John’s life was enriched by a loving family. His wife Annette, three son’s Mark, Ken and Glenn, their wives Mary, Stacey and Laura, 8 amazing grandchildren Andrew, Nicole, Taljana, Teagan, Dillon, Kyla, Faith and Amelia, his mother Helen and father Clarence, sister Janet and brother Ken.
All were proud of his accomplishments, a graduate from the University of Michigan a Doctorate of Philosophy. He taught at York University for 31 years in the School of Business Faculty of Administrative Studies. If you wish to honour his memory by donating blood to the Blood Bank of Canada, cancer research, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. John had a full life, a loving family and friends, enjoyed travel, a man of many words and ideas, and solving world problems.
Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213). Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Ian & Elinor Mitchell
Dear Annette, We were sorry to learn of John’s death. Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your whole family. May you have the strength to get through this difficult time of grieving the loss of your dear one. Sincerely, Ian & Elinor Mitchell
VE Waithe
My condolences to John’s family. He was one of my favourite profs at York in the early ‘70s where I was a student in his Management Accounting courses. My deepest sympathy to all of the ones that he has left behind.
Hin-Shing Wong
Dear Mrs Dewhurst:
When I phoned Prof Dewhurst a few days ago to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too both of you, it was you who answered and told me the sad news that Prof Dewhurst passed away two months ago. The sad news was a shock to me.
Prof Dewhurst was one of my very favorite accounting professors at York University from 1970 to 1972. He was very nice and kind, and easily approachable.
During the last 2 decades or so, I kept in contact with Prof Dewhurst and you. We had many Chinese lunches and dinners – sometimes you joined us too. During our lunches and dinners, Prof Dewhurst would reminisce about his undergrad and post-grad years before he joined York University. Once he even invited me to your house at Kleinberg. I still remember the excellent food and both your hospitality. Alas, in the last few years, we could only communicate through phone calls (which I enjoyed tremendously) because he said because of his health, he found driving to Toronto very taxing.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, and may Prof Dewhurst rest in peace.
Warmest regards,
Hin-Shing (York University 1973)