Obituary of John Willilam Wood

March 27, 1937 – June 08, 2018

John Wood, better known as “Pappa John” passed away on June 8, 2018 in Grande Cache.  He was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia where he got married and started his family.  He took his wife and three daughters to Grande Cache, Alberta in October of 1969.  The mountain scenery and the beginning of a new town and new friends helped shape the man that Pappa became.  John (Pappa) was very fortunate living to the age of 81.  He suffered the loss of one sister and both of his parents. His remaining siblings, 4 sisters and 1 brother and their families reside in Nova Scotia.

John will be sadly missed by his 3 daughters, Elizabeth Marsh (Terry), grandsons Christopher and John (Rebecca) and great grandchildren Emma and William; Johnna Wood (Dave) three grandchildren Michelle, (Adam) great grandchildren Bentley & Callie; Sherylee (Jamie) and two great grandchildren Keenan & Kinley, grandson Dustin Worthington, Michelle (Ron) and great grandchildren Nicole (Adam), great grandchildren Kohyn & Julianna, Summer (John) Cheyenne (Matt), Shania (Garrett) and youngest grandson Kashtin.

A Gathering of Friends to honor John’s life will be held at the home of Ron & Michelle on June 16, at 2pm at Victor Lake 40023.

Donations in John’s memory can be made to a charity of your choice.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 www.bearcreekfuneral.com