John Philip Partington, born on November 9, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill at the age of 81. Husband to Patricia for 55 years. Father to Darryl and his partner Giselle, Erin and her husband Brad, and proud grandfather to Brandon and Jordan.
John was a resident of Kleinburg for 53 years. He worked at Kodak Canada in Weston for 30 years. He was a runner, gym enthusiast, tennis player, baseball player, curler, and hockey player. John coached his son during Darryl’s hockey and baseball careers. Then went along on a canoe trip with the Scouts on the French River.
John loved his 2 grandsons and always looked forward to seeing them. A special highlight was a family trip to Disney World in 2012. He looked after his wife till the very end making sure all finances were in order to make life simple for Pat. Thank you John.
Cremation has taken place.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to Mackenzie Health Foundation (www.mackenziehealth.ca), 10 Trench Street, Richmond Hill L4C 4Z3 or your favourite charity.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Laura and Ron Pearson
We have fond memories of John. Socializing over the years, assisting our boys in sporting activities, and playing tennis together.
Wishing the family well at this time of loss.
Laura and Ron Pearson
Rob Stephens
Very sad news. Our sincere condolences to Pat and the family.
Carol & Rob Stephens
Darryl Partington
Gonna miss you Dad
Bonnie & Ingo
Dear Pat, Darry & Gisell, Erin & husband, Brad Croghan , grandsons, Brandon & Jordan Croghan
Please accept our heartfelt condolences & hugs on the loss of John. John was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and father in law. He will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace, John
Bonnie & Ingo Weise
Condolences to Pat & family on the loss of John. John was a fine gentleman & well respected by everyone.
Rest In Peace, John.
Bonnie & Ingo Weise
Jeff
Very sorry to hear !!
Nina Szymanska
John was always ready with a smile and a chat.. he will be missed. Thinking of you Pat and family.
Lea Rutherford
Pat and family,
I was so sad to hear of John’s passing……he was a quiet man with a wonderful warm smile. We were neighbours in Kleinburg and how lucky we all were to have our families grow up in such a supportive, friendly community. John will be missed by all who knew him and I send my love and support to Pat, Darryl and Erin who we knew best.
Lea Rutherford and family
Jim and Heidi Sant
We are so sorry to hear about John’s passing.
Our deepest condolences to Pat and family
David & Janet Ewart
We will miss you John. Rest in peace.
Lois Hughes
Pat, I send my condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Gary & Nancy Kitchener
Pat, so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sending Hugs ❤️
Phil and Jill Smith
Sixty years of friendship and so many lovely memories….our times at Kodak, our continued friendship when the kids were growing up and all the years that followed. We have always cherished our times together and we will miss John tremendously. You know that our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat and with Darryl and Erin and their families as you all mourn John’s passing together. With much love, Phil and Jill
Doris & Peter Smith
Dear Pat: Pete and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will always remember John with fondness. He was such a lovely man. May he rest in peace.
Marion Kemp (Boyce)
I’m so sorry to read this Pat and family ✝️ My Sympathies ! Great memories made at Woodbridge United Church with Grant and Irene Boyce and family.Big Hugs.
Cheryl Neves
Dear Pat,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May God bless wand your family.
From your friends at Woodbridge United Church
Emily Oneil
Dear Pat My heartfelt condolences to you and your Family.
May John Rest in Peace.
Much love
Emily O’Neil
Jane Chapman
I enjoyed curling with John & socializing with him at the Seniors Centre. Our deepest condolences to you & family.
Jane & Don Chapman
Vincenza
Pat. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May John rest in peace.
Vincenza and Italo Quadrini
Vincent, Eve Musaib-Ali
Dear Pat, Our sincere condolences to you and the children on John’s passing.
We will always remember having tea and something sweet admiring your lovely garden.
Not to mention the interesting conversation with John on so many subjects.
Life is given to us for us for this short time and when we return to our father’s house we have all these wonderful memories in our hearts.
Remember and cherish them, they are yours to be with you always.
Vince, Eve and Gill.
Heather Woodley
Dear Pat,
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved partner John. May your precious memories bring you comfort.
Vincent Musaib-Ali
Dear Pat, Our sincere condolences to you and the children on John’s passing.
We will always remember having tea and something sweet admiring your lovely garden.
Not to remember the interesting conversation with John on so many subjects.
Life has given to us for this short time and when we return to our father’s house we have all these wonderful memories in our hearts.
Remember and cherish them, they are yours to be with you always.
Vince, Eve and Gill.
Hazel Harpur
To Pat & Family
We were so sorry to hear the sad news about John.
We have always enjoyed his company and have appreciated his help with our children’s sporting events and on many other occasions.
He will be sadly missed by us all.
The Harpur Family.
Kathleen Owen
I am so sorry to hear the passing of John.. My heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathleen
Isabelle Bottoms
Sincere condolences to Pat, Darryl, Erin and grandchildren. Fond memories of chance meetings with you both on two trips, and talking to John having coffee in Walmart. It was always a pleasure chatting . Cherish all the great memories. May John rest in peace.
Grace Liut
Dear Pat and Family, Please accept our sincerest heartfelt condolences for the passing of your husband John . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May God grant him eternal rest.
From the Liut Family
Kleinburg.
mark harpur
Pat, Erin and Darryl,
Sending my condolences to you and your families on hearing about John passing.
Many memories of him coaching me in my youth, at hockey and softball.
Much laughter on the rides to hockey tournaments/practice/games with the Kleinburg contingent of the nobleton hockey league.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Ron and Judy Lawrie
Pat, Daryl and Giiisele, Erin and Brad, Brandon and Jordan
We are very sorry to hear of John’s passing and send our condolences. Memories date right back to the sixties, working across from John at Kodak to our Couples Club, to raising our kids, to our fun vacations at Bangor Lodge with the kids. John will most certainly be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joy Treadwell
It was with great sadness to hear of John’s passing. My sympathy Pat , Erin and Daryl. So many wonderful memories of you Pat and John always active in our Kleinburg community.
Rest In Peace John
Margaret Hagerman
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss. For right now and in all the days ahead—-wishing you strength and peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Margaret Hagerman
Greg lawrie and Karen hung
We are very sorry to hear about John’s passing. We have some good memories of summer trips. Sincerest condolences.
Frank
I lost a best friend. I miss you so much.
Christine white
Pat, Erin, Brandon, Jordon, Darryl and Giselle,
A good man who will be missed a wonderful friend who we enjoyed many holidays, birthdays and anniversaries together.
Frank, Chris, Stacey, and Ryan
Frank white
My best friend you will be missed dearly, and I miss you very much.
Frank
Bruce and Brenda Beattie
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. John was a good and kind man. Pat please accept our sincerest condolences.
Brenda and Bruce Beattie