À LA DOUCE MÉMOIRE DE John Garfield Minogue
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of a truly unique and loveable man. John passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family. He fought a strong battle over the past 5 years with Uveal melanoma.
John was the son of the late Fergus and Catherine Minogue. John is also predeceased by his brother Norman (Diane). He is survived by his partner and friend Frances Williams, his daughters Erin (Tom Lehouillier), Shanna (Brian van Hoof), and Frances’ sons Andrew Williams (Wanda McDonell), and Chris Williams (Mélanie Robinette). Brother to Lois Morin (the late Bob) and Linda Tanner (Gerry). Dear grandfather to Chelsea (Ali), Corrie (Chris), Justine (Patrick), Tyler (Erinn), Zoey (Nate), Collin (Alyssa); and to Frances’ grandchildren Osianna, Shamus, Felix, Fiona, and Maeve. Proud great-grandfather to Abi, Ana, Oli and Wesley. John also leaves behind many sisters and brothers-in-law.
John worked in the automotive industry most of his life and was at Surgenors for 38 years working his way off the bench to service manager.
John’s pride and joy were his family, GMC vehicles and of course anything John Deere. John was also an active member of the Vintage Iron Club and tried his darndest to make the AGM on February 8th.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his nurse James for looking after John at home until his return to hospital.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Heritage Funeral Complex, 1250 Trim Road, Orleans on Saturday, February 14th from 1:00 to 4:00PM. A Private Family interment will take place at Dale’s Cemetery in Spring 2026.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Princess Margaret Hospital.
My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. I will remember John as a good man with a delightful sense of humour. My late husband Ray counted him as a dear friend. May he rest in peace.
He was a good friend and a well respected member of the community. My GMC Hummer that I am still driving since 2009 was thanks to John. RIP John you were a real gentleman.
Brian and MJ
Go rest rest high on the mountain, John.
My condolences to family and freinds .
My sincere condolences to Shanna, Erin, and the rest of the family. Thinking of you all.
Our condolences to Linda and family .
Lyle and Judy
My deepest condolences to you Mrs Williams. This is Natalie I used to work at the dry cleaners and at the pharmacy. Sending hugs at this difficult time. Mr . Minogue was a wonderful man and I enjoyed serving you both through the years. Sending hugs to all of you
I worked with John for almost 30 years. A very admirable and fair gentleman. He was one of the few people I knew in Canada that pronounced my name as my mother would have approved. My sincere condolences to all the family. He was a great man.
Goodbye to a great father, brother, and family man. So sad to see such a pleasant good man die after a great battle with his cancer. My sympathy to Erin, Shanna, and his friend and partner , Frances. Hugs, Sheila
My condolences to Erin, Shanna and family and friends. You were a good guy John. Rest in peace.
My condolences to Frances and family. John was an awesome person to work for. I was blessed to of known him. Rest in peace
To John’s Family:
Andy and I were sad to read of John’s passing yesterday.
We knew and dealt with John many times at Surgenor’s; where he would tease – look at Andy and say « oh no, not you again’; then spy me and say « what can I help you with today Leverne?:
It was our running little joke for no matter who approached John, he always made sure any situation was appropriately resolved.
We have missed seeing John at Surgenor’s.
Our sincere condolences to all.
Sincerely, Andy and Leverne Vallee
Eva and claude sorry to hear of John’s passing a great friend
Our condolences to family
Fran and all of John’s family, please accept our deepest sympathy on John’s passing.
He was a great guy and spending time with him was always enjoyable; even when he was chucking abuse at my Ford truck. A few years ago when he was working for Joe, he was driving back and forth in front of our house, I was cleaning my garage and had pulled my truck and trailer out to sit on the shoulder of the road. About his third trip past he had to stop. You know, if you put a $100 bill under the wiper someone might take that away for you.
Our pilgrimages with John & Gerry to the Plowing Match were always memorable.
Rest in peace John. You’ll be missed.
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. I first met John at Surgenors when I was a GM Rep. Over the following years at we would see each other at auctions, fairs and visits to his home, He had a great smile and sense of humor. Kent Dunfield – Riverview NB
My sincere condolences to the whole family.John was one of the nicest people you could have met.He was a great co-worker and boss to me at Surgenor’s.