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JOHN SEXTON
Born: Feb 05, 1951
Date of Passing: May 23, 2012
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JOHN SEXTON February 5, 1951 May 23, 2012 With profound sadness, after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, the family of John Sexton announces that he has passed away, with family by his side. He will be dearly missed by his wife Debra, daughter Melanie (Ian), brothers Murray (Heather) and Gregory (Mathilda), and sister-in-law Marilyn. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, his son Jay (Tana), extended family, and great friends. John was predeceased by his parents John and Heather Sexton, and his brother Peter. Up until his retirement in 2011, John worked for the City of Winnipeg's Water and Waste Department for 25 years. John was an avid outdoorsman and always looked forward to spending summers at Otter Falls. The family would like to extend their utmost appreciation to Dr. Harris and the Oncology team at Concordia Hospital. Special thanks to John's home care nurse Barb, you're an angel. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery Crematorium 1800 Day Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery Crematorium. 1800 Day street. 224-1525
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2012
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Hello John. Remembering the good times week had together. Wish you were here. You would be shock at what’s going on here. Anyway I miss you lots. The last of the English Sextons in Canada. Murray - Posted by: Murray Sexton (Brother) on: Aug 09, 2025
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Our thoughts are with you Deb We will miss seeing John sitting in the veranda at Otter Falls and chats that we would have together, he was a wonderful person and will truly be missed. - Posted by: John & Donna Radomski (Otter Falls friends) on: May 29, 2012
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We are so sad to hear of your loss. May your memories Bring You Comfort. - Posted by: Sandra Pang (co-worker of Debra) on: May 28, 2012
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Our condolences to Debra and your family, so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Jack Lee (Co-worker of Debra) on: May 28, 2012
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Had lots of memories growing up wih John playing hockey at the rink on the street along with football at the park with Jim and Ron. Once we could get him out of bed the fun began we always had a good time together. Whether fishing at Lockport or at Otter Falls where I still have a mounted Jackfish thanks to John. Will miss you John rest in peace till we meet again. - Posted by: David Pullen (School Friends) on: May 27, 2012
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Sadly I never met John but I heard, through Debra, of the many family experiences camping, getting ready for camping, the wildlife and of course the cats, and his great struggle these past two years. I know he will be greatly missed by the family and those who knew him. My condolences to friends and family. - Posted by: Kathy McPhail (friend(co-worker)) on: May 27, 2012
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. Elaine Dromereski Georgina Fontaine - Posted by: elaine dromereski (co-worker) on: May 27, 2012
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I have many wonderful memories of John. His enthusiasm for life was very contagious. I spent many weekends camping with John, his wife, Debra and his daughter, Melanie along with his brother (my husband)Peter. One memory that I hold dear was a very cold May long weekend. I was the only woman that put up with the bad weather with the help of John's 40 below socks. Needless to say, it was so cold that after an evening of me placing my feet on the concrete campfire pit, I awoke the next morning to these socks filled with holes. John always thought that it was hilarious that I did not feel a thing!! John was always there for my husband and I, guiding and nurturing us through the highs and lows of our marriage. I will miss John immensely. All my love goes out to Debra and Melanie. - Posted by: Marilyn Sexton (sister-in-law) on: May 27, 2012
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We are so sad to hear of John's passing. Ron had tried to phone him a few times over the past few months, but was unable to reach him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deb and Melanie and the rest of his family. We have great memories of fun times spent with John and Debbie when we were all first married - lots of wine and laughs. - Posted by: Sharon & Ron Wood () on: May 26, 2012
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I miss you Daddy. Give a big hug to Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Peter for me. Love you so much <3 - Posted by: Melanie Sexton (Daughter) on: May 26, 2012