Elliott, John

In Loving Memory of John Elliott 87 years. John was born to Flora Renaud and Thomas Elliott in Aylmer, QC. He fondly leaves behind sisters Dorothy and Helen Elliott. He is survived by his wife Gale Elliott (née Thomas). Loving father of four sons: Gregory, Mark, Steven (Sandra Bond) and Christian (Linda Ecclestone). Gramps to Liam, Alexandra, Quinn, William and Elizabeth. John attended St. Patrick College and Lisgar Collegiate in Ottawa. He received his B.Sc. (Agriculture, Animal Science) from MacDonald College, McGill University. Graduate studies were spent in Michigan State University with a M. Sc. in Extension Education and a PhD in Resource Development and Communications. John worked at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS as Research Director for Community Development programs. In 1970, he moved to Sudbury where he taught in the Sociology Department at Laurentian University where he earned the title of Professor Emeritus. John was an extraordinarily talented man who enjoyed many hobbies. He built a family cottage at Dominion Bay on Manitoulin Island where he spent time doing stained glass, copper enameling and woodworking. John was also an avid fisherman and spent many beautiful summer evenings in Dominion Bay with sons, grandchildren and dogs trolling for the big one. John was an artist who participated in the Studio Tours both in Sudbury and on Manitoulin Island. He was a founding member of Artists on Elgin and volunteered at the shop in its early days. John was a deeply spiritual man; he was a founding member of the St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish - University of Sudbury. A special thanks to Dr. Garrioch, Dr. Bora, Dr. Shoesmith, Dr. Roberts, Dr. Tenhunen, Claire Warren, the entire Maison McCulloch Hospice staff, the wonderful support of the Home Instead program, Roxanne McGrath, the Bayshore nursing team, and all the other caring health professionals. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Canisius Hall, University of Sudbury. Mass will be from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception (with a meal) at 4:30pm (come late if you want). Donations may be made directly to the Sudbury Hospice Foundation - John Elliott Memorial Fund. (maisonsudburyhospice.org/donate/) Arrangements have been entrusted to Ranger’s Cremation and Burial Services Ltd. Online condolences can be posted at www.RangersSudbury.com