celebrate his 80th birthday with loving family. My brother was truly blessed with beautiful family and friends.





Taking,strength from each other.
Christian Island neighbours
He had the most generous of hearts. If his kids had any home projects, John Glennon’s van would be parked outside their homes and he would be tirelessly crafting whatever they needed. No parking, busy downtown traffic, annoying building issues, didn’t matter..he’d be there until the job was done (with the occasional “This is a buncha bullshit” under his breath).
His love for his children extended even further to his grandchildren, and it was difficult to find a moment at a family gathering where he didn’t have a child in his arms or on his lap.
My thoughts and love are with the Glennons. Johnny was an extraordinary human and he lived more than a lot of people do in many lifetimes. His departure leaves a giant space—may that space be filled with the memories of this extraordinary soul.
To Johnny I wish the most beautiful journey and reunions with loved ones who have passed, to visits on this Earth with your beloved family, to beautiful sunsets and sunrises on the beaches of Mexico and Christian Island. Much love, I am so grateful to have known him.
I send love to the family. I know John's presence will be deeply missed.
And foxglove from my garden. I think John would have liked them.

I will miss his presence at Glennon family events and in the Glennon home on Winnett. We will all miss his wisecracks, his insights and his stories.
As most who knew him will remember, he was a big Tom Waits fan. And so, find your favourite song or record and raise a toast to Johnny and “turn it up as loud as it will go”.






















Mary and Rick
