With sadness, we announce the passing of John Dunbar on March 15, 2025. John was born in Timmins, Ontario on December 13, 1935 and later resided in Toronto, Ontario. He was the cherished husband of Shirley Dunbar (nee Leino) for 59 years who passed away May 15, 2024. John will be missed by his sister Charlene Renton and his extended family: sister-in-law Adrienne Dunbar and Deanna Green and brothers-in-law, Brian Green and Derryk Renton. He was blessed with many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Diane and Jack Dunbar, brothers Hurbert, Jerry, Brian and sister Vivian. John enjoyed his working career within Toronto City Hall and ended his 35 year career in the Building and Inspection Department. Many thanks to John’s caregiver Conchita Gacita and to the staff at UHN Toronto Rehabilitation Institute for their kindness & care of John. A celebration of his life will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Plot B (375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto) on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations would be greatly appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Society or UHN Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.
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Celebration of Life
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M4T 2V8
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Saturday, 26 Apr 2025 1:00 PM
Info: The celebration of life will take place at the family plot, in plot B. Enter through the cemetery gates at 1643 Yonge St., and plot B is located just through the gates.